CAPE COD FISHING HOW-TO RESOURCE CENTER Everything you need to learn how to catch fish on Cape Cod, including the best techniques, spots and equipment curated by Salty Cape staff. LatestStriped Bass & BluefishTuna & OffshoreAlbies & BonitoGroundfishRiggingLatest How To: Pop-N-Fly Tuna Fishing #505The Pop-N-Fly technique is a technique that allows anglers to present a small, light fly on a heavier spinning outfit…. How To: No Outrigger Trolling Spread #504No Outriggers? No Problem! Outriggers work great for setting up a traditional trolling spread! But lets be honest, outriggers can… Jigging for Black Sea Bass | Hogy Squinnow Jig + Jig-Biki RigBlack Sea Bass fishing has gained some serious popularity over the past few years here in Cape Cod. Each year… Topwater Striped Bass | Hogy Charter Grade PoppersTopwater fishing is arguably the most exciting way to catch fish. Aside from the explosive hits and visual entertainment, topwater… Epoxy Jig Fishing for Finicky StripersThe challenge with striped bass fishing isn’t always about finding them, sometimes it boils down to getting them to bite!… Gear: Hogy Mesh Crate Storage System | Tuna Edition Here’s a run-down on my “Jig and Pop” Tuna collection for my Hogy Mesh Crate Storage System. If I… How To: Bluefin Tuna Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel Jigs | Pro Staff EditionThis lure is an all-star when tuna are keyed in on massive amounts of sand eels on the lower third… Top water Stripers | MiddlegroundWith each tide a brings a new wave of migratory striped bass to the waters off of Cape Cod. Capt…. How To: 11 Iconic Spots (and videos) for June Cape Cod FishingTOP 10 FISHING SPOTS FOR JUNE FISHING ON CAPE COD The hot Cape Cod June fishing is coming fast. When… Spring Stripers | Hogy Slow Tails | Cast + DropThe striped bass season is officially underway here on Cape Cod. Capt. Mike Hogan sets out aboard his brand new… How-To: Spring Haddock Fishing Jigs & Teasers It’s officially 2022 here at Hogy HQ!!! We filmed this haddock video a couple weeks ago, and man did… How-To: High Low Rig Squid Fishing Cape CodThe squid have arrived on cape cod! We head out in sporty conditions with the Salty Cape crew and Cape… How-To: Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod #301Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod Captain Mike Hogan jumps aboard his buddy’s Boston Whaler Guardian… How To: Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights #100Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights Capt. Mike Hogan shows us how to use the Hogy In-Line… How-To: Top Water Stripers “Walking The Dog” | Buzzards Bay Outfitters #101Top Water Stripers “Walking The Dog” | Buzzards Bay Outfitters Capt. Jamie Simmons shares a… How-To: Offshore Jigging Cod | Haddock | Pollock with Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs #700Offshore Jigging for Cod, Haddock and Pollock with the Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs Not every trip to the tuna grounds ends… How-To: Seabass Fishing Cape Cod | Hogy Jig-Biki Teaser Rig #701Capt. Mike Hogan & Capt. Rob Lowell of Cape Cod Offshore Charters spends the morning targeting Buzzards Bay Seabass in… How-To: Hogy Surface Plug Striper Fishing Wasque & Middle Ground Rips #102Capt. Mike Hogan and Capt. Dave Peros show us how to use the new Hogy Charter Grade Surface Plug for… Load more Striped Bass & Bluefish Topwater Striped Bass | Hogy Charter Grade PoppersTopwater fishing is arguably the most exciting way to catch fish. Aside from the explosive hits and visual entertainment, topwater… Epoxy Jig Fishing for Finicky StripersThe challenge with striped bass fishing isn’t always about finding them, sometimes it boils down to getting them to bite!