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  1. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    I forgot to mention how impressed I was watching that guy land a beautiful tuna on that JW Ghost Hunter rod...Like I said before, that rod is a beast and I just couldn't justify using it any longer for tog.
  2. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Don't encourage him Joe...
  3. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    My rod builder is Rich Zarini aka Capt. Richi who incidentally just joined the ranks of NYAngler.com a few short hours ago...So, welcome to him. Okay, so nothing "groundbreaking or cutting edge" involved in my newest projects. But nonetheless, I'm looking forward to having them completed and...
  4. Savvy18

    new to the site

    I appreciate the shout-out Rich but it was Lep's idea to tell you to get on board....I just followed through on his suggestion when I told you earlier today. I'm sure George is happy to have a new member who can bring a TON of experience & knowledge to his BRAND NEW site. After all, that's...
  5. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    ...So, back to my story... I ended up putting the early version of the SIC guides on that rod, which were quite beefy (and expensive). Add to that the EVA grips and a cheapo Pac Bay reel seat (that SHE talked me into-against my better judgement). So, basically I'm building a pretty heavy rod...
  6. Savvy18

    10% of the Bottom Catches 90% of the Big Fluke!

    There's NO doubt that knowing your bottom and being confident that even when the fish are not biting, they will be at specific stages of the tide. The confidence to wait it out often dictates which boats will catch and which will go home frustrated. Frank & myself have seen it dozens of times...
  7. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Nah, I appreciated the rod. It WAS very cool. Had never fished a rod that short before. In my humble opinion, it had TOO MUCH power! I felt like those tog never had a chance. I think I told you the story already of my first fish caught on that rod. I had been using my CTS BS702 and got...
  8. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Hey Pete, where'd ya get that JW 300 gram slow pitch rod?
  9. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Hmmm, that's odd :unsure: he didn't GIVE ME any free blanks when I was there!
  10. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    I'm in a nostalgic mood... About 20 years ago, I went to one of our local rod builders in Freeport, looking to make my 1st BIG TOG tamer! I asked the advice of the very experienced builder regarding a rod that was soft yet VERY powerful, with a fast taper that I could use to make tog fishing...
  11. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    BennyV, you got that right...We had so much bad weather this tog season, it's hard to accurately determine if it was a success or not. When our "go-to" drops SHOULD have been holding fish, we couldn't get out. Nothing more frustrating than when bad weather keeps you from the fishing grounds.
  12. Savvy18

    10% of the Bottom Catches 90% of the Big Fluke!

    Frank, I've been trying to teach Lep how to get over those fluke drops for years! He's finally starting to get the hang of it.
  13. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Pete21: One thing I DON'T have in my rod arsenal is a rod that can handle 10-14 ounces of lead. I guess it's mainly because I don't fish in areas or conditions that require such a stout rod. From what the north shore boys tell me 10 ounces of lead on a tog trip is not that bad :rolleyes...
  14. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    movetheboat said: we call that annual trip that due to the way it is organized...though we are getting better...it was in no way a slight to the CQ who's crew does a great job hosting the annual "whack pack" trip Like I said, AWFULLY COINCIDENTAL!
  15. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    Frank (NYSharpie), I know you won't believe this but I cannot recall what that blank number is. Usually, I save the butt end of EVERY rod I build after it's cut off so that I'll know what blanks they are but I just took a peek in the "butt drawer" and don't see it. I'm leaning towards the...
  16. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    I agree, fishing on a PB almost demands that you fish tackle sufficient enough to control your fish and not disrupt everyone aboard with tangles you create. That being said, I almost NEVER fish PB's and there are many reasons for that (not going to get into that here). I found it very...
  17. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    buddha162: GREAT videos! Wish I had all of my releases on video. I might need to step up my GoPro game. Reason I don't wear one more often is I feel it jinxes me. I only use the Alberto knot to connect mono to braid. NEVER had an issue. I think your fishing "environment" and mine are...
  18. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    So, in the natural progression of things, next season I'll be looking to go a step further and begin using even lighter line for jigging tog. Right now I'm using 30 & 35 lb. braided lines (various companies). That would include traditional rig fishing and jigs. This spring & fall I would...
  19. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    captmike28 said: Just for laughs, I should check the weight on a couple of those old rods and reels. I hope my bathroom scale has enough capacity!:) That's funny!
  20. Savvy18

    Tog Sh!t - A "SERIOUS" Discussion

    captmike28 said: I also agree with Eddie when it comes to the true definition of "sport fishing". Although I did fish with the "meat sticks" as a kid I was always looking for a lighter and more enjoyable way of matching wits with the fish. Don't get me wrong. I never look down my nose at those...

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