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LatestStriped Bass & BluefishTuna & OffshoreAlbies & BonitoGroundfishRiggingLatest Filmed Last Week: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No BaitJuly 12, 2024How To: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No Bait Summary Fishing Location and Conditions: Ground fishing in Vineyard Sound… Read more How To: Striper Fishing 3 Ways – Walk The Dog, Vertical Jigging, Site CastingJune 28, 2024How To: Striper Fishing 3 Ways – Walk The Dog, Vertical Jigging, Site Casting Effective Striper Fishing Techniques: Insights from… Read more How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater StripersJune 10, 2024How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater Stripers Introduction Fishing enthusiasts, whether beginners or experts, can benefit from… Read more Salty Tips: Healthy Catch and Release Big Striped Bass on PlugsMay 18, 2024Salty Tips: Healthy Catch and Release Big Striped Bass on Plugs Best Practices for Catch and Release of Big Striped… Read more How To: Target Bigger Stripers Under The Smaller OnesMay 16, 2024How To: Target Bigger Stripers Under The Smaller Ones Filmed: May 16,2024 In this video, Capt. Mike and crew join… Read more Finicky Striped Bass | Micro Bait | Surface ErasersMay 10, 2024Finicky Striped Bass | Micro Bait | Surface Erasers Summary 🎣 Early Season Striper Fishing: Captain Mike and Captain Ray… Read more How To: Early Season Tog FishingMay 10, 2024How To: Early Season Tog Fishing Spring has sprung! In this episode of Salty Cape T.V, we join Capt. Ray… Read more Capt. Mike’s 2023 Season in ReviewJanuary 4, 2024Hey Folks! Captain Mike Here…. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for tuning into our videos… Read more The Hogy Citizen Science Albie StudyDecember 18, 2023Hey folks, Capt. Mike here… Thank you for checking out the Hogy Citizen Science Albie Study! We are proud to partner… Read more How To: Deploying A Spreader BarOctober 26, 2023Properly deploying a spreader bar is essential to ensure optimal performance and to avoid tangles or issues while trolling. Here… Read more How-To: Fish Logging with Got One AppOctober 18, 2023For the passionate fisherman, maintaining a fish log is not merely a record of catches, but a valuable tool that… Read more How-To: School Tuna Trolling | Simple 4-Rod SpreadJuly 27, 2023 Capt. Mike from Salty Cape and @HogyLures loads up his 28′ Contender and steams South of MV in anticipation… Read more How-To: No Bait Fluke FishingJuly 27, 2023 Capt. Mike of Hogy Lures and Salty Cape walks through how to target Fluke in Nantucket Sound with no… Read more How-To: Fishing Rips with Big PlugsJuly 24, 2023 Join Capt. Mike and Capt. Cullen Lundholm as they dive into the tips and tricks to catch striped bass… Read more How-To: Early Season Bluefin Tuna Casting | Hogy Epoxy JigJuly 24, 2023 Capt. Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures steams out East of Chatham aboard his 28′ Contender for an… Read more How-To: Open Water Trolling for Striped Bass | Deep Diving PlugsJuly 24, 2023 Capt Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures is joined by Capt. Terry Nugent of Riptide Charters. The crew… Read more How-To: Nobska Point Striped Bass FishingJuly 24, 2023 Capt Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures steams out to Nobska Point aboard his 28′ Contender to do… Read more How-To: Casting Big Topwater Plugs for Striped BassMay 24, 2023 Spring has Sprung! In this video, we join Capt. Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters aboard his beautiful 33′… Read moreLoad more Striped Bass & Bluefish How To: Striper Fishing 3 Ways – Walk The Dog, Vertical Jigging, Site CastingJune 28, 2024How To: Striper Fishing 3 Ways – Walk The Dog, Vertical Jigging, Site Casting Effective Striper Fishing Techniques: Insights from… Read more How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater StripersJune 10, 2024How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater Stripers Introduction Fishing enthusiasts, whether beginners or experts, can benefit from… Read more Salty Tips: Healthy Catch and Release Big Striped Bass on PlugsMay 18, 2024Salty Tips: Healthy Catch and Release Big Striped Bass on Plugs Best Practices for Catch and Release of Big Striped… Read more How To: Target Bigger Stripers Under The Smaller OnesMay 16, 2024How To: Target Bigger Stripers Under The Smaller Ones Filmed: May 16,2024 In this video, Capt. Mike and crew join… Read more Finicky Striped Bass | Micro Bait | Surface ErasersMay 10, 2024Finicky Striped Bass | Micro Bait | Surface Erasers Summary 