Killer Tangle Free Cod Rig

[Leif]

Originally Posted by Codguy

Very nice rig Leif. Never thought of adding that extra swivel. I was just curious, I have rarely used the cod grubs here in NJ, mostly up North. Do you think they work as good down here? I seem to have better success with a small bright pink or glow barefoot squid down here, and score better with grubs up there.

Hey Codguy,
I have caught Cod using both the grubs and squid up North and in New Jersey. I have caught more Cod overall up North on these type of rigs.

One observation I have in NJ is that over the past few years it seems that the shorter dropper(6in or so) with some type of attractor, whether it be a pink grub, squid skirt or squid in white, pink or glow is more effective than a "traditional" NJ rig.

I would say it is hard to tell which is better because there is just not a volume of fish in this area. Cod as you know are generally not to shy when it comes to eating. It seems like if you are the one with something substantial and enticing on the hook before and after the bergals get to it you may be at an advantage. I hope I get the opportunity to gather further data to give a better answer.

Leif