I have done about 12 Cod trips to Montauk over the past several years (including 7 last year alone).
During this time I learned a lot about Cod fishing.
Leif's comments are right on. Here are a couple of additional points:
- If possible bring 2 rods (1 for clam and 1 for jgging). I usually start out with the clam rod but I am ready to switch to jigging at the drop og a hat.
- Bring plenty of plastic grubs, worms and squids. My favorite colors, are pink, white and blue, but I bring other colors as well. There are days when one color out produces all other colors.
- If the bite is on, jigging is a lot more fun. If you are going to jig learn the different techniques (squidding, pounding the bottom and etc). These can be seen on utube.
- Whenever I take one of the Montauk party boats I will bring a beanbag chair. It is a great place to crash on the 3 hour ride out and ride back.
- I am a big believer in bleeding fish. I will bring a 7 gallon bleeding bucket and will fill it with fresh salt water. As soon as I catch a cod I bleed it.
- Most importantly, if you drive to Montauk, on the way back stop at Wok and Roll (in Montauk). For a fair price they will cook up some of your cod and it is fantastic.
Good luck out there
Peter
