Cod

     Gadus morhua, or Cod, is a North Atlantic fish. Cod are a silver fish with three dorsal fins that stretch from the top of the back to the tail fin. Their is a barb below the lower jaw of the Cod (Cod). Cod can grow to be huge fish, but the average is only 6 to pounds. One of the biggest Cod ever caught weighed 211 pounds and was caught of the coast of Massachusetts (Jordan et. al.). 
     Cod is a simple and easy fish to catch. When fishing for Cod there is a variety of bait that can be used. Mussels, razor clams, sand worms, squid, and live or cut bait are good baits to use. You should use weights to take your bait to the bottom of the water. Once you cast out your line you should wait until you feel a bite. Once you feel the bite, set the hook and reel in the Cod (How to Catch Cod).
     Cod are mainly caught off the northern state's coasts. Rarely will Cod be caught south of Maryland. Once you are in the north you do not have to travel far to catch Cod. Fishing in the surf or fishing in the ocean on a boat are both effective ways to catch Cod. Depending on the size of Cod you wish to catch is where you should fish. The bigger Cod will be caught farther out into the ocean near shipwrecks and other underwater structures. Average and small Cod can easily be caught while fishing in the surf (Hot to Catch Cod). 
     Cod are known because of their meat in fish sticks but Cod are much tastier if eaten while fresh. Here is a recipe courtesy of "foodnetwork"

Ingredients

• 6 (6-ounce) black cod fillets, or regular cod fillets
• 1/3 cup low-sodium blond or white miso
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese cooking wine)
• Toasted sesame seeds and scallions, for garnish, optional

Directions

Preheat broiler.

Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Combine miso, brown sugar, sesame oil and mirin and stir well until brown sugar is fully dissolved.

Brush about 2 tablespoons miso glaze on each fish fillet. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Place fish under broiler for 3 to 4 minutes, or until top is slightly charred and glaze has caramelized. Remove fish from oven and brush with remaining glaze. Lower oven to 375 degrees F. Cook an additional 5 to 6 minutes, until fish is flaky but not overcooked.

If desired, serve with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.

Works Cited

"Cod." Ukonline. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://web.ukonline.co.uk/aquarium/pages/cod.html>.

"How to Catch Cod." EHow | How To Do Just About Everything! | How To Videos & Articles. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://www.ehow.com/how_2077081_catch-cod.html>.

Jordan, and Evermann. "Cod." Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://www.gma.org/fogm/Gadus_callarias.htm>.

"Miso Glazed Cod Recipe : Ellie Krieger : Food Network." Food Network - Easy Recipes, Healthy Eating Ideas and Chef Recipe Videos. Web. 10 Nov. 2010. <http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/miso-glazed-cod-recipe/index.html>.