White Chin Wrecker Tog Rod

Crafted for the specialized demands of New England "toggers," the White Chin Wrecker is a 7' or 7'6" medium fast rod engineered to dominate the rugged rock piles and wrecks of Buzzards Bay and Narragansett Bay. The name honors the region's nickname for the largest, oldest male tautog—the "white chins"—known for their powerful, shellfish-crushing jaws and a stubborn fight that requires heavy-duty gear to win.

• Optimal Boat Length: At either 7' or 7'6", this rod provides the ideal leverage for vertical jigging or bait fishing from a boat. This shorter length allows for greater control when precisely positioning a crab-tipped jig on a specific ledge or structure where trophy blackfish hide.
• "Backbone" with a Sensitive Soul: True to New England tradition, the 
  White Chin Wrecker features a powerful backbone to muscle big fish out of their rocky lairs before they can wedge themselves into crevices. This is balanced by a sensitive, fast-action tip designed to detect the subtle "peck-peck" of a bait-stealing tog.
• Jig-Focused Precision: Specifically designed to pair with modern style jigs, the rod excels at keeping your green or white crabs sitting naturally on the bottom. It provides the necessary sensitivity to feel the "Tug that is the Drug" without alerting these cunning fish.
• Heavy-Duty Componentry: Built to handle 15-40lb lines—the standard for Northeast structure fishing—this rod ensures you have the torque needed to turn a double-digit fish's head.  Acid-wrapped, casting or spinning reels with stainless steel guides and EVA split grips.

Whether you are anchoring over a Rhode Island wreck or working the ledges of the Elizabeth Islands, the White Chin Wrecker is built for the angler who knows that in the world of togging, only the strongest and most sensitive gear brings the chowder fish home.

These are made to order, and I will work with you to customize the trim colors and reel seat for casting or spinning. Estimated build time is 2-4 weeks depending on stock.

Warrantied for 5 years for craftsmanship and blank.