What If " King Cod Express Ii " Miss Belmar Princess

[missbelmar]

Well LAB has PUOSU Lief and i have " WHAT IF COD EXPRESS II" may be Lief can put up some of his stuff from last year.

Details are .....We will be goin to the NORTHEAST there will be A WRECK or two involved . We will have the FRESHEST CLAMS AROUND There will be Liefs " KILLER COD RIGS" !!!
CAPT JOHN COLE ( GOLDEN TOUCH) will be aboard
JUST LIKE LAST YEAR WE WILL GO THE DISTANCE !!!!!!!!!

Yes folks we are gonna do it again . THE COD are starting to filter in up to the northeast.The boat will be limited to 40 people. We have heat in the bunk rooms. The trips will be like last year. Maybe better. People had there doubts last year, but considering we faired very well. Dates and more info will follow. The pricing will be the same or close to last year.
STAY TUNED ... Dates Will be up later tonite or tommorro.

First trip will be in 2 weeks . RESERVATION AND PAYMENT IN FULL REQUIRED.

YOU CAN PM ME OR CALL 732-284-9709

LETS GET IT STARTED
CAPT JIMMY

[tautog]

Hopefully I will have the dates off as I don't feel up to driving all the way to Montauk yet. Good thing is that we should be able to keep a double limit given that the trip leaves before midnight and is over 18hrs.

[LavaOB3]

Would def be in had a great time last year. Hope you make some saturday into sunday trips. Working six days a week now that tax season is here a days off are not allowed haha

[Leif]

Hopefully I will have the dates off as I don't feel up to driving all the way to Montauk yet. Good thing is that we should be able to keep a double limit given that the trip leaves before midnight and is over 18hrs.

Let's get em!

Leif

[jmurr711]

looks like i got to work overtime at the rest stops, to much fun last year

p.s.
I GET ALL THE RAVENS!

[Leif]

They said it couldn't be done.

They said we were crazy.

They watched and waited......And history was made!!!!


CAN HISTORY BE REPEATED??? WILL THE KING COD EXPRESS RETURN TO THE BELMAR DOCKS WITH IT"S COLOSSAL COD BOUNTY ONCE AGAIN??

YES!!! WIKCE II IS HERE

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!

Killer Cod rigs:D

Killer Cod Cakes:D

Killer Cod Chowder :D


LET THE MADNESS BEGIN! :D

COD IS KING


Leif

[Leif]

More memories! Let's make some new ones

[Leif]

A Few More From Last Year!

This Time You Will Be In The Picture!

[tautog]

Cap, your PM box is full. I am interested in the first trip. Any idea what day it would be? I know that I could make a weekend trip or a Monday trip.

[missbelmar]

Cap, your PM box is full. I am interested in the first trip. Any idea what day it would be? I know that I could make a weekend trip or a Monday trip.

Box is empty woking on the dates now. Also checking the MOON

[Leif]

Let's get em Jimmy!

Leif

[missbelmar]

A Few More From Last Year!

This Time You Will Be In The Picture!

Yes you can:D

[shrimpman steve]

Good luck on the King Cod Express! I'll see you out there!


Steve

[kyle7683]

Give me a date and im there

[Young Salt]

Was fortunate enough to do 2 of the trips to up around Block with you guys last year. Had a ball and caught loads of cod. My first trip I had 22 to like 14lbs with numerous throwbacks. My second trip I had like 12 with TONS of throwbacks. Great trip, I suggest you get out on the MISS BELMAR PRINCESS if you can. These trips are awesome.

Won't be able to swing it this year.

Good luck to all that get out.

[tuna john]

i was on one of the trips last year and hope to do it again this year. Lots of fun and good fishing. The one shot of my buddy actually mad the front cover of the fisherman.:mad:

[datadognj]

What's the approx. running time each way?

[Flukemeister1]

I was on one of those trips last year and it was a great time. Count me in, I can't wait.

[jmurr711]

What's the approx. running time each way?

last year it was like 6 hours, but you got A LOT of fishing time. i am going to do al i can to be back this year it was an amazing time, great crew great food great peepz, who can forget snell wars or jondevins 10 hook seabass rig

[missbelmar]

THE COD EXPRESS DATES ARE.....

FRIDAY NITES 8:00 PM FEBUARY 5,12,19,26

SUNDAY NITES 8:00PM FEBUARY 14th

WEDNESDAY NITES 8:00 PM FEBUARY,10,17,24

IF FRIDAY NITE TRIPS GET BLOWN OUT WE WILL GO SAT NITE INTO SUNDAY
AS A MAKE UP DATES.

THE FARE IS $ 200 ( if fuel goes up there could be up to a $ 20 surcharge, but not more) TRIPS WILL REQUIRE A CREDIT CARD # TO BOOK OR PAID IN ADVANCE ! If you wanna give me a cc card # to hold you spot and pay at the boat that is ok too. Your cc card will not be run till the day of the trip.
If you dont show up YOU WILL BE CHARGED no excuses!!! Ive heard them all.
If we call a trip due to weather we will try to give plenty of advanced notice , but no later than 3:00 the day of the trip.

Boarding time is 7:00 pm dry gear is allowed on @ any time . No rods up till roll call. If there is a handicap issue ( example wheel chair etc) they board first. Other than that you board in the order that you booked. KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS 40 PEOPLE ON A 120FT BOAT SO THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM AROUND THE DECK TO FISH.

The trips are limited to 40 PEOPLE

YES WE DO HAVE BUNKS
YES WE WILL HAVE BREAKFAST
YES THERE WILL BE A $ 10 POOL AND A $ 5 DOLLAR RAFFLE FOR A KEVIN BOGAN COD ROD.

