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Catch of the day (pictures)


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On 2/14/2021 at 8:48 AM, Capt. Troy said:

Did a quick trip Thursday.

 

First time specific to target Hog fish. I caught 6 with 3 keepers and some nice mangos

Mission accomplished

 

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 Share some tidbits about your approach to targeting hogfish if you would.  I understand that they haven't been fished for with rod and reel for very long--mostly spear-fished in the past?  

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30 lb flouro carbon leader. Knocker rig with circle hook.

 

Use cut bait to start with and try to clean out the grunts and other small fish.

 

Then drop a live shrimp and wait for the tap. They don't seem to nibble, they just hit it once and then sit there. 3 of the ones I caught were hooked while reeling up to check my bait. Bring lots of shrimp!

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5 hours ago, Capt. Troy said:

30 lb flouro carbon leader. Knocker rig with circle hook.

 

Use cut bait to start with and try to clean out the grunts and other small fish.

 

Then drop a live shrimp and wait for the tap. They don't seem to nibble, they just hit it once and then sit there. 3 of the ones I caught were hooked while reeling up to check my bait. Bring lots of shrimp!

I'm assuming you are over in the keys?

dc

 

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