Gonna give it a try

[hookset]

After weeks and weeks of cold windy conditions and multiple boats calling it till spring time I’m finally booked on a trip... called sponsor boat miss Montauk and booked two days of cod fishing next week 2/2 and 2/3... anyone else looking to go??
This will be my first time to Montauk and only second time cod fishing so this will definitely be a great experience for me... I’m not totally familiar with gear needed but this is what I got

One 6’6” heavy okuma rod paired with canyon hs16 single speed and 50 pound braid and 60 pound top shot.

One 7’ medium action began rod with same reel

6/0 hooks
Red tubes
Diamond jigs 8-10oz
Lead 10-14 oz banks

Feel free to share gear recommendation and experiences from up there as I know nothing

Thanks in advance

[Jigman13]

Good luck.

60 top shot is a bit heavy. You can easily get away with 40 and it'll make you joining knot a smaller profile. Leader line for bait rigs, 60 is fine though. 4/0-7/0 octopus hooks. Bring some big flashy cod/fluke teasers in various colors and purple and/or glow jellies to put 18-24" above your diamond jigs, too.

[bowhunter]

Originally Posted by hookset

After weeks and weeks of cold windy conditions and multiple boats calling it till spring time I’m finally booked on a trip... called sponsor boat miss Montauk and booked two days of cod fishing next week 2/2 and 2/3... anyone else looking to go??
This will be my first time to Montauk and only second time cod fishing so this will definitely be a great experience for me... I’m not totally familiar with gear needed but this is what I got

One 6’6” heavy okuma rod paired with canyon hs16 single speed and 50 pound braid and 60 pound top shot.

One 7’ medium action began rod with same reel

6/0 hooks
Red tubes
Diamond jigs 8-10oz
Lead 10-14 oz banks

Feel free to share gear recommendation and experiences from up there as I know nothing

Thanks in advance

That's all good. Good luck

[NJ Dave]

Bring both rods and let the mates rig em. Keep one as a spare in the event of a snag or gear failure. Try em both and see what you like better for this type of fishing.
And all that fancy cod rigs and jigs which are recommended.

[shrimpman steve]

You will love fishing with the miss Montauk. Please tell Jamie that shrimpman steve says hello!

Where are you staying

[PortlyRedhead]

Originally Posted by NJ Dave

Bring both rods and let the mates rig em.

That's the best advice. Flash some cash with a friendly mate and make a friend.

DO put a 20-30' top shot of 40# mono over your braid to help with tangles.
DO bring a handful of rigs ready to go.
DO bring some heavier lead - 16, 20, and 24 - coming off the full moon.
DO rig one rod for bait and the other with a 8-12 oz jig and pink worm teaser.
DO post a report when you get back.

[hookset]

I’m greatful for all the tips so far guys.. Shrimp I will definitely say hi for you.. as far as a report goes I will absolutely post how it is...

[dfish28]

Hell must have frozen over, Randy is going fishing

[hookset]

Originally Posted by dfish28

Hell must have frozen over, Randy is going fishing

Is that the truth