How-To — Surf Casting

Choosing the optimal line, leader and terminal connections to rig for striper fishing can be a time consuming process, but it can also make or break your next fishing trip. That's why I recommend a KISS (keep it simple, stupid) approach to spooling up for stripers. Braided Line: I go with 30 and 40lb braid for stripers spooled on my Saragosa 5000 and 6000 reels 95% of the time.  I have a couple of light set ups with 4000 class reels and 20 braid that I use almost exclusively for worm hatches that usually happen in May. My fingers are used...

  We spent 15 minutes on the phone with pro-angler Justin Colton to discuss surf fishing and kayak fishing for Jack Crevalle off of Vero Beach, Florida with the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lures. Here's what we learned...  Angler: Justin Colton Targeted Species: Jack Crevalle Location: Vero Beach, Florida Tides: When fishing from the beach, it helps to catch the tide either two hours before high tide or two hours after high tide. Through experience, Justin has found that this is when the bite is the best. Combining this with an early morning or later afternoon bite is ideal. Approach: Whether...

The Jersey Shore fall Albie run is full swing now from Sandy Hook to Fire Island. We were able to take a few minutes to chat with famed NJ shore guide, Shell E Caris about his favorite techniques using the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure for fall run Albies. Location: Like all tuna species, migrating Albies are always on the move in search of baitfish and optimal water temperatures. The month of October is traditionally the best month for target shore bound Albies along the Jersey Shore. Taking the time to get out and scout the beach often is crucial, Fish...

My buddy Ace & I had been patiently reading and following up on the fishing reports these last few weeks until we decided to make a run at it this past Friday (5/12). With a baby soon to arrive, we knew this might be our last time taking a run at some fish for a while. Baby Brinkmann is due at the end of this month. We loaded up our St Croix’s and Van Staal’s and ended up at Island Beach State Park around 2 pm. With some sling packs loaded up with a plethora of Hogy sand eel metals...

We take to the beaches of Captiva Island at night in search of pre-spawn snook using the Hogy Pro Tail Paddle swimbaits. Learn how Capt. Ross likes to swing his swimbaits to target big summer snook. GEAR LIST  Rod: 7' MH Sewell Custom Spin Reel: Shimano Stradic FJ 5000 Line: 20lb Power Pro Leader: 50lb Fluorocarbon