🎣 Early Season Striper Fishing: Captain Mike and Captain Ray… Read more How-To: Fishing Rips with Big PlugsJuly 24, 2023 Join Capt. Mike and Capt. Cullen Lundholm as they dive into the tips and tricks to catch striped bass… Read more How-To: Open Water Trolling for Striped Bass | Deep Diving PlugsJuly 24, 2023 Capt Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures is joined by Capt. Terry Nugent of Riptide Charters. The crew… Read more How-To: Nobska Point Striped Bass FishingJuly 24, 2023 Capt Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures steams out to Nobska Point aboard his 28′ Contender to do… Read more How-To: Casting Big Topwater Plugs for Striped BassMay 24, 2023 Spring has Sprung! In this video, we join Capt. Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters aboard his beautiful 33′… Read more How-To: Fillet a Striped BassMarch 20, 2023Capt. Mike Hogan walks us through the steps for cleaning and filleting a Striped Bass using the new Hogy Fillet… Read more How-To: Topwater Bluefish on Hogy Surface PencilsMarch 14, 2023 Dog days of summer? Never heard of it. When August rolls around, its common to hear that there isn’t… Read more How-To: Fillet a BluefishMarch 14, 2023 Capt. Mike Hogan walks us through the steps for cleaning and filleting a bluefish using the new Hogy Fillet… Read more Topwater Striped Bass | Hogy Charter Grade PoppersDecember 7, 2022Topwater fishing is arguably the most exciting way to catch fish. Aside from the explosive hits and visual entertainment, topwater… Read more Epoxy Jig Fishing for Finicky StripersNovember 29, 2022The challenge with striped bass fishing isn’t always about finding them, sometimes it boils down to getting them to bite!… Read more Top water Stripers | MiddlegroundMay 26, 2022With each tide a brings a new wave of migratory striped bass to the waters off of Cape Cod. Capt…. Read more How To: 11 Iconic Spots (and videos) for June Cape Cod FishingMay 17, 2022TOP 10 FISHING SPOTS FOR JUNE FISHING ON CAPE COD The hot Cape Cod June fishing is coming fast. When… Read more Spring Stripers | Hogy Slow Tails | Cast + DropMay 13, 2022The striped bass season is officially underway here on Cape Cod. Capt. Mike Hogan sets out aboard his brand new… Read more How To: Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights #100August 23, 2021Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights Capt. Mike Hogan shows us how to use the Hogy In-Line… Read moreLoad more Tuna & Offshore How To: Deploying A Spreader BarOctober 26, 2023Properly deploying a spreader bar is essential to ensure optimal performance and to avoid tangles or issues while trolling. Here… Read more How-To: School Tuna Trolling | Simple 4-Rod SpreadJuly 27, 2023 Capt. Mike from Salty Cape and @HogyLures loads up his 28′ Contender and steams South of MV in anticipation… Read more How-To: Early Season Bluefin Tuna Casting | Hogy Epoxy JigJuly 24, 2023 Capt. Mike from Salty Cape and Hogy Lures steams out East of Chatham aboard his 28′ Contender for an… Read more Beginners Guide to Topwater Tuna FishingApril 19, 2023Fishing for any species of tuna is an experience unlike any other. Add in the factor of using topwater plugs… Read more How-To: Fillet a Bluefin TunaMarch 20, 2023Capt. Mike Hogan walks us through the steps for cleaning and filleting a bluefin tuna using the new Hogy Fillet… Read more How-To: Catching Bluefin Tuna on Clear PoppersMarch 20, 2023 Fishing for bluefin tuna on the west coast is similar to our fishery on the east coast in many… Read more How-To: Deepwater Bluefin Tuna on PoppersMarch 20, 2023 As the summer rolled on, that stellar jig bite out east transitioned into a stellar topwater bite! There’s nothing… Read more How-To: East of Chatham Bluefin Tuna | JiggingMarch 20, 2023 The tuna fishing out East of Chatham has been pretty consistent over the past few years. We filmed this… Read more How-To: East of Chatham Bluefin Tuna | CastingMarch 14, 2023 The highs and lows of tuna fishing are like no other. But targeting these fish on spinning gear presents… Read more How To: Pop-N-Fly Tuna Fishing #505January 23, 2023The Pop-N-Fly technique is a technique that allows anglers to present a small, light fly on a heavier spinning outfit…. Read more How To: No Outrigger Trolling Spread #504January 23, 2023Outriggers work great for setting up a traditional trolling spread! But lets be honest, outriggers can be a pain to… Read more How To: Bluefin Tuna Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel Jigs | Pro Staff EditionJuly 25, 2022This lure is an all-star when tuna are keyed in on massive amounts of sand eels