SAVAGE CHARTERS

What to Expect...

     We steam an hour or so to the fishing grounds and break out the rods.  To target haddock we generally fish cut bait, but for those who wish to jig there are usually plenty of cod around, though they must be released under current regulations.  Depending on conditions we either anchor or drift to get the bite.  Some days we move spot to spot and others we just stay put but we always catch lots of fish and often catch our limit of haddock, this year that's 13 fish per person.  In addition to haddock we may catch cod, pollack, redfish, cusk or even halibut.

      The trick to catching haddock is keeping your weight on the bottom and feeling for the light taps as they chew the bait, and setting the hook.  We say "no bite, no bait" as these fish often steal your bait before you hook one.  Keep fresh bait on the hook to get the most bites.  Haddock have soft mouth so it's important to reel the fish up slow and steady to avoid pulling the hook. 

     Part of the fun of groundfishing is you get to really "fish".  We cut the bait and help with any tangles or anything else you need but even a novice will become a true fisherman by the end of the day as you learn to tend bottom, feel the bite, set the hook and reel em in.   The other fun part is you never know what might bite your hook.

     By early afternoon it's time wrap it up and head for the dock while your catch is filleted and bagged.