Soft baits, especially larger ones like Hogys, can be rigged using any number of methods. Basically, there are three basic methods that you'll need to be familiar with to effectively fish just about any situation you might encounter in both salt and fresh water.

Texas Style (With Single Offset Worm Hook)

Texas style is probably the most common method of rigging soft baits. One major advantage is that the baits are virtually weedless once properly rigged. Although there is a small learning curve associated with mastering this method, it's really quite quick and easy. I usually Texas rig when fishing in freshwater for largemouth bass, but it's also a go-to method for me in extremely weedy conditions in both fresh and saltwater. The only disadvantages are that the hooks normally used for this rigging method are quite light and do not add very much additional weight to the plastic bait so the bait will run close to or on the surface unless additional weight is added. Another drawback is a number of missed strikes. In true Texas rigging the hook point is buried just under the surface of the bait and must pull through the plastic before penetrating the fish's mouth. Therefore, when fishing large soft baits " Texas" style, a hook slot is beneficial as the hook will penetrate to the fish's mouth more quickly.

Rigging Steps (check out  the video below!):

1. Line the bait up with the hook and eye ball placement where the hook will enter and exit the bait. (You can mark each spot with a permanent marker.) The idea here is to make sure the hook will lay perfectly straight inside the bait once it's rigged.
2. Pass the hook through the center of the bait's nose, and exit where you eyeballed proper placement.
3. Rotate the hook, so the hook gap is facing the top of the bait, usually the flat portion and insert the hook into the back of the bait, down the center line. Be very careful to ensure proper placement. If you come out to far, the bait will buckle, causing an unnatural motion. If you come out too close, the hook will be pulled inward, also causing an unnatural action.

Rigging the Jig'n Hogy as a Top-water Bait

Jig Heads and Swimming Tins

Fishing soft baits on jig heads is an extremely popular method with anglers who need to get their baits down in deep or fast moving water. There are a couple of factors to think about when selecting the right jig head, which are:

Grip Barbs: They'll hold the bait securely on the jig-head. Soft plastic has a tendency to slide over time a strong C/A glue will hold the bait in place.

Hook Gap: You'll want enough hook gap so that the fish will be easily hooked.

Regarding which BIG soft baits to use, you'll want one with enough mass in the head to support the hook and the grip barb.

Steps with Jig Head:

Hogy Tandem Quick Rig (pat. pending - click picture to view video)

Tandem rigging results in the bait holding two hooks, which ups the odds of catching fish that strike toward the back end of the bait. The two hooks also act as a keel, keeping the bait running in an upright position.

Complete rigging video.