New England
Cod Fishing Charter
2016 Regulations allow one Cod per person in August and September in the Gulf of Maine
Kayman Charters is noted for the best Haddock and Cod fishing trips on the East Coast! This is our primary fish that we target. No one has ever left the boat without dinner for their family and usually much, much more!! When you book a trip you can be confident that the Captain gives 110% to put the most fish in the boat as possible during your cod fishing charter trip!
Kayman Charters has been fishing Stellwagon Bank, Jeffery’s Ledge, and Tillies Bank for 17 years. We have consistently taken catches of Cod to 25-60lbs, Haddock to 15lbs, Pollock to 42lbs, and Wolfish to 35 lbs.
The average catch on your cod fishing charter can be anywhere between 500 to 1000 plus pounds of whole fish.
Gloucester is approximately a 1½ hour ride to any of these great fishing spots. We are in the center of the best Cod fishing on the East Coast!
The rich cod fishing grounds within a short ride from Gloucester provide excellent cod fishing!
The Lisa & Jake leave the dock before 6am and return around 3-4pm. The ride out can be spent playing cards below or watching for Whales and dolphins on the deck.
Cod fishing is an art of following fish migration patterns and bottom types. During your cod fishing charter, a keen eye and a good bottom machine aids to the knowledge of knowing were to look. The bottom machine does not always show fish even when they are ample. Large Cod tend to lie flat on the bottom making them difficult to see. The type of bottom is always displayed, i.e. gravel pebbles or coral covered rocks, and will always look different than a soft sand or mud bottom. Years of experience can distinguish between the types of bottoms to begin the search.
Tackle
Teasers
The color and shape of the teaser will intrigue many fishermen. Most are fascinated by trying to figure out this puzzle. There is no set color or shape that consistently works better than the other. Some days different colors seem to work better than others even though it is a fact that to the human eye all colors except chartreuse turn neutral after 33′ of depth. A variety of feathers and rubber are always good to have in your tackle box.
Introduction to Jigging
Jigging
When the tide is light he down current method is still very effective but not as important as a strong current. When the current is light the straight method drop method works fine as long as the angler keeps the jig consistently 6-12″ off the bottom. This is done by constantly adjusting the line so the lure is in the proper spot. Some anglers are a crackerjack at this method and will always out fish there partners.
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