Q&A — Tarpon

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

Posted by Ross Gallagher on

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 Swimbait Hook (10/0 Size for 10” Size Soft Baits) Both offer excellent penetration on tarpon and a higher landing ratio than conventional style jigs and hooks. 

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

Posted by Booster Apps on

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’ve had a lot of hook-ups with Tarpon and Snook where I fish (inlets) but the hook never sets and I lose the fish. As an aside, I get all my Snook and Tarpon on regular jigs with no problems, so I was just curious if your custom hook requires a different technique for solid hook-ups. Seems like it should do the job very well yet...

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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: Best Tarpon Lures for Veracruz, Mexico

Posted by Booster Apps on

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 from the beach in front of a riverDepth: From 40 to 70 ftWater Clarity: Clear water Best regards, Antonio ANSWER: We had a tarpon lure kit (circa 2015) that would have been perfect for targeting these fish near the surface.  Aside from the kit, I would recommend picking up a few 1oz to 3oz Barbarian Jig Heads paired with the 9-inch HDUV Jiggin' Eel in Herring.  The...

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