TO BOOK YOU CAN CALL ME CAPT JIMMY @ 732-284-9709 ( Keep in mind i fish for a living and have a little family life so unless its blowin a gale you can reach me between 4:30 pm till 8:30 pm . If you call and leave a message ill get back to you.)

OFFICE PHONE CAPT ALAN 732-681-6866 GOOD TIME TO CALL 9-6

OR PM ME AND ILL GET BACK YOU.

SEE YA SOON
CAPT JIMMY :cool:

[Leif]

More than enough time to EAT SLEEP AND FISH.

This rig Joey???


All you need is the Killer rig!



Leif

[Leif]

THE COD EXPRESS DATES ARE.....

FRIDAY NITES 8:00 PM FEBUARY 5,12,19,26

SUNDAY NITES 8:00PM FEBUARY 14th

WEDNESDAY NITES 8:00 PM FEBUARY,10,17,24

IF FRIDAY NITE TRIPS GET BLOWN OUT WE WILL GO SAT NITE INTO SUNDAY
AS A MAKE UP DATES.

THE FARE IS $ 200 ( if fuel goes up there could be up to a $ 20 surcharge, but not more) TRIPS WILL REQUIRE A CREDIT CARD # TO BOOK OR PAID IN ADVANCE ! If you wanna give me a cc card # to hold you spot and pay at the boat that is ok too. Your cc card will not be run till the day of the trip.
If you dont show up YOU WILL BE CHARGED no excuses!!! Ive heard them all.
If we call a trip due to weather we will try to give plenty of advanced notice , but no later than 3:00 the day of the trip.

Boarding time is 7:00 pm dry gear is allowed on @ any time . No rods up till roll call. If there is a handicap issue ( example wheel chair etc) they board first. Other than that you board in the order that you booked. KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE IS 40 PEOPLE ON A 120FT BOAT SO THERE IS PLENTY OF ROOM AROUND THE DECK TO FISH.

The trips are limited to 40 PEOPLE

YES WE DO HAVE BUNKS
YES WE WILL HAVE BREAKFAST
YES THERE WILL BE A $ 10 POOL AND A $ 5 DOLLAR RAFFLE FOR A KEVIN BOGAN COD ROD.

TO BOOK YOU CAN CALL ME CAPT JIMMY @ 732-284-9709 ( Keep in mind i fish for a living and have a little family life so unless its blowin a gale you can reach me between 4:30 pm till 8:30 pm . If you call and leave a message ill get back to you.)

OFFICE PHONE CAPT ALAN 732-681-6866 GOOD TIME TO CALL 9-6

OR PM ME AND ILL GET BACK YOU.

SEE YA SOON
CAPT JIMMY :cool:

Looks like a great schedule. Wish I could go on every trip. The cod are moving in already and good catches have been reported. Hopefully it will be as good as last year. If they are there Capt. Jimmy will find them.

Leif

[jmurr711]

$200 for a trip that will take you to WHEREVER the cod are and will last as long as it takes, for $200 might be the best deal around beats driving out to tauk n getting a hotel especially if ur from the philthy like me montauks a hike!! 200 clams, jesus jimmy don't you got to try to make some $ lol got to figureout my student teaching schedule and i'm their BACCALA BONANZAA PART DEUX

[jmurr711]

More than enough time to EAT SLEEP AND FISH.

This rig Joey???


All you need is the Killer rig!



Leif

HAHA THATS IT HAHA
Leif what dates you looking at, if i can i'm hoping the 12th or 19th of feb, i can only do fridays with student teaching

[sportfishingusa]

Hopefully I will have the dates off as I don't feel up to driving all the way to Montauk yet. Good thing is that we should be able to keep a double limit given that the trip leaves before midnight and is over 18hrs.


sounds like a great trip.. but just for your information.. once you leave the dock.. your legal limit is "PER TRIP" not per 24hour period..

if you go out at 1pm for tuna and catch 3 yft per my by 7pm.. dont wait until midnight and catch 3 more per man.. doesnt work like that.. just wanted to let yo know that.. i am NOT stirring the pot.

[sportfishingusa]

you will be running from belmar around to block correct? i see someone said around 6 hours? hmmm... might have to take off my womens underwear and go on one of these! sounds like a great time!

[JoeLongo]

you will be running from belmar around to block correct? i see someone said around 6 hours? hmmm... might have to take off my womens underwear and go on one of these! sounds like a great time!

Thong or boy shorts ;)

[Leif]

Thong or boy shorts ;)
Sport, We had a blast on these trips. Couple of beers and some fish cakes on the way out. A few stories and down in the bunk for a 6 hour nap. We get there around 3am, look around a little and start fishing.

You can leave the panties on, this is much easier than driving 4 hours after fishing all day.

Leif

[tautog]

sounds like a great trip.. but just for your information.. once you leave the dock.. your legal limit is "PER TRIP" not per 24hour period..

if you go out at 1pm for tuna and catch 3 yft per my by 7pm.. dont wait until midnight and catch 3 more per man.. doesnt work like that.. just wanted to let yo know that.. i am NOT stirring the pot.

Are you sure because every boat I've been on out of Mass does a two day limit for groundfish on 24 hr or greater trips. I believe there are different regs for tuna and groundfish. Capt Greg of the YC indicated that if the trip is over 18 hrs and covers two days and has two licensed captains, you can keep two day limits for groundfish. Maybe it is a state regulatory issue?

