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Atlantic Cod

Cod Scouting trip

<div>Yesterday I made a scouting trip for Cod in areas off Scituate and in the shipping lanes of Mass Bay. one undersized Cod was caught. A Finback whale was sighted.</div>

<div>jigging and fishing off the bottom with clams on dropper rigs</div>

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DEPOSIT: A deposit is required for all bookings and will be applied at checkout BALANCE: The remaining balance is due on the trip date as either Credit or Cash.

GUEST CANCELLATION: In the event that you must cancel your booking, you must do so 1 days prior to your trip date to receive a refund on your deposit. Rescheduling is encouraged and dependent on guide availability.

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Massachusetts Bay Fishing Report on 4th Apr, 2023

AUTHOR

David Horte

NOTES

Cod Scouting trip

Massachusetts Bay

jigging and fishing off the bottom with clams on dropper rigs

STATS

CATCHES

1 Total Catches

Total catch1

atlantic cod

Catch - 1

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