so when we were coming in on monday we were talking to a group of divers and they said they have been seeing alot of big tog in good numbers in my neck of the woods. i catch them as bycatch once in a while while striper fishing, but most people don't target them up here. i may go looking for them on sat and see what's what. anyone been catching any?

plenty down here in my neck.buzzards bay.but have also seen them up there while diving around plymouth very close to shore..

I can't wait to tog,I tried it once and had a blast.This year, with a more accomadating vessel, I plan to hammer them.

I can't wait to tog,I tried it once and had a blast.This year, with a more accomadating vessel, I plan to hammer them.

we crushed them last november. the numbers of fish were just incredible. let me know if you want to go

we crushed them last november. the numbers of fish were just incredible. let me know if you want to go

:hidin::wave:

we crushed them last november. the numbers of fish were just incredible. let me know if you want to go

You know I want in.

You know I want in.

Those buggers pull hard. Let's do a s-b tog raft up in Nov

While trying to get pollock for tuna, I've been catching a ton of cunner, which are a cousin of tog. You get a 2 lb cunner on your sabiki it feels like a bluefish.

An SB tog rendezvous (in Buzzards Bay) would be awesome!!! I would definently go.

Frankly I find tog fishing a blast and I look forward to it every fall. I normally don't go though until the first week in OCT. Last year the comm guys flodded the market and it was closed by the time I got out but I went a few times rec. It was a blast, no one out there and the fishing was great.

togfest 2010 - sounds good to me. we can use fish4stripers boat as a livewell, last year it was taking on so much water as we were counting fish they were swimming all over the boat

Keep me in the togfest loop.
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togfest? did someone say togfest? If I am still in the water I'd be interested.
Love tog fishin, but more importantly... love tog eatin !!

If this really materializes, and while I have some commitments to take my kid college visiting this fall, if it works out...I would be willing to take a couple SB'ers to experience the thrill of toggin in BB. I could swing into woods hole for a pickup.

how about the first weekend in november - weather permitting of course. too late?

I'm in, I would love to see this boat

I could take 2-3 leaving out of Fairhaven/New Bedford harbor.

first week of nov?i take it you guys arnt deer hunters....

So little time and so much to kill.

I like 3rd week in oct because last year the run was very early...guys were killing them in Sept. My best trip last year I think was in mid Oct. Also, I find as the season gets later they move further out to the outter reefs. I was fishing at the mouth of BB in mid oct and it was great. The comm guys were fishing up near Cleveland Ledge in Sept and limiting out. Also there is a better chance for a half way decent weather day in oct, once Nov comes...you need to pick-em.
Frankly I think the hardest thing will be to get the weather to cooperate. when it is blowin 25 the mouth of BB ain't exactly pretty...I still will fish but you better bring your rubbers.

I like this thread...I ran down after a late dinner to check to see if there is any interest in this..

i hit a deer with my truck once. does that count

still in, have been out in BB in that weather even in dec.

I've never caught one and would love to get in on this.

we slayed them all nov in bb last year, but oct is cool with me

i dont get out much after the com. season for tog.always say im gonna love toggin but i cant stay out of the damn tree...need meat in the freezer too..although i think its the horns that gets me up there everyday.

i hit one with the truck to .opening day of bow season about 3 years ago it sucked damn thing ruined my hunt...

togfest 2010 - sounds good to me. we can use fish4stripers boat as a livewell, last year it was taking on so much water as we were counting fish they were swimming all over the boat

that was a trip!

I've never caught one and would love to get in on this.

I'm sure we can get you in on a boat

If this really materializes, and while I have some commitments to take my kid college visiting this fall, if it works out...I would be willing to take a couple SB'ers to experience the thrill of toggin in BB. I could swing into woods hole for a pickup.

i can fish 3 but could always shuttle a cpl extra to fish on your dance floor.

we should plan a go to wkend and backup wkend for weather

how about the weekend of october 23rd and the 30th as a backup. and how about a pool, $10 entry - biggest fish takes it

how about the weekend of october 23rd and the 30th as a backup. and how about a pool, $10 entry - biggest fish takes it

I'm in. Got boat, need a crew, PM me. Launch out of Fairhaven side of New Bedford Harbor.

Know the ins-outs of toggin from last Oct/Nov!

If guys don't mind ferrying over to OB, I could take 4 to OB on the maritime CC from Falmouth ramp

I'm in. probalby crew unless I for some reason have the boat on the trailer...

Toggin' is a blast... Use my patented hook set to launch 'em outta the water!

I've always done it as a spring thing though... Is it that much better in the fall?

piscator - you in on this? i need a ride probably. if it looks flat i'll take my rig but knowing bb it will be fugly by lunchtime. this will be fun guys. have a few laughs, kill a few fish, and put some faces to some screennames

I don't think there is any need to ferry anyone (in the wrong direction). I could swing by woods hole and pick up a couple guys since I am going in that general direction anyway. (I will have a couple on board already).

The tog bite is gainining steam already!!! Get through all the sea bass and it's go time.Plenty of time to practice before the big day.