[jmurr711]

Are you sure because every boat I've been on out of Mass does a two day limit for groundfish on 24 hr or greater trips. I believe there are different regs for tuna and groundfish. Capt Greg of the YC indicated that if the trip is over 18 hrs and covers two days and has two licensed captains, you can keep two day limits for groundfish. Maybe it is a state regulatory issue?

i thought there was only a size limit on cod not keep

[Leif]

Are you sure because every boat I've been on out of Mass does a two day limit for groundfish on 24 hr or greater trips. I believe there are different regs for tuna and groundfish. Capty Greg of the YC indicated that if the trip is over 18 hrs and covers two days and has two licensed captains, you can keep two day limits for groundifhs. Maybe it is a state regulatory issue?

Originally Posted by sportfishingusa
sounds like a great trip.. but just for your information.. once you leave the dock.. your legal limit is "PER TRIP" not per 24hour period..

if you go out at 1pm for tuna and catch 3 yft per my by 7pm.. dont wait until midnight and catch 3 more per man.. doesnt work like that.. just wanted to let yo know that.. i am NOT stirring the pot.

I spoke to Capt. Jimmy about this. Lenght of trip has nothing to do with it.

1) We will be fishing in federal waters

2) NJ Has no limit on Cod except size.

SO NO LIMIT

[jmurr711]

Originally Posted by sportfishingusa
sounds like a great trip.. but just for your information.. once you leave the dock.. your legal limit is "PER TRIP" not per 24hour period..

if you go out at 1pm for tuna and catch 3 yft per my by 7pm.. dont wait until midnight and catch 3 more per man.. doesnt work like that.. just wanted to let yo know that.. i am NOT stirring the pot.

I spoke to Capt. Jimmy about this. Lenght of trip has nothing to do with it.

1) We will be fishing in federal waters

2) NJ Has no limit on Cod except size.

SO NO LIMIT

So what trip we going on?

[tautog]

There is now a federal limit of 10 fish. If we could find fish in NY state waters and never enter federal water on the return trip, we could keep an unlimited amount. However the fish are not that close to Montauk.

[jmurr711]

There is now a federal limit of 10 fish. If we could find fish in NY state waters and never enter federal water on the return trip, we could keep an unlimited amount. However the fish are not that close to Montauk.

IF I CATCH 10 COD I WILL CONSIDER THAT AN AMAZING TRIP

[tautog]

I'm not saying it is bad or that I would base my decision on the limit. Even if I only caught small cod and had a limit that would mean about 15lbs of fillets. I just was trying the clarify things. I know that in NY, Mass and NH a 24 hr trip equals a two day limit of groundfish.

[jmurr711]

I'm not saying it is bad or that I would base my decision on the limit. Even if I only caught small cod and had a limit that would mean about 15lbs of fillets. I just was trying the clarify things. I know that in NY, Mass and NH a 24 hr trip equals a two day limit of groundfish.

gotcha, i am actually more excited for those giant sea ravens lol

[tautog]

Last year we actually crushed more big sea ravens out there than I've ever seen around here. I had 4 or 5 each trip along with 2 or 3 jumbo bergalls.

[tropics]

Are you sure because every boat I've been on out of Mass does a two day limit for groundfish on 24 hr or greater trips. I believe there are different regs for tuna and groundfish. Capt Greg of the YC indicated that if the trip is over 18 hrs and covers two days and has two licensed captains, you can keep two day limits for groundfish. Maybe it is a state regulatory issue?

If it was state Regs NJ COD NO L IMIT 21” I am hoping to do one of these trips.:)

[Leif]

Just confirmed with Jimmy.

Leif

[tautog]

No prob. The laws are so screwy that different states have different interpretations for enforcement purposes. I know that NY is enforcing the 10 fish federal limit this year, so I guess that is another plus for leaving from Belmar.

[Leif]

No prob. The laws are so screwy that different states have different interpretations for enforcement purposes. I know that NY is enforcing the 10 fish federal limit this year, so I guess that is another plus for leaving from Belmar.

tautog, thanks for the posts. I thought what you were saying. Hopefully we will get em!

Leif

[tautog]

Hopefully I will be coming. I can't get my work schedule for Feb for another week or so. I will be on the Gambler on Fri, hoping to at least get a market to go along with my ling.

[Leif]

Over the past few years the codfish have been on the rebound. Tight restrictions put on the species in the New England area have started to pay off and the prolific cod is starting to re-appear in numbers.

Some of these fish have been filtering down to areas not far from Block Island RI and Montauk NY.

The cod fishing has also improved in N.J. as some of these fish have trickled down and taken up residence on the local and off shore wrecks that exist 20-50 miles off our coast. Some cod have also made an appearance on the farms in the spring and are occasionally caught fishing for blackfish and ling. Hopefully the trend will continue and we will able to continue to target this fine fish.

With that being said, I have had a lot of questions regarding cod and cod fishing in different areas, specifically Montauk.

This post will primarily deal with Party boat techniques in that area with respect to the codfish that have been invading that area in Mid January, February and March.

This is typically not wreck fishing. You are typically drifting over "piles" or "pods" of fish that are actively feeding on herring or mackerel. They have the feed bag on and are getting ready to spawn. These fish are not line shy and will aggressively engulf large (7/0-8/0) hooks baited with clams and can be taken on jigs as well.

Sounds easy, right??? It is if you are prepared. You need to be prepared because the "bite" does not last all day long in most cases. Without the proper gear and rigs you may only end up with a few cod, instead of your limit. You may use what you like and these fish can be hooked on almost anything, but to be more efficient and productive I recommend the following.

Rod

I recommend a heavy 8ft 30-60lb cod rod or the like.

Why? This is not light tackle fishing and you are on a Party boat. You will be using 10-20 oz. sinkers.

These fish are generally under 20lbs and most are 5-10lbs. You want to be able to lift these fish into the boat, unhook them and send the rig back down. You need a heaver rod for that and in some cases you will be dealing with double headers.

