Tautog Fishing at First Light at NJ Inlet -Jetty Blackfish

An early season tautog session starting just as the sun came up. The morning bite was slow, but it steadily picked up as the day went on. At one point, I thought I had a good one hooked, but it broke off, and now I’m not sure if it was even a fish.
#blackfish #tautog #jettyfishing
Gear used in video:
Diawa 9' SP Surf Rod
Shimano C5000XG
30 lb Braid
40 lb Mono
2 oz egg sinker
I get my gear at Tackle World.

[@AlwaysOutdoorsy]

Not sure if the video is edited but you should change out your rig after multiple casts. Especially if you’re fishing the jetty because of the abrasion. The last fish was definitely a good one.

[@yeezlife]

Completely agree, should of changed it but I sometimes get a bit lazy after being out there for a while.

[@AlwaysOutdoorsy]

@@yeezlife 100% I am guilty of the same mistake.

[@lees2lee]

Hahaha that ending

[@yeezlife]

I'm still confused on that one lol

[@XxfisheykillaXx]

What rig do you have tied on ?

[@yeezlife]

This is a sliding egg sinker rig

[@vlcheish]

did they dredged that shoal out of there yet?

[@yeezlife]

I’m pretty sure they are dredging indefinitely unless the ocean stops oceaning

[@glennevans7204]

Mark ur rod,no messing with tape on the jacks

[@yeezlife]

Great idea, thanks for the tip!

[@TJ_888]

This rig is not very good for big tog, I lost a jumbo this morning, same rig with longer leader

[@yeezlife]

This rig does wear out the leader much faster than other bottom fishing rigs so it requires more maintenance overall which is not for everyone.