The fish has been aged to be a 19 year old female
The Virginia record tog, caught by Ken Neill III, at 24 pounds 3 ounces, has been aged to be a 19 year old female. Tautog are generally long-lived, slow growing fish, but studies show the oldest fish have been in the teen class weight range.
Dr. Ken Neill, III
IGFA Representative
President, Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman’s Association, Inc.
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