Catch BIG on livebait

JUST WHEN THE WINTER COD fishing is at its best in December and January, sport can suddenly die . The main reason for this is the influx of sprats or herrings, both inshore and offshore.

While the cod are still there feeding, they get preoccupied with huge shoals of baitfish in mid-water, which is why they aren’t interested in taking your juicy lug and squid baits. Therefore give them what they want under these conditions and use a livebait.

I’ve lost count of the days I’ve spent cod fishing with the very best bait, only to be