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kurtisb · #11 10-09-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyStick

Another question - typically what depth are these trips fishing right now and how much weight on average are you using? I don't want to bring 6-8 oz's and need 12's or larger

I was porgy fishing on the Angler on Thursday. We fished in 30 to 60 feet of water with little current. I used an 8 because that was the smallest I brought. Some guys were using 4's. Depends on what the boat is targeting. Ling and cod will be a lot deeper.

Joey Dah Fish · #12 10-09-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jiocg1181

Right now you can get away with 6-8oz sinkers inshore but you always want to be prepared. Lets say the captain makes a deep drop for ling or cod you might need 10-16 oz of weight.

Best advice is carry everything this time of year. All the lead you might need plus toss some jigs in the Box. You never know when a captain might stop for some bass if they are there on the way in or out.

I respectfully disagree. It was a gorgeous day out and if you didn't have 10oz you weren't holding. Bring all the lead you want be prepared for everything especially if you don't get out to much.

Joey Dah Fish · #13 10-09-2015, 05:18 PM

The OE has been fishing deep and the current has been running. If you're going on the OE call Bobby his number is listed on the site he well give you great advice.

frugalfisherman · #14 10-09-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UglyStick

Another question - typically what depth are these trips fishing right now and how much weight on average are you using? I don't want to bring 6-8 oz's and need 12's or larger

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

kurtisb · #15 10-09-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frugalfisherman

Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

All be prepared for any thing.

On another note we had Captains Ron Sr and Jr join us on the Angler for some porgy fishing. I have seen this numerous times at the Atlantic Highland, Captains and mates fish on other boats if they aren't sailing that day. Is this common at other ports?

Capt Sal · #16 10-09-2015, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kurtisb

I was porgy fishing on the Angler on Thursday. We fished in 30 to 60 feet of water with little current. I used an 8 because that was the smallest I brought. Some guys were using 4's. Depends on what the boat is targeting. Ling and cod will be a lot deeper.

Why not buy one.

kurtisb · #17 10-09-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Capt Sal

Why not buy one.

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UglyStick · #18 10-09-2015, 06:57 PM

Good info guys, I appreciate it... and it's exactly my point since I had no idea what depth these boats are fishing right now and it seems they bounce around and it can be anything. For bottom fishing I'm always either inshore where I almost never need more than 8oz or I'm way deep tile fishing which is the other extreme.

I can't bring everything so what's the heaviest you think I may need right now in this context?

Second is rigs... what are you guys using for the deeper ling / cod / flounder on these mixed trips right now? Something like a tog rig or a hybrid rig that has say a higher larger hook dropper for cod and a smaller on the bottom hook for ling & flounder or ???

SaltLife1980 · #19 10-09-2015, 07:49 PM

Angler or OE.. Both are top notch

Joey Dah Fish · #20 10-09-2015, 08:08 PM

I'm using 8 or 10oz. Tying high low rig 40lb test mono. Low hook #3 gommy one green bead length about 12" from the main line 4" off the sinker. High was 18" above the low #6 bait holder again about 12" from the main line one red bead. Also 4" swimming shad on the low hook in white glow. That was the ticket yesterday for the ling. Tim fished same way most of the day then changed to no gulp and got a nice founder on the low. I got a nice cod on the high.