The only Tog fishing I do is off the WHOI pier in spring. I'd be interested, Chris maybe? I'm not too proud to beg.:uhuh: although I am very shy and have no social skills:)

I don't think there is any need to ferry anyone (in the wrong direction). I could swing by woods hole and pick up a couple guys since I am going in that general direction anyway. (I will have a couple on board already).

I'll be at whatever dock you say to be at, ahead of time!

piscator - you in on this? i need a ride probably. if it looks flat i'll take my rig but knowing bb it will be fugly by lunchtime. this will be fun guys. have a few laughs, kill a few fish, and put some faces to some screennames

I'd be up for it!!!

I need to get a bigger wreck anchor..the one I have was damaged the last trip and it is too small for this boat. Need to keep an eye out.

Whats a tog? All I catch are blackfish

I'm game

The BeeReel crew is all set (we have 4) pending my son checking his class schedule.

I just called with Keepereaper and invited myself out on his boat. So as of right now we are in as well.:fishin::buds:

I just called with Keepereaper and invited myself out on his boat. So as of right now we are in as well.:fishin::buds:

nice ho job! looks like a big pack of boats, should be fun

I'm getting my boat ready for this trip , it will b first trip for me this year
Hopefully all goes well and we can make the trip
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I want in! not sure my trailer will be fixed in time :-(

when does comm tog usually wrap up?

The USS Macojoe is in! I don't know much about Tog but would be a nice way to end the season!

when does comm tog usually wrap up?

Info from last year said the MA comm season closed Sept 30. Quota filled.

i look forward to taking all your guys money when i win the pool.:1poke: let the trash talking begin

I would gladly offer up my boat and time in exchange for a tog expert or two to tag along; haven't really invested any time in it but have enjoyed eating the few I've taken on plastic. I'm on a trailer, so am flexible and will be on vacation the week of the Columbus day holiday if the timing works. Wareham, Fairhaven or Westport all work for me as potential launch sites.

i look forward to taking all your guys money when i win the pool.:1poke: let the trash talking begin

You are not allowed to bring your latest secret weapon to hookup the big'uns: mini-Niko, aka Dominic....:rotf2:
Or at least he wins the pool, not Dad.....

I would gladly offer up my boat and time in exchange for a tog expert or two to tag along; haven't really invested any time in it but have enjoyed eating the few I've taken on plastic. I'm on a trailer, so am flexible and will be on vacation the week of the Columbus day holiday if the timing works. Wareham, Fairhaven or Westport all work for me as potential launch sites.


GS,

I think it would be a hoot if we all anchored within shouting distance on a reef in your neck of the woods. :fishin:If there was ever trash talking in fishing, this is the species!!! I have seen expert fishermen have a hell of a time while a novice in the other side of the boat is slaying them. It is always fun.


BTW I have seen the Viking Fleet from Montauk make the run down to BB to fish what they call the "Blackfish Mecca". That is a heck of a run for a tog if you ask me. You need to do this.

When it gets down to talking about exact spots we should use PM's or email.

GS,

I think it would be a hoot if we all anchored within shouting distance

When it gets down to talking about exact spots we should use PM's or email.

email dist would be good for all boats going would be good

Info from last year said the MA comm season closed Sept 30. Quota filled.

Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries: Commercial Fishing (http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/commercialfishing/quota_index.htm)

Spike up in the number of fish being brought in.

I am still in!!

Will be interesting to see how many show up?? A few years ago we tried a few Cod trips and most bailed by the time we all went:soon:

it'll end up being 3 or 4 boats and a dozen guys. we'll have a good time

I am still in!!

Will be interesting to see how many show up?? A few years ago we tried a few Cod trips and most bailed by the time we all went:soon:




We should try the cod again.
If interest and guys want to do Stellwagen my boat will be in !

keep up us posted

I'm off next week, have we kicked around any dates? I'd love to get some tips for putting some black sea bass (before season end) or tog in the box. The tail end (until they extended it) of the black sea bass season really s**ked around my usual offshore humps around Gay Head. Don't know if the string of hurricanes kicked them off and out, curious are there seasonal migrations, I'm far from knowledgeable on black sea or togs?

For both, do they progressively go deeper/shallower as the seasons progresses? Does the structure change, is their a Black Sea or Tog fishing for dummies book? I found the artical interesting in the latest OTW, I've actually caught Tog on just 4" plasitic on 3/8oz jigs early season in shallow rocks, but its not a pattern I can rely on obviously. The thought of light spinning and jigging is attractive to me. I've also sat within spitting distance from a commercial bailing one tog after the other, looked like the only difference was the crushed mussels he was chumming with every 10 minutes or so.

Are there favorite hook-line-sinker combos for certain depths? Do you rig these in such a way, if you snag the sinker, that is all you loose? I love braid, is that in any way an advantage or detriment, I'd think it would help but two attempts at tog fishing tells me nothing yet.

Love to know what I should be looking for on chart of buzzards bay for spots, yes WITHOUT getting spots. I know what to look for when I'm hitting new striper water, not sure what the key is for these species, other then structure and wrecks and rocks.

