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Parapapam · 06-02-2005, 05:26 PM

Guys,

I always get my pogies and porgies confused. I think pogies mean bunker which means manhedan. I think porgies mean scup. But that is not the question. The question is: Is live lining scup illegal in Mass? Are there any restrictions? I heard it was in NJ.

Here is my idea. Spend some late afternoon time catching scup and dropping them into my live well with the kids. After we have caught a few, drop the kids off on the dock, run to the store and get some eels (or have them already). Head out to the islands. Then put the live scup on my baitcaster and let it swim. Put the baitcaster in the rod holder. Then start casting Mr. Wiggly into the rocks.

Does this plan make sense and am I asking for any unforeseen problems? One other question, how would you hook the scup? Through the lips, behind the dorsal or in the tail?

06-02-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
Parapapam Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Falmouth Posts: 21	Live Scup Guys, I always get my pogies and porgies confused. I think pogies mean bunker which means manhedan. I think porgies mean scup. But that is not the question. The question is: Is live lining scup illegal in Mass? Are there any restrictions? I heard it was in NJ. Here is my idea. Spend some late afternoon time catching scup and dropping them into my live well with the kids. After we have caught a few, drop the kids off on the dock, run to the store and get some eels (or have them already). Head out to the islands. Then put the live scup on my baitcaster and let it swim. Put the baitcaster in the rod holder. Then start casting Mr. Wiggly into the rocks. Does this plan make sense and am I asking for any unforeseen problems? One other question, how would you hook the scup? Through the lips, behind the dorsal or in the tail?