blackfish recommedations

[uncle phill]

Just got bit by the tog bug and am in search of an outfit and tackle for toggin' inshore from a boat. Would you recommend an Ugly Stik over 100% graphite, hook sizes and styles, mono over braid or co-polymers. I'm starting from the ground up. Any suggestions?

[john pearce]

Phil - no Tog. in the Patapsco so you better stick with Stripers. Actually I've been reading some tog. reports as a lurker 'cause I thought when at CBBT and Stripers stop biting on the slack tide that I might try for a tog or two, better to say feed them and loose some gear.[smile]

[Capt.Nick]

After you eat some Tog you won't care about the Stripers.

[john pearce]

I've heard that, always like to try and target something other than Stripers from time to time.

[john pearce]

I've heard that, always like to try and target something other than Stripers from time to time.

[Spooled]

Pool cue rod sturdy reel and you will be fine. Olser Fiberglass poles work great

[Mike Hammer]

I use a St Croix and a Rouge medium Heavy Rod with Penn 975 reels. I use braid with about 8' of 40-50# leader tied directly to the braid with a double uni knot. I then tie the rig out of this leader with a single dropper loop and loop for the sinker. Others use all kinds or multi - hook rigs with long leaders and are very good at getting snagged up in the rocks or wreck. I keep it simple as possible for Tog. If you're on a party boat you might want to go with a little heavier rod and larger reel, so you can use a bit heavier weight.

[uncle phill]

Thanks for the tips Mike, all in line with what I've been reading.