captmike28
Well-Known Angler
Although yesterday mornings temps were rather chilly the winds were light, perfect conditions for my good friend Lep and I to tap into the Fishers I. Blackfish population.
First drop was in 80’ near the location where we slayed some big Tog last Thursday. Arrived on the last 1.5 hours of flood into the first of the ebb. Bites and Tog action was insane but this time 90% of the fish were short. Lep did manage one keeper of around 4# and then on the change it seemed some slightly better fish began to chew so I quickly put 2 more smaller keepers in the box. As the full moon ebb began to gather steam it was time to move to a more protected location.
So, on to my favorite jigging spot and once again, once I got the boat anchored properly, the bites were instant and sustained through the last 2.5 hours of the trip. A much nicer mix of fish was found here, perfect for playing with our spinning gear. I had a particularly hot hand and put a couple more keepers in the box before Lep found his stride and landed the best fish of the day a solid 5.75# fish. We both had great fun landing many more Tog and throwing back several keepers in the process. One interesting observation we made yesterday. All season long the numbers of short Tog have been huge and on almost every occasion more than enough keepers to reach a boat limit. However, the fish larger than 6# always seem to have been caught on the ¼ phase moon trips. Some folks speculate about Tog exhibiting “moon sickness” and not biting well during the big moon periods. Perhaps this is evidence supporting that theory!
Only 10 days left in my season and 4 more charters to run, weather permitting. I sure hope the winds are light because there is certainly no shortage of feisty Tog on the North Fork.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
First drop was in 80’ near the location where we slayed some big Tog last Thursday. Arrived on the last 1.5 hours of flood into the first of the ebb. Bites and Tog action was insane but this time 90% of the fish were short. Lep did manage one keeper of around 4# and then on the change it seemed some slightly better fish began to chew so I quickly put 2 more smaller keepers in the box. As the full moon ebb began to gather steam it was time to move to a more protected location.
So, on to my favorite jigging spot and once again, once I got the boat anchored properly, the bites were instant and sustained through the last 2.5 hours of the trip. A much nicer mix of fish was found here, perfect for playing with our spinning gear. I had a particularly hot hand and put a couple more keepers in the box before Lep found his stride and landed the best fish of the day a solid 5.75# fish. We both had great fun landing many more Tog and throwing back several keepers in the process. One interesting observation we made yesterday. All season long the numbers of short Tog have been huge and on almost every occasion more than enough keepers to reach a boat limit. However, the fish larger than 6# always seem to have been caught on the ¼ phase moon trips. Some folks speculate about Tog exhibiting “moon sickness” and not biting well during the big moon periods. Perhaps this is evidence supporting that theory!
Only 10 days left in my season and 4 more charters to run, weather permitting. I sure hope the winds are light because there is certainly no shortage of feisty Tog on the North Fork.
Capt. Mike
516-317-5423 cell