Technique talk and identifying good starting spots would be helpful

as far as dates i think we're looking at the weekend of oct 23rd with a backup of the 30th. i've used aftificials on seabass w/ good luck but only used crabs on tog. as far as spots - just bust out a chart and start trying structure. big boulders, reefs, rockpiles, anything. some will hold fish and some suck. getting set up right at the spot is key, i can't tell you how many times i have to set the ancor 3 or 4 times till i'm right where i want. i've never chummed but if you get 3 guys fishing a spot it gets the scent out there. braid works fine just put a decent leader on, i use a 4-5' section of 30 or 50 mono. as far as catching them - you've got to develop the touch. skip the first few little taps of the baitstealers and wait for the bump. cross their eyes and get them out of the piece asap. i've got a busy week next week but i may be able to swing a day.

IMHO bob, boat fishing for fall tog is more productive fishing humps in open water with current. Unlike spring time when you'll find the concentration of them closer to shore on rock piles. Baits the same. Seabass I always done well with sea clams on two drop hooks close to the bottom, 4/0 is good. If your gonna jig tip them with squid...if you've had your fill with tog then you need to find shallower humps that hold seabass. When tog are there they are there. A few years ago in oct. I watched this guy put a hurting on them west 3/4 of the way down out where you go out he was from shore casting into proably 8-10' if that. So you know that's a long stretch with the same structure. Pick your days.

I'll be out there this weekend I can't wait, I'm do like grass needs dew.

YouTube - Blackfish (Tautog) Scuba Diving (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TcOizW9mYc&feature=player_embedded)

This was recently sent to me by my bro. (around the 7-8 minute mark) confirms what niko said about having to move around a lot at times in order to get right over them. I've also found that in the right conditions letting out lots of anchor line can make the difference,, vertical means less tackle lose too.

I caught one once near outer brewster on a bucktail jig, was not expecting it at all.

Whomever can find the hermit crabs is a shoo-in to win.

I got a serious lesson today from an old timer.Not that bad,only about 20-1 ratio.OUCH!!!

Sad to say it, but I've never caught (or eaten) black bass or tautog... Probably wouldn't be able to make this get together, but would like to trade some vacuum packed cod for same of bb and/or tog....

well were getting a little closer. anybody need a ride or a crew? hopefully we'll get some decent weather. i'm gonna have a try at them next week

I went last week for a few hours...it was a slow pick, water temp was 66.7 deg...still a tad warm. Things have improved in the last week (water temp has dropped to 62.3 yesterday) but I hope to go again after the derby to check it out. I think everything is late this year.

Weather is everything, if it is blowing it can get snotty at the mouth of BB. I will still go but it is not as pleasant because you spend too much time holding on. Last year we had a few epic days...water temp mid 50's...balmy 70 deg afternoon, flat calm, and the big tog had the feed bags on and the comm season was closed...ie we were all alone! I live for these days!! IMO It is better to pick a good day then push a bad one.

well were getting a little closer. anybody need a ride or a crew? hopefully we'll get some decent weather. i'm gonna have a try at them next week

I need a ride.

dan - i'll ask piscator if he's in and has room for you tonight. and you're doing all the cutting ninja

I am still in!! A nicer day is fine by me as my boat rides like a tank when its lumpy out! Right niko :smash::smash:

dan - i'll ask piscator if he's in and has room for you tonight. and you're doing all the cutting ninja

Sounds good to me. Let me know if you're doing any midweek stuff I feel a sick day coming on.

I went out with my son monday morning. Tog and seabass where non stop action we got off the water at 1:30ish. Biggest was just shy of 8# and I'm sure there's bigger ones. Friggen shop gave us chitty crabs(wicked small) and cut in half we went through them all useing one hook each.... and a bag of seaclams that the tog wouldn't touch only the seabass. I didn't make it out to the middle of the bay where I would have liked too but the tog fishing is very good.

Tee, if I let you take me out...do you promise not to cut me in half and use me for bait?....Rumor has it that tog don't like bloocrabs, ...it gives them blooba... :blush:..nevermind....:fishin:

Looks like it's gonna be blowing pretty good. What time would this thing kick off...and where? Or does everyone have radios?

,,,,,,,, if you snag the sinker, that is all you loose? ,,,,,,


I find using a lesser strength line in attaching the sinker to the dropper-loop leader can sometimes save your fish as well as save some line on the spool. If I'm using 50# braid as my main line, and 50# as my dropper loop leader, I'll use 25# to tie my sinkers. I pre-tie them, doesn't really take long (2-3" tops). This way if your sinker hangs up and your ON, ...God-willing, the sinker line snaps first and you salvage the fish. If your hung up with no fish on, hopefully you can snap the sinker line saving your leader and running line. Lotta guys do it different ways. I'm sure the comm guys have their own little :devil2: secrets too.

Should be fun time.

...as a reminder, Bluecrabs are not good tog bait.

LOL, OMG...them are double D's LOL. as long as theres a north wind we're good. Make sure you go Bob. My brother is takin his boat out there too,,,the pot's growing

If I can go I want to anchor right next to Goose...this is his backyard!

