Q&A — Hogy Originals

Q&A: Lures and Techniques for Snook Under Bridges and from the Beach

Posted by Jamie Costa on

Question: I'm looking to target snook under bridges in waterways and from the beach. What do you recommend? Thank you, Joel Answer:  Hi Joel, Thank you for reaching out to us, we appreciate your business very much.  1. Waterways: Snook love moving water, which makes the incoming and outgoing tides best, especially when accompanied with structure - bridges in this case. Because they are ambush predators and don't like to work for their food, they tend to hide and wait for something to drift past them before they strike.  Two techniques come to mind in this specific situation. The first would...

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Q&A: Best Imitation Lures for Shad in the Merrimack River

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

Question:  We have Shad in the Merrimack River, which products would you recommend to mimic these bait fish? Thanks,Gary Answer: Hi Gary, Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your business very much. I’m happy to provide some recommendations on imitating Merrimack River Shad. From a quick bit of research, it looks like the shad anglers target are pretty sizable, these are my recommendations for imitating larger shad: 1. Topwater Slow Twitch: The 10” Hogy Original is great for slow moving rivers and tidal areas. It is ideal for casting during low light periods and when casting around...

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Q&A: Best Lure Colors & Sizes for Surf Striper Fishing

Posted by Booster Apps on

QUESTION: What is the best color and size of baits for [striper] surf fishing? ANSWER: Thanks so much for reaching out to us. We appreciate your interest very much. We have several options that are excellent for striper surf fishing, depending on the season and time of day, one presentation may be better than another, but as a general guideline, these baits will work anytime. Inside Trough & Weedy Conditions Hogy 10inch Hogy Original Series + Weighted 10/0 Barbarian Swim Bait HookThis eel imitator is excellent for searching out big stripers in weedy and shallow rocky conditions. Use a slow...

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Q&A: Drifting Bays with Hogy Lures

Posted by Booster Apps on

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. Please give some pointers as to the best way to drift with Hogy Lures. Are they good for this kind of fishing? ANSWER: It sounds like your are looking for the best soft bait and jig options to accompany your life bait spread while drift fishing, is this correct? If so, you’ll have a great time using our larger original soft baits...

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Q&A: Hogy Bait Keeper Sizes

Posted by Booster Apps on

QUESTION: What are the actual sizes and differences in the bait screw keepers. Are they sold at any retailers? ANSWER: Marty, Thank you for reaching out to us. We appreciate your business very much. Large: 1/2″ Length – Best for 7inch Original and smaller baitsXL: 1″ Length – Best for 10″ – 14″ BaitsXXL: 2″ Length – Best for trolling spreader bars, umbrella rigs and Big Game topwater presentations. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I’m happy to help. Best Regards, Capt. Ross Gallagher

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