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BahamasQ&A: Lure Suggestions Shore Fishing The Bahamas

Q&A: Lure Suggestions Shore Fishing The Bahamas

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? Gr...

TarponQ&A: What is the best sized hook to land the most Tarpon?

Q&A: What is the best sized hook to land the most Tarpon?

QUESTION: What is the best sized hook to increase your hook up and landing ratio for Tarpon? ANSWER: Our best hookup ratio on hooks will be from the Soft Circle Hook (4/0 Size) or the Barbarian Swi...

Q&A: Setting the Hook for Tarpon & Snook with Barbarian Jig Heads

QUESTION: I’ve recently started using the Hogy lures here in S. Florida for Snook and Tarpon. My setup consist of 7in paddle tails and your custom 1oz 10/0 Babarian jig heads. Just a question: I’v...

Q&A: Drifting Bays with Hogy Lures

QUESTION: We do inshore fishing in saltwater in 10 to 40 feet of water. We target tarpon, jacks and kingfish but usually the first two. We do mostly 95′ live bait drifting on 2 to 12 knot wind. Pl...

Q&A: Best Tarpon Lures for Veracruz, Mexico

QUESTION: I would really appreciate your recommendation on your favorite lures for big tarpon. In Veracruz, we have tarpon from 100 to over 200 Lb. Thanks for your kind answer. Location: 2 miles f...

Q&A: Best Soft Baits for Windy Days Flats Fishing Tarpon

How can I leverage the wind? QUESTION:  I spend two months each spring chasing tarpon along the flats of the Florida Keys. I’ve had great success using the Original Series Soft Baits for schooling...