Tog Help - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Channell99 · 10-19-2008, 08:03 AM

I have started to seriously fish stripers this year but have never caught a Tog. I don't want to spot burn but does anyone know any areas around Boston or Plymouth and what are some techniques in catching them.
Thanks Channell99

JohnR · 10-19-2008, 09:07 AM

For the most part, I think you need to be Buzzards Bay and south. They do range north of there but area lot fewer.

Channell99 · 10-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Oh ok thanks for the info
Channell99

FishNH · 10-19-2008, 12:14 PM

As John said your chances to catch them are the further south you go. Buzzards bay and RI has some good togging every fall. Nows the time to go.

bisoned · 10-19-2008, 01:49 PM

Find a chart, look for rocky bottom preferably reefs.

I use crabs cut in half. Pull the legs and claws off and run the hook through one of the leg holes. I prefer smaller hooks and use scup rigs. When you feel a hit drop down, count to three and pull straight up. Don't jerk it though. Then hold on!

Channell99 · 10-19-2008, 05:18 PM

Thanks alot for all the helpful info
Channell99