Montauk Cod Methods

[BigBassJim]

Lief question. I got one of those tsunami jigging rods 20-50, 1-6 oz but i jig up to 10 oz with it*this is my primary jigging rod* i had bass up to 27lb on it and cod up to 10 lbs, good idea to bring it or should i just go with the 30-80lb jigging rod i have which is what i use for smaller bluefins.

[Leif]

Originally Posted by BigBassJim

Lief question. I got one of those tsunami jigging rods 20-50, 1-6 oz but i jig up to 10 oz with it*this is my primary jigging rod* i had bass up to 27lb on it and cod up to 10 lbs, good idea to bring it or should i just go with the 30-80lb jigging rod i have which is what i use for smaller bluefins.

You can get them on the 20-50, as you said. I prefer the heavier rod and have used the 30-80 penn torque successfully in Mass. Jigging cod with heavy jigs.
Again, on most of these trips you are drifting on piles or pods of cod with bait on the bottom. The heavy rod comes in handy when flipping a 10 lb cod over the rail with 12 oz of lead. The mates are generally not gaffing these fish. If you can't lift it you are waiting at the rail for the gaff.

I have seen some fisherman do well on jigs at times on these trips. If you jig be sure to bring blue and silver and white teasers and jigs, They immitate the Herring and Macks and really outfish other colors.

Leif

[BigBassJim]

Thanks dude. And btw was that your christmas card on Norma K i saw the other day? Baccala Bit*hes?

[Leif]

Christmas Cod


Leif

[tautog]

Other thing I saw again today is if a cod starts to bite your bait, give it a little slack so that it will take it deep rather than pulling your line tighter which can spook them.

[jlrotary]

Great tips, thanks. Going on my first Montauk trip first weekend in Febuary. I cant wait.

[Fin Reaper]

Don't forget the Stingo's and the Sumo Bananas!!!

[LongBallLarry]

great info! I'll be there next saturday.

thanks,

[Leif]

Almost time!

[Jay]

All great tips. Thinking of heading down to Montauk for the first time this year. Thanks guys!