Tautog
Tautoga onitis
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Also called blackfish — a stout, structure-loving wrasse known for hard strikes and crushing teeth that pulverize crabs.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Prime
May
Prime
Jun
Good
Jul
Slow
Aug
Slow
Sep
Good
Oct
Prime
Nov
Prime
Dec
Good
Best Techniques
- bottom fishing on structure
- tog jigs
- tight-line crab rigs
Top Baits
- green crabs
- Asian shore crabs
- white leggers
- fiddler crabs
- tog jigs tipped with crab
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