[Codfisha15]

Anyone ever tried it? I'm thinking of giving it a shot over the summer, using a newell 220 matched to a "lep stick" with 12 lb power pro.

 

[Capt.XXX]

I've Done It...

The outfit you outlined above should work great. I would use 30 pound PP -- I don't think you'll gain much with the 12. I used to fish the light outfit with bait at Coxes Ledge year ago...Capt. Fred

 

[Codfisha15]

hey fred,
thanks for the advice. I think i want something below 30lb, because im mostly gonna be trying this on half day trips, where the biggest fish are usually no more than 10 or 15 pounds. For this, i think 30lb PP is still overkill. Maybe I should go with 20lb? I see what you mean about 12 not doing much, it probably will barely move the jig because you have to jig so slowly as to not break the line.
Thanks,
willy

 

[Codkiller]

Willy
There are a few guys out there that have done some light tackle trophy codfishing. Danny Angerman, Bob Wirthe and Jim Mallia, they have all caught cod over 40 lbs on line as light as 6 lb test on party boats. When the conditions are right with a light load, why not?
Just don't do it with a full crew on a windy day with a screaming tide. I don't think it would be much fun in deep water either.

Bob

 

[Codfisha15]

hey bob, i actually got the idea from jim m telling me about it. You think a 6'3" rod is too short to jig with, or will it be ok? First bunny trip next sunday, lookin' forward to it.
Talk to you later,
willy

 

[Codkiller]

Willy
I think 6'3" is to short for light tackle cod fishing. You need a longer limber rod and VERY sharp hooks. You will probably only be using 6 or 8 oz jigs. Those guys back in the day were nuts.

Bob

 

[Codfisha15]

well I've got a 7 ft bps 10-20 lb stick rated up to 1.5 oz coming in the mail, but i think that would be too light. I'll take a look when it gets here. What sort of off the rack stick do you think would be good