I'm happy to announce that "Spring" is finally here on the Chesapeake Bay.. We have had one heck of a winter and its offically in the books now. The "Tog" or as my dear friends in the north call them "Blackfish" are hungry, willing and able.We started out with trips this past Thursday thru Sunday and worked them over. The bait of choice was "fiddler" crabs. Fresh blue crabs worked but the "Fiddlers" were the bait of choice. I have attached a pic of a young man and a fat "Football" tog that he landed. Saturday afternoon, myself and 1st mate Capt. Green decided to slip back out after our charter and catch some fresh fish for dinner. Immediate limit was reached and he called ahead to have the grease hot and the drinks cold. Not a better way to "Welcome" in the Spring besides fresh "Tog" and Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs. If your looking to get out of the house, give us a call and come and "Enjoy" fishing Va Beach & the Chesapeake Bay in the spring.
Well Capt. Scott, I have not been able to figure out how to post, i thought i had to sign in like i used to. im glad you guys are finally catching fish, not easy being up here when dad and T are callin every weekend saying they just limited out. look forward to more posts and the next hatteras excursion; needless to say i am not too worried about getting sea sick like my brother. look forward to fishing and hanging out before i leave. Semper Fidelis
These Chesapeake Bay "Tog" trips are on fire right now. This is one of the best Spring bites I've seen in a long time. Get your friends together and lets get on the water. I only have the weekend of the 24th "Open" left for these type of trips.
1) At first I mixed the tempura (see picture) as instructed on the back of the bag ..It called for 1 cup of water with 3/4 cup of tempura on the back of the bag. 2) Open the bag of Panko bread crumbs and lay them out on a large flat plate. 3) Rinse fresh fillet of tautog off for 10 seconds to remove any scales or blood. 4) Pat the fish dry and cut into 3 or 4 inch pieces or chunks. 5) Dip the fish pieces in the batter on both sides and then press onto the plate with the Panko bread crumbs. You may add salt to the pieces prior to frying for some extra flavor. 6) My frying pan had taller sides about a 2 to 2 1/2 inch sides to hold about an inch or so of oil.. USE 100 % natural PEANUT Oil in the pan. Set heat at medium high. 7) Pieces will take 2 to 3 minutes on the first side and about a minute on the other side after you flip it.
I have been updating our "Tog" recipes. Here's one from our friends up north. Feel free to give me yours.....
Here is a recipe that I tripped across on another site. I tried it and would like to share with others.
1. Cut Tog fillet's into 1 inch cubes 2. Boil a medium sauce pan full of water 3. Add 3-4 Tablespoons of Brown sugar 4. Add Tog fillets and boil for just over 4 minutes. 5. Remove fish from broth and strain. 6. Season to taste with salt, pepper and old bay. 7. Dip in melted butter and enjoy.
My wife and I have made this on several occasions and enjoy it every time. It has a crablike texture and taste very similar to snow crab legs.
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Capt. Scott
I have not been able to figure out how to post, i thought i had to sign in like i used to. im glad you guys are finally catching fish, not easy being up here when dad and T are callin every weekend saying they just limited out. look forward to more posts and the next hatteras excursion; needless to say i am not too worried about getting sea sick like my brother. look forward to fishing and hanging out before i leave.
Semper Fidelis
These Chesapeake Bay "Tog" trips are on fire right now. This is one of the best Spring bites I've seen in a long time. Get your friends together and lets get on the water. I only have the weekend of the 24th "Open" left for these type of trips.
BOOK your "Trip" now!!!
Capt. Scott
If you don't have any spring "Tog" book your trip now.
Jackie
2) Open the bag of Panko bread crumbs and lay them out on a large flat plate.
3) Rinse fresh fillet of tautog off for 10 seconds to remove any scales or blood.
4) Pat the fish dry and cut into 3 or 4 inch pieces or chunks.
5) Dip the fish pieces in the batter on both sides and then press onto the plate with the Panko bread crumbs. You may add salt to the pieces prior to frying for some extra flavor.
6) My frying pan had taller sides about a 2 to 2 1/2 inch sides to hold about an inch or so of oil.. USE 100 % natural PEANUT Oil in the pan. Set heat at medium high.
7) Pieces will take 2 to 3 minutes on the first side and about a minute on the other side after you flip it.
I have been updating our "Tog" recipes. Here's one from our friends up north. Feel free to give me yours.....
Here is a recipe that I tripped across on another site. I tried it and would like to share with others.
1. Cut Tog fillet's into 1 inch cubes
2. Boil a medium sauce pan full of water
3. Add 3-4 Tablespoons of Brown sugar
4. Add Tog fillets and boil for just over 4 minutes.
5. Remove fish from broth and strain.
6. Season to taste with salt, pepper and old bay.
7. Dip in melted butter and enjoy.
My wife and I have made this on several occasions and enjoy it every time. It has a crablike texture and taste very similar to snow crab legs.
Enjoy
This one sounds "AWESOME" thanks Capt. Mike
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Capt. Scott