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The sweet spot
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Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Bluefin)

Trip Summary

For a better bead on where cod are congregating I consulted Captain Mark Rowell of Legit Fish Charters who told me that the western edge of Stone Ledge in about 204’ has been the sweet spot. If while pounding lead or jigs on the bottom, the unmistakable “suction” sensation of mud is being transmitted through your line than you’re in haddock territory, if you’re jig is coming up with chips/divots marring it’s finish than more likely you’re going to find cod. The fish have been full of shrimp making pink teasers hot! As for stripers, not surprisingly they are on the move with previously quiet estuaries/rivers reloaded with life.
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Mark Rowell
Scituate, Massachusetts, United States
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Legit Fish Sport Fishing is based in Massachusetts Bay in Downtown Scituate. The crew knows all the hot fishing spots in the area and thrives to provide excellent service and outstanding catches to all its guests and friends. Separating us from the rest o...

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