Fishing the OC Inlet Jetty for Tog

[yooper]

I am looking forward to targeting some Tog over the remainder of the month in and around Ocen City, MD and on some of the near shore reefs. I dont have much Tog fishing experience and am looking to learn the ropes. One thing that i have read consistently is that Tog can be caught along the South jetty of the inlet. However, it is unclear to me how you would approach fishing the structure of the jetty from a boat. I assume that drifting is not effective as it would be difficult to place a bait in the structure for more than a few seconds without getting snagged.

If any of you with some experience would be willing so share some wisdom it would be greatly appreciated. I have tried searching the forum to find answers to similar questions but wasn't able to turn up much.

Is it safe to anchor in the inlet during times of moderate or low current? If so, is a danforth appropriate or do I need a wreck anchor?

What about anchoring along the outside of the jetty?

Is it possible to effectively power drift in the inlet to hold the boat relatively stationary without anchoring?

Should I just forget about fishing the jetty from a boat all together?

Any other thoughts / comments / suggestions? Thanks for any help you can provide.

[Hillbilly Boater]

You need to anchor to fish effectively for tog. Best way to fish the jetty is to use two anchors. You will need at least one wreck anchor for the rocks. Set the dansforth out from the rocks, let out line and throw the wreck anchor into the rocks. Them you can pull yourself to sit where you want. Always be ready to start the motor out there, however, because if the dansforth pulls you're going into the rocks. You can also use two wreck anchors if the wind and current allows.

[Hammy4260]

I wouldn't recommend anchoring in the inlet, at least not near the rock jetties, which IS where you need to be for the tautog. Tautog fishing requires a really sensitive feel, which is hard to do sometimes when on a boat if you are bouncing. The steadiest platform is to be onshore, dock, or rock (IMO)!

I myself, went toggin last Sunday at 2nd street bayside (bulkhead). The bite was pretty much ON, or at least as good as I have caught them in a while. I landed about 15, one of which was a hefty 17 inch keeper. The season is closed to keep them in Maryland now, but the fish are definitely still there! If you go, no casting! Fish straight down at your feet! That's where the fish are.

Tight lines.