2024 Fall Blackfish begins in the western sound with tough conditions!

This was a windy one! I tried to find a window to fish the weekend opener for blackfish (tautog) in the Long Island Sound region but it was a challenge. I did have quick action at pretty much every spot I tried but the best size and quantity of fish was on a large rock pile in about 20' of water. The motorguide xi3 gps is ideal for this type of fishing and I decided to bow mount it this day due to the wind. Thankful to get out and looking forward to the rest of the season!
Rod: modified shimano TMSX66M • Cutting the last eye o...
Reel: daiwa KGLT2000D-XH • Daiwa Kage LT 2000D-XH...
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Lure: 1/2oz. blackfish jigs
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Motor: Xi3 saltwater kayak GPS 36" shaft: amzn.to/45HLrry (affiliate link)(discontinued)
Playlist of the Hobie Compass 2021 kayak I use and the modifications I've done to it:
• Hobie Compass 2021 Kay...
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[@Kayak_fishing_maniac]

I haven't sat down like that yet on the kayak 😁I have to try 😎 nice opening seazon blackfish 💪👍🔥

[@VRafaZ]

Wasup Pete, i wanna hit up these waters one day..

[@Nikomastorakis]

I caught a keeper from the shore in Southold on a micro green crab