Tautog Archives - Page 2 of 3

The quest for personal best requires a dedicated effort.

Early season blackfish gather first along breakwalls. Here’s how to target the fall run.

Blackfish jigs are the perfect tool for targeting early season blackfish in Long Island Sound.

Unquestionably, those long-ago four blackfish were my stepping stones on the path to broader fishing knowledge.

The fundamental components to becoming a successful blackfish jigger.

The majority of my fishing for these fish the last few seasons has consisted of making casts averaging around 30 feet.

Because last fall was exceptional, there is a good chance we will see much improved blackfish action this spring.

Take your togging on the road this month in search of personal bests. A dedicated and slightly crazy group of…

Thoughts to consider when heading into tautog jigging season.

Have a boat? Good, now leave it tied up and join the party to live and learn with new buddies.

With many toggers turning to the jig, is the traditional bait rig blasé? No way; there’s a time and place for everything.

Fall fishing means big blackfish, here’s a look at how you can put a true “togzilla” onboard your boat this season.

While jigging for blackfish is nothing new, the advantages of a tog jig are numerous and hard to ignore.

The right gear, electronics and boat positioning combine for an effective approach to fall blackfish.

When tautog sharpies around you start catching, it’s time to break out the jigs.

From New England through the Mid-Atlantic, the springtime tautog fishery is dominated by the use of soft baits.