First trip - Cod

SkunkBoat · #1 05-02-2018, 06:56 AM

Launched the Grady on Saturday. Still needs a lot of prep but we couldn't stand it anymore so we ran out Tuesday at 3PM 20 miles to Shark River Reef with some clam. Drifted over a wreck and got some short 19"-20" cod. Wind too fast to fish it drifting. Dropped anchor for first time with this boat. Got a 21" and 29" cod right away, then nothing. So we pulled anchor to try and reposition. Wind had kicked up... dropped three times and dragged into the wreck three times. Luckily got it out three times. Only has 4 feet of chain...need 15'...

Tried drifting again and holding position with motors but by then too breezy. Headed in at 7pm. 40 miles for 2 fish....WORTH IT!!!!

Winter is OVER!!!

phatdaddy · #2 05-02-2018, 08:54 AM

Congrats skunk, glad u made it out and fresh fish for dinner. How deep of water were u in, just wondering. I ve got 20 ft of chain, but thats from my old diving days.

SkunkBoat · #3 05-02-2018, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Congrats skunk, glad u made it out and fresh fish for dinner. How deep of water were u in, just wondering. I ve got 20 ft of chain, but thats from my old diving days.

120ft

1/2 inch rode, 13# danforth style anchor.
Of course we were trying to get away with 4to1 scope, which stood no chance in that breeze...with 4 ft of chain...its a big boat.

We definitely need to get our ship together...

Giorgio · #4 05-03-2018, 05:32 AM

Well done !!!!!!

bgreene · #5 05-08-2018, 08:34 PM

To post you either have to.........

1. Fish from a V boat
2. Have a toy model of V boat with you.
3. Show proof of picture of V boat.

Nice cod........better than the so far lack of Stripers and blues except for Raritan.