Hope this helps,
.."do you plan on losing that many sinkers and possibly hooks when you go out just because of the rocky bottom terrain you're casting into?"..
The particular area I've been targeting lately, YES. Unfortunately, I cannot pick my tides only my times. Fishing the same area on the right tide - produces the most fish and Gear loss is kept to a minimum. I'm stubborn, and go regardless of tide
There are plenty of spots that you could get away with 1/2 doz. of each (gear)...but there won't be
too many Tog there
The reason I go "over-prepared", is that I'd hate to be sent home due to not having anymore gear just as the bite turns ON- <<its happened>>
Sometimes its cheaper to just go buy fish, than catch it
...but I ain't in
it for that. I'm in
it to
WIN IT!! 
me just loves to fishks...
.."And second, how do you cook 'em when you catch 'em?"...
Tog is enjoyed in just about every way possible.
Here are some of my favorites:
Grilled Cajun-Blackened-Blackfish
They make great Fish/Chips...I just hate wasting tog like that
Baked in the oven w/lemon and *****
They make an incredible Tog Chowder
Momma used to fry up chunks /flour em up...and make a KILLER sauce to put over them -w/ boiled potatoes
Even boiling them works, you don't lose too much flavor...<<Health Kick>>
Similar to the chowder is the stew <<different ingredients Portuguese Style>>
*my most favorite*
see what ya did....ya went and made me hungry