Reel

I recommend a Penn 4/0 sized reel loaded with 40-50lb mono. line or 65-85lb braid. This reel will match the rod you are using and make life easy for you.

Why? Cranking up two ten pound cod with a twelve once sinker from 100-160ft of water with this type of reel makes it that much easier. Why the heavier braid??? In the cold, it is much easier to untangle 85lb braid, take my word for it.

Rigs

Again for the most part, you will be drifting on pods or piles of cod. When drifting or in a currrent, I recommend a two hook rig with swivels attached to the hooks. (see tangle free cod rig) The rig is approximately 40 inches long and has two 8/0 O'Shaunessy hooks equipped with IN curly tail grubs in pink, white, chartreuse or blue and white. The hooks are looped onto inch droppers and lb test mono is used.

Why? The swivels prevent any twisting of the rig while fishing and cod will twist while being brought to the surface. The less time dealing with "fouled" rigs, the more fishing time. The swivels will also allow a natural presentation of the bait and the curly tail grub will provide enticement.

Note...Bring traditional cod rigs as well. Often the boat will anchor when the bite slows and in those cases a rig without all the bells and whistles may work better. There is also some great ling fishing in that area. Often you will anchor up on a spot and have the opportunity to catch some large red hake so bring some rigs as well.

Jigs

When the action slows I have found jigging to be productive. Bring 10-24oz hammered and Viking jigs tied on 80lb leader with a teaser. I have seen much success with a sliver and blue teaser on the bottom hook of the jig as the flash imitates a mackerel or herring.

Leif

[missbelmar]

There is now a federal limit of 10 fish. If we could find fish in NY state waters and never enter federal water on the return trip, we could keep an unlimited amount. However the fish are not that close to Montauk.
http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/regs/infodocs/MultsCharterParty.pdf

here is the regs. read it. check the abbreviation and what they stand for.
you may may not see it as i do. take note of gulf of maine and georges banks calender day and 15 hours .if you catch between 10- 20 be happy its the most you will see in a life time .either way you will be fine. I have a call into NOAA.
NY has a bag limit of 10. new jersey does not have a bag limit yet.being that we are federally permit we have to go by federal regs.
im not gonna get into a regulation debate. we have enough of that already.
come out catch some cod be happy. dont come out read the posts and enjoy it with us.

see ya soon
capt jimmy

[Leif]

http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/regs/infodocs/MultsCharterParty.pdf

here is the regs. read it. check the abbreviation and what they stand for.
you may may not see it as i do. take note of gulf of maine and georges banks calender day and 15 hours .if you catch between 10- 20 be happy its the most you will see in a life time .either way you will be fine. I have a call into NOAA.
NY has a bag limit of 10. new jersey does not have a bag limit yet.being that we are federally permit we have to go by federal regs.
im not gonna get into a regulation debate. we have enough of that already.
come out catch some cod be happy. dont come out read the posts and enjoy it with us.

see ya soon
capt jimmy


Thanks for the CLARIFICATION!

Can't wait!

Leif

[tautog]

Ok. Those are the regs that were explained to me. Looks like the 20 interpretation is accurate. Which means you have a chance at more fish, as well as it being less hectic and avoiding traffic tickets in the Hamptons. There were days in that fishery last year where a double limit was more than possibile, even likely, but every year is different.

[jmurr711]

http://www.nero.noaa.gov/nero/regs/infodocs/MultsCharterParty.pdf

here is the regs. read it. check the abbreviation and what they stand for.
you may may not see it as i do. take note of gulf of maine and georges banks calender day and 15 hours .if you catch between 10- 20 be happy its the most you will see in a life time .either way you will be fine. I have a call into NOAA.
NY has a bag limit of 10. new jersey does not have a bag limit yet.being that we are federally permit we have to go by federal regs.
im not gonna get into a regulation debate. we have enough of that already.
come out catch some cod be happy. dont come out read the posts and enjoy it with us.

see ya soon
capt jimmy


umm and there will be breakfast too right...............

[Leif]

umm and there will be breakfast too right...............

And King Cod Cakes too for lunch.

[jmurr711]

And King Cod Cakes too for lunch.
OH BOY!!!!!!!:D

[Leif]

Refresher cod rig post......

Killer Tangle Free Cod Rig

This rig works great when there is a current an drifting. It does not tangle and it catches Cod.

You can also remove the botom hook and replace it with a smaller hook on a snelled leader for ling.

DISCLAIMER...
CONDITIONS VARY SO NOTHING WORKS PERFECT ALL THE TIME AND I KNOW EVERY COD FISHERMAN HAS THERE FAVORITE RIG.

Materials

7 ft 80-100lb clear Leader
3 230lb Spro swivels
2 8/0 Mustad/Eagle Claw O'Shauhnessy
2 6-8 in Pink Grubs

First open eye of 8/0 hooks and attach swivel, close eye using pliers. The swivels allow the hooks and bait to rotate so the rig will not trist on itself.

Sharpen these hooks!!! I use a dremel to do this because it is fast. Whatever you use make sure the hooks are sharp.

1 Tie a Perfection loop in one end for the sinker
2 Tie a 6in dropper loop 6-8in up from the loop
3 Tie in another Dropper loop 3ft above the first.
4 Attach one Swivel with clinch Knot 6-10 in above last loop
5 Loop hooks on and thread on pink grubs.

Leif

[sportfishingusa]

And King Cod Cakes too for lunch.


STOP WITH THE FOOD ALREADY!! i wanna fish, i wanna eat... darn i got to get on one of these trips.. long ride but could be a lot of fun with good people!! maybe one of these before the drive to montauk!

