Roger called in to report that water was clearing up on the cod grounds and the fish were starting to bite. Some nice cod and sea bass are coming over the rail and seems the bite was heating up. Roger will have full report later this afternoon. Things were indeed VASTLY IMPROVED today on the cod and sea bass trip aboard the Gail Frances. The water was a bit cleaner and that made a HUGE difference in the bite. A slow but steady chip of keeper and throwback sea bass all day long. Peter Tu had his limit of keeper sea bass including a couple of jumbos and just about everyone else on board had at least a couple to several keeper sea bass apiece to take home. We had a nice sprinkling of all green cod up to just under ten pounds today as well with one angler grabbing three keepers and one other guy with two keepers. About a dozen ling, a few good size ocean perch, a handful of jumbo scup, one short Pollock, a couple short cod, and not a single unmentionable plus gorgeous albeit slightly chilly weather sums up today’s outing. Things also looked much better on the sounding machine and the fishing should only steadily improve by the day now that we are in a much more tame weather pattern. Everything was on bait today and both cod and sea bass were caught on both high and low hooks. Two hook rigs were fine to use today as there were none of the unmentionables which is perhaps the first or second time this could be said the entire fall season! Tomorrow looks like another great fishing day weather wise and Capt. Rich will be setting sail aboard the Gail Frances at 6am. A few pics today showcasing a few of the angler hi lights appear courtesy of Roger.
Capt. Mike reported improved but still slow togging. The catch was doubled from yesterday but even at that there is still quite a ways to go before things are back to pre last Wednesday. Pool fish around 7 lbs and there were more throwbacks today as well. Each day going forward should continue to show steady improvement. Capt. Mike will be ready to set sail tomorrow morning aboard the Lady Frances at 6 am.
We are planning on sailing both boats tomorrow morning at 6am for blackfish and cod.
