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Kathy's Fish

Kathy On A Fish

Nice Market Cod

Kathy On Anoher Fish

 

 

 

 

 

Today started out with a half day cod trip for Mike and Kathy. We were in no rush leaving the dock today so we had planned for a 7am departure. I had hoped that the later start might have given us a break with all the morning fog we have been having, NOT A CHANCE!!!

As we left Plymouth Brewers Marine, we made our way out of the harbor. Visibility was not that bad and we were able to run at 30mph most of the way out to the bank. Once we hit the bank, the fog closed in all around us. To give you an idea of how thick it was, I could not see Kathy standing in the bow of the boat. Literally!! As we moved across the bank, it was like a parking lot of boats. The Lowrance radar was lit up like a Christmas tree with boats all over. We hit our spot and it was time to fish.

It was not long before we had cod coming over the rails. Kathy managed the first fish of the day and Mike did not take too long to follow. I was even getting in on the action today trying to help out the cause. After our first couple of drifts, the fishing had slowed and we decided to make a move. We hit a spot a few miles South of where we were and as the fog started to lift, I could see a couple of boats that I recognized. Our buddy Doug, from Sashamy Sportfishing pulled alongside of us and said, “This place is on fire.”  We went quite a ways up the drift from the other boats fishing so that we would not crowd them and we started our drift. It was lock and load from this point on until we hit our limit. We were onto big market sized cod for the next hour. When we hit our limit, we were still on them and it was throw back from here on out.

With the winds kicking up and a solid 2-4ft sea off our port bow, we started our ride back to Plymouth. It was a slower ride off the bank but once we hit the bay, it turned into a quick ride home. What a way to start the holiday weekend, limits of Cod, Pollock and the hot sun beating down on us for the ride home. If you want to get in on the awesome cod fishing action, contact Captain Roland Lizotte for booking details at 774-437-1882.

This is one of my favorite times of the year. The warm weather is here, the waters are getting warmer, mackerel are swarming all over and the big bass are just having a feast!!! Today was a scouting trip in preparation for our first bass trips of the season coming up this weekend and after today’s action, I am excited to have our first bass charter.

We had a late start this morning and made our way out beyond the harbor entrance to catch some live mackerel for bass fishing today. It was a slow start but we managed to find the macks and put a few in the live well. It was time to find the bass. As we made our way back into the harbor, we hit our fist spot around Bug Light. As we started our drift, I knew it just was not right. The winds and tide were screaming. We could not keep our baits down deep enough so we made a move after one drift.

We pushed up into Kingston and set up on anchor. Within 30 seconds of getting our macks in the water, we were on. First bass of the season in the boat and this is how the rest of the day would go. It did not matter if the macks were dead or alive, as soon as the macks got down to the right depth, we were on. Run after run, it was tight lines for us. Even on a slow retrieve with a dead mack, the bass would come up in swarms from the bottom and swipe at it. It was a great sight to see.  Most of the bass were in the 20-25lb class but a buddy of ours fishing near us scored one pushing 30-35lbs.

We have trips Saturday and Sunday, but Monday is open if you are interested. It is a quick ride since fishing is right in our backyard right now. 10 minutes out to get our fresh mackeral (or we can use the ones in our bait pen) and then 10 minutes back in to our spots where we have been fishing. How great is that???!!! Contact Captain Roland Lizotte for booking details at 774-437-1882. Pictures of today’s trip and this weekends trip will be posted as soon as we can get them up. Tight Lines!!!

If this spring weather is not enough to drive you crazy, than I do not know what will. After the winter we had here in the northeast, mother nature just keeps it going with fog, rain and winds from the east. You know the saying, “winds from the east, fish bite least.” When we have been able to get out, the groundfishing has been nothing but spectacular.

Saturday 5/21 proved to be another great day aboard the Jersey Girl, with the Jersey Girl herself getting in on the cod action. We left Brewers Plymouth Marine around 6am with Patrick, Denise and my father on board for the day. Once again, leaving the harbor took a little longer than expected due to the zero visibility fog. The Lowrance BR24 Radar performed flawlessly and guided us on our way out. I can not thank the guys over at Navico for getting us on the pro staff this year and hooking us up with cutting edge electronics for our 2011 season.

Once we made it out of the harbor, we were greeted to flat calm seas which made for a nice ride to our first spot. When we arrived, we were greeted to a fleet of boats. Although we could not see them due to the fog, the radar picked all the boats up as clear as day. Within minutes of our jigs hitting the bottom, we were onto fish. The fish were right where we left them. It was not long before we had market sized cod coming over the rails. Patrick hooked up, then the Jersey Girl, then my father and I. We were all on fish. What a great way to start the day. Bent rods and tight lines for the next couple of hours as you can see from the picture below.

