Eastern Lobster Boat Support

Helm of a  27 Eastern Lobster which is presently under agreement- site owner.   Please post your Eastern Boat questions here and please answer questions if possible.  I’ll be adding Eastern Lobster specifications, tips and help in the days and months to come

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Scientists Track Cod on Jeffreys Ledge

Years ago a Cod tagging program was conducted by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.  GMRI was funded by NOAA for this tagging program, the results of which are posted at  http://www.codresearch.org  The results of the tagging program never quite made headlines, it’s unfortunate as the data is terrific and the website allows for easy …

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How to Fillet Fish

Please watch the video below for an amateur demonstration of how to fillet fish, in this case a Cod. The first requirement is a RAZOR sharp knife. I’ve been buying restaurant knives to use as fillet knives. The Dexter Russell “Basic” as shown in the video is a great knife and cheap- on Amazon these …

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Gun Use Offshore

It’s a fairly undocumented subject, the use of firearms off shore.  In an attempt to understand the laws I’ve called Fish and Game in MA and NH.  I’ve also called NOAA and the US Coast Guard.  From what I can best determine, while in State Waters the gun laws of that state are in effect.  …

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Where are the fish?

So, where are the fish??  The first thing is to find Jeffereys- there are many maps and charts- once on The Ledge look for plateaus and “holes”.    The northern portion of Jefferys includes “The FIngers”  named for their appearance on maps.  It’s tempting to try the deep water just off the Ledge but the shallower …

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Eastern Lobster Boat SupportScientists Track Cod on Jeffreys LedgeHow to Fillet FishGun Use OffshoreWhere are the fish?

Welcome

Many folks have never been to Jeffreys Ledge, or even heard of it.  This website is devoted to understanding Jefferys Ledge and providing an online place for folks to meet, learn, discuss, and share information about Jefffreys.

Located in the Gulf of Maine this off shore underwater plateau runs from southern Maine to northern Massachusetts.  About 10 to 30 miles offshore Jeffreys Ledge is relatively close to land at all points.

 In the video above Dolphins guide my boat- I didn’t understand it at first but they were pointing my boat to a school of Tuna.  I can’t pretend to know why but this is what happened that day in June of 2012.

For those fishing the Ledge signs of Dolphins, whales, and birds may indicate the presence of bait fish such as Herring or Mackerel.   In these areas Tuna may also be found.

 

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  1. Blair Harden

    October 19, 2013 at 8:18 AM (UTC 5) Link to this comment

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    Looks Good !!!

  2. HD Barnett

    December 12, 2013 at 2:26 PM (UTC 5) Link to this comment

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    Congrats!! It looks like a well-run, well-managed site…

  3. Luke Martin (Reel Big Fish)

    February 1, 2014 at 6:31 PM (UTC 5) Link to this comment

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    Looks Great buddy!! You have done an excellent job!

  4. Bob Boucher

    March 2, 2014 at 8:58 PM (UTC 5) Link to this comment

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    Great Job! It won’t be long now. The WaterBoy and Reel Big Fish will see you on the ledge after the snow melts!

  5. David G

    May 8, 2014 at 4:02 AM (UTC 5) Link to this comment

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    GOOD TO SEE YOU TODAY. REEL FARMER

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