When are you guys doing this ?

I need a ride if anyone still needs a crew.

how about the weekend of october 23rd and the 30th as a backup. and how about a pool, $10 entry - biggest fish takes it

I think?

fool - call dennis. i'll go w/ ffs and you go w/ him. ronnie - it's the weekend of the 23rd, i guess whichever day has better weather. gonna do a little scouting next week if you're interested

Guys who fish BB will have to make the call next Thurs / Fri on best day with wind f/c.

I got Niko and Cappa on my boat. My boats full. Guys who have open spots on their boats, post up.

Depending on what day we end up going will depend if I have a space

I spoke with him today. He said some thing about tuna?

On fire today.

If I can go I want to anchor right next to Goose...this is his backyard!

I know where too.

On fire today.

good for you.:uhuh:

Boat issues and now my Garmin has %$%$%$%$ the bed, so I'm out as far as a boater, would be available to go as a non-boater.

Boat issues and now my Garmin has %$%$%$%$ the bed, so I'm out as far as a boater, would be available to go as a non-boater.

You could follow me out and back from Fairhaven if it's just gps issue.

You could follow me out and back from Fairhaven if it's just gps issue.

Can I follow, too?:)

Spicy tog filets for dinner last night,followed by a vat of tog chowder.

Toe Toe fishing is boring. Whats so exciting about haveing to set the hook hard on a 6# rubba lip. Then it "dig's like a hoe"(innocently, thats what my son says...cracks me up)and then fights to the top on slow action rod. Even in the sink at home friggen thing is still trying to get away. 10#'ers ....boooooring!!

you guys are tearing them up down there. looking forward to next weekend and my first tog of the year. was going to go down on wed but it looks like a tuna day if the weather holds out

headed out for tog tomorow. weather looks good and i haven't fished in weeks. can't wait

Good luck scouting it out. Let us know how you do

me too, will provide a live report if I can get cell phone service.
5-10 out of the SW...headed to the mouth of the bay to fish a few rockpiles:fishin: yeee-ha! its toggin time!

I have a large lobster keeper full with greencrabs.:jump1:

23rd is not lookin great for me, I may be on on road trip but details are not firm yet.

sandman what channel you on. keep an eye out for me i'll be in a yellow seafox cc

78 ; leaving the dock around 8 hope to be back after lunch.
boat name is NOMAD

I'll keep an eye out for ya

me too, will provide a live report if I can get cell phone service.
5-10 out of the SW...headed to the mouth of the bay to fish a few rockpiles:fishin: yeee-ha! its toggin time!

I have a large lobster keeper full with greencrabs.:jump1:

23rd is not lookin great for me, I may be on on road trip but details are not firm yet.

I guess I can't get a ride then.

The Macojoe will be out there also! Not sure were I will be?? But I guess I will start down around Wings Neck area.
Getting crabs at Maco's at 7 am and I will launch at Tempest Knob by 8am

Good Luck guys and I will keep my eyes open for ya!

Pretty good... Not super hot but largest one is 10 #!
Yellow sea-fox right next to me... One guy seems to be hammering them
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Yellow sea-fox right next to me... One guy seems to be hammering them
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Must have been Marty :rotf2:

Marty and Niko can catch some fish. I've been with them when Marty schooled me a few times

back home...got limit, things slowed a little again at lunchtime and we took off...but we had a few good flurries of action. The largest I got 9.75 (on the scale at the tackle shop) not a bad fish at all fought like a somebitch and took some real serious drag.

Might go again tomorrow...

not the best photo...sorry had my iphone with a 6X zoom to get him in the viewfinder

Still early, but so far this weekend wind is looking terrible

Still early, but so far this weekend wind is looking terrible

What was the forecast? I saw 10-15 from the west. Didn't seem bad to me. Did you see something different?
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Got out this morning, limited out quick.
The biggest was 4# :grins:

Buzzards Bay-
Tonight
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wed
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
Wed Night
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Thu
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Scattered showers in the afternoon.
Thu Night
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
Fri
NW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming W 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Fri Night
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Sat
W winds 15 to 20 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Sun
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers. Seas are reported as significant wave height...which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height. This product is normally issued twice daily at approximately 4 am and 4 PM...and updated as conditions warrant.

I got out late and my usual spot was dead(no current).Went to find greener pastures but figured I missed it when I saw Sandman pulling anchor.Nice to meet Niko and RR.

Was that you??? Sorry I had to split....had to be home by 1:00 today. I saw you swing by Niko's boat. Did it pick up after I left? Usually it is rippin after I leave a spot:wall: The tide was dying when I left.

I may get to sneak out for a couple hours early tomorrow morning but I will probably just make a fuel run to falmouth.

15 to 20 predicted on Sat. not ideal where were were but still do-able.

nice to see everyone. nomad looks like a beast. sd - your rig is pretty nice too. took a limit of 8-10# fish. hell - even ronnie caught a few

Is that a hemorrhoid? :rotf2:




Nice looking fish Niko....:uhuh:

Awesome day ! Thanks Paul !
Niko was a tog catching machine & schooled me early on but I got the feel for it eventually ! (1st time ever for me)
Coming out of the harbor in the morning we saw the sword boat
"Eagle Eye 2" tied up on the docks, coming back in the harbor later in the day saw Capt. Scotty yacking on his cell from the stern of the boat.

