codling-cod - Page 2

4Fox Hake · 24-11-2009, 15:34

Don't be so fussy mate. It doesn't matter AT ALL but some folk actually have the cheek to correct you if your opinion doesn't fit theirs!

It's far more entertaining to call everything a cod — which they ARE, just the same as a puppy is a dog — and sit back and watch all the anal retentives getting in a tizz.

Then if you catch a double, call it "just a codling" and everyone will be really impressed!

Ravelling Tangler · 24-11-2009, 18:04

I used to believe it was at around 7lb, but now I know better - it is an experience thing:-

as a codling becomes experienced enough to NOT take my bait or lure, it has passed a right-of-passage and become a cod.

Some years they seem to manage this at about 2lb, other years it is when they are 6 or 7. Must be fast growing but (mentally) immature those years !

Dr-Kill · 24-11-2009, 18:49

When does a rockling become a rock then?

crabhook · 24-11-2009, 18:50

The old standard round my way used to be anything under 10lbs is a codling...Perhaps that needs revising in the current climate..

If i go by the 10lb rule ive never actually caught a proper Cod.

fish fanatic · 24-11-2009, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Fox Hake

Don't be so fussy mate. It doesn't matter AT ALL but some folk actually have the cheek to correct you if your opinion doesn't fit theirs!

It's far more entertaining to call everything a cod — which they ARE, just the same as a puppy is a dog — and sit back and watch all the anal retentives getting in a tizz.

Then if you catch a double, call it "just a codling" and everyone will be really impressed!

quality

Leon Roskilly · 24-11-2009, 19:14

On a similar vein, when does a jack become a pike?

gutted · 25-11-2009, 01:41

idiots........

Codhead Bob · 25-11-2009, 07:34

Personally I'd agree with the fact that there is no such fish as a codling,but,just to put in my pennyworth,weight would have nothing to do with it. It's quite amusing when folk attach a specific weight to a 'cod' but in reality it would only be age which would govern it. I had a cod just over 4lbs and 26 inches long in early october.If I caught the same fish in January it could be a couple of pounds heavier at least.

kinmad · 27-11-2009, 19:07

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Originally Posted by Leon Roskilly

On a similar vein, when does a jack become a pike?

I think a jack is a male pike,which don't usually weigh more than a few pounds.All the big pike are female.

As for codling to cod.................................no idea