How-To — Skinny Series

Striper Baits: Best Sand Eel Imitations #117

Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on

No matter what they might be called in different areas, I think there are sand eels in every body of water. Sand eels can range from 2 to 9inches and nothing drives bass and albies crazier than big balls of sand eels. They can show up at all levels of the water column so be ready with lures of different weights to reach where the bait, and most likely the predator fish, are holding . Sand eels have olive backs and silver sides, so that is where you should start when selecting lures to use when you locate fish chowing...

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How To: Selecting Striped Rods #105

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Rods are generally rated by their “action” and their “power” and also include specifics such as lure weight range and recommended line strength, also known as “pound test.”  An entire book could be written about rod and reel combos and their nuances, but we take a very basic approach at Hogy where we focus on just a few outfits that will suit the angler well in any situation you can think of when targeting stripers with artificials. Rod Action The industry uses the term “action” to describe where and how a rod will bend once it is loaded. Understanding a...

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How-To: Sight Casting for Mahi

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Trolling lures and plugs is by far the most popular method for catching Mahi Mahi. Throughout the course of your day offshore, you will probably run across floating debris and vegetation. Even small items, like a drifting 5 gallon bucket can hold significant numbers of Mahi. Casting jigs and soft baits is a great way for several anglers to hookup on fish simultaneously. It is also a great way to break up the monotony of trolling for hours on end. Top Ranked Casting Lures For Mahi 1. SI 7/8oz Epoxy Jigs These long casting jigs are perfect for reaching fish...

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Three Tips for Fall Snook Fishing

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Fall hasn’t quite taken the turn here in Southwest Florida. Temps still hold in the mid to upper 80’s during the day and humidity’s still throwing some punches as well. While it may not seem like summer has left us yet, the fall fishing patterns have been underway for nearly two months. Water temps have dipped into the mid to lower 80’s and snook are becoming very active both during the day and at night. While using live baits may be the most common way anglers target snook, lightly weighted soft baits and jigs can provide some excellent action for...

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How-To: Sight Casting Lower Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass

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We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Kevin Josenhans to discuss sight casting to lower Chesapeake Bay striped bass with the Hogy Originals. Here's what we learned... Capt. Kevin JosenhansWebsite: www.josenhansflyfishing.com Location: Chesapeake Bay, Virginia  Tides: Ebb tide is best as stripers are moving off the shallow flats. This concentrates the schools into very specific fish “highways,” making them easier to locate. Approach: Sight-casting to fast moving schools of jumbo stripers in skinny, clear water requires a keen eye and deft boat handling skills. Once a school is sighted, anticipate the direction of travel and attempt to intercept the school so...

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