Sandman, Love your boat ! Wanted Paul to run over for a closer view before we called it a day, but you left before us.

Anyone got any good recipes for tog and tog chowder ?

Awesome day ! Thanks Paul !
Niko was a tog catching machine & schooled me early on but I got the feel for it eventually !
Coming out of the harbor in the morning we saw the sword boat
"Eagle Eye 2" tied up on the docks, coming back in the harbor later in the day saw Capt. Scotty yacking on his cell from the stern of the boat.

Sandman, Love your boat ! Wanted Paul to run over for a closer view before we called it a day, but you left before us.

Anyone got any good recipes for tog and tog chowder ?

Saw him going through the ditch yesterday!

Good recipes on the New York Seafood Council site.

Awesome for Tog tacos with red pepper aioli sauce.

Anyone got any good recipes for tog and tog chowder ?

Pretty much a standard chowder recipe works like this:
Blackfish/tautog chowder - Spearboard Spearfishing Community (http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=50406)

I'm always surprised the fish doesn't melt but it holds up well. Can't believe you've never been out toggin' :-)

Well I am glad you all caught fish!! I never tod fished except at Woods Hole years ago, so I got a big fat 0 :smash:

Was a cold start and a bit of wind and clouds to begin but what a great day it turned out to be!!!
I was down at Wings Neck, Cleveland Ledge, and up Marion area and not even a bump. But boat ran great and had a great time with my son and friend Kenny!!

Pretty much a standard chowder recipe works like this:
Blackfish/tautog chowder - Spearboard Spearfishing Community (http://spearboard.com/showthread.php?t=50406)

I'm always surprised the fish doesn't melt but it holds up well. Can't believe you've never been out toggin' :-)



Not like Boston harbor is the tog capital !

Whats up with this weekends Togathon? Is it still on? Who's in?

sunday looks ok. got alot of crabbies left

Fri Night
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Sat
W winds 15 to 20 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sun
SW winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming E after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 ft. Seas are reported as significant wave height...which is the average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave heights may be more than twice the significant wave height. This product is normally issued twice daily at approximately 4 am and 4 PM...and updated as conditions warrant.


I agree, Sunday is looking better. I don't like gusts to 30 out cuttyhunk way it always seems to be steady at 30 and not just gusting. It will get too nasty. A steady 30 will be 6' swells and a nasty chop on top of that when the wind is against the tide where I was yesterday.


This wind forecasts changes sometimes every 4 hours so don't put a lot a faith in it. I had planned on my brother visiting me and bass fishing because the forecast was 5-10...well when he got here it blew 40+ and they could not have been more wrong.

Personally I think you need to be ready to go and call it the day before you go and those that can make it great and those that can't well, there is always next time.

sounds like a plan. was that mrs sandman with the rod doubled over everytime i looked over your way? if anyone still has room angler229 still needs a ride, he's good crew and a filleting ninja

We can always tog in the WH area to duck out of the wind.No need to get pounded to tog.

Well we watch the weather on Saturday and see??

If all is well, what time and were we going out of?
For me Fairhaven/ New Bedford ramp. Middle St. is best.

sounds like a plan. was that mrs sandman with the rod doubled over everytime i looked over your way? if anyone still has room angler229 still needs a ride, he's good crew and a filleting ninja

Mrs sandman is much better looking then those two guys I had aboard! :)

So, if the forecast holds... is Sunday doable for most people?
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mj - middle st is a good spot to meet up around 7-7:30. what time does never home open up shop? sm- i guess i need glasses, oops. sd - sounds like a good backup plan if it's honking

If you guys do go Sunday, looks like I'll be in, unless the forecast changes for the worse.
Haven't been out in 2 weeks and the boat is being hauled on the 30th so I am itchin to go. The last time we went, it was hot.

I'd love to go with someone.

I'm checking my crew's availability on Sunday. Let "you" know soon whether still a full crew or openings for Sunday.

If they call for a decent day I should be able to go and probably have room for a couple Sb- ers but I will not commit until sat so I don't want to promise something I can not deliver on. Let's wait till sat to see how it looks for Sunday

SailFlow.com - Wind Forecasts (http://www.sailflow.com/windandwhere.iws?regionID=197&siteID=709&Isection=Forecast+Graphs)

I can go Sunday, if that f/c above holds ,we're a go.

if anyone still has room angler229 still needs a ride, he's good crew and a filleting ninja

Like Paul said I still need a ride. I live right down the street from Maco's and work in New Bedford only a few minutes from Never Home so I can pick up Crabs Friday if we need them.

I was looking forwad to this for awhile but I can't make it this weeknd.

I've still got a full crew, crabs on order to be picked up Saturday. I think the Middle St launch in Fairhaven is going to be busy Sunday morning!

I work third shift and I am calling in sick to be there wide awake!!

mj - is the bodybuilder coming? havn't heard from him in awhile

so has togfest officially been moved to sunday?

so has togfest officially been moved to sunday?