… Top water Stripers | MiddlegroundWith each tide a brings a new wave of migratory striped bass to the waters off of Cape Cod. Capt…. How To: 11 Iconic Spots (and videos) for June Cape Cod FishingTOP 10 FISHING SPOTS FOR JUNE FISHING ON CAPE COD The hot Cape Cod June fishing is coming fast. When… Spring Stripers | Hogy Slow Tails | Cast + DropThe striped bass season is officially underway here on Cape Cod. Capt. Mike Hogan sets out aboard his brand new… How To: Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights #100Tube and Worm Striper Trolling | In-Line Trolling Weights Capt. Mike Hogan shows us how to use the Hogy In-Line… How-To: Top Water Stripers “Walking The Dog” | Buzzards Bay Outfitters #101Top Water Stripers “Walking The Dog” | Buzzards Bay Outfitters Capt. Jamie Simmons shares a… How-To: Hogy Surface Plug Striper Fishing Wasque & Middle Ground Rips #102Capt. Mike Hogan and Capt. Dave Peros show us how to use the new Hogy Charter Grade Surface Plug for… How-To: Hogy Charter Surface Top Water Plug | Cape Cod Bluefish #103Capt. Mike Hogan & Capt. Dave Peros head out for some exciting top water bluefish action with the new Charter… How-To: Big Stripers | Open Water | Pogy Imitation #103On this windy, early June morning we head out in search of big striped bass staged along deep water flats… How-To Clinic: Tips Shore Fishing Jetties for Striped Bass #104Capt. Mike Hogan shares an in-depth look for shore fishing jetties for striped bass. In this video we cover the… How To: Casting to Top Water Stripers with the Hogy Charter Grade Dog Walker #126Avid angler and Hogy user, Sam Lowell of Montauk, New York shows us how to best use the Hogy Charter… How To: Vertical Jigging for Trophy Class Stripers with the Hogy Slappy EelVertical Jigging for Trophy Class Stripers with the Hogy Slappy Eel Capt. Jamie Simmons of Buzzard’s Bay Outfitters and Capt…. How To: Walk & Gun Casting – Surface Stripers On Sliders #128Capt. Mike Hogan shares his favorite technique for covering lots of water quickly using the Walk & Gun method pair… Casting to Top Water Stripers off of Provincetown #314Capt. Michael Hogan and Capt. Dave Peros set out off of Provincetown for some heavy top water striper action, fishing… How-To: Walk the Dog Stripers with Capt. Jamie SimmonsThe Salty Cape Crew head out in early June with Capt. Jamie Simmons of Buzzard’s Bay Outfitters to chase topwater… How-To: The Lacrosse CastCapt. Mike Hogan and the Hogy Crew set out to Middleground in search of topwater stripers but before we can… How-To: Micro Bait Striper Fishing on Hogy Epoxy JigsMicro Bait Striper Fishing on Hogy Epoxy Jigs Capt. Mike Hogan and the Salty Cape Crew head out of… Load more Tuna & Offshore How To: Pop-N-Fly Tuna Fishing #505The Pop-N-Fly technique is a technique that allows anglers to present a small, light fly on a heavier spinning outfit…. How To: No Outrigger Trolling Spread #504No Outriggers? No Problem! Outriggers work great for setting up a traditional trolling spread! But lets be honest, outriggers can… How To: Bluefin Tuna Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel Jigs | Pro Staff EditionThis lure is an all-star when tuna are keyed in on massive amounts of sand eels on the lower third… How To: Slow Jigging for Giant Bluefin with Hogy Harness Jigs for Tuna East of ChathamSlow Jigging the Hogy Harness Jigs for Giant Bluefin Tuna East of Chatham Capt. Mike Hogan and the Hogy Crew… How To: Slow Jigging the Hogy Harness Jig for Giant Bluefin Tuna East of Chatham #204Capt. Mike Hogan and the Hogy Crew head out to Regal Sword, a well-known fishing spot East of Chatham, to… How-To: Fishing East of Chatham for TunaFishing East of Chatham for Tuna General Fishing East of Chatham There are a lot of strategies for fishing East… How-To: Fishing Inside Cape Cod Bay for Tuna #466Fishing Inside the Bay #466 There are local names used to define general areas within Cape Cod Bay and at… How-To: Fishing