Long Island Toggin'

[Chris1129]

Made our second annual trip out of Port Washington, Long Island on a NS for some Blackfish Jiggin on the light spinning tackle. We used 1/2oz-1oz jigs tipped with Asian and green crabs. Got lots of bites and shorts, but the larger Tog didn't really want to commit to the jig. Typically the larger Tog will "run" with the bait and jig....this only occurred on a few occasions...We took home 5 legit keepers, not the "ten pounder" we all hoped would give us the fight of our lives on the light tackle! Not sure if it was the hard west wind, the full moon, warmer water temps or what....All that mattered is we tried our best and we had a good time tryin! Until next Oct!

[Islander II]

Best way to catch tog, hands down! Nothing like a big tog running with the jig. Had one around 12lbs last season on a 3/8 oz.

[jigemup]

Must agree, can't beat the experience, big tog, light tackle with a screaming drag and much better keeper ratio, seems like the bigger fish like the jigs.

[MVP]

Originally Posted by Chris1129

Made our second annual trip out of Port Washington, Long Island on a NS for some Blackfish Jiggin on the light spinning tackle. We used 1/2oz-1oz jigs tipped with Asian and green crabs. Got lots of bites and shorts, but the larger Tog didn't really want to commit to the jig. Typically the larger Tog will "run" with the bait and jig....this only occurred on a few occasions...We took home 5 legit keepers, not the "ten pounder" we all hoped would give us the fight of our lives on the light tackle! Not sure if it was the hard west wind, the full moon, warmer water temps or what....All that mattered is we tried our best and we had a good time tryin! Until next Oct!

Chris
I have been invited to fish on trip tomorrow with guy from Northeast Angler show. Probably same guy you went with. Let me know if it is the same guy. Do not like fishing other guys equipment as I have confidence in my own gear. Give me a call
Alex
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[MVP]

Originally Posted by Islander II

Best way to catch tog, hands down! Nothing like a big tog running with the jig. Had one around 12lbs last season on a 3/8 oz.

My buddy from SI has been fishing jigs for the past 2 years with great success. Biggest like you has been 12 pounder in shallow water. Just like you said he says it is a lot of fun under the right condition. The fight on big fish he says is insane on light tackle. Being they are in shallow water they take off and make runs to the sides. I had a bite like that last year and said to myself what the heck was that.