Sunday on the Carolyn Anne III by Greg Ruffing

Posted on April 23, 2018 by VHFC

Sunday I went fishing on the Carolyn Anne for Tog. A light crowd, nice weather and smooth seas made for a fine day. After witnessing a 9 lb and 8 lb Tog come aboard, I cast aside Bob Misak’s jigging advice and went with what most of the boat was using – clams on a single hook rig (crabs weren’t getting much love). Good action in the morning but the bite died after 11. Around twenty keepers were caught on the boat. Although I’m generally a pathetic Togger, I managed one. Only lost three rigs thanks to the mates helping me get unstuck!

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