[jmurr711]

STOP WITH THE FOOD ALREADY!! i wanna fish, i wanna eat... darn i got to get on one of these trips.. long ride but could be a lot of fun with good people!! maybe one of these before the drive to montauk!

last year was beyond awesome, food,fishing,beers,stories,jondevin fashion tips, 2lb sea ravens it was heaven at sea

oh yeah and i had 15 keeper cod lol

[missbelmar]

STOP WITH THE FOOD ALREADY!! i wanna fish, i wanna eat... darn i got to get on one of these trips.. long ride but could be a lot of fun with good people!! maybe one of these before the drive to montauk!

Sport the ride is no different than goin to one of the southern canyons tuna fishing
Some people rather relax and take the ride by boat than drive to Montauk that was one of the reasons for starting these trips . To offer something different.
Also if its blown west or northwest we have 2 beaches to ride and duck under which make the ride there and back comfortable.

Hope to see ya on one

Thanx
Capt Jimmy

[Leif]

Just saw the codfishing was good in that area(out of Montauk) yesterday. It seems a lot of limits were taken and the fish were a little bigger, up to 14lbs. Lots of bait were also reported and the cod were stuffed with herring.

Jigging worked well with all the bait around.

Leif

[chefsamg19]

iam in and iam siked!!!!

[Leif]

Me too. Can't wait to get some cod.

Leif

[Leif]

It looks like the codfishing is pretty good in the area. There were some conflicting reports but it seems the cod are moving in now and they are bigger than they have been. This week should tell as the fishing really turned on the end of January last year.

This year they seemed to move in a little earlier.

Leif

[missbelmar]

It looks like the codfishing is pretty good in the area. There were some conflicting reports but it seems the cod are moving in now and they are bigger than they have been. This week should tell as the fishing really turned on the end of January last year.

This year they seemed to move in a little earlier.

Leif

FIRST TRIP IS STARTING TOO FILL IN NICELY. IF YOU WANNA GET IN ON THE FEB 5TH TRIP CALL SOON ONLY A COUPLE WEEKS TO GO ! CANT WAIT. LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE HEATING UP THERE . WE WILL BE READY TO GO!!!

MISS BELMAR PRINCESS BLOCK ISLAND COD EXPRESS AND MAYBE A WRECK OR TOO

ANY QUESTIONS CALL 732-681-6866 OR 732-284 -9709

SEE YA THERE
CAPT JIMMY

[shrimpman steve]

Jim,
my contacts informed me last night that the fishing is starting to heat up. still good days and bad, depending on drifting conditions. I would love to join you on one of these trips, however it just doesn't make sense for me being here in northernmost NJ. Good luck, maybe I'll see you out there:D

steve

[jmurr711]

Jim,
my contacts informed me last night that the fishing is starting to heat up. still good days and bad, depending on drifting conditions. I would love to join you on one of these trips, however it just doesn't make sense for me being here in northernmost NJ. Good luck, maybe I'll see you out there:D

steve

good keep you and your damn bananas away :p these trips will be EPIC! doubt i'll be able to make one as of now:mad: so someone better take up my slack and collect all the pout & ravens,hell maybe ill just come down after you guys get back and pick them up haha

[Leif]

No bananas and no shrimp are allowed.

There will be Killer Cod Rigs.

There will be Cod Cakes.

There will be Cod Chowder.

On the first trip.

Leif

[missbelmar]

Jim,
my contacts informed me last night that the fishing is starting to heat up. still good days and bad, depending on drifting conditions. I would love to join you on one of these trips, however it just doesn't make sense for me being here in northernmost NJ. Good luck, maybe I'll see you out there:D

steve

I gotcha Steve no problem some of these trips aren't for everyone and don't make sense for everyone , but for some of the people that live south of the Driscol they would rather sleep on the boat for 6 hours than take that drive. Maybe we can con you into a southern spring Blackfish trip or A spring Striper .There's alway MACKEREL if you dare!

See ya around
capt jimmy

[sportfishingusa]

jimmy,

I wish you guys the best.. you and your boat are great, always a pleasure to be on the boat, just cant sleep on a boat that long!! i will be seeing you for some other trips! i hope you guys bang em up!! and if you decide to move the boat out there im all yours! lol

[shrimpman steve]

Jim
If I lived down there would join u in a heartbeat! I will certainly join u this winter-spring for a trip or two. I think u run a great operation and have always enjoyed the trips I have done with you.

Steve

[JonDevin]

I live up north too. Last year I joined the Express for the commaraderie (sp?) It was GREAT! I felt like we had this massive party boat and I was going on a cruise to dance on some other peoples' waters. It was just plain fun.

But I certainly understand that I could've halved my trip by just driving to Montauk.

Looks like i'll have to do some of each :)

[missbelmar]

There's been alot of contraversy about the bag limit on COD for these trips To BLOCK well here it is......

I just got off the phone with Travis Ford from NMFS on the updated COD bag limit. While fishing in the EEZ the size limit is 22 inches and a bag limit of 10 per CALENDER day unless you are on a trip longer than 15 HOURS covering 2 consecutive calender days. Example we are leaving 8:00 pm on the 5th ( 1st calender day)Returning on Feb 6th 8:00 ish ( second calender day over 15 hours) You are allowed a double bag limit of 10 x 2 calender days = 20 COD FISH.
So to Sum it up .... Bag Limit On These Trips 20 COD PER PERSON

If any on wants to pm me there E mail address I have an E mail from NMFS i can forward .

I hope this clarifies some things and may be with the Double Bag limit it will make some deciding factors for someone BOOKING one of these trips.

