Fun fact: The previous state record for a catch & release Tautog was held by Captain Luke from 2020, measuring 32.5 inches and weighing nearly 24 pounds. Check out Marine Fisheries State Record Catch & Release Fish (ct.gov) for more.
CT Record 25 pound Tog!
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Fun fact: The previous state record for a catch & release Tautog was held by Captain Luke from 2020, measuring 32.5 inches and weighing nearly 24 pounds. Check out Marine Fisheries State Record Catch & Release Fish (ct.gov) for more.
CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
New Record for Catch & Release Blackfish: Today, CT fisherman Aiden Cole caught a breathtaking 36-inch, 25.78-pound Tautog, affectionately known as “Taugzilla” among marine anglers. This spectacular catch happened aboard the Melissa Ann, with Captain Luke Wiggins, in the Thames River. A green crab was the bait of choice. The fish was measured and weighed by Karen Westerberg at A&W Marina/Tackleshop before its release. The moment was thrilling for all, including spectators.I'm not sure about the success of the release here. It would be far more reassuring if they were standing on a dock by the water instead of a sidewalk on a street!!
Fun fact: The previous state record for a catch & release Tautog was held by Captain Luke from 2020, measuring 32.5 inches and weighing nearly 24 pounds. Check out Marine Fisheries State Record Catch & Release Fish (ct.gov) for more.
AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018
Yeah....... I agree. seen many fish including a 22lber unsuccessfully released while being handled much less than that fish. I don't think that fish had a chance at surviving.Hope I'm wrong......The odds of survival are slim but much better than being fileted ?
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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018
Blackfish are hardy type, why should he lie… see em in chinatown swimming in tanks all the time, flopping on the ice waiting for a customer…I guarantee you, not 1 fish in the tanks in Chinatown was paraded around like the Stanley cup AND THEN released or put in a tank.
leave it to R7 to be the negative skeptic… great catch gentleman… cellfish…
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Captain4,156 postsSince 2021
CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
I guarantee you, not 1 fish in the tanks in Chinatown was paraded around like the Stanley cup AND THEN released or put in a tank.
do ya have warranties as well..
he most likely transported it in a cooler full of water, to the legitimate weigh station… C22…
CommodoreOriginal Crew18,289 postsSince 2019
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