"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.
There really is only two things you can do wrong with Tog filet's, burn them or give them away. But my favorite is to coat them in an egg wash then dip in a seasoned flour and pan fry. but does make a great chowder fish for sure