| Cod, is delightful fish that is quite popular in the | | | | jigging method explained on this page. These reels |
| fishing circuit in New England. Cod Fishing happens | | | | are spooled with 80lb Berkley Power Pro braid line. |
| the most on the East Coast and the best fishing | | | | Most Charters use at least 80lb line because it is |
| Charters for Cod are the Kayman Charters, who | | | | much easier to untangle. The 50lb braid is |
| have been regulars in the nearby waters of | | | | impossible to get out of a snarl and usually must |
| Stellwagon Bank, Jefferys Ledge, Tillies Bank for | | | | be cut. These 4/0 reels combined with a light but |
| 17 years. The rich grounds within a short ride | | | | strong rod strong enough to handle a 60lb Cod. |
| from Gloucester provide excellent cod fishing. | | | | Cod Fishing is particularly popular due to the fact |
| Kayman and other famous, well known charter | | | | that they are easier to fish as compared to |
| companies like Bigfish Charters, Bluefin Charters | | | | heavier and possibly more violent Tunas, usually |
| are all equipped with an arsenal of 4/0 reels plus | | | | fished by more seasoned fishermen. |
| 6'6 and 7' fiberglass rods. The reels are Diawa 40 | | | | Enthusiasts seeking to get introduced to the |
| series reels with a 6.5 to 1 retrieve. Kayman also | | | | basics of Fishing also deem fit to go for Cod |
| has Shimano 4/0 reels also with a 6.5 to 1 | | | | Fishing. Marathon trips, Shared trips and Overnight |
| retrieve. | | | | trips are available in almost all charters and one |
| The fast retrieve is very helpful when using | | | | can find at least a few charters that fit one |