2012 Grounfish is off to a great start!!!

We've had a few Haddock trips schedualed for those that couldnt wait untill cod season opened on the 16th, and those hearty fishermen were rewarded with loads of health cold water haddock! We ventured to the far north into deep waters where wo found Haddock in good numbers last year. Once I honed in on the spot I set Akulas anchor and the action started. Bait was the method of choice and we had bent rods non stop am bugeyes all day. A few Cusk and even a juvenile Wolf fish were also caught.

Two days later repeat clients Paul and Doug Dansereau and thier crew headed put to the same spot and put on a repeat performance, catching thier 6 man limit of Haddock.  Clams were the bait of choice again, and the Haddock were chewing! Water temps are in the high 40's, and there are bountifull amounts of Mackerel and Herring on Stellwagen Bank. One thing is for sure, when the tuna show up they will be VERY happy at the amount of food on the menu!   Capt. Fred