on the lower third… Read more How To: Slow Jigging for Giant Bluefin with Hogy Harness Jigs for Tuna East of ChathamSeptember 2, 2020Slow Jigging the Hogy Harness Jigs for Giant Bluefin Tuna East of Chatham Capt. Mike Hogan and the Hogy Crew… Read more How To: Slow Jigging the Hogy Harness Jig for Giant Bluefin Tuna East of Chatham #204September 2, 2020Capt. Mike Hogan and the Hogy Crew head out to Regal Sword, a well-known fishing spot East of Chatham, to… Read more How To: Casting to Topwater Tuna with the Hogy Charter Grade SliderOctober 16, 2019We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Terry Nugent to discuss casting to topwater tuna with the Charter… Read more How To: Fish The Hogy Bluefin Tuna Grade Epoxy JigOctober 11, 2019The Tuna Grade Epoxy Jig The 40z Hogy Tuna Rigged Epoxy Jig is a very large epoxy jig that… Read more Commercial Tuna Fishing Safety Gear ChecklistSeptember 30, 2019With the buzzing anxiety and excitement of the 2019 fall commercial tuna season opener right around the corner, anglers, harpooners,… Read more How To: Vertical Jig Sand Eels for TunaSeptember 23, 2019We spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Cullen Lundholm to discuss vertical jigging Hogy Sand Eel Jigs off… Read moreLoad more Albies & Bonito The Hogy Citizen Science Albie StudyDecember 18, 2023Hey folks, Capt. Mike here… Thank you for checking out the Hogy Citizen Science Albie Study! We are proud to partner… Read more How-To: Pop N’ Fly for Finicky AlbiesMarch 20, 2023False albacore are notorious for being picky eaters at times. This is when an angler has to get creative with… Read more How-To: Albie Fishing 101August 23, 2022 One of the most anticipated parts of the fishing season here in the northeast is the arrival of the… Read more How-To: Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod #301September 9, 2021Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod Captain Mike Hogan jumps aboard his buddy’s Boston Whaler Guardian… Read more How-To: Albie Mastery Series #303September 11, 2020In this Albie Mastery Series, Capt. Mike walks through everything you need to know when it comes to fishing for… Read more 3 Effective Retrieves for the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure® #310September 10, 2020In this great new video, we cover the three effective retrieves when casting Epoxy Jigs for Bonito and Albies in… Read more How To: Fish the Surf for False Albacore #395August 26, 2020How To: Fish the Surf for False Albacores Notes: Targeting Albies from shore can be challenging due to the pelagic behavior… Read more How To: Top Water Albies – Charter Grade Poppers #312July 16, 2020Few fishing techniques will get the heart pumping like an aggressive Albie exploding on your popper at first light. Hogy’s… Read more How To: Blind Cast For Scattered Albies #313July 14, 2020Capt. Ross Gallagher shares tips for targeting scattered albies in open water using the Hogy 5-inch Charter Grade Slider and… Read more How To: Open Water Trolling with Swimming Plugs at the HooterJuly 17, 2019Open Water Trolling with Swimming Plugs at the Hooter Normally, the Hooter is an end-of-summer fishing spot, known for… Read more Strategy: How To – Run and Gun for False Albacore #394May 22, 2019Run and Gun for False Albacore Notes: To many people, running and gunning is the name of the game but… Read more Strategy: How To – Blind Casting for False Albacore #393May 22, 2019Blind Cast for False Albacore Notes: I wish I kept a log of the methods used for each albie I… Read more Strategy: How To – Troll Scanning for False Albacore #392May 22, 2019Troll Scanning for False Albacore Notes: When you are drifting, your main focus – in addition to blind casting –… Read more Strategy: How To – Search and Ready for False Albacore #391May 22, 2019Search and Read for False Albie Casting Notes: The “search and ready” technique consists of cruising around at 15 knots… Read more Strategy: How To – Walk and Gun for False Albacore #390May 22, 2019Outline: How to Walk and Gun for False Albacore Notes: The slow approach is the ideal way to target… Read more How To: Jig n’ Troll Soft Baits for Albies at the Hooter #311May 22, 2019Jigging and Trolling Soft Baits for Albies at the Hooter When bonito and false albacore are known to be… Read more Strategy: Finding Albies Around Cape Cod #380May 22, 2019Finding False Albacore Around Cape Cod I have noticed over the years how focused anglers have become on reports, even to… Read more False Albacore Fishing Tips with Capt. Mike Hogan #370May 22, 2019False Albacore Fishing Tips Capt. Mike Hogan covers step by step instructions