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Togging in a Blizzard: A Snowy Day on the Cape May Reef
The sunrise cast a cold, gray light over Cape May, but Captain Rob Taylor was undeterred. He sat heron-still, eyes focused, waiting to draw his prey into the open. The wind howled outside, but the tog were feeding, and the …
Mastering Tautog Fishing: Tips and Techniques for a Successful Catch
Tautog, also known as blackfish, are a prized catch among coastal anglers, and their popularity has surged in recent years thanks to the advent of ultra-light jigging and spinning rods. The strong and cunning Tautog require a nuanced approach, but …
Dandelions and Tautog: Why Seaworms Shine in Spring Blackfish Season
As early signs of spring begin to dot the landscape, seasoned anglers know to look beyond the calendar and toward nature’s signals to mark the start of the fishing season. One such signal? The first dandelion in bloom. Along New …
Late Fall Tautog Fishing in Long Island Sound
Captain Rich Jensen has been leading successful tautog expeditions in the North Fork area for nearly 50 years. The forecast predicted a high of 28 degrees with a persistent 10-knot northeast wind throughout the day. Cold weather conditions with frozen …
Pinpointing Blackfish
Blackfish are one of the most difficult species to master. These elusive fish are not easily lured by the classic crab bait trap. Here are some of our favorite tips to pinpoint and catch blackfish. LIGHT, BUT NOT TOO LIGHTOk, …
