The Latest Hogy Products, July 2008

By Captain Mike "Hogy" Hogan

Hogy Big Game Tandem Rigs, Tooth Proof!

The Hogy Big Game are blue water strong and Musky tough! Made with:

• Incredibly flexible 49-strand 90 lb test braided cable
• Double crimps for added security

The Hogy Big Game rigs are the perfect option for those after tuna, marlin, musky or and trophy sized fish known for busting gear! Fits appropriately sized Hogy Brand Soft Baits and utilizes the Hogy Tandem Quick Rig System.

The Hogy Screw Keepers

There are many "keepers" on the market but Hogy's oversized version easily accommodates large soft baits. There are many uses. Here are a few of our favorites:

Securing Offset Worm Hooks: Screw in the keeper so that its coils will overlap where the nib of the hook exits the nose of the soft bait.  (Cut off extended portion with plier cutters.) It will hold your hook in place through out numerous fish. Avoids the use of Glue.

Attaching Soft baits To Circle Hooks: Screw keeper into the nose of your soft bait and hang on the back of your circle hook. For added security, use pliers and turn wire keeper around the hook a couple of turns. A perfect answer to using "soft" pitch baits for marlin. Also, a proven technique on large tarpon that often inhale baits.

Adding a Teaser to Large Trolling Baits: Primarily a blue water application, the oversized loop will hang on to any large hook. Giant tuna fishermen use black 14" and 18" Hogys behind squid rigs to simulate a tuft of ink from a nervous squid.

Upgrade Your Swimming Tin Action: Attach your Hogy with the Hogy Screw Keeper for unbelievable action! Bait will stay on for hours of casting too! Perfect application for our larger baits.

Making Soft Bait Spreader/Dredge Bars: Use the Hogy Screw Keepers to secure soft baits for trolling all day.

Owner Twist Lock Series

We prefer these hooks for our smaller baits. Not only are they 3X strong so they can handle big game fish, but the have Owner's signature twist lock keeper that will hang onto the baits for extended casting.

• 3/0: 6" Skinny Hogy
• 4/0: 7" Original Hogy

Backlash Snaps

Backlash clips are hands down the best snaps we have ever used. We have used the XL clip on musky, tuna and striped bass, including a nearly 50# fish. They are TOUGH. Hogys swim nicely behind them and Hogys are easily changed with the snap.

• L 90LB Test: 12 Pack $4.95
• XL 150LBTest: 12 Pack: $4.95

Hogy Daisy/ Spreader Chain System

Whether you want to fish soft baits as daisy chains or as spreader bars, we have you covered. Our chains are designed so that you can attach them to your spreader bar or fish them individually in front of your favorite teaser. Connect soft baits via the snaps (included). The perfect solution for matching the hatch with small baits. Each
"Chain" accommodates (3) Soft Bait Teasers.

Components:

• Running Line: 130lb Test Hi Seas Flourocarbon Leader
• Dropper Line:  80lb Test Hi Seas Flourocarbon Leader
• Bar Connection: 135lb Test Double Snap Swivel
• Teaser Connection: Size 6 Duo-lock Snaps + optional Hogy Screw Eyes
• Terminal Connection: Backlash 150lb clip