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Q & A: Reverse Style Footer Guide On Tuna Casting Rods

Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on

Q: I just took delivery of a Hogy Tuna Spinning Rod. It appears one of the guides is backwards? A: Reverse Footer Guide System: Some tuna rods feature a “backwards” first guide, with the guide facing toward the reel instead of away from it. This design choice is primarily based on line management and casting reasons. 1. Improved Casting: The backwards orientation of the first guide can help reduce line slap on the blank during a cast. When casting, especially with braided lines, the line can come off the reel in wide coils 2. Line Management: The backward-facing guide can...

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Q&A: What's the best Hogy set up for Yellowfin

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

Topwater: 7" Charter Grade Popper Work this plug around visible surface feeds, or in areas where you're marking fish in the upper water column. Excellent for low light conditions, or when surface bait is present. https://hogylures.com/collections/charter-grade-poppers/products/charter-grade-popper-3-5oz-7inch   Mid-Water: 6.5oz Sand Eel Jig These jigs are perfect for targeting Yellowfin Tuna suspended mid-water column feeding on a variety of baitfish species. The jigs can be worked with a speed jigging retrieve to quickly cover the water column, or be fished using the slow-twitch method for working precise depths using a slow, short twitching motion in the strike zone. https://hogylures.com/collections/sand-eel-jigs/products/6-5oz-6-sand-eel-jig-vmc-assist-hook Deep-Water: 6oz...

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Q&A: Lure Suggestions Shore Fishing The Bahamas

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

Q: Hello, I am going to the Bahamas in a few weeks and intend to do some casting off the beach/ rocks near my house. Do you recommend a lure set that would be good for yellowtail or red snapper? Grouper too if possible! Thank You! - Andrew C. A: Enjoy your upcoming trip to the Bahamas! Land-based anglers will encounter a variety of toothy species including Barracuda and Houndfish, so durable jigs and plugs are recommended. The Hogy Heavy Minnow Jig is a universal fish catcher in tropical waters. These super-durable, long casting jigs can be used to target...

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Q: Do I rig in-line hooks facing up or down on Epoxy Jigs and metals?

Posted by Capt. Michael Hogan on

Q: Hi, I'm changing out some treble hooks to single inline hooks on my Hogy Epoxy Jigs. Do you recommend hook point up or down? Can you explain the pros and cons of each of these hook placements? I'll be using these mostly from kayak around the Nobska area. - Tim H. A: I prefer hook pointed down. I've tried both ways an found I get more and better hookups this way on albies and tuna. No other reason. VMC in-line singles are my hook of choice. - Capt. Terry Nugent | Riptide Charters A: I don’t not change the...

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San Diego Long Range Tuna Lures

Posted by Jamie Costa on

Question:  I fish for Bluefin Tuna out of Sand Diego, California and I was wondering what lures I need for both casting and trolling and would I need long range? Answer:  Hi Ralph, Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest very much. We have some great products for your long range trip. Here are my recommendations based on our customer’s success on previous trips. 1. 5.5” Protail Paddle: Sight casting breaking fish on the surface feeding on small bait. Black, Green Silver, Bone are good colors.  2. 4oz Tuna Epoxy Jig: Similar action to a surface iron,...

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