dannyplug1 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Re reading book by Z. it has a chapter about fishing 9” sluggo as an alternative to to live or rigged eels. Just curious with the high price of eels if any one is fishing the sluggo in this way. Thanks Charlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdshark Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 I've used Steve's method for a while and think it's very effective. Sluggos are not super durable and can tear where the hooks come out. A zip tie around the body of the Sluggo in front of each hook would probably help this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt7082 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 They are still staple in my surf bag. Have taken MANY big fish on them. In my opinion, they do not replace eels, but they sure are effective. They are definitely more versatile than an eel. I’ve caught just as many fish ripping a sluggo on the surface as I have fishing it painfully slow near the bottom. One thing I will say is buy a couple big bags of them and sit down for a night and rig them up. I enjoy rigging them leisurely and methodically, but when the bite is on and I need to hurry up and rig a couple before I go out tonight, it’s a bit of a different story. MainelySmallies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayfish Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 The sluggo is a great plastic to cary , some nights it's the only thing I'll use . It can be fished in spots where you would fear of loosing plugs also. I have been using a swimbait hook for a few years but am now wondering if the second hook is the better way . It definitely took time to get the feel of working a sluggo right . Take the time and learn how to use it. You won't be disappointed. Also I would recommend trying both methods and see which one fits your style of fishing the best , YouTube can help also there are a few helpful videos in rigging them the way Steve does it . I'm sure he will chime in on this thread also @VanStaalSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 I prefer the two hook rig but there are several ways to rig them. Whatever method you select, I would highly recommend you carry at least a few rigged up 9” Sluggos when out in the surf looking for bass. . Great artificial lure!!! Jayfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfrat59 Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 Only rig them McKenna style anymore for years now. A deep trough and a calm surf they're first out of the bag every time... VanStaalSteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPSmanMatt Posted May 31 Report Share Posted May 31 2 hours ago, VanStaalSteve said: I prefer the two hook rig but there are several ways to rig them. Whatever method you select, I would highly recommend you carry at least a few rigged up 9” Sluggos when out in the surf looking for bass. . Great artificial lure!!! From the man himself. Jayfish 1 "In RI there are clowns and serious people. You Matt, are in the serious people group." -RJ SOCO Surfcasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyplug1 Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 7 hours ago, VanStaalSteve said: I prefer the two hook rig but there are several ways to rig them. Whatever method you select, I would highly recommend you carry at least a few rigged up 9” Sluggos when out in the surf looking for bass. . Great artificial lure!!! In the chapter you wrote you wrote that you didn’t use eels for a whole season. Do you only fish slluggos still? Or are you a part time eel fisherman rigged or live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 12 hours ago, dannyplug1 said: In the chapter you wrote you wrote that you didn’t use eels for a whole season. Do you only fish slluggos still? Or are you a part time eel fisherman rigged or live? I still fish Slug-gos but not nearly as much as I did in early and mid-2000s. I mainly fish rigged eels now after dark. I find rigged eels to be more versatile than the Slug-go and a bit more productive. I still carry at least three rigged Slug-gos though every time out. I rate them #3 in the list of fish catching offerings that I use. Live eels and rigged eels are #s 1 and 2 respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed422 Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, VanStaalSteve said: I still fish Slug-gos but not nearly as much as I did in early and mid-2000s. I mainly fish rigged eels now after dark. I find rigged eels to be more versatile than the Slug-go and a bit more productive. I still carry at least three rigged Slug-gos though every time out. I rate them #3 in the list of fish catching offerings that I use. Live eels and rigged eels are #s 1 and 2 respectively. Steve, do you usually fish the rugged eels with or without a weight? I’d assume condition dependent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 4 mins ago, Reed422 said: Steve, do you usually fish the rugged eels with or without a weight? I’d assume condition dependent? I usually fish rigged eels without weight. I do however add Sluggo insert weights if eel is small or if I’m going to fish deep water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Fox Posted June 1 Report Share Posted June 1 9 inch or 12 inch - what do people prefer? I've not fished them much, preferring other weightless SPs. No particular reason, but I've a feeling now may be the time to give them a run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MainelySmallies Posted June 2 Report Share Posted June 2 10 hours ago, Julian Fox said: 9 inch or 12 inch - what do people prefer? I've not fished them much, preferring other weightless SPs. No particular reason, but I've a feeling now may be the time to give them a run. The 12” are criminally underrated. However they do not hold up to a DIY tandem rig nearly as well. I buy the pre-rigged 12” ones as the fact that the harness is molded in seems to increase durability. VanStaalSteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPSmanMatt Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 The Riggies I throw weigh between 5-6 oz. No weight needed. Jayfish 1 "In RI there are clowns and serious people. You Matt, are in the serious people group." -RJ SOCO Surfcasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codfish Posted June 3 Report Share Posted June 3 A black sluggo after dark is money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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