Buzzards Bay Tautog Report | October 17, 2014

The tautog bite has turned on in Buzzards Bay over the past two weeks, with clusters of fish in the 4-6 pound range being found regularly.

By OTW StaffOctober 17, 2014

The tautog bite has turned on in Buzzards Bay over the past two weeks, with clusters of fish in the 4-6 pound range being found regularly. OTW’s Matt Rissell and Ian Crowley headed out into Buzzards Bay on Friday morning aboard the Hussy in search of a strong ‘tog bite and were able to find a pile of keepers, including two double-ups, holding just off rocky bottom. Green crabs on dropper rigs featuring 50-pound test, 2/0 Gamakatsu hooks and a 5-oz bank sinker were the offering of choice.

If you’re planning on heading out there yourself, remember, the 2014 limit for tautog in Massachusetts is 3 fish per day at 16 inches.

This 6-pound white chin fell to a green crab on Friday morning.

For more tautog fishing know-how, check out Jimmy Fee’s article on tips & tricks for catching tautog in the Fall.

OTW Staff

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One response to “Buzzards Bay Tautog Report | October 17, 2014”

jim
What are they catching in the mouth of Bass River at this time of year?

October 22, 2014
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