Techniques -- Fishing a Sluggo, Hogy, or similar rubber Eel imitation
Several of our newest members have mentioned that they appreciate coming here, but feel somewhat intimidated by our members who have years of experience, and know how to modify their fishing for different situations.
That's a good point. If you are inexperienced, you can be nearby an angler who is using the same setup as you, and outfishing you 5 to 1. I decided to set up a series of threads to help our newest members learn "How" and "Why". The "where" will be your responsibility. :learn: ;)
If we can teach you how and why, then we have accomplished our goal of helping people to become better anglers. Anyone is welcome to join in, and give their feedback on what works for them in different conditions. :thumbsup:
Re: Techniques -- Fishing a Sluggo, Hogy, or similar rubber Eel imitation
Rigged a few Hogys today.
The last 3 years I fished the 14" Hogy often. Its one of my favorites to fish now.
http://rocksimpson.com/images/2013_1_27_Hogy.jpg
More of the Stripers caught this past year on Hogys were on the rear hook than years past.
http://rocksimpson.com/images/2012_4_15_SB2R.jpg
Re: Techniques -- Fishing a Sluggo, Hogy, or similar rubber Eel imitation
That's a nice Bass There Monty.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
I love Fishing the 7 to 9 inch Sluggos on 1 to 1 1/2 oz jig head slowly bouncing back to the beach. Also if you have strong current. Cast out up current let it sink and bounce it with a slow reel only keeping the line tight bass holding to structure will slam the sluggo
Re: Techniques -- Fishing a Sluggo, Hogy, or similar rubber Eel imitation
Nice fat striper, monty good job. Another way to use them is to attach a drail to a leader. Slow troll them with the drail giving you the desired depth. Don't do it when bluefish are around or you will go through a lot. Early or late season is best.
Re: Techniques -- Fishing a Sluggo, Hogy, or similar rubber Eel imitation
john skinner fishes a sluggo the man works everything he throws into a striped bass!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=zyrbAmmwwec#!