New to Togging

[Hookmanski]

Last year at the NJF Christmas party, I won a shirt with a photo of a Tautog on it that reads "Fishing, I like that $**t". Well I've never caught a tog before so i feel like a poser wearing that shirt!! Looking to change that this season.

I read through the article Gerry has posted titled "Doing Battle with Blackfish" and i did give it a shot last year, with no success. I was using rigs and having issues with snags/tangles. I think this year i'd like to switch to jigs. While they might have more of a learning curve, I feel like they're a bit more fun to use. I have an 8ft MH rod that i think would work for tog.

I have seen some people start fishing for them on the rocks and canals already. My question is, is togging a daytime bite? Or do they also bite at night? I noticed the weather all week is going to be rough, and most of my saltwater trips are after work and after the sun sets. Not looking to keep them really, just looking for a tug on the line and some salt air in the lungs. Looking for something to do on these days where the wind is blowing at 20mph from the NE and throwing plugs into the surf is a bit tougher. Thanks in advance! Tight lines!