In a condensed nutshell, his hooks were too big. He was using a system that was, essentially, for turbot, and he thought he'd try it out to see how it worked for cod.
Deputy Minister, Lands and Natural Resources, Nunatsiavut Government
In a condensed nutshell, his hooks were too big. He was using a system that was, essentially, for turbot, and he thought he'd try it out to see how it worked for cod.
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