I'm working on that assumption! See everyone Sunday

I'm working on that assumption! See everyone Sunday

ok, see you on sunday phil

Maco...It's not a good idea to post stuff like that!!

Buzzards Bay-
Today
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Tonight
W winds 15 to 20 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Sat
W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Sat Night
W winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt...becoming N after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 ft.
Sun
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
Sun Night
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.


Keeping my fingers crossed, looks OK for Sunday.

Fueled up in Falmouth yesterday, and the sound was 59.1 degrees...fishing should be improving out there.

My boat is tied up getting some T-Top tube repair done, anyone have room for a tog nubbie?

We should prob firm up the following issues:

Barring any wind forecast changes (which is always possible)

1) Is Sunday good for you OR would your rather put it off a week until next weekend?

2) Are you taking your boat?

2a) If so, are you full or can you take non-boating angler(s) ?

3) Are you a Togfest angler who needs a boat to fish on?

We should prob firm up the following issues:

Barring any wind forecast changes (which is always possible)

1) Is Sunday good for you OR would your rather put it off a week until next weekend?

2) Are you taking your boat?

2a) If so, are you full or can you take non-boating angler(s) ?

3) Are you a Togfest angler who needs a boat to fish on?



My response

1) Sunday is OK for me, but I would be willing to hold off as well. I would like to see Goose make it.
2) Yes taking my boat
2a) I would be willing to swing by Woods Hole on Sunday morning (around 7:30am) and pick up 2 (polite) sb.com fishermen. I will probably have a friend or two on board already. Bring your own rod and lunch, I have plenty of bait. (I have spare rods and gear if things go bad) No booze or drugs aboard. I expect we will be back in WH early afternoon (2-ish?) This is not a charter, it is free, i will not accept money.
3) N/A

We should prob firm up the following issues:

Barring any wind forecast changes (which is always possible)

1) Is Sunday good for you OR would your rather put it off a week until next weekend?

2) Are you taking your boat?

2a) If so, are you full or can you take non-boating angler(s) ?

3) Are you a Togfest angler who needs a boat to fish on?

1) Sunday Works or me.
2) N/A.
3) Need a boat to fish on. Can meet people anywhere at anytime.

1- sunday looks like the day weatherwise. 2- i am not taking my boat and have hoed a ride on fish4stripers. nice. looks like we got 6 or 7 boats in. are we all fishing the same spot? if someone is fishing that spot they are going to poop themselves when they see us coming :rotf2:. i know a couple of the guys want to raft up. marshcappa is having his oyster friend save green crabs, if we have any extra i'll let you guys know

1) I am in for Sunday, looks like we got a real weather break.

2) Yes, I will have boat but as of right now no room for anyone else, 4 total

lets get a pool going. how about a plug? if you are in you've got to put some wood into the kitty.

I would like to get in on this if possible. I haven't boat fished all year. HAve own gear.
I am TERRIBLE at catchin Tog, very entertaining to watch (don't drop rod tip when feel hit), but am a master baiter for every one else, so I do have some use.
I don't want any of the fish, so who ever's boat I am able to go on gets to keep my catch.
Can meet anytime, anywhere as well.
As long as I don't have to be on same boat as Angler229.........
Dan, last resort we can go buy one of those blow up boats and get towed out by someone??????

I haven't been able to keep up on this thread and just was notified this morning it was changed to Sunday!:wall: I'm out cuz the wife is working all day. Have a great time guys! I'm sooo f-ing bumming right now. :fury:

My boat is now full. Angler229 (Dan) and Redlight( Mike) will be riding with me.

See you guys on Sunday. :jump1: I hope to be out there before 9:00am

I am pumped. I am in on the SS Sandman. Thank You!!!!!
We are gonna need to make a video of this.

I'm checking my crew's availability on Sunday. Let "you" know soon whether still a full crew or openings for Sunday.

Buzz,
I'm still in for Sunday!!!

tides look good for moving water most of the day!

Sunday is good, I'll be out there
Boat as of now is full ( 6 )
Going to try to make the 8:00 bridge, (my slip is on the other side of the bridge from where most of you will be launching ), but with 3 kids as part of the crew it may not be until 9:00
What radio channel are you guys going to monitor?

My boat is now full. Angler229 (Dan) and Redlight( Mike) will be riding with me.

See you guys on Sunday. :jump1: I hope to be out there before 9:00am

Jim can't wait for Sunday. Should be a great day.

I am pretty sure I am going with Chris, Sea Dangles. We have been playing phone tag but I am pretty sure he is a go, although he said something about tuna fishing but I'll call him tomorrow to make sure. Glad it is Sunday because I couldn't have gone tomorrow.

tuna defectors - i think piscator and crew are going to the bank

I'm going to miss out, what ever is going around the office, landed on my doorstep yesterday. A big tog would probably pull me right out of the boat I have that little energy, good luck all.

