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Fishing- In The New York Area => Hudson River Striper Fishing => Topic started by: Ziffystriperchum on August 26, 2023, 01:19:49 PM

Title: Interesting species
Post by: Ziffystriperchum on August 26, 2023, 01:19:49 PM: I caught an oyster toadfish whilst fishing for Tautog last Thursday. . . a first for me. . . I read they are good eating, but I threw it back . . . magnificent camouflage!!
Caught a jumbo Tog as well. . . 21 1/2” . . . 🎣🎣🎣
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: walkabout on August 28, 2023, 06:16:52 AM: That thing is pretty cool looking never seen anyone catch one.
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: Rickhem on August 28, 2023, 08:12:58 AM: Is that also called a Stargazer?
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: Chris1389 on August 28, 2023, 01:04:50 PM: Yes i heard they were good eating as well. Ive caught a few on party boats. Ive seen one guy get a massive one in RI. Never seen anyone keep them though.
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: Ziffystriperchum on August 28, 2023, 07:09:57 PM: Stargazer is a different species
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: Rickhem on August 29, 2023, 07:17:02 AM: Quote from: Ziffystriperchum on August 28, 2023, 07:09:57 PM
Stargazer is a different species

Thanks. It's been a while, and it looked similar to me.
Title: Re: Interesting species
Post by: Ziffystriperchum on August 29, 2023, 09:12:12 PM: It’s very similar . . . but different species