Cod fishing in the surf.

[MAKAI]

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.

[JohnR]

Would be a cool find - who knows, might be a monster bass lurking

[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.

[piemma]

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.

Whole chapter in Eastern Tides, one of Frank's books. Toby, I am going to do it in February. We'll talk.

[piemma]

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.

[spence]

Originally Posted by piemma

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.

Just get the hook into the toughest part and through them a few more times. If they’re somewhat fresh they will stay on if you cast with a high ark. They get mushy when older but I’ve never brined them.

If I remember right the Jersey guys tie them on with a bit of thread, you’ll hear them before you see them and if they give you any crap drop that you used to hang with Pauly D down Providence.

[MAKAI]

I used to fish after a NE blow. Get the clams right on the beach at times. Fresh stayed on good enough. Also did the Moon island in Boston back in the late 70’s early 80’s. Fishing with the ex-cons and gangsters. Sitting in a Dodge Dart, listening to the Bruins watching the rods and rolling the windows down now and then to shoot rats with a 22. Those were the days 😃

I’ll be working the booth for Big D plugs at the Narragansett show this Saturday
Also at the Connecticut show 1/18.

Come by and say Hi

[piemma]

Originally Posted by spence

Just get the hook into the toughest part and through them a few more times. If they’re somewhat fresh they will stay on if you cast with a high ark. They get mushy when older but I’ve never brined them.

If I remember right the Jersey guys tie them on with a bit of thread, you’ll hear them before you see them and if they give you any crap drop that you used to hang with Pauly D down Providence.

So, did you ever fish for Cod in this manner?