Walsh's - Cod hunt

[bernzy]

I'm heading out for my first trip with them and my first time fishing depths up to 400'.

If anyone can lend some advice on gear, tackle, party boat, provisions, etc. I would appreciate it.

Thanks

[wrap-check]

400' ?

Can you say electramate?

[paul708]

for that deeper water fishing we use a 8' COD rod. custom made for the depths and fish. and great for PB fishing.
these are light and powerfull.
big tip, backbone, light to use all day.
made specificly for this deepwater area.

the jigs to try are andaman, or lava..or the viking style.
you can use a teaser hook above.
either a fly or a worm style.or tube.
i use a saltiga 50 with 65 and 80# line.
the newells are nice, light.
the saltist are a good choice.
a torium is fine
just make sure you have enough line cap.and
it CASTS well.

casting is a big part of jig fishing up there.
most guys prefer the bow, CAST OUT, jig,jig, jig just off the bottom.
or you can CAST OUT and yo-yo..
you will see what style the fish want. it does change.so try different jigging techniques..look around see what the other guys are doing. and using.

[BIGJAHOOTIE]

JIM LOVES TO MOTOR FISH, TRY TO GET THE BACK, LOVE WALSHES I THINK ITS THE BEST, CANT WAIT TO GO AGAIN.
MAKE SURE YOUR REEL IS FULL OF LINE IN 400 FT, IGH SPEED RETRIVE, HEAVY JIGS, TEASERS, GRUBS.I USE A SALTIST 50 AND LOVE IT. GOOD LUCK


JA-HOOTIE

[bernzy]

They told me that they got a lot of Pollack. I'm more of a Cod/Haddock guy yet truthfully have never had pollack.

Is there a better jig/method/etc. to target Cod out there or am I taking crazy pills to not load up on Pollack?

Also, I have a few rods to choose from but not sure if they are ideal. The boat charges $5 per set up which leads me to believe that they are crap.

I've got a Penn Slammer, thinking that will be strong and sturdy enough. Thoughts? Also, I have a few rods that have 'rollers' on the eyes of the rod and I think that the braided line will get caught in these.

JAHOOTIE - thanks for that info on back of the boat, that helps as I'm gonna be a fish out of water on there.

[BIGJAHOOTIE]

THEY HAVE CRAPPY RENTALS, OLD SENATORS STOUT RODS, HAVE JIGS ON BOARD $$ 10 LAV JIGS IN THE HELM WITH CAPTAIN CHECK FIRST....NOT SURE WEIGHT.THE CREW IS TOP NOCH.
THE EGG AND CHEESE FIRST THING IS THE BEST. BRING BURGERS OR SAUSAGES THEY WILL COOK THEM FOR YOU AND FRIENDS AS LONG AS YOU SHARE
ANY MORE QUESTIONS PM ME
P.S. POLLACK BLOWS JUST MY 2 CENTS


JA-HOOTIE

[sushi42]

Walsh runs a top notch headboat outfit IMO. You should have a good time and he'll put you on the fish. A few years ago I was talking to him exclusively regarding halibut. Was actually packed and ready to go when a tropical came through and busted my chances at a world class halibut. Just so you know, he's hooked a few on the bottom that he hasn't been able to lift and has chased them for like six hours. Ask him about those bites, you'll like the stories for sure!

[rum bum]

probably a few bites in 20 years. if youre going to want to catch world class halibut, why wouldnt you go to a world class halibut destination. certainly not on the back of walsh's boat. and pollock come march when youre freezer is getting low will taste just as good as cod and haddock. atleast thats what i tell charters

[sushi42]

probably a few bites in 20 years. if youre going to want to catch world class halibut, why wouldnt you go to a world class halibut destination. certainly not on the back of walsh's boat. and pollock come march when youre freezer is getting low will taste just as good as cod and haddock. atleast thats what i tell charters

Actually your a little off on that comment. If you know where they lie, and you know what they will eat, then why not. And it has been certainly more than just a few bites in 20 years. I used to fish with a guy about fifteen years ago who would only target these halibut down deep and has actually caught fish in the high 300 lb. range. I also believe at one point not too long ago the all class record was from New England. Maybe someone here knows more on that than I do. All I can tell you is they are there and there really BIG. It is a gamble, but when the gamble has a chance to pay off with a record fish then why not?

[rum bum]

i'm not saying that they arent there, i'm just saying i wouldnt put any faith in anyone if they said we could go out and target them in new england waters. i do agree with the fact that the ones we do have always seem to be big. its to bad you cant specifically target them because they are tastey!