Peaked Hill Bar for Tuna #435Fishing Peaked Hill Bar for Tuna #435 Peaked Hill Bar is a shoal just around the corner from Race Point…. How-To: Fishing the Golf Balls for Tuna #465Fishing the Golf Balls for Tuna #465 When I think of this area, also known as Tuna Coast, I think… How-To: Fishing Wildcat Knoll for Tuna #464Fishing Wildcat Knoll for Tuna #464 Wildcat is a hike for most smaller boats but if you have the range… How-To: Fishing The Humps for Tuna #463Fishing the Humps for Tuna #463 The Humps refer to an area East of Stellwagen made up of a large,… How To: Fishing the Shipping Lanes for Tuna #452Fishing the Shipping Lanes for Tuna #452 The Shipping Lanes, a.k.a “the Lanes,” are the names referring to the commercial… How To: Fishing Stellwagen Bank for Tuna #462Fishing Stellwagen Bank for Tuna #462 Stellwagen Bank marks the mouth of Cape Cod Bay and is the king pin… How To: Casting to Topwater Tuna with the Hogy Charter Grade SliderWe spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Terry Nugent to discuss casting to topwater tuna with the Charter… How To: Fish The Hogy Bluefin Tuna Grade Epoxy JigThe Tuna Grade Epoxy Jig The 40z Hogy Tuna Rigged Epoxy Jig is a very large epoxy jig that… Commercial Tuna Fishing Safety Gear ChecklistWith the buzzing anxiety and excitement of the 2019 fall commercial tuna season opener right around the corner, anglers, harpooners,… How To: Vertical Jig Sand Eels for TunaWe spent 15 minutes on the phone with Capt. Cullen Lundholm to discuss vertical jigging Hogy Sand Eel Jigs off… How To: Sight Casting Topwater Tuna #235Sight Casting Topwater Tuna Getting Under Aggressive Birds and Targeting Slow Feeding Tuna The season we all have been… Load more Albies & Bonito How-To: Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod #301Anatomy of a Casual Albie Fishing Trip on Cape Cod Captain Mike Hogan jumps aboard his buddy’s Boston Whaler Guardian… How-To: Albie Mastery Series #303In this Albie Mastery Series, Capt. Mike walks through everything you need to know when it comes to fishing for… 3 Effective Retrieves for the Hogy Epoxy Jig Lure® #310In this great new video, we cover the three effective retrieves when casting Epoxy Jigs for Bonito and Albies in… How To: Fish the Surf for False Albacore #395How To: Fish the Surf for False Albacores Notes: Targeting Albies from shore can be challenging due to the pelagic behavior… How To: Top Water Albies – Charter Grade Poppers #312Few fishing techniques will get the heart pumping like an aggressive Albie exploding on your popper at first light. Hogy’s… How To: Blind Cast For Scattered Albies #313Capt. Ross Gallagher shares tips for targeting scattered albies in open water using the Hogy 5-inch Charter Grade Slider and… How To: Open Water Trolling with Swimming Plugs at the HooterOpen Water Trolling with Swimming Plugs at the Hooter Normally, the Hooter is an end-of-summer fishing spot, known for… Strategy: How To – Run and Gun for False Albacore #394Run and Gun for False Albacore Notes: To many people, running and gunning is the name of the game but… Strategy: How To – Blind Casting for False Albacore #393Blind Cast for False Albacore Notes: I wish I kept a log of the methods used for each albie I… Strategy: How To – Troll Scanning for False Albacore #392Troll Scanning for False Albacore Notes: When you are drifting, your main focus – in addition to blind casting –… Strategy: How To – Search and Ready for False Albacore #391Search and Read for False Albie Casting Notes: The “search and ready” technique consists of cruising around at 15 knots… Strategy: How To – Walk and Gun for False Albacore #390Outline: How to Walk and Gun for False Albacore Notes: The slow approach is the ideal way to target… How To: Jig n’ Troll Soft Baits for Albies at the Hooter #311Jigging and Trolling Soft Baits for