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Tautogs are my favorite fish to catch. I use fairly lite gear A Shimano Corsair 400A reel and A 6 ft. BWC 1120 H Action Ugly STICK with 20 lb. test line. I make my own rigs. I use the old tarred braided hand line that you can not buy anymore. The tree huggers say it pollutes the water. I like that line because it is stiff and it keeps the baits apart to increase your chances of double hook ups. As for when and where to clean or fillet your fish. The most important thing is make sure the fish are dead and with tautog that could be as long as the next day. They are a very hardy fish. If you don't wait till they are dead the blood will pump right into the meat giving the fillet a very strong fishy taste. Another tip for good fillets is not wash your fillets with fresh water until you are going to cook them. The fresh water takes away the natural juices and starts the aging process which makes the fillets age faster. Look for the dandylions and that's when they'll start biting.
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