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Tautog
Tautoga onitis · Sea
Hard-fighting structure fish that bites hard; slow-growing, careful regulation.
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Feeds | Daytime |
| Water temp | 10–20 °C |
| Typical size | 30–45 cm · record about 90 cm |
| Diet | Crabs, mussels, shellfish |
| Regions | North America |
How conditions affect it
Moon
Not very moon-driven.
Tide
Tide matters: fish moving water.
Pressure
Sensitive to pressure: fish a steady or slowly falling barometer.
Catching tip. Fresh crab on rocky bottoms and wrecks, strong tackle.
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