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01-06-2025, 07:22 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Cod fishing in the surf.
Just read a fascinating article on surfishing for Cod in February.
I am going to do it. Quonnie on the softside and Matunuck are where they say there are Cod. You fish bait on the bottom and you can use jgs.
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01-06-2025, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Somerset Ma
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WOW! I guess youre feeling better if you're already planning to hit the sand.
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01-06-2025, 08:07 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
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I used to do quite well a billion years ago on plum island. 2 spiked 8 & bait meat sticks with fresh clam. Drag a metal MDC barrel off the street and burn whatever driftwood was handy. Nothing jumbo but plenty of 5-15.
Damn tasty fish.
I miss it for sure.
Last edited by MAKAI; 01-07-2025 at 09:11 AM..
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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01-07-2025, 05:51 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
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Would be a cool find - who knows, might be a monster bass lurking
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01-07-2025, 07:44 AM
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All up in the Interweb!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: In the dog house.
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What article did you come across on the subject? I have been talking about trying for cod again in the winter surf for years, even had several discussions here a few times on the subject. I have some vac-sealed squid I jigged up in my freezer from this fall ready to go in case the urge strikes me this winter.
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"Out there in the surf is where it's at, that's where the line gets drawn in the sand between those who talk fishing and those who live it."
- a wise man. 
One good fish, a sharpie does not make...
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01-07-2025, 01:00 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tlapinski
What article did you come across on the subject? I have been talking about trying for cod again in the winter surf for years, even had several discussions here a few times on the subject. I have some vac-sealed squid I jigged up in my freezer from this fall ready to go in case the urge strikes me this winter.
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Whole chapter in Eastern Tides, one of Frank's books. Toby, I am going to do it in February. We'll talk. |
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01-07-2025, 03:22 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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My understanding is the best bait is clams. The problem is they dont stay on the hook.
I've read that if you brine the clams, they will become leathery and stay on the hook.
More to come.
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01-08-2025, 02:39 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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The time to try would be November, I bet the wander inshore at times. Maybe they are around if the herring move in close. I would bet Block has a better chance than mainland at winter shore cod, but you never know.
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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01-09-2025, 04:57 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
The time to try would be November, I bet the wander inshore at times. Maybe they are around if the herring move in close. I would bet Block has a better chance than mainland at winter shore cod, but you never know.
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Bry, everything I've read indicates the guys fished Quonny and Matunuck in February. |
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01-09-2025, 09:01 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Bry, everything I've read indicates the guys fished Quonny and Matunuck in February.
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I’ve heard the rotation is much faster at Quonny in February  |
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01-09-2025, 10:50 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Bry, everything I've read indicates the guys fished Quonny and Matunuck in February.
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50 years ago Paulie...50 years ago.... That fishery is a shadow of what it was.
We had a decent run inshore in November the last few years. Probably with Sand Eels around, plus in Nov you still have a shot at a big bass hanging around. |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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01-09-2025, 01:49 PM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
50 years ago Paulie...50 years ago.... That fishery is a shadow of what it was.
We had a decent run inshore in November the last few years. Probably with Sand Eels around, plus in Nov you still have a shot at a big bass hanging around.
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Too much doing on. Tell your beautiful wif. Doing clinae the folowing:
26 MM Edwards bovine leaflet. No issues. Heart rate is a bit high at 101. Added a Beta blocked.
Real good news is that I'm being preped for a Watchman in Feb (13 to be exact. |
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01-10-2025, 08:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: South Shore
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Wow Paul, just googled the 26mm bovine leaflet. Good luck with the recovery!
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01-10-2025, 02:54 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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I echo what rockhound said. the fishery is a shadow of what it used to be.
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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