Roger reported a solid and busy day on the local cod and sea bass grounds today. Definitely an action packed day between all the different varieties of fin fish competing for the clam baits. Sea bass limits were easily attained and many of the sea bass were in the 2 to 3 lb range with a few beauties up to and just over the 4 lb mark. Much more in the way of scup around today as well with some fishers scoring 20 to 30 keepers apiece with more in the way of jumbos (scup over 1lb) and the cod put on a decent showing as well, especially towards the front of the boat today. Hi hook took home five keepers and there were several other fishers who had three cod apiece to take home and then others with one or two and so on. Nothing big but all nice market fish with the best of the lot threatening the very low teens, speaking of which the big cod honor goes to Tim Stanhope from Bellingham MA. Some short cod and some truly impressive ocean perch rounded out the days catch. The unmentionables were certainly worth a mention but anyone who stayed at the rail was able to secure enough of the “good stuff” for at least a few good meals. Overall a nice day of fishing with good weather and a great swing on the anchor. More good fishing weather on tap for the next three days and the cod/sea bass boat will be sailing at 7am with Capt. Rich at the helm. Some pictures today courtesy Roger.
Capt. Mike reported an excellent day of togging today aboard the Lady Frances. Just a few handfuls of tog shy of a full boat limit. Some beauties too with several fish in the 8 lb range. Needless to say plenty of limit catches around the Lady Frances. Quite a few keeper sea bass today too with some sea bass limits as well to go along with all the tog. Nothing huge on the sea bass but a few two pounders for sure. A handful of short cod and one keeper cod fish today rounded out the species assortment. Weather looks great for the next several days, Capt. Mike will be ready to set sail tomorrow morning at 6 am aboard the Lady Frances. Both crabs and clams will be provided on board for bait.
Roger
