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Old 06-06-2009, 09:24 AM   #6
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Depending on where you saw it Joe it could possibly be blackfish (tautog), too exhibiting pre-spawn behavior -

They do roll on the surface and do a little love boogie before bumping uglies - there's a couple of spots where you can see them rolling early in the morning and it's usually this time of year depending on water temps - I've seen it firsthand and a friend of mine is the retired principle marine biologist for RI - and he's confirmed it too in his research

That's why they close the blackfish season for June - so they can honeymoon undisturbed...

"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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