1st Tog for 2008

Bob & Mag · 04-16-2008, 03:42 PM

Went out with John from Madison, on his boat, today for a short visit to check on the local togs. We tried one day last week and got the big skunk.
Hit a local reef but the current was roaring and 20 oz. didn't hold well. Then tried the wall and missed a couple hits.

Today we went directly to the wall. Fished a dropping tide with asians and green crabs. Missed one and got one 4 1/2 lbs.

Not a banner day but with this crazy short season(only two weeks till it closes), it beat just watching the water from shore. Bright sunny day with wind south under 5. Great to be out again.
John's dog Jeter was happy to be able to lick another fish LOL. Unfortunately for him it was our only fish for the morning.

Was going to smoke it on the grille tonight. Anyone got any recipes for that?

Bryan A. · 04-16-2008, 06:27 PM

Nice going!!!!

This is Parker weather!!!!

Bob & Mag · 04-16-2008, 08:18 PM

those boats certainly have enough room to fish, even with Jeter the Golden Retriever chasing green crabs around the cockpit.

Scup · 04-16-2008, 10:36 PM

Bob,

Its been a long time since I fished for togs in the spring but I still remember using surf clams for bait this time of the year. I think this form covered this topic before, but I cannot remember why clams are suppose to work better in the springtime.

Bob & Mag · 04-17-2008, 08:36 AM

Scup,
We got out once last week, using clams, sandworms, shrimp, green and asian crabs. Nada. I thnk the water is still cold mid to high 40s and by the time it warms a bit the spring season will be done. Hope this warm sunny weather continues for a bit. May have a shot if the water temps come up.

ChuckA · 04-18-2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scup

I cannot remember why clams are suppose to work better in the springtime.

Scup I think You're right . I remember seeing a post about soft baits being used in the spring. Something about the Togs mouths liked soft bait early on.

Scup I found this link but not exactly the one I had in mind I'll keep looking
Chuck
http://www.nbssportfishing.com/vBfor...-toggers-6010/

ReelCrazySportfishing · 04-18-2008, 07:58 AM

Wednesday or thurdays of next week is when the Tog will get active. I cant wait LOL

Scup · 04-18-2008, 08:01 AM

It probably did not matter in Bob's case; the amount bait he brought along cost more than my boat. The only thing missing was hermit crabs. I am going to see if I can get my boat launched soon and give it a try. I was not going to rush to get it in, but posts like this one and the one on winter flounder has me itching to go. Seventy degree temperatures predicted for today is only going to make me itch even more.

Bob & Mag · 04-18-2008, 08:48 AM

Yeah they'll start hitting good when the season ends .... we did have a bit of bait, included with menu's and a pencil for the fish to select their choice LOL.
Funny thing is we both said, "we should have some hermits" LOL.
Hopefully will get a few more chances before it ends, then the wait for fluke season.

John_Madison CT · 04-22-2008, 07:55 PM

I just found this post by Bob. We had some redemption today. Nailed the Togs. See the Icarus II report.

04-16-2008, 03:42 PM	#1
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,679	1st Tog for 2008 Went out with John from Madison, on his boat, today for a short visit to check on the local togs. We tried one day last week and got the big skunk. Hit a local reef but the current was roaring and 20 oz. didn't hold well. Then tried the wall and missed a couple hits. Today we went directly to the wall. Fished a dropping tide with asians and green crabs. Missed one and got one 4 1/2 lbs. Not a banner day but with this crazy short season(only two weeks till it closes), it beat just watching the water from shore. Bright sunny day with wind south under 5. Great to be out again. John's dog Jeter was happy to be able to lick another fish LOL. Unfortunately for him it was our only fish for the morning. Was going to smoke it on the grille tonight. Anyone got any recipes for that? __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 4 Months!

04-16-2008, 06:27 PM	#2
Bryan A. NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Westbrook CT Posts: 1,269	Nice going!!!! This is Parker weather!!!! __________________ And the sea will grant each man new hope..............Christopher Columbus 2003 Parker 2530 "DORYMATE".......click the pic 1973 Seacraft 20SF 1970 Glastron V153 70hp EvinrudeFOR SALE

04-16-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,679	those boats certainly have enough room to fish, even with Jeter the Golden Retriever chasing green crabs around the cockpit. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 4 Months!

04-16-2008, 10:36 PM	#4
Scup NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stonington Posts: 384	Bob, Its been a long time since I fished for togs in the spring but I still remember using surf clams for bait this time of the year. I think this form covered this topic before, but I cannot remember why clams are suppose to work better in the springtime. __________________ "Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go" by William Feather

04-17-2008, 08:36 AM	#5
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,679	Scup, We got out once last week, using clams, sandworms, shrimp, green and asian crabs. Nada. I thnk the water is still cold mid to high 40s and by the time it warms a bit the spring season will be done. Hope this warm sunny weather continues for a bit. May have a shot if the water temps come up. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 4 Months!

04-18-2008, 07:58 AM	#7
ReelCrazySportfishing User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West Haven Posts: 1,933	Wednesday or thurdays of next week is when the Tog will get active. I cant wait LOL __________________ www.ReelCrazySportfishing.com Connecticut Charter Fishing www.fishermansparadisect.com

04-18-2008, 08:01 AM	#8
Scup NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stonington Posts: 384	It probably did not matter in Bob's case; the amount bait he brought along cost more than my boat. The only thing missing was hermit crabs. I am going to see if I can get my boat launched soon and give it a try. I was not going to rush to get it in, but posts like this one and the one on winter flounder has me itching to go. Seventy degree temperatures predicted for today is only going to make me itch even more. __________________ "Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go" by William Feather

04-18-2008, 08:48 AM	#9
Bob & Mag User Gallery Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clinton, CT Posts: 2,679	Yeah they'll start hitting good when the season ends .... we did have a bit of bait, included with menu's and a pencil for the fish to select their choice LOL. Funny thing is we both said, "we should have some hermits" LOL. Hopefully will get a few more chances before it ends, then the wait for fluke season. __________________ Due to recent budget cuts and the rising cost of food, electricity, gas, and oil, the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. Smoke free 4 Months!

04-22-2008, 07:55 PM	#10
John_Madison CT NBS Member User Gallery Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 67	I just found this post by Bob. We had some redemption today. Nailed the Togs. See the Icarus II report.

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