Playbook Bundle: Albie and Bonito System (17pc)
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Playbook Bundle: Albie and Bonito System (17pc)
Playbook Bundle: Albie and Bonito System:
Hogy’s mantra, “Fish smart. Fish simple,” couldn’t be more fitting than for albie season, a brief yet intense window of peak fishing. With extreme weather variations and finicky fish, no two consecutive days are alike. Our albie system is designed to position you for success with minimal gear, helping you to fish fast, slow, short, and long with ease.
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Slowtail Swimbait:
The Hogy Slow Tail redefines action at minimal speeds, designed to target finicky predators. Its standout feature lies in its capability to exhibit dynamic action even when retrieved slowly. This is particularly vital in scenarios demanding subtlety to entice wary fish.
Long-Range Surface Eraser:
The Hogy Surface Eraser can be described as a compact pencil popper. It casts like a jig, has the sink rate of a plug, and swims like a softbait. This slender topwater plug is designed for durability and long-range casting, excelling in trophy surface action.
Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure®:
Crafted for versatility and exceptional performance, the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure stands as the obvious choice for anglers targeting a broad spectrum of game fish. Its unique design allows for an array
of fishing techniques, from topwater casting to slow-pitch jigging, ensuring it meets the dynamic needs of both novice and seasoned fishermen.
Heavy Minnow Jig:
The Heavy Minnow Jig is meticulously designed for
anglers aiming to achieve long casts and rapid retrieves. Its thick, compact body is crafted to cut through the wind, ensuring stability even at high speeds. This design philosophy not only facilitates exceptional hook sets but also minimizes missed catches, making it an indispensable tool for both surface and sub-surface fishing endeavors.
Peanut Jigs:
The Peanut Bunker Jig is a perfect replica of a
peanut bunker, designed for precision and effectiveness. Its unique high center of gravity and tapered belly slope create a distinctive wobbling action at medium retrieval speeds, making it ideal for inshore zones.
Sand Eel Jigs:
These jigs are tailored for anglers looking to mimic the sand eel's appearance and behavior closely. This casting jig is designed for a broad range of applications, from inshore waters to the deeper offshore zones, catering to those targeting species like albies and striped bass.
Pop 'N Fly:
The Hogy Protail Flies 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. They can be used traditionally on fly fishing setups, or a favorite here at Hogy, behind a clear popper with the “Pop N’ Fly” technique.
Northeast Inshore Playbook:
Learn how to simplify your fishing techniques to catch more fish. Each playbook features in-depth how-to instructions for productive techniques, gear tips, lure retrieves, and insight from veteran Hogy Staff.
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Reviews
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoThe perfect beach bonito offering
The 7/8 Hogy epoxy jig is the single best beach funny fish tin out there. Perfect mix of size/weight/action to use the majority of the time. The single inlines make releasing fish a lot easier and safer for everyone involved… but those trebles still hook more.
JDJoshua D.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoVersatility
The Epoxy changed the game years ago, with such a variety of sizes and colors these jigs catch everything. From Bluefin Tuna to Black Seabass, never underestimate the epoxy. I use them throughout the season on a variety of species. They are easy for my clients to fish, and extremely effective.
CRCapt. Ray J.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoThey just work
Bought some in preparation for albies, but I’ve caught several other fish on them (Black Sea bass, stripers, sea robins (yuck), and even a jack) They work well in both jigging and cast & retrieve, if there’s fish in your waters these will find them. Also worth mentioning the stock hardware is quality
PCPhillip C.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoLots of bonito
Great, this lure especially in the olive color always seems to work for me. Caught many bonito and false albacore trolling, casting and even jigging it
JPJames P.Verified BuyerWas this helpful? - Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoWell made, great detail.
Using for Bonito and Albies North Jersey area. Great action in the water
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In The Field
Related Videos
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
In The Field
Deep Dives
Techniques and Strategies for Albie Fishing
Albie fishing, also known as fishing for false albacore, can be both challenging and rewarding. In the video "Albie Fishing 101: Hogy Albie Playbook," Captain Mike shares his expertise and techniques for a successful albie fishing trip. This article summarizes the key points from the video, providing valuable insights