As always thanx
Capt Jimmy

"KING COD EXPRESS" BLOCK ISLAND AND MONTAUK COD WITH MAYBE A WRECK OR 2

SAILING EVERY FRIDAY NITE IN FEB @ 8:00 PM EVERY WED NITE IN FEB AND SUNDAY THE 14 TH

ANY QUESTIONS CALL 732-681-6866

[tautog]

It's good to make sure so no mistakes are made or hard feelings occur. 10 fish is plnety for me and my friends. with 20, I'd have to maek some new friends..*L*.

[Leif]

Just finished tying up around 40 Killer King Cod rigs.

Wonder how the blue and white tiger will work??



Leif

[Leif]

Codfishing slowed up off Block Island the past few days. The full moon tends to effect the bite and It appears the moon is having an effect on the fishing now. Fishing should improve after this on the down side next week. Make your reservations now so you don't miss out.

Over the past month good catches have been made but reports have been inconsistent as well. Sometimes bait is better and other times jigs work best depending on what the cod are feeding on. Be prepared for both and change your strategy as conditions warrant.

Listen to the captain and watch the mates and anglers who are catching. Be prepared to adapt and you will succeed.

Good luck, Leif

[Leif]

Rigs, cakes and chowder are being prepared. Feb. 5th should be good.

They are KILLING THEM NOW IN THE AREA. Let's hope it lasts for a month or so.

Let's get em!

Leif

[howarda780]

Just booked my spot for the 12th.

[Leif]

Just booked my spot for the 12th.
I'll be on that one. See you then Howie.


Leif

[fishunt]

I'll be on that one. See you then Howie.


Leif
i'm on the 12th trip also. will you be selling the cods rigs on that trip!

[Leif]

i'm on the 12th trip also. will you be selling the cods rigs on that trip!

Yes, there will be cod rigs. Mike will have them in the cabin. See you on the 12th.

Leif

[JonDevin]

My wife delivered another fisherman into the world last week, but if she's doing well by the 12th, and there is room for one more, then I will be there :)
www.liamjacob.com :D

[hartattack]

My wife delivered another fisherman into the world last week ............... www.liamjacob.com :D

Mazel Tov Jon Devin !! Great youtube footage of a beautiful keeper !! All the best . . . .

[jmurr711]

congrats jonny boy just please let the wife dress the child

[JonDevin]

congrats jonny boy just please let the wife dress the child

You mean these won't cut it?
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/smallinthesaddle_2092_9206031
http://www.littlemonkeytoes.com/ProductImages/babydeer/baby%20deer%20white%20crocs%204in.jpg

[howarda780]

Hahahaha. The Crocs!

[missbelmar]

Mother Nature foiled our plans for our first cod trip. Always on a weekend this stuff happens. We will be sailing Friday nite the 12th and Sunday Nite the 14th @ 8:00 pm RSVP REQURED we do have a few spots open on both these trips..

Additional Dates .. Friday Nites Feb 19,26, March 12,19,26
All these trips leave @ 8:00pm returning the next day. RSVP Required. WE have bunks for everyone, Fresh clams and Breakfast is included.

Any Questions Call 732-681-6866 or 732-284-9709

See Ya Soon
capt jimmy

[nikola]

Just booked a spot I cant wait I hope the weather will cooperate!

[JonDevin]

I can't let Leif and Howie go Cod-ding with John Cole and not me! I'm in!

I have a great wife!

See you Friday boys.

Joe Murray, are you in? Tin Squid?

[Tin Squid]

I can't let Leif and Howie go Cod-ding with John Cole and not me! I'm in!

I have a great wife!

See you Friday boys.

Joe Murray, are you in? Tin Squid?

I will not be there Jon, but I wish you guys all the best in numbers of fish and in weather conditions! :)

[Leif]

I can't let Leif and Howie go Cod-ding with John Cole and not me! I'm in!

I have a great wife!

See you Friday boys.

Joe Murray, are you in? Tin Squid?

Just got back from Pa. to see the good news... See you then.

Leif

[Leif]

COD CAKES AND CHOWER WILL BE SERVED AS WELL. COD RIGS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ALL COLORS....

Leif

[jmurr711]

I wish johnny boy just got to much going on with school right now but i'm sure you OC's(original codders) will represent for those of us who were on the original EPIC SLAUGHTER last year.

[kyle7683]

See you boys on Friday

[Sea Soda Sport Fishing]

IM IN! Howie talked me into it! TGIF

[nikola]

Hows the weather looking? you guys think we'll get out?

[snapperbluefish101]

My dad just got me a spot for this friday the 12th. Cait wait!!!! :)

[Leif]

I think we will get out.

FRI
NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.

SAT
NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.

Leif

[snapperbluefish101]

The Seas don't look so bad. Any rain?

[howarda780]

No rain. Bring the sunscreen, this is going to be a blast.

[JonDevin]

IM IN! Howie talked me into it! TGIF
He has a way of doing that!

[howarda780]

............ Well, how do we look for tomorrow night?

[missbelmar]

............ Well, how do we look for tomorrow night?

So Far So Good !!

[JonDevin]

Looks like a little wind, but NNW so the seas in the area are going to be fairly calm :)

[snapperbluefish101]

Looks good, lets get em!

[fishbox22]

Anz350-112200-
Moriches Inlet Ny To Montauk Point Ny Out 20 Nm-
924 Am Est Thu Feb 11 2010

Gale Warning In Effect Until Noon Est Today


Today
Nw Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 35 Kt...diminishing
To 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt By Around Midday. Seas 6 To
9 Ft...subsiding To 4 To 7 Ft This Afternoon.

Tonight
Nw Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 4 To
6 Ft.

Fri
Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 3 To 5 Ft.

Fri Night
Nw Winds 15 To 20 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas 3 To
5 Ft.

Sat
W Winds 15 To 20 Kt With Gusts Up To 25 Kt. Seas 2 To 4 Ft.