for targeting Albies on small metals and Epoxy… Read moreLoad more Groundfish Filmed Last Week: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No BaitJuly 12, 2024How To: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No Bait Summary Fishing Location and Conditions: Ground fishing in Vineyard Sound… Read more How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater StripersJune 10, 2024How To: Combo Trip | Jig Seabass | Topwater Stripers Introduction Fishing enthusiasts, whether beginners or experts, can benefit from… Read more How To: Early Season Tog FishingMay 10, 2024How To: Early Season Tog Fishing Spring has sprung! In this episode of Salty Cape T.V, we join Capt. Ray… Read more How-To: No Bait Fluke FishingJuly 27, 2023 Capt. Mike of Hogy Lures and Salty Cape walks through how to target Fluke in Nantucket Sound with no… Read more How-To: Vacuum Sealing Your FishMarch 20, 2023Learn how to vacuum seal your latest catch! In this video, Capt. Mike teaches us how to use your vacuum… Read more How-To: Fillet a ScupMarch 20, 2023Capt. Mike Hogan walks us through the steps for cleaning and filleting a Scup using the new Hogy Fillet Knives…. Read more How-To: Fillet a Black Sea BassMarch 20, 2023Capt. Mike Hogan walks us through the steps for cleaning and filleting a Black Seabass using the new Hogy Fillet… Read more How-To: Bottom fishing using Garmin LiveScopeMarch 20, 2023Ever wonder what your fish finder screen would look like in real time? Now you can with the power of… Read more How-To: Nantucket Fluke Fishing with Jig Biki TeasersMarch 14, 2023 The Nantucket Shoals are home to some of the best fluke fishing the Northeast has to offer. We steamed… Read more How-To: Jigging for Black Sea Bass | Hogy Squinnow Jig + Jig-Biki RigDecember 8, 2022 Black Sea Bass fishing has gained some serious popularity over the past few years here in Cape Cod. Each… Read more How To: 11 Iconic Spots (and videos) for June Cape Cod FishingMay 17, 2022TOP 10 FISHING SPOTS FOR JUNE FISHING ON CAPE COD The hot Cape Cod June fishing is coming fast. When… Read more How-To: Spring Haddock Fishing Jigs & TeasersMay 6, 2022 It’s officially 2022 here at Hogy HQ!!! We filmed this haddock video a couple weeks ago, and man did… Read more How-To: Offshore Jigging Cod | Haddock | Pollock with Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs #700July 22, 2021Offshore Jigging for Cod, Haddock and Pollock with the Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs Not every trip to the tuna grounds ends… Read more How-To: Seabass Fishing Cape Cod | Hogy Jig-Biki Teaser Rig #701June 30, 2021Capt. Mike Hogan & Capt. Rob Lowell of Cape Cod Offshore Charters spends the morning targeting Buzzards Bay Seabass in… Read more Haddock Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel JigsMay 12, 2020Haddock Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel Jigs It’s the early season on Cape Cod as we head… Read more How To: Flounder Fishing in Cape Cod BayJune 18, 2019Flounder Fishing in Cape Cod Bay Cape Cod Bay is home to a variety of different species of fish… Read more Bottom Fishing On Cape Cod: Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass, TautogDecember 7, 2012Cape Cod Inshore Bottom Fishing Species Bottom fishing around the Cape, especially in Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds and Buzzards Bay… Read moreLoad more Rigging How To: Rigging the Poon HarpoonAugust 27, 2019Rigging the Poon Harpoon Gifted to Capt. Mike Hogan over 10 years ago by the late founder and president… Read more How To: Rigging the Hogy Dancing Diamond JigJune 12, 2019Rigging the Hogy Dancing Diamond Jig It’s as simple as Capt. Mike puts it – when stripers are keyed… Read more How-To: Rigging Methods for the Hogy Epoxy JigJune 12, 2019Rigging Methods for the Hogy Epoxy Jig Due to the versatility of Hogy Lures, many of our jigs can be… Read more Gear: Line, Leaders and Terminal Connections to Rig for Striper Fishing #110April 19, 2019Capt. Mike talks us through a simple way to rig for striper fishing with line, leader and terminal connections for boat and shore anglers. Read more Knot Tying: Uni to Uni KnotAugust 9, 2018This is quite possibly the most popular knot for connecting braid to mono for inshore striper, bluefish, albies and bones…. Read more Knot Tying: Albright Special KnotJune 21, 2013The Albright Special Knot is a popular knot for joining a leader to braided line. It is the most popular… Read more Knot Tying: How to Tie a Loop KnotJune 21, 2013 Offshore Loop Knot – For Lines Over 50lb Inshore Loop Knot – For Lines Under 50lb The loop knot… Read moreLoad more
