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AnthonyN · 04-30-2002, 12:11 AM

I just got a couple things to add

Bloo pretty much summed it up. As far as a rod I suggest a heavy action stiff rod to help set the hook ( tog got some tough lips!) Besides that you are gonna need that stiffness to get the togs head up they will head straight down!!! I use an Ugly Stick Tiger spinning rod which is meant more for tuna fishing heh. with a Diawa Black Gold 60 spooled with 30lb mono. I also like to use the 1/0 Gami octopus hooks they seem to be the best for penatrating the togs lips. A cheaper alternative far as a hook would be a mustad 4011E. I would also suggest tighting your drag allmost al the way down as tog are not a fish to play in you have to horse em! I also suggest holding the rod while you fish as tog bites can be hard to sense they have a knack of picking bait off your hook without taking the hook!

Good luck!!!

04-30-2002, 12:11 AM	#5
AnthonyN Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Bristol, Rhode Island Posts: 438	couple things to add :) I just got a couple things to add Bloo pretty much summed it up. As far as a rod I suggest a heavy action stiff rod to help set the hook ( tog got some tough lips!) Besides that you are gonna need that stiffness to get the togs head up they will head straight down!!! I use an Ugly Stick Tiger spinning rod which is meant more for tuna fishing heh. with a Diawa Black Gold 60 spooled with 30lb mono. I also like to use the 1/0 Gami octopus hooks they seem to be the best for penatrating the togs lips. A cheaper alternative far as a hook would be a mustad 4011E. I would also suggest tighting your drag allmost al the way down as tog are not a fish to play in you have to horse em! I also suggest holding the rod while you fish as tog bites can be hard to sense they have a knack of picking bait off your hook without taking the hook! Good luck!!!