Sat Night
W Winds 20 To 25 Kt With Gusts Up To 30 Kt. Seas
Building To 4 To 6 Ft.

[Leif]

OK, it look like we are good to go. Weather looks good off Montauk and Block.
We have a great bunch so far with many NJ'fer Classics like Jon Devin, Snapper, loveshislabs, and fishbox22. Leif(son) will also be on this trip.

NW winds Friday night 15-25 and same for Sat. Maybe less on Sat.

It will be COLD but not that cold, 20's and 30's so dress appropriately

There have been no COD reports since before the storm so we do not know what to expect.

I think we will get them, Jimmy is a great Capt. and he is lucky and has a nack at finding the fish, also Capt Cole will be Co-Capt. and he is excellent as well and is a great "wreck" Captain.

We will be on a new moon so bring some extra heavy lead. We may or may not need it.

I just tied up some new ling rigs as well. The ling fishing has been excellent up there as well on the rough spots and wrecks so be prepared.

Mike will have Killer Cod rigs, We have about 50-60 rigs in all colors so see Mike if you need them.

Although the seas look fine, take Dramamine if you get motion sickness. It is no fun being sick on this type of trip.


Looking forward to seeing everyone,

Leif

[snapperbluefish101]

Everything looks according to plan, see ya tommorow.:)

[nikola]

Just one more class before we goo. The anticipation is killing me!!

[Sea Soda Sport Fishing]

I Hope You Dudes Are As Siked As I Am To Do This Thing!!


Lets Hope We Hear Some.... Fish On!

[Tony Cav]

:eek: :eek: :eek: Many thanks for the Dramamine reminder!!!!!!

[Tony Cav]

Originally Posted by sportfishingusa
sounds like a great trip.. but just for your information.. once you leave the dock.. your legal limit is "PER TRIP" not per 24hour period..

if you go out at 1pm for tuna and catch 3 yft per my by 7pm.. dont wait until midnight and catch 3 more per man.. doesnt work like that.. just wanted to let yo know that.. i am NOT stirring the pot.

I spoke to Capt. Jimmy about this. Lenght of trip has nothing to do with it.

1) We will be fishing in federal waters

2) NJ Has no limit on Cod except size.

SO NO LIMIT

I sure hope that's something we have to be concerned about. Meaning: That we catch so damn many cod that we have to worry about a limit!!!!

[jmurr711]

good luck tonight guys represent njfishing to the fullest and outcatch those tauk boats and someone catch some dogfish for tin squid :p

[Life's A Beach]

Article in today's APP about Miss Belmar's cod trips!!!

[Leif]

Stopped by the Miss Belmar Princess today.

28 bushels of fresh clams were just delivered and the boat looks great.

Let's hope we kill em!

Leif

[SanibelFisher]

[SIZE="5"]......I just tied up some new ling rigs as well. The ling fishing has been excellent up there as well on the rough spots and wrecks so be prepared...........
Leif

Ling is something I have not targeted in the past - what makes a good ling rig?

Looking forward to the trip.

[chefsamg19]

Im soo pissed i cant be on this one i hope u guys crush em (GOOD LUCK TO ALL)

[fishbox22]

Does anyone know what time we board? One of the posts said load dry gear at 7 PM.

Being that I have a problem standing and walking I don't want to get on and off and then on again.
Thanks for your help.

[chefsamg19]

I Thought It Said Board At 6. Than At 7 Roll Will Be Called And Ur Name Will Be Called In The Order Of Who Booked First And Than So On.once Ur Name Is Called U Can Pick Ur Spot And Put A Rod Where U Wanna Be. So I Think U Can Load Ur Coolers And Weather Gear At 6 Then 7 U Can Put Ur Rod Onboard..i Hope That Helped

[Tony Cav]

Yea, what he said

[sportfishingusa]

Does anyone know what time we board? One of the posts said load dry gear at 7 PM.

Being that I have a problem standing and walking I don't want to get on and off and then on again.
Thanks for your help.


Captain said that if you have a disability or any kind of help us needed to load and offload they will help you and make an exception.

[fishbox22]

THANKS all...

That was easy.
What about docking time on Sat.?

[Tony Cav]

Return probably between 6 and 8 pm

We should have cell reception most of the trip as well.

[fishbox22]

THANKS.... I am on my way....

[tigertales79]

I hope you guys post some pics! I want to see the icycles hanging from your ear lobes. :D

Snapfish has an album you can create and then share the link on here instead of posting 15 posts with 5 pics each in it! :p

[Leif]

I hope you guys post some pics! I want to see the icycles hanging from your ear lobes. :D

Snapfish has an album you can create and then share the link on here instead of posting 15 posts with 5 pics each in it! :p

Ice was hanging everywhere!

[Leif]

A few pictures from the trip...All I can say is CODFISHERMAN ARE TOUGH FISHERMAN!!!


Leif

[JonDevin]

More pics
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23678595@N04/sets/72157623430819972/show/

[jmurr711]

i'm sure you boys knocked da sh!t out of those baccalas wish i coulda been there. but now to the important question how was the sea raven fishing???

[JonDevin]

i'm sure you boys knocked da sh!t out of those baccalas wish i coulda been there. but now to the important question how was the sea raven fishing???
I caught a sea raven that was an embarrassment to sea raven fishing everywhere. It was just tiny. I also saw another one caught, as well as a couple of pout. So I guess we caught the Joe Murray Cod Trip Hat Trick, a cod, a raven and a pout.

[tigertales79]

A few pictures from the trip...All I can say is CODFISHERMAN ARE TOUGH FISHERMAN!!!


Leif

Is that Leif Jr in the middle there?

[JonDevin]

Is that Leif Jr in the middle there?
Sure is. Couldn't ya tell. He looks just like Big Leif.

