| Few anglers can resist the opportunity to fight and land | | | | fishing for cod provides the perfect answer. |
| a trophy fish, which is why deep sea fishing in Maine | | | | Deep sea fishing is often referred to as ground fishing, |
| continues to be so popular throughout the fishing | | | | whereby the aim is to fish close to the seabed. |
| season. Though Maine's many waterways are home | | | | Species such as cod are bottom feeders, which mean |
| to a considerable number of larger species, few | | | | that they scavenge for food along the seabed, and so |
| compare to the cod which can be found just a few | | | | ground fishing is the most productive technique to use. |
| miles off the coast. With that in mind, thousands of | | | | Cod will take a variety of baits, including artificial lures, |
| anglers take to the seas between July and September | | | | baited feathers, sand eels, squid, mussels or crab. |
| on their own boats or chartered trips in search of that | | | | Other baits may also work depending on the mood of |
| once in a lifetime catch. Whether you fish regularly, or | | | | the fish and the food sources that are typically |
| are just a beginner looking for a challenge, deep sea | | | | available in the area. |