How-To — New York

How To: Jigging and Casting for False Albacore with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures

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Capt. Tim O'Rourke of Montauk, New York discusses his favorite False Albacore hot spots around Montauk and his go-to, guaranteed-to-work Hogy Lure of choice when jigging or casting.

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Pro Talk: Casting Soft Baits for False Albacore

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss casting the Hogy Originals to False Albacore from Rhode Island to New York. Here's what we learned..  Capt. Jim BarrWesbite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Tides: Moving water helps but is not key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery, however good searching baits can be where no fish are evident. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface...

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Pro Talk: Bay Anchovy Sand Eel Jigs for Rhode Island Bonito & Albies

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Jim Barr to discuss jigging for Rhode Island bontio & albies with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures. Here's what we learned...  Capt. Jim BarrWebsite: www.skinnywaterchartersri.com Location: Near shore waters from Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island to Fishers Island, New York. Narragansett Bay, Little Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island Southcoast Salt Ponds Tides: Moving water is key, but primarily ebbing tides, however individual preferences vary depending on the location, tide stage, time of day and moon stage. Approach: Locating fish is primarily visual in this fishery. Looking for signs of breaking fish, surface bird activity and using...

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How-To: Lake Trout Ice Fishing with Epoxy Jigs on Lake George, NY

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Hogy fan Kierran Broatch and friends take a road trip to Lake George and catch a pile of Lake Trout using smelt imitating 2.5″ & 3″ SI Epoxy Jigs in Silver and Blue. The fish were holding in deep water and responded well to suspended jigging presentations. Gear List: SI Epoxy Jigs 3/8oz – 5/8oz

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How-To: Montauk False Albacore Fishing with Epoxy Jigs

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Hogy owner, Capt. Mike Hogan and Hogy Staff visit the famed waters of Montauk, NY to target False Albacore using the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures for some incredible surface feeding action. Guided by Capt. Dave Peros, we use several styles of retrieves to entice finicky Albies on light tackle. Check out the video for a variety of tackle and technical tips and tricks. Pro Tips On: High Speed Skipping – Slow and Low Twitch – Improving Action with Loop Knots – Fooling Picky Albies – Bay Anchovy Imitators – Selecting Leaders Lures used: Standard Issue Tackle Epoxy Jigs 5/8oz Epoxy Jig...

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