[tigertales79]

Sure is. Couldn't ya tell. He looks just like Big Leif.

I figured it out after looking at someones pics that were posted....that's what I though!

[Leif]

Looks like the cod have re-grouped after the storms and new moon. Fishing in the area we were in was even better today with limits taken early in the day. Should be good for the Friday Cod excursion!

Thanks again to everyone who sailed on the 12th. You guys are the best. I was impressed with the fishing effort to say the least. Glad to see all of you NJFISHERS.

I am trying to get out on this Friday as well. My wife and I are "DISCUSSING" it.

If I do go I will not bring so much stuff this time. ONE ROD, ONE BAG, AND ONE 94 QUART COOLER!!!!

Leif

[AJFISH13]

My dad's booking for the 26th. This is gonna be a blast:D .

[Leif]

I want to go but my cod boots are missing!!!!


Leif

[Leif]

Let's do it again, I heard the COD bite is in the AM now. I think Mike found my boots so I am good to go if Judith Dear is OK with it.

Tonight we had some of that Cod we caught....Awesome.

It wont last forever so get em while you can.


Leif

[duranautic al]

what would be the best way to get those tiny worms from the cod? i understand they are harmless...just bug me out a little...has anyone noticed them being more prevelant in the tail section of the fillet or is that just because you can see them better cause its thinner? i fished up in mass. a bunch in early 90's and don't recall finding so many

[missbelmar]

what would be the best way to get those tiny worms from the cod? i understand they are harmless...just bug me out a little...has anyone noticed them being more prevelant in the tail section of the fillet or is that just because you can see them better cause its thinner? i fished up in mass. a bunch in early 90's and don't recall finding so many

When i worked in the fish market we would just hold the fillet up to the lite , take a tweeser or knife and pluck em out.

[AJFISH13]

I want to go but my cod boots are missing!!!!


Leif
Cold feet DO NOT make for a good trip.

[howarda780]

Leif, You can borrow mine. I won't be using them for the next 4-6 weeks.

[Fin Reaper]

When i worked in the fish market we would just hold the fillet up to the lite , take a tweeser or knife and pluck em out.

Yep...thats the best way. Hold the fillet to the light to spot them, take a very thin knife, small cut, then gentle flick.

[BOILERMAKER]

what would be the best way to get those tiny worms from the cod? i understand they are harmless...just bug me out a little...has anyone noticed them being more prevelant in the tail section of the fillet or is that just because you can see them better cause its thinner? i fished up in mass. a bunch in early 90's and don't recall finding so many
when i got home i washed the fillets and put them in the frig on a bakers rack inside a big pyrex dish it was late i was going to pack them when i got up in morning.i pulled out dish and there was about 10 that were laying in the bottom of the dish. this is something that i normally dont do but i will try it next time. no worms in fish that was cooked yet .

[732fishboy]

I wold not recamend cleaning your fish in fresh water until you intend on cooking it.;) I've been holding them up and plucking em out latly, but for many years I did not even know they were their. It kinda bugs me out too, I feel obligated to tell the people I give fish away to that they in fact have worms. The result has been I have a lot less people to give cod to!:rolleyes: Good thing the fishing is not what it used to be, I'd have a hundered pounds of filet in my freezer aper trip!!:eek:

[tigertales79]

what would be the best way to get those tiny worms from the cod? i understand they are harmless...just bug me out a little...has anyone noticed them being more prevelant in the tail section of the fillet or is that just because you can see them better cause its thinner? i fished up in mass. a bunch in early 90's and don't recall finding so many

:eek:

[Leif]

Leif, You can borrow mine. I won't be using them for the next 4-6 weeks.
Thanks Howie. Found them....They were on the boat!


Leif

[Leif]

Looks good for Friday night. Great reports from the area around Block today.

Should be a good trip. The bite has been much earlier in the morning.

Fri Night
NW winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sat
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.


Leif

[dfish28]

Looks good for Friday night. Great reports from the area around Block today.

Should be a good trip. The bite has been much earlier in the morning.

Fri Night
NW winds 20 to 25 kt...diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
Sat
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.


Leif
Man Im ready to go I hope the trip is still on, one of my buddies that took off is a postman and I would hate for him to get disgruntled if someone hears word feel free to call or text me the go or nogo 732-585-7118 thanks, Adam

[dfish28]

hey leif- just looked in the press-:D NICE PIC! jr.

[Leif]

hey leif- just looked in the press-:D NICE PIC! jr.
Thanks!! That's my boy!

Just talked to Capt. Jimmy.....He's sailing...

Leif

[Leif]

WE ARE BACK!

Leif

[Leif]

More lost photo's from the trip.... Long range forecast looks good for Friday.....we will see.


Leif

[Leif]

Looks like we will have to start looking out to the next trip. It will be interesting to see how things look after this storm and moon. March and April could prove to be good months for cod fishing locally, North and East of us.

One thing for sure is there have been more cod around in the last few years.

Last year there were good trips in March as well. Just tied up a bunch of Killer rigs on this snowy day.

Cod, Cakes and Comrades

Here are of few pictures of the last trip.


Leif

[missbelmar]

I REGRET TO INFORM EVERYONE THAT THIS WEEKS FEB 26TH TRIP WILL BE CANCELLED THE FORECAST FOR THE BLOCK AREA IS NOT FAVORABLE FOR THIS LONG RANGE TRIP

[Leif]

Any more trips planned??? MARCH MACKEREL MARATHON???

COLOSSAL COD CLOBBERING? ETC????


Leif

[AJFISH13]

My last saltwater trip was for mackeral. I most likely will be starting to fish for stripers soon. I probaly won't be going to Montauk anytime soon:( . Never go to go this year.