I'll be chasin blues, bass down SOCO way.

good luck guys. My capt. is going to chase tuna instead but that is ok because I got some family things to do and can go some other time. Hope you fill the boats.

ok I will be there! Just hope I have enough crabs?? I have 1 gal. I did not mke it to the bait store on time :smash:

joe - never home opens at 6. i'm going there in the morning if you want me to pick some up for you let me know

i WOULDN,T LEAVE MY YARD W/ [1] GALLON

gUYS WANT TO FISH RI .. MOST WEEKDAYS .........

iF MY REGULARS DON,T GO i CAN TAKE TWO

BRING GEAR // NO BOOZE OR DRUGS ;

i,LL SUPPLY , ROCKS, HANGUPS, WAVES, CRABS, F UCKUPS , ONE ANCHOR @ A TIME .
COULD BE A LONG DAY ///////// :fishin:

niko joe - never home opens at 6. i'm going there in the morning if you want me to pick some up for you let me know

What you think I need?? One guy bailed and I am trying to get mt son here4 on time?? So right now I am two with most likely 3. Also have a invite out to another by have heard nothing yet?

So I have a gal just get what you think I need and I meet you at the ramp, Thanks!

What radio channel everyone want to use? I might be able to supply some extra crabs........

I am a crew of 3! Leaving here at 6am will be at the ramp little after 6 30

Last time out they were using channel 78, so why not that??

I'll be at ramp between 7 & 7:15

C78 works for me

Great day on the water...although we could not find/see any of the other boats we had our spot! We limited out with all 12 fish bigger than 19". The biggest fish of the day went to OD Mike: 24", 9lbs. Kippy (aka Tony) had the hot had of the day and I think he should be called "Silent but Deadly" as every time we looked over he had a bent pole and just silently would reel them in.

Niko: where the hell is spot #2?

Pic is a sampling of the fish caught.

where the hell were you guys buzz? out by the party boat

I called you guys on the VHF / but ya wouldn,t take to me ><><><:smash:

Hi guys, sorry we couldn't meet up but I stayed closer to home. Didn't like the noise that seemed to be coming from the starboard tranny. Anyway we took a six man limit, and had a great day. Don't get too many flat days like this, this time of year.
My son Derek took our pool winner today
Hope everyone had a good day.

Had a great time! Nice seeing other S-Basser's.

Awesome boat you got there Sandman.

Buzz Buzz, where were you ,near the vineyard? LOL

where the hell were you guys buzz? out by the party boat

Now where near the party boat, check e-mail! Niko: Most of the shot's face spot #2! We ended the day trolling a little of Sow&Pigs and making a few cast into the area below the Cutty lodge....before going back over area #2.......It might have well have been area 51!

We had a party of our own in area #3, there were 5 boats in the area. Here's a little something:

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good day everyone, thanks for coming out. inthehole- that's a great picture of your boy. our biggun of the day was just under 26" and tipped the scales at 9.89#. clammer was that you on the radio telling bad jokes

We had a great gay also!! We just got 5 keepers but a great time. Thanks Niko for getting me some crabs!
Big fish was 19" on weight??

My radio carped out so I guess thats on the spring list.
Nice to meet a bunch of SB guys and seeing The Sandman Charter boat.

Next I want a Cod trip then I wil be ready for winter.

Nice fish. Way ta go Derek!! Wish I could of joined you's.

Great day toggin today. Maybe I saw some of you guys if you fished the western entrance to BB. We really cranked 'em good fishing between #1 and #2. Well over 40 keepers and a couple nice cod to boot. Art

NOPE /

Not unless you can hear the RI diggers . they have taken over channel 78 .........its a blast to listen to them /
its alike a radip talk skow but X.rated .

I switch to 65 cuz that is the channel I hear whatever fish talk might be on ............ Harly anything anymore .since cells ............Back in the day .guys would talk on the radio like they were all alone ........dumb F ucks .....gave up alot of info & never could figure it out .

So now we have the internet doing the exact same thing ><><><:jump1:

Had fun with you guys out there today. Did not hammer them like other days but it was a great day. We had 12 keepers and a bunch of smaller fish. The largest was about 7#


That is a nice fish Derek!:uhuh:

Now before you all say I am spot burning with the photo below...I would not worry too much about it. Why? You better be right on this spot or you will not get squat! I was 30' next to them and we watched them bail fish while we picked away at a few small fish.

Truly a great tIme. Thank you Sandman. The boat is INCREDIBLE.
Steve (owner of #^&#^&#^&#^&'s Tackle) taught us all how to restrain ourselves and catch Taug:jump1: Fish4striper's crew showed us how important it is to have a diver down there hookin fish on for you when another boat pulls up and is takin pictures.
Weather was great and we caught fish and some good laughs.
Awesome time.

I would like to thank PRBuzz (Phil) for a great day on the water. It was also nice to meet his son Adam and OD Mike. Great crew and we really put a hurting on the tog. I think my alter ego "Ryan" caught all those fish. He is a stealth ninja when it comes to toggin. We'll have to do it again sometime.

Fish4striper's crew showed us how important it is to have a diver down there hookin fish on for you when another boat pulls up and is takin pictures.


