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Old 06-26-2019, 03:32 PM   #1
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Are the tog late to the party this year?

Hey guys, the title pretty much says it all. Been having a hard time finding any Tog around the south shore of Massachusetts so far this year. Have other people noticed a slow start this year?
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Old 06-27-2019, 05:33 PM   #2
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Re: Are the tog late to the party this year?

Last weekend I had the good fortune to meet a Dem officer as I was landing my kayak. We had a nice discussion about the status of the fishery. It appears that the scientists believe that tautog are at risk and I learned that they have been given a special designation, allowing protective action to be elevated above many other fish. My personal experiences this year concerning tog are in direct contrast to the scientists, but who am I to contradict the experts.
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Old 06-28-2019, 07:54 AM   #3
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Re: Are the tog late to the party this year?

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Last weekend I had the good fortune to meet a Dem officer as I was landing my kayak. We had a nice discussion about the status of the fishery. It appears that the scientists believe that tautog are at risk and I learned that they have been given a special designation, allowing protective action to be elevated above many other fish. My personal experiences this year concerning tog are in direct contrast to the scientists, but who am I to contradict the experts.
Down a little further south in New Jersey I am seeing tons of tautog and many many large fish.
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Old 06-28-2019, 09:16 AM   #4
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Re: Are the tog late to the party this year?

I also noticed slow action in RI waters this spring, however I believe the water temperature was lower this year. It looks fine now (mean plenty of togs).
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Old 06-29-2019, 12:10 PM   #5
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Re: Are the tog late to the party this year?

Ya, it's still around 55° on the south shore, might just be a bit cold still.
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