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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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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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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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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Perhaps the most common bottom fishing , (ground fishing) rig is the “high low” hook rig.  Inexpensive, this rig is simply two fairly large hooks with an attachment for a heavy weight on one end and a swivel on the other.  Twelve to sixteen ounces of weight is common.  The hooks are baited most often …

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