The Jersey Girl With A Fat Cod

Drop after drop for about the next 90 minutes, we were on fish. We quickly filled the box with cod and pollock before we lost the tide. Right at the change of the tide, fishing shut off. We moved around to a few different spots and made the best of it. We had a slow pick at cod and pollock from here on out.

Jigging For Cod In The Fog

With the box full, we decided to head inshore and fill the live well with some mackerel. When we hit the entrance to Plymouth, we stopped in the usual spot where we find our mackerel and boy, where they there in numbers. It did not take more than 15 minutes to fill the live well and a cooler for the freezer. PS, check out our hitch hiker today. This poor little guy tagged along for the ride most of the day.

Our Second Mate

Look Close, She Found A Home

Back at the dock, we cleaned up the cod and pollock, prepped the macekerel for freezing and put the rest of the live macks in our bait pen. We will be running some bass trips in the next few days and this time of year, we will be live lining macks for the bass. Talk about fun fishing. Dropping a live mack in the water, feeling the bass slam it and then its off on the run. So if you want to get out on the water (when the weather cooperates) and go after a spring trophy bass or get in on the cod action while it is still hot, contact Captain Roland Lizotte for booking details at 774-437-1882. We have slots open for this Thursday (5/26) and Friday(5/27) so why not start the summer off with a fish fry, HOOK UP ON THE JERSEY GIRL.

Well, what can I say….. Today was another banner cod trip with limits of cod, lots of pollock and some haddock thrown in the mix. You know it’s good fishing when they are coming over the rails two at a time.  

Today we left Brewers Plymouth Marine at 6am with Dave and his father, Tim. It was another “first timer” trip aboard the Jersey Girl. Dave was in search of his first cod and I think today’s action would leave some pretty good memories as well as some very sore arms. The fog was pretty thick as we pulled out of the slip and made our way out through the harbor. Our new Lowrance HDS 8 plotter and broadband radar performed flawlessly and guided us out. I have to tell you that the broadband radar is  amazing. Not only does it have good long range capabilities, its short range capabilities are amazing. It is so cool when you start picking up all the small lobster buoys and flocks of birds flying around. As we came around Long Point, there was a lot of action on the surface of the water with birds and bait. You know the bass had to be pushing the bait up, yes, the bass…they are in Plymouth now. We figured if they were still there on our way back, we would give it a shot.   

Once we made it out beyond the point, the fog opened up a bit and we were able to run at 30mph most of the way out to the bank. We had a 3-5ft sea swell and the waves were spaced just far enough apart so that we could run hard on our way out. After about 35 minutes out, we hit the SW corner and stopped at a few spots where we had fish in weeks past. After a couple of drops and not marking much of anything, we made a move to where we had fish last week. It was a quick ride to our next spot and it was not long before we were on the fish. Dave dropped down and bammm, hooked up. As Dave worked the fish up to the surface, it was a nice pollock. Fish in the box. Next drop down, bammm, keeper cod. It was Dave’s first keeper cod and it was a fat one to say the least. Not a bad way to start the day.   

Dave's 1st Cod

Dave’s father Tim was working his way through small cod and lots of sea robins when he finally got in on the action. We made a small move north (about 1/2 mile away) and made our drop again. This time, it was Tim’s turn. The jig could not get to the bottom without being ravaged by the cod and pollock. Tim was like a machine. Every drop, bamm, reel it up and keeper cod coming over the rails. It did not take too long before we had our limits of cod, pollock and haddock. The action was so fast that our lines were constantly tight for the next 2 hours.  I was pretty impressed with Tim’s tireless efforts to keep up with me today. Drop after drop, he cranked away on on the Qualia reel like a mad man.

The Battle

Around mid day, we made our way back home. With a following sea and light winds, we cruised at 30mph all the way home. Dave had the best seat in the house for the ride back, right up in front of the console. I can not tell you how many people have nodded off while riding up there, its the most relaxing spot on the boat. This was probably one of the best trips I have had in a while. Seeing people hook into that first fish with non-stop action to follow is just an awesome experience. Dave and Tim are great guys to fish with and I had a blast!! I look forward to seeing them on the water once the bass action heats up.  

After The Battle

If you want to get in on the great cod fishing we are having right now (when the winds are not blowing!!!), contact Capt. Roland Lizotte at 774-437-1882 for booking details. The bass are in at Plymouth, start thinking about your next bass trip!!!    

Happy Crew

Check out some video from our last trip. For booking details, contact Captain Roland at 774-437-1882.

Video Link Click Here: 2011 Cod Fishing On Stellwagen