Un-Rigged Premium Softbaits
Original Series Soft Baits
Perfectly designed for shallow water and slow retrieves.This lure is built for finesse, ideal for targeting finicky fish in shallow waters. It swims with delicate precision, outlasts the others, and stays true to our fish-smart, fish-simple mantra.
Ultra Action, Versatile Rigging. Checkout the Original Series Eel overview with Capt. Ross Gallagher
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"The Ultimate Slow Twitch Softbait Eel."
The Hogy Original Series:
Original Series softbaits are designed to be customizable with unweighted or lightly weighted hooks, allowing anglers to rig them according to their specific needs and fishing conditions. These lures offer flexibility in presentation:
Customizable Rigging: Anglers can choose from various rigging options, including weedless hooks, jig heads, and swimbait hooks, to tailor the lure’s action and presentation.
Increased Movement: Without built-in weights, unrigged softbaits can exhibit more natural and varied movements in the water, which can be particularly effective in certain fishing scenarios.
Weedless Options: Unweighted softbaits can be rigged weedless, making them ideal for fishing in areas with heavy vegetation or structure.
When To Use:
Weighted Softbaits: Best for scenarios requiring a consistent swimming action, such as fast retrieves, deeper water presentations, and when targeting aggressive fish that respond to a steady, lifelike movement.
Unweighted Softbaits: Ideal for shallow waters, finesse techniques, and situations where a more subtle or customized presentation is needed. They are also preferable when fishing in weedy or snag-prone areas.
By offering both weighted and unweighted softbaits, Hogy provides anglers with versatile tools to tackle a wide range of fishing conditions and target species, ensuring optimal performance and increased chances of success on the water.
Original Series Eels:
Original Series Rigging:
Weighted Swimbait Hooks: Best for scenarios requiring a consistent swimming action, such as fast retrieves, deeper water presentations, and when targeting aggressive fish that respond to a steady, lifelike movement.
Unweighted Softbaits: Ideal for shallow waters, finesse techniques, and situations where a more subtle or customized presentation is needed. They are also preferable when fishing in weedy or snag-prone areas.
“Great soft baits durable material can be attached with the Hogy Swimbait Hook and be casted hard without bait tearing or falling off. - Hogy Customer Luke P.
FAQ
Quick answers for most commonly asked questions about the Original Series Eel and fishing applications.
What size and style of hook should I use?
The Original Series Eel can be rigged in a variety of methods.
7inch Original:
- 8/0 Barbarian Swimbait Hook
- 4/0 Soft Circle Hook
10inch Original:
- 10/0 Barbarian Swimbait Hook
- 6/0 Soft Circle Hook
- 8/0 Little Big Jig
Does the Original Series Eel float?
No. The Original Series Eel features a neutrally buoyant blend that allows for a horizontal slow sink presentation on on unweighted rigging.
How strong are the hooks?
Hogy Original Series Rigging features premium 3X VMC Hooks, battled tested for all inshore and light tackle offshore species.
TIPS & TECHNIQUE
ORIGINAL SERIES EELS
The Hogy Original Series How-To Video
How To: Circle Hook Rigged Soft Plastics (Hogy Original Eel)
Tarpon Fishing in Key West with Hogy Lures
Striper Fishing in Cape Cod Bay with Capt. Cullen Lundholm
Roll Up Storage
Keep all your softbaits carefully stored in one place with easy to rinse and store marine grade mesh storage bags.
- Easy-rinse marine grade mesh.
- Holds up to 12 Protail Paddles.
- Hassle free multi-pouch storage.
- Sturdy and durable locking wrap.
Softbait Casting Rods
Built with a soft, yet sensitive blank, these rods resist accidental breakage due to high sticking but still offer high sensitivity to light bites on smaller presentations, plus they have plenty of backbone in the blank to apply added pressure for larger inshore species. Paired with an appropriately sized reel, these are a pleasure to fish for daily applications.
- Mod-Fast Action Black For Increased Sensitivity.
- Premium Grade Cork Grip
- Heavy Duty Locking Aluminum Reel Seat
- Premium Ceramic Guides
