NESA - North East Sea Angling: Cod Bite Cod Bite ================================================================================ nesa on 17 August, 2006 12:00:00 Solid, heavy tugs on the line - Sometimes the tip may only pull over once and stay down. Pick up the rod and take in a few turns on the reel until the weight of the fish is felt. With your non reel hand slip the line between your thumb and index finger, gripping the rod between your palm and other three fingers, strike when you feel the fish pull again.