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Everything to Know About Booking a tautog fishing charter
What are the best tautog fishing charters?
The best tautog fishing charters are:
- Hallie Loren Sportfishing Charters guided by Eddie E.
- Long Island Light Tackle guided by Rick G.
- Brynnie-B Inshore Fishing, guided by Frank B. with 26 years of experience
- OC Guide Service guided by Kyle P.
- Reel Addiction Charters guided by Chip P.
Why should I book a tautog fishing charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 48 tautog trips, and the most popular trips are Inshore Stripers, Fluke, & Tog guided by Frank, Fishing Long Island Sound guided by Matt, and Inshore Fishing (Half & Full Day) guided by Andy.
Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 8853 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly tautog guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly tautog guides.
What types of tautog fishing charters are common?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tautog as well as inshore fishing, nearshore fishing, and flats fishing.
The most common fishing techniques are bottom fishing, light tackle fishing, and trolling but jigging and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.
How much do tautog fishing charters cost?
Prices for tautog can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,470, but the average price for a half day trip for tautog is $1,139. The average price for a full day trip for tautog is $1,626.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for tautog fishing?
The most popular season for tautog fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license for tautog and what are the bag limits for tautog?
See here for more information on tautog fishing licenses, tautog bag limits, and fishing season regulations for tautog. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant tautog rules and regulations.
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