My worst cod trip ever......

[Ryelof]

Got a call to go on a ns boat out of Leonardo to catch some cod. All I got was 40 ling and 12 keeper flounder (orl). I had a hard time understanding what I was doing wrong, as Billy got a couple of cod and Ron got a nice one, but none for me and Frank. I was finally told by Ron on the way in that The Capt. told the the mate to with hold the cod bait from me. I have been assured by the Capt. that next trip I can have some cod bait. I have also been assured by the mate that if my gratuity improves the cod bait will be available'

Overall a great day on the water.

[mikeytheflop]

Well you caught, so it's not environmental (e.g sun tan lotion). My guess is rig or style. I've learned to drop the ego and mimic the hot hand's terminal tackle and bait. Maybe while folks that landed cod were waiting on a big rap in the rod tip, you were setting the hook quickly?

Mugging is always a good bet too!

[MVP]

Originally Posted by Ryelof

Got a call to go on a ns boat out of Leonardo to catch some cod. All I got was 40 ling and 12 keeper flounder (orl). I had a hard time understanding what I was doing wrong, as Billy got a couple of cod and Ron got a nice one, but none for me and Frank. I was finally told by Ron on the way in that The Capt. told the the mate to with hold the cod bait from me. I have been assured by the Capt. that next trip I can have some cod bait. I have also been assured by the mate that if my gratuity improves the cod bait will be available'

Overall a great day on the water.

That might just be the weirdest report i have read. Never heard of mate or captain holding out giving customer the desired bait. I am assuming the cod bait was fresh clams. Why you would not request certain bait from mate is puzzeling. Would never catch me on a boat that treated a paying customer like that.

[Reelron]

Originally Posted by MVP

That might just be the weirdest report i have read. Never heard of mate or captain holding out giving customer the desired bait. I am assuming the cod bait was fresh clams. Why you would not request certain bait from mate is puzzeling. Would never catch me on a boat that treated a paying customer like that.

Personally I believe that fishing while sitting in a chair is good for catching flounder but for Cod, not so much! I also believe that all those pesky Flounder just kept blocking all the Cod from his hook!

[Ryelof]

Originally Posted by Reelron

Personally I believe that fishing while sitting in a chair is good for catching flounder but for Cod, not so much! I also believe that all those pesky Flounder just kept blocking all the Cod from his hook!

That is because you got cod bait........lol

[Reelron]

Originally Posted by Ryelof

That is because you got cod bait........lol

And you got Flounder bait! Both provided by that masterbaiter of a mate! Now get back to work!

And stop with the big words guys, you're giving me a headache!

[BCinerie]

I thought he was being sarcastic. Like the mate gave me the jig with rubber hooks. Or my shotgun has too many misses In it can I borrow yours. Lol.

[sbalewitz74]

Simple solution - if you pay for a charter and are refused bait and others get it, $0 tip and a public bashing of the boat on the forum. Name names, none of this ns boat bullsh*t.

[Ryelof]

Originally Posted by BCinerie

I thought he was being sarcastic. Like the mate gave me the jig with rubber hooks. Or my shotgun has too many misses In it can I borrow yours. Lol.

You get it

[TomKaye]

Originally Posted by Ryelof

You get it

I got it too Bob. Glad you had a great day.
I will see you next week on sponsor boat Roman'Round.
Will leave my rubber hooks at home and promise not to pull any googan brain farts again.
It's sometimes tough for us old guys.
T.