The best fishing Charters for Cod are the Kayman Charters

Cod, is delightful fish that is quite popular in the fishing circuit in New England. Cod Fishing happens the most on the East Coast and the best fishing Charters for Cod are the Kayman Charters, who have been regulars in the nearby waters of Stellwagon Bank, Jefferys Ledge, Tillies Bank for 17 years. The rich grounds within a short ride from Gloucester provide excellent cod fishing.

Kayman and other famous, well known charter companies like Bigfish Charters, Bluefin Charters are all equipped with an arsenal of 4/0 reels plus 6'6 and 7' fiberglass rods. The reels are Diawa 40 series reels with a 6.5 to 1 retrieve. Kayman also has Shimano 4/0 reels also with a 6.5 to 1 retrieve.

The fast retrieve is very helpful when using jigging method explained on this page. These reels are spooled with 80lb Berkley Power Pro braid line. Most Charters use at least 80lb line because it is much easier to untangle. The 50lb braid is impossible to get out of a snarl and usually must be cut. These 4/0 reels combined with a light but strong rod strong enough to handle a 60lb Cod. Cod Fishing is particularly popular due to the fact that they are easier to fish as compared to heavier and possibly more violent Tunas, usually fished by more seasoned fishermen.

Enthusiasts seeking to get introduced to the basics of Fishing also deem fit to go for Cod Fishing. Marathon trips, Shared trips and Overnight trips are available in almost all charters and one can find at least a few charters that fit one's own personal demands of time and constraints of money. Most charters are headed by Captains who have been in the fields for several years and have experienced the waters and weathers of the area thoroughly so there is nothing to fear as to safety purposes and one need not go far into the water anyway. The best Cod Fishing charaters happens scarcely one and a half hours away from the coast line. The best time for cod is March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Last year's best total poundage of Cod was during March, April and May.