SalmonAndStriper Stalker Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Holy short is the only way to describe it. 5 hours for my 3 16in fish. This was In upper buzzards bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogie_boy Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Someone I know did very well on Keepers in just a couple hours in very shallow moving water on Saturday. It was in another state though. Just food for thought. DITCH TROLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Total NOOB here re toggin, so please bear with me. Are there places in BB from which one can fish for tog from shore? I'm guessing maybe Gooseberry Island? Not looking for spot burns, so please feel free to PM me. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalmonAndStriper Stalker Posted October 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 4 hours ago, Southcoastphil said: Total NOOB here re toggin, so please bear with me. Are there places in BB from which one can fish for tog from shore? I'm guessing maybe Gooseberry Island? Not looking for spot burns, so please feel free to PM me. You could just find rocks close to shore. Buzzards bay is loaded with them but access may be the problem. I was 20yds off shore anchored next to a rock pile getting them as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogie_boy Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 2:20 PM, Southcoastphil said: Total NOOB here re toggin, so please bear with me. Are there places in BB from which one can fish for tog from shore? I'm guessing maybe Gooseberry Island? Not looking for spot burns, so please feel free to PM me. We catch lots of shorts from a Beach just West of Westport. There's one rockpile in the middle of the beach. Which makes me think that just about any rocky spot with more than a few feet of water might produce. I'm thinking West Island might be a novel place to try right about now. DITCH TROLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 22 mins ago, pogie_boy said: We catch lots of shorts from a Beach just West of Westport. There's one rockpile in the middle of the beach. Which makes me think that just about any rocky spot with more than a few feet of water might produce. I'm thinking West Island might be a novel place to try right about now. Are you referring to the W Island off the Neck Road? G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogie_boy Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Southcoastphil said: Are you referring to the W Island off the Neck Road? Yes. i've never tried it, but I've often thought that the other side of the ledge rock north of the beach area looked like a great place to tog fish. I just looked at the nav map, and it's only 5 to 8 feet deep within casting distance, but that might be enough this time of year. The other suggestion id have is if you could get access to almost any pier in the Fall River area, I know folks do pretty good there too. DITCH TROLL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 9 mins ago, pogie_boy said: Yes. i've never tried it, but I've often thought that the other side of the ledge rock north of the beach area looked like a great place to tog fish. I just looked at the nav map, and it's only 5 to 8 feet deep within casting distance, but that might be enough this time of year. The other suggestion id have is if you could get access to almost any pier in the Fall River area, I know folks do pretty good there too. Thanks for your help. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy02719 Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 19 hours ago, Southcoastphil said: Are you referring to the W Island off the Neck Road? If you're talking about West Island in Fairhaven, just be forewarned. You can easily get stuck on that ledge if you're not watching the tide. Low tide is no problem, but once that tide starts moving, the path back to land gets quickly submerged and can strand you or worse. Additionally, that spot is very heavily fished/overfished (I find short filleted racks at W.I. all the time) so your luck may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, Jonesy02719 said: If you're talking about West Island in Fairhaven, just be forewarned. You can easily get stuck on that ledge if you're not watching the tide. Low tide is no problem, but once that tide starts moving, the path back to land gets quickly submerged and can strand you or worse. Additionally, that spot is very heavily fished/overfished (I find short filleted racks at W.I. all the time) so your luck may vary. REALLY good info to know. Thank you! G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason colby Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 10/15/2018 at 11:20 AM, Southcoastphil said: Total NOOB here re toggin, so please bear with me. Are there places in BB from which one can fish for tog from shore? I'm guessing maybe Gooseberry Island? Not looking for spot burns, so please feel free to PM me. The Gooseberry Area, west and south has been very excellent with fairly large tog (5-10 pounds). Limits are the norm. I'm doing best in 35-45 feet. Pics are from Saturday and Sunday. (we had a little shark problem on Sunday)…..JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Thanks, Jason. Don't know if I can get my jigs into that depth from shore, though. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxon59 Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 10/16/2018 at 8:25 PM, pogie_boy said: The other suggestion id have is if you could get access to almost any pier in the Fall River area, I know folks do pretty good there too. I fish around the Fall River area for tautog every Fall. Every year it seems we loose access to good spots.Last year we got kicked off the boardwalk facing the battleship, now this year the dump called the City pier, which is being developed into some ritzy marina.Lots of shorts so far, bigger fish not far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southcoastphil Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 23 mins ago, saxon59 said: I fish around the Fall River area for tautog every Fall. Every year it seems we loose access to good spots.Last year we got kicked off the boardwalk facing the battleship, now this year the dump called the City pier, which is being developed into some ritzy marina.Lots of shorts so far, bigger fish not far behind. I was hoping that you'd weigh in on this, Saxon. Why don't you ring me when you have a chance and we will try to find some other spots with access together? Now that all of the tourists have left, I might be able to gain some access to spots that were off-limits even a month ago. G.B.O.G.H. -- DT326 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."--M. Mead Be safe, be smart, be kind.--Gary Crocker, Maine Humorist/Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBYRD Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 3 hours ago, Southcoastphil said: I was hoping that you'd weigh in on this, Saxon. Why don't you ring me when you have a chance and we will try to find some other spots with access together? Now that all of the tourists have left, I might be able to gain some access to spots that were off-limits even a month ago. I’d be ready and willing to join you guys on this mission! Ditch Troll #338 -Tight Lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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