Hey thanks Jake! I think I’ve seen you out there the last few weekends 🙂👍 I will be dabbling with chartering in 25’. Thanks for the best wishes and word of mouth! Appreciate it man!
Another great video. I saw one comment on the rig you use wasn't any good. I 've been using that same rig for over 40 years and never had a problem. I recently have been using jig heads and experimenting with a knocker rig like we used on the reefs in Florida. They seem to work good but in those conditions it would be tough because you have to fish light tackle
I saw that comment and replied. The rig is fine, I’ve been 20+ years with it. I may try some tautog jigs next season in shallow water.. never fished tog with a jig.
Nice vid as usual! Had a similar day in eastern LIS Sunday, and same size for the best one of the day. Lots of short togs and bsb’s, but fun nevertheless. Even had a diaper striper hit a crab.
Thanks! I tried to cover a bit in the video. I think the bsb will slow down as the water cools. Our bite went to pure tautog once we were established.. Sounds like that striper was hungry!
All you need is a set of pliers. Grab the shank of the hook and turn the fish upside down and shake it off the hook using its own weight. Works every single time.
That is not a great rig at all. Your bait is right by the sinker knocking around. Plus if you hang up on the sinker you’re going to lose everything including the fish. Also in Rhode Island if you’re seeing mixed bag there’s not a bite to build. You need to move.
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has a different opinion on rigs, I find this particular one to work well. I like the single hook and bait right on the bottom. The flurry of mixed species bottlenecked to pure tautog once they moved in. This is what I was explaining with building a spot. We find often that initially there will be various species but holding a spot and not picking up and leaving can be rewarding.
Tautog fishing is getting better as the water cools and October rolls on. Make time to get out, this fishery will peak soon.
Another awesome video! Great seeing you out there last weekend again, excited to hear you’re going to be chartering next year I will spread the word!
Hey thanks Jake! I think I’ve seen you out there the last few weekends 🙂👍 I will be dabbling with chartering in 25’. Thanks for the best wishes and word of mouth! Appreciate it man!
Always good content 💪
Appreciate it Freddy B!!
Another great video. I saw one comment on the rig you use wasn't any good. I 've been using that same rig for over 40 years and never had a problem. I recently have been using jig heads and experimenting with a knocker rig like we used on the reefs in Florida. They seem to work good but in those conditions it would be tough because you have to fish light tackle
I saw that comment and replied. The rig is fine, I’ve been 20+ years with it. I may try some tautog jigs next season in shallow water.. never fished tog with a jig.
Nice vid as usual! Had a similar day in eastern LIS Sunday, and same size for the best one of the day. Lots of short togs and bsb’s, but fun nevertheless. Even had a diaper striper hit a crab.
Thanks! I tried to cover a bit in the video. I think the bsb will slow down as the water cools. Our bite went to pure tautog once we were established..
Sounds like that striper was hungry!
Good video. I just subbed
Appreciate it. Tried to cover a bit in the video
Any reason why you arent using a de-hooker? I wont go tog fishing without one.
@@rosswins26 I have one, use it on smaller lighter sea bass and tautog. I just like grabbin em’ to be honest.
All you need is a set of pliers. Grab the shank of the hook and turn the fish upside down and shake it off the hook using its own weight. Works every single time.
What rods are you guys using? Description says Gloomis but the link is St. Croix.
I updated the description.
Both the rods we are using have been discontinued.
The rod in the link is the closest comparison available to purchase.
Thanks..
That is not a great rig at all. Your bait is right by the sinker knocking around. Plus if you hang up on the sinker you’re going to lose everything including the fish. Also in Rhode Island if you’re seeing mixed bag there’s not a bite to build. You need to move.
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has a different opinion on rigs, I find this particular one to work well. I like the single hook and bait right on the bottom. The flurry of mixed species bottlenecked to pure tautog once they moved in. This is what I was explaining with building a spot.
We find often that initially there will be various species but holding a spot and not picking up and leaving can be rewarding.
He seemed to do just fine with his rig. More than one way to skin a cat.
I don't think that these guys need advice their catching
@@toaster816 Agree and agree
lol they’re catching in the easiest place to catch tog in the world.