The Hogy Drop Shot Rig:
The Hogy Drop Shot Rig is designed Salt Water Tough with the following components:
- 11/0 Owner X-Strong Ballyhoo Hook
- 100 lb Mono Leader
- Glow Beads
- Low Profile Barrel Swivel
- Heavy Duty Sinker Snap
I was doing some bottom fishing in Morro Bay for Rockfish and Lings. We were fishing with cut up squid catching a nice variety of Rockfish. When the bite slowed down I decided to rig up a 10inch Hogy Drop shot style and through it to the bottom. By the time I hit the bottom my Rod tip was jerking very hard. I reeled down on the fish and had several headshakes on the way up. When I finally boated the fish it was a 25lb lingcod (Jackpot). The ling demolished the bait but hey that's fishing and I had plenty more. After that my buddies were begging me to lend them one of my Hogy's. I fished my Hogy's for the remainder of the trip and also pulled in some 8-10lb Red Snapper. Next time I go out I am going to tie on two and see how that works. Thanks for developing an awesome bait. Happy Holidays and Bent Rods