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BigBassJim · #1 01-05-2011, 07:31 PM

Thanks dude. And btw was that your christmas card on Norma K i saw the other day? Baccala Bit*hes?

Leif · #2 01-05-2011, 08:02 PM

Christmas Cod

Leif

tautog · #3 01-05-2011, 08:48 PM

Other thing I saw again today is if a cod starts to bite your bait, give it a little slack so that it will take it deep rather than pulling your line tighter which can spook them.

jlrotary · #4 01-05-2011, 09:56 PM

Great tips, thanks. Going on my first Montauk trip first weekend in Febuary. I cant wait.

Fin Reaper · #5 01-07-2011, 10:13 AM

Don't forget the Stingo's and the Sumo Bananas!!!

LongBallLarry · #6 01-08-2011, 06:08 PM

great info! I'll be there next saturday.

thanks,

arat · #7 02-14-2012, 10:40 AM

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.

I agree with everything you said except the reel. the fact is that the penn 4/0 or the like is totally outdated a dinosaur if you will. there are so many reels out there that have better drags,better gear ratio and are way lighter and in turn fishermen friendly. why not rec. reels like canyon,avets, shimanos and diawa among others all of which are half the weight of the 4/0 type reels. but still can do the job.

just my .02

Leif · #8 02-14-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arat

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.

I agree with everything you said except the reel. the fact is that the penn 4/0 or the like is totally outdated a dinosaur if you will. there are so many reels out there that have better drags,better gear ratio and are way lighter and in turn fishermen friendly. why not rec. reels like canyon,avets, shimanos and diawa among others all of which are half the weight of the 4/0 type reels. but still can do the job.

just my .02

The penn 4/0 is an example. I like them because they work well, are not expensive and last for years. They make easy work of a cod double header as well.

The 4/0 weighs 28 or 30 oz depending on which one you have.

There are many reels that will work. This is a suggestion. Use what works for you and what you feel comfortable with.

Thanks for your input.

Leif

bunker dunker · #9 02-14-2012, 01:26 PM

i like that 4/0 too.it can take allot and they never quit.

JOHN D · #10 02-14-2012, 11:08 PM

i use a 3/0 for cod and would rather have than any other high tech reel out there today. with all the new and fancy parts they have, there is so much that can go wrong. a busted reel 20 miles offshore is not exactly the best thing.

keep it simple, less parts = less that can go wrong