HOW TO : Tie TAUTOG/BLACKFISH Rig!!

[@michaeldavey6257]

Great Video I just spent a bunch of time fishing for Tog in AC NJ. Saw a bunch of guys fishing this rig but was not sure how to tie it. I had one with the hook higher and prob did not present well also I kept the line taught at the weight and suspect this kept the hook and bait floating. Also had circle hooks until later in my time. I finally caught two after I had a rig more like this. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@ZackBostick]

Absolutely! No problem at all :) I pinned your comment to the top. This is why I do take the time, I love getting comments and hearing my video helped! Even more happy to hear you ended up getting some fish! Thanks for your comment Michael :)

[@chrisbowman1492]

Very informative and clear. Thanks brother.

[@ZackBostick]

No problem at all! Happy to be able to help!

[@lutherhoward1304]

Great video, trying to figure out what type of rod I need to use for Blackfish!

[@ZackBostick]

Really depends on the class of fish but I always fish a bit heavier than needed, just in case big momma rolls through! Haha Consider the class of fish and how your fishing them. Kayak, casting, boat, pier…

[@tarponpete1086]

Thank you the rope demo helped tons

[@ZackBostick]

Not a problem!

[@smokster0604]

Well done ...Fish on

[@ZackBostick]

Thanks man!

[@keithaldridge2048]

Very entertaining. Thank you

[@ZackBostick]

Absolutely Keith! Thanks for watching :)

[@Labradorslobber]

That’s an easy way to do it. Thanks

[@ZackBostick]

Yessir! Many different ways to make it, that will work just as well. This just seems to be the easiest for me :)

[@juslikewater]

Sweet rig. I don’t do too much vertical jigging but if I get a chance I’ll try it out. I love making my own rigs cuz I’m a broke cheap ass and tackle gets expensive when I constantly lose it

[@ZackBostick]

Thanks man! I totally hear ya on that. Lil bit more sense of achievement for me too :) Oh, Im broke as hell lolol!! Hope youre having a great new years bro :)

[@jamie.777]

Tautog is all vertical for me. I use 2 hooks and a 3oz bank sinkers. We find a hot spot In a boat . Some days we can catch 25 or 30 a piece. Hahah....

[@afout07]

I might start using this rig for sheeps. It seems faster and easier to tie than the traditional bottom rig. You ever fish the cbbt for togs?

[@ZackBostick]

Sheep love the rig too! When I target the sheep, I usually tie the hook a little higher. No I have not, my fishing on boats and yaks is pretty limitied. Needs to change!

[@charliehubbard1400]

Great video I'll be able to use that in the river damnit man you TAUGHT me something. I guess you'll start charging Me 😂😂😂😂 Happy New Year Zack PEACE OUT 🐝😎🐟😎🐟😎🐟😎🐝

[@ZackBostick]

Haha hell naw man! Wouldnt ever do that to ya :) Happy to help Charlie!! Happy New Year to you too!!!

[@charliehubbard1400]

Glad I hear y'all made it thru New years with no arrests or trespassing citations 😂 I figured the next time I heard any thing about you and Dive team "Z" It be about they started a go fund me page for bail for you and and the rest of Dive Team "Z" CAUSE some of the BEST IDEAS WE EVER HAD STARTED AROUND the holiday break envoling LARGE AMOUNTS OF ALCOHOL FIREWORKS FIREARMS LOUD MUSIC AND SOMEONE'S ELSE'S PROPERTY 😂😂😂 I spent Christmas eve till like New years eve in the hospital this year. " BUZZ Kill " BTW Hope you and Dive "Z" got some killer videos planed this year BY FAR!!! MY FAVORITE VIDEOS I'VE WATCHED ON MY UTUBE CHANNELS!!! PEACE OUT Zack Be "SAFE " and thanks again for your videos and useful information. 🐝😎🐟😎🐟😎🐟😎🐝

[@ZackBostick]

@@charliehubbard1400 hahaha! Charlie, I know what ya mean man. Def sounds like you know how to have a damn good time! Haha should have strapped a gopro on during your mischief lololol!! Much appreciated, cant wait to start 2020 with some good fish!! This winter stuff, damn it makes it tough. I need to save up so I can travel during the winter here 😣 Hope all is well my friend! Thanks again for the awesome support!!!

[@charliehubbard1400]

There was NO such thing as a Gopro back THEN 8mm film 8 track tapes you were lucky if someone BROUGHT one of those self DEVOLPING Polaroid cameras along 😂 It was alooooong loooong time ago!!!! Back WHEN I STILL HAD HAIR on my head BEFORE spinal fusions BUSTED titanium screws AND heart attacks. The Rock WAS LOUD the drink of the day was Burboun!!! AND I NEVER HAD a BAD idea!!!!! Jus ask me!!! PEACE OUT Zack Thanks again for your videos and useful information. 🐝😎🐟😎🐟😎🐟😎🐝

[@ZackBostick]

@@charliehubbard1400 haha I believe you man! Absolutely :) I did and do my share of "Great Ideas" but sounds like you are the pro! The rock is still loud here but the drink of the day is usually Budweiser lolol!

[@jamie.777]

It's important to keep the hook as close to touching the bottom, without it laying down

[@ZackBostick]

Yessir! I try to have it so the hooks is basically floating.

[@jamie.777]

Tautog fishing is all about setting that hook (circle hooks NEVER work). You gotta tear through that tough tautog Lips. There like leather, you gotta really set hook. But only after the nibble for a few seconds

[@ZackBostick]

I’ve never used circle hooks for em. Know a few people who do and catch fish but I won’t be going down that route!

[@seankang8448]

Why not the circle hook?

[@ZackBostick]

Tog fishing, I set the hook. Most people do. I am sure some use circle hooks, but you dont set hook with circle hooks. Tog have a very subtle bite and being able to react with a hookset will increase hookin em. I have found they like to crush bait and spit it with the hook. Robbin you blind. Not saying circle hook is wrong, just not what I would use.

[@lewispark5388]

very helpful! do you think the fish are still at the ships? subbed

[@ZackBostick]

Absolutely! They are for sure. I know oceans east just got in some bait. Bait been hard to come by :)

[@jamie.777]

That sinker would not work for me, I use cheap bank sinkers. That triangle 🔺️ would get snagged very fast

[@ZackBostick]

Yea, we fish a different type of structure (sides of concrete ships) a lot and the pyramids do the job. When fishing wrecks and or reefs, we use the egg sinkers. Def know what you mean though!

[@crystalgooden7650]

Where do you go when you go saltwater fishing

[@ZackBostick]

For tautog? Or you mean in general?

[@fishmandad588]

When is tog season

[@ZackBostick]

May 16 though June 30 the season is closed. Otherwise open!

[@CrazyAlbertoKnee]

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