Albies at the Hooter When bonito and false albacore are known to be… Strategy: Finding Albies Around Cape Cod #380Finding False Albacore Around Cape Cod I have noticed over the years how focused anglers have become on reports, even to… False Albacore Fishing Tips with Capt. Mike Hogan #370False Albacore Fishing Tips Capt. Mike Hogan covers step by step instructions for targeting Albies on small metals and Epoxy… The Top 14 Hot Spots for Catching False Albacore on Cape CodWhen it comes to albies, anglers travel far and wide chasing rumors, reports and secret tips. Sometimes they are easy to find. Others, not so much. In any event, here’s a guide to some of the haunts that have produced fish for me over the past 25 years that I have been chasing these funny fish. Problem Solving: Capt. Mike’s Top Tips for Fooling Finicky Albies #382Here’s a list of techniques for this situation that I have put into my arsenal from over the years of fishing for these unpredictable speedsters from the Outer Banks to Cape Cod. Albie Etiquette: 10 Tips for Staying Sane During a Blitz #360When the albies (and crowds of boats) are in thick, inshore captains sometimes lose their calm, get hostile and competitive with these silly fish and make fishing not fun. Here are a few tips to stay sane when things get a little tight on the water. Load more Groundfish Jigging for Black Sea Bass | Hogy Squinnow Jig + Jig-Biki RigBlack Sea Bass fishing has gained some serious popularity over the past few years here in Cape Cod. Each year… How To: 11 Iconic Spots (and videos) for June Cape Cod FishingTOP 10 FISHING SPOTS FOR JUNE FISHING ON CAPE COD The hot Cape Cod June fishing is coming fast. When… How-To: Spring Haddock Fishing Jigs & Teasers It’s officially 2022 here at Hogy HQ!!! We filmed this haddock video a couple weeks ago, and man did… How-To: Offshore Jigging Cod | Haddock | Pollock with Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs #700Offshore Jigging for Cod, Haddock and Pollock with the Hogy Jig-Biki Rigs Not every trip to the tuna grounds ends… How-To: Seabass Fishing Cape Cod | Hogy Jig-Biki Teaser Rig #701Capt. Mike Hogan & Capt. Rob Lowell of Cape Cod Offshore Charters spends the morning targeting Buzzards Bay Seabass in… Haddock Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel JigsHaddock Fishing with Hogy Sand Eel Jigs It’s the early season on Cape Cod as we head… How To: Flounder Fishing in Cape Cod BayFlounder Fishing in Cape Cod Bay Cape Cod Bay is home to a variety of different species of fish… Bottom Fishing On Cape Cod: Fluke, Scup, Black Sea Bass, TautogCape Cod Inshore Bottom Fishing Species Bottom fishing around the Cape, especially in Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds and Buzzards Bay… Load more Rigging How To: Rigging the Poon HarpoonRigging the Poon Harpoon Gifted to Capt. Mike Hogan over 10 years ago by the late founder and president… How To: Rigging the Hogy Dancing Diamond JigRigging the Hogy Dancing Diamond Jig It’s as simple as Capt. Mike puts it – when stripers are keyed… How-To: Rigging Methods for the Hogy Epoxy JigRigging Methods for the Hogy Epoxy Jig Due to the versatility of Hogy Lures, many of our jigs can be… Gear: Line, Leaders and Terminal Connections to Rig for Striper Fishing #110Capt. Mike talks us through a simple way to rig for striper fishing with line, leader and terminal connections for boat and shore anglers. Knot Tying: Uni to Uni KnotThis is quite possibly the most popular knot for connecting braid to mono for inshore striper, bluefish, albies and bones…. Knot Tying: Albright Special KnotThe Albright Special Knot is a popular knot for joining a leader to braided line. It is the most popular… Knot Tying: How to Tie a Loop Knot Offshore Loop Knot – For Lines Over 50lb Inshore Loop Knot – For Lines Under 50lb The loop knot… Load more
