George's Bank Cod on the Helen H ?

[nightfighter]

My bad. I PMd GB and had mentioned braid (PP). I didn't think of party boat and the crossed lines and weaving that goes on...... I'm just used to four anglers in a cockpit where I am the law... (I do like braid for the sinking effect and sensitivity at depth, don't like it in the case of a hang up)

[squiddler]

There is no question of the superiority of braid for deep water sensitivity, plus the ease of hooksets with no stretch. All I use on my own vessel is power pro 65 for all my bottom fishin, especially the tog, you feel them lookin at the bait for christ sake.Its too bad that party boats cant have the small boat ability to drop as one and clear lines with ease when a good captain dictates when to drop, when to haul in, when to cross over as oppsed to under... I have been on a few limited trips(35 anglers) on the helen h where everyone knows what they are doin, and guys are able to use braid with no problems, but on an open trip go with the mono definitely. I see alot of guys using Yo Zuri hybrid 60 on the boats these days, and they all seem to swear by it. I am thinking of trying it my next trip out.

A good source for the knockoff solvkroken stainless jigs is Bucko's in Fall River. They have various sizes up to 24 ounce for under 10 bucks. Be sure to buy a few packs of vinyl squid skirts in various colors, and get those zing shrimp tails as well. I also like to use a large(200#) coastlock swivel for ease of changing rigs out. That way you can bring one setup for ease and comfort during transition from car to boat and back again. Tie a dropper loop off a 80 pound leader setup with a teaser hook and tail, about 15 inches down tie the coastlock. For bait, simply tie a up a single hook rig with dropper loop for weight, and for the jig be sure to put on a barrel swivel if the jig doesn't already incorporate one.

[GBOUTDOORS]

Thanks again Squiddler for the info. What Buckos did you meen the one that does repairs or the bait shop?

[MakoMike]

GB,
I don't know about the Helen H, but on the one similar trip I do each year on the Fances fleet, almost everyone uses braid and it work out just fine. I use 65lb power pro, it make a difference especially when jigging in deep water. Call the boat and ask them what they recommend.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by MakoMike

GB,
I don't know about the Helen H, but on the one similar trip I do each year on the Fances fleet, almost everyone uses braid and it work out just fine. I use 65lb power pro, it make a difference especially when jigging in deep water. Call the boat and ask them what they recommend.

That's because Rhody cod are small ...

GB - Happy Five Oh ! Now knowing that you just had a BDay I won't make the crack about your picture on the billboard on 195 with you holding those two bass (just kidding )

[squiddler]

Originally Posted by GBOUTDOORS

Thanks again Squiddler for the info. What Buckos did you meen the one that does repairs or the bait shop?

The one that does repairs, red building, can't remember the name of the street.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by squiddler

The one that does repairs, red building, can't remember the name of the street.

Strattford or Stafford I think...

[GBOUTDOORS]

Thanks for the replies I will hit Buckos this week and stock up. I think I will set up one rod mono and one braid and be covered .