And Another Blackfishing Myth Bites the Dust

[Leprechaun]

I found these videos fascinating. I understand that Pete's results were obtained under a specific set of conditions, fairly shallow water and light tidal flow. But come on, it wasn't a single one-off confused tog that bit. I wish we could do this on the offshore grounds, and just maybe I can figure out a way. Maybe.

Anyway, watch these two videos and let me know if you find them as eye-opening as I did:



And a week later on the reverse tide



And by the way, I follow both Pete Ranieri and Dan at Fishing Accomplished, along with Oser Outdoors, who has come on this board to discuss his kayaking "man overboard" cautionary adventure. All good fishermen, all worth adding to your YouTube favorites/following list.

Separate subject: Spent some time Wednesday chatting with Mike and Chris at Causeway B&T, here in Wantagh. Do you know what the current price of a dozen bloodworms is?

Try $20. Let that sink in.

 

[captmike28]

I found these videos fascinating. I understand that Pete's results were obtained under a specific set of conditions, fairly shallow water and light tidal flow. But come on, it wasn't a single one-off confused tog that bit. I wish we could do this on the offshore grounds, and just maybe I can figure out a way. Maybe.

Anyway, watch these two videos and let me know if you find them as eye-opening as I did:



And a week later on the reverse tide



And by the way, I follow both Pete Ranieri and Dan at Fishing Accomplished, along with Oser Outdoors, who has come on this board to discuss his kayaking "man overboard" cautionary adventure. All good fishermen, all worth adding to your YouTube favorites/following list.

Separate subject: Spent some time Wednesday chatting with Mike and Chris at Causeway B&T, here in Wantagh. Do you know what the current price of a dozen bloodworms is?

Try $20. Let that sink in.

And we spend how much on fuel, bushels of crabs, fancy tackle, jigs, lead, etc?

Although it seems that practically anything on the planet loves shrimp, this is pretty amazing. If I remember correctly, Skinner did try using Gulp on Tog a few years ago. He did catch one or two, but it didn't seem anywhere near as consistent as this.

I am now searching hard in my garage for any leftover "Salty Dogs" from the 70's.

 

[OVERBORED]

Something to that.

I know when the price of swimmers went through the roof, some guys switched to cheaper shrimp for scup. By product was quite a few tog mixed in.

 

[fisherman]

Wondering what the water temperature was in the video's

 

[Leprechaun]

I believe he said hi-40’s in one of the vids. Could be wrong though.

 

[Bobbym]

I follow him also he proved it wasnt an isolated incident seemed pretty consistant i think the crabs may stil be buried in mud and the fish gotta eat.it would be interesting if it could be duplicated when things get a little warmer

 

[Leprechaun]

I agree.

 

[OVERBORED]

I follow him also he proved it wasnt an isolated incident seemed pretty consistant i think the crabs may stil be buried in mud and the fish gotta eat.it would be interesting if it could be duplicated when things get a little warmer

My guess is that with no competition from scup, sea bass, etc this early, Tog will become more aggressive in feeding.

I remember fishing on North shore many years ago catching them on diamond jigs when the sandeels were thick although that might have been an isolated exception.

 

[quiknet]

My guess is that with no competition from scup, sea bass, etc this early, Tog will become more aggressive in feeding.

I remember fishing on North shore many years ago catching them on diamond jigs when the sandeels were thick although that might have been an isolated exception.

My buddy and I caught 3 or 4 tog one afternoon drifting a south shore reef using jigs and gulp sandeels.