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In The Field Videos:

Topwater Albie Fishing | New England Fall Run

In this video, we join Capt. Ray Jarvis of Salt of the Earth Sportfishing for a day of chasing False Albacore in upper Buzzards Bay. With the New England fall run in full swing, the crew encountered large schools of False Albacore feeding heavily throughout the morning. The key to success was the Hogy Surface Eraser fished on a fast "skippy" retrieve. The single hook on the Hogy Surface Eraser made for a quick and healthy release!

Early Season Albie Fishing | Casting Surface Plugs

In this video, Capt. Mike heads out aboard his 28' Contender in search of some early-season False Albacore. The crew didn't have to travel far before they were in the middle of feeding fish! The Surface Eraser allowed for various retrieves and long-distance casting, which was perfect for targeting False Albacore!

Pop N' Fly Albie Fishing | Hogy Protail Fly

The Protail Flys are designed to imitate micro-forage with an ultra-life-like swimming action and profile. Several years in the making, the Hogy Protail Fly has deep roots from Capt. Mike's time as an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing guide on Cape Cod. These heavy-duty softbait flys are made with the same durable soft plastic as our popular pre-rigged Protail Series.

Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod

Captain Mike Hogan jumps aboard his buddy's Boston Whaler Guardian for a little mid-day “hookie" fishing trip on Cape Cod targeting early September Albies. Capt. Mike breaks down the anatomy of a casual Albie Trip and how to avoid the stress of running and gunning in the “fleet” by using his favorite technique: “Walk and Gun.” Capt. Mike deep dives on methods of finding your own albies, tactically approaching schools, presenting casts, tying knots and which retrieve to use on what lures when.

THE ALBIE MASTERY SERIES

Hi Folks, Captain Mike here. Join me in this short course where I share some of my experiences, tips and tricks and how I simplify fishing for bonito and albie. Let me help you “up your game” by thinking less and catching more. Fishing should be simple, successful and fun. I’m honored that you’re taking my class.

Topwater Albies - Charter Grade Poppers

Few fishing techniques will get the heart pumping like an aggressive Albie exploding on your popper at first light. Hogy’s 4-inch Charter Grade Popper offers an ideal weight to length ratio, perfect for long range casting with an imitative baitfish profile. A must for any Albie angler’s tackle tray.

5 Tips To Catch More Albies

This excellent how-to video is perfect for anglers new to targeting Albies, or veteran anglers looking for a few new techniques to use this Albie season. Capt. Mike covers recommended retrieves, knots, leaders and rod & reel combos for Albie fishing by boat. Cape Cod Albie fishing at it's best!

Blind Casting For Scattered Albies

Capt. Ross Gallagher shares tips for targeting scattered albies in open water using the Hogy 5inch Charter Grade Slider and a quick search pattern presentation. The Charter Sliders can be retrieved at fast speeds to quickly cover unproductive water, while the lures larger profile calls fish in from a distance.

How To: Montauk Albie Fishing - Sand Eel & Bay Anchovy Jigs For False Albacore

In this video, Capt. Mike Hogan makes the trip out to Montauk to partake in excellent fall run false albacore fishing. See his suggested gear for targeting these speedsters below.

Albies on the Rocks - Hogy Peanut Jig

Author John Skinner shares his techniques for surf fishing for false albacore on a rocky shoreline using a Hogy Peanut Bunker Jig.

Vineyard Sound Albies

When false albacore finally show up in numbers to chase peanut bunker and bay anchovies, it's one of the most visually exciting fisheries Cape Cod has to offer. On a beautiful mid-September day in Vineyard Sound, we joined Capt. Jamie Simmons of Buzzards Bay Outfitters for one of the best days of albie fishing we've had all season.

How To: Trolling For Bonito And Albies, Filmed Nantucket, Cape Cod

Capt. Mike Hogan and Capt. Shaun Ruge gives tips and tricks for trolling and casting for Atlantic bonito and Albies off the coast of Nantucket, MA in early August 2016. We address the gear and techniques we use. This technique is proven in Montauk, Cape Cod, Harker's Island and New Jersey.

How To: Topwater Bonito and Albie fishing on Cape Cod

Join us in Buzzards Bays on Cape Cod for some fantastic Atlantic Bonito and False Albacore action using Hogy 7" Amber Hogy Originals. Great Topwater Action!

Albie Fishing 101 | Hogy Albie Playbook

The video covers essential gear, including a seven-foot inshore rod, 5000-class reel, and the importance of using both attractor and imitator colored lures. Captain Mike introduces the "Walking Gun" technique for a slow and steady approach to avoid spooking fish.