Hey, I gave you guys the super secret spot, see us boat guys share spots :grins:

You guys didn't know BB tog don't like to eat Vineyard crabs? Sorry ,we have to take our bait secret to the grave! :rotf2:

a few tog questions - the bigger ones seem to be blowing up through the vent. are they going to survive this or are they automaticly keepers? the smaller ones doesnt seem to happen as much. should i just vent them w/ a needle? is this "the bends" even in 30' of water. i don't really want to keep any more this season but would still like to fish for them a few times but don't like the idea of wasting fish that are released to die anyway. and thanks jeff, good time as usuall bro. in april we'll do one of these for cod and haddock

a few tog questions - the bigger ones seem to be blowing up through the vent. are they going to survive this or are they automaticly keepers? the smaller ones doesnt seem to happen as much. should i just vent them w/ a needle? is this "the bends" even in 30' of water. i don't really want to keep any more this season but would still like to fish for them a few times but don't like the idea of wasting fish that are released to die anyway. and thanks jeff, good time as usuall bro. in april we'll do one of these for cod and haddock

Paul,

Hope this helps answer your questions about venting? Also included some general info about tog.

I would like to thank PRBuzz (Phil) for a great day on the water. It was also nice to meet his son Adam and OD Mike. Great crew and we really put a hurting on the tog. I think my alter ego "Ryan" caught all those fish. He is a stealth ninja when it comes to toggin. We'll have to do it again sometime.

Kippy,
It was a good day! Had a lot of fun fishing with the crew! Thanks for all the advice on baiting the crabs and the techniques of setting the hook. If it wasn't for "Ryan" I may never caught a tog....

Thanks again,
Mike

Kippy,
It was a good day! Had a lot of fun fishing with the crew! Thanks for all the advice on baiting the crabs and the techniques of setting the hook. If it wasn't for "Ryan" I may never caught a tog....

Thanks again,
Mike

No problem Mike, you certainly got the hang of it pretty quick. Ryan must be a great teacher!

No problem Mike, you certainly got the hang of it pretty quick. Ryan must be a great teacher!

Tony what do you do? Ryan teaches others and catches all the fish!

(for those lost in this discussion it is one of those that what happens on the boat stays on the boat things)

Phil, Tony got Ryan to the boat.......

Phil, Tony got Ryan to the boat.......

How do you know it wasn't Ryan that brought Tony?

Has anyone fished directly under the BB tower? I was looking at it the other day and was thinking about running up to it and dropping a few crabs down there.

Has anyone fished directly under the BB tower? I was looking at it the other day and was thinking about running up to it and dropping a few crabs down there.

look around that area for the deep hole.

Has anyone fished directly under the BB tower? I was looking at it the other day and was thinking about running up to it and dropping a few crabs down there.

fished south of it wednesday. many big fish boated and lost. there wer a number of boats I could see around the tower

Hi, attached are a few pics from the trip with PRBuzz a few weeks ago. Thanks again Phil!

It was probably the best day toggin yet...They were chewin'. Largest was only 9 but the numbers were big, non stop action all day.

My Lami tri-flex New England Tog rod broke during the fight of a small tog...I could not belive it....POW! Between the Arra's and now this...I have the worst luck with lamiglass.

It was probably the best day toggin yet...They were chewin'. Largest was only 9 but the numbers were big, non stop action all day.

My Lami tri-flex New England Tog rod broke during the fight of a small tog...I could not belive it....POW! Between the Arra's and now this...I have the worst luck with lamiglass.

good to read, about the bite that is. maybe that means the bite is back on. going tomorrow towards the tower. if it is slow, heading south east of the pigs

It was probably the best day toggin yet...They were chewin'. Largest was only 9 but the numbers were big, non stop action all day.

My Lami tri-flex New England Tog rod broke during the fight of a small tog...I could not belive it....POW! Between the Arra's and now this...I have the worst luck with lamiglass.

Nice.

I saw a nice Mirage 27 at Mellville Boatyard, twin sterndrives. is your's a single or twin?

:drool:

dug some fresh oysters (Rockefeller) and lil' necks along with this for dinner...was good man.

Nice.

I saw a nice Mirage 27 at Mellville Boatyard, twin sterndrives. is your's a single or twin?

mirage 32 actually. quite a good looking boat. I took pics I liked it so much.

mirage 32 actually. quite a good looking boat. I took pics I liked it so much.

Nice boat, though I'd like the single diesel better

Is just me or is there more tog talk then usual this year?,,, fisherman mag ect...

i,LL SUPPLY , ROCKS, HANGUPS, WAVES, CRABS, F UCKUPS , ONE ANCHOR @ A TIME .
COULD BE A LONG DAY ///////// :fishin:

yup...i reckon So

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It was probably the best day toggin yet...They were chewin'. Largest was only 9 but the numbers were big, non stop action all day.

My Lami tri-flex New England Tog rod broke during the fight of a small tog...I could not belive it....POW! Between the Arra's and now this...I have the worst luck with lamiglass.



FedEx man just delivered new Lamiglass Tog rod under warranty. Maybe my luck is changing with these guys...thank you Lamiglass!