Spearfishing Tautog-- Too Easy??

[EVILLLGAMING]

what dock is this?

[KettlebottomCrew]

@EVILLLGAMING Try out the Patience Island docks...

[KettlebottomCrew]

@jeremyrules2 Unethical?? To me, hooking and potentially killing undersized fish in search of a "keeper" is WAY more "unethical." I won't shoot an undersized fish and comply with all fishing regulations. Also, if you think spearfishing is too easy, you've never tried it. Try it out and let me know how easy it is...

[Snowwarrior]

what kind of tops do you guys wear?

[KettlebottomCrew]

@Snowwarrior I go with a surfing rash guard because of the barnacles. With a wet suit, you need weight to stay down due to buoyancy of neoprene.

[wigwamman1]

Places to harvest sea urchins, conch?

[KettlebottomCrew]

@wigwamman1 In Rhode Island, I have not heard of harvesting Sea Urchins, though I have seen them in Charlestown. We also don't have true Conch-- we have two types of Whelk, though, which we often call Conch. I have seen them in areas with a high population of Quohogs, which they feed on...

Thanks for watching!

[wigwamman1]

@KettlebottomCrew Thanks for the "heads up"... I love seafood and enjoy catching supper. Peace!

[ochoan8or]

nice porno music ;)

[volcomekid002]

What dock is this at

[KettlebottomCrew]

@volcomekid002 Try the Patience Island docks. They are awesome!

[volcomekid002]

Where was this in rhode island

[KettlebottomCrew]

@volcomekid002 Yes, it was in RI.

[NorEastBeast]

It's that time of year again. I'll be driving dwn from jeresy to meet some of the spearos your way. I was hoping to get in on the tournament this year. Maybe we could dive do a dive?

[KettlebottomCrew]

@NorEastBeast Contact us when you're planning to be in town. I'll take any excuse to get out there. Keep in mind Tautog is closed again this year (2010) for the whole month of June but Striper's open year round...

[easeydrope]

What do you mean the season was closed in June. I checked the RI dep website and didn't see anything about marine spear fishing seasons.

How about CT? Any regulations other than needing the stupid new marine license?

[KettlebottomCrew]

The seasons and size limits in Rhode Island are the same as recreational fishing. Last year (and this year) the minimum size for Tautog is 16 inches and the limit is 3 fish for most of the year. In addition, the season is closed completely for the month of June. Striped bass has a limit of 2 fish and minimum size of 28 inches... Check your local regulations. MA doesn't allow spearfishing for Stripers at all. I don't think it's legal in CT either...

[secondbasemn3]

nice job. im 15 and new at spearfishing in RI, i only know of one spot. is this at kettlebottom rock/ledge? in narragansett?

[KettlebottomCrew]

It's good to hear you're getting into spearfishing. The spot we went to is very dangerous for a beginner, due to lots of fishing line/hooks all over the piers and the possibility of getting wedged in the piers, which move a lot with wave action. I would suggest going along the wall in Narragansett, near the Coast Guard House, but BRING A FLAG! There's a lot of boat traffic there.

[secondbasemn3]

ah i see. thanks for the tip! i got my first blackfish the other day off of a jetty. 5 lbs.

[KettlebottomCrew]

That's a good fish-- congratulations! Just be careful and ALWAYS go with a dive knife. It is too easy to become wrapped up in fishing line or rope on the bottom and a knife could save your life... Once you've gotten good with the Tautog, Striped Bass is the next step. Careful-- it's addicting!

[NorEastBeast]

Wow, very impressive, Outstanding job @ that. What month of year was this?

[KettlebottomCrew]

In RI, the season was closed for all of June-- when I saw more fish than I could count! This was shot in July or August...

[RIPFILMS]

headed out this weekend for my first try at catching Tautog. I am thinking I will come back with an empty stringer. But hey its a day out on the water :)

[KettlebottomCrew]

Hi. We are actually based right here, in RI. The Tautog should be arriving in our waters any time now (I used to go by the first Dandelions-- when they bloom, time to catch 'em up!) and you should be able to get some by now. Look for rocky structure and drop Green Crabs down on a high-low rig with about 3 oz sinker on the bottom. Good luck and keep me posted...

[Beck9180]

Wow! That seems to have been an incredible day!

[liam232232]

my god i envy you

[KettlebottomCrew]

Don't worry-- it's not always nearly so easy! This spot has about two weeks that the fish stack up like that. The rest of the year, I have to stalk a lot more carefully to fill the stringer. I love to use my Hawaiian Sling because it forces me to be stealthy and it is very exciting to have to be point-blank before the shot... Tautog (aka. Blackfish) are delicious-- we are not shooting them for fun. That one day gave me lots of fillets in the freezer.