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Captain Tyler Putney timed our October 26th Striper Charter departure out of Bass River perfectly, and we were treated to a spectacular sunrise over flatwater just as we rounded Monomoy Point. There is something about that first warm glow of orange that always gives me a jolt of adrenaline, like my body is reminding me …
The sun was just coming up over the calm water of Taylor’s Marina in Bourne. It was a cool and clear late October morning – perfect for my final group fishing trip of the year. This would be my second trip in a row with Captain Tyler. Last month we went after stripers with live pogies, …
As the 2025 fishing season winds down on Cape Cod, anglers who are willing to brave the increasingly unpredictable fall weather are still finding plenty of reasons to get on the water. Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis reports that despite recent gales and nor’easters that have churned up the coastline, both striped bass and tautog continue to provide excellent action across multiple zones around the Cape.
...This post was originally published in November of 2024. We figured it was a good idea to re-publish this post now, because fingers crossed the Outer Cape will experience good fishing again this November! November. For surfcasters on the outer beaches, this is usually the month that has us looking in the rearview mirror at …
As October winds down and the leaves begin to turn, the Cape Cod Canal transforms into one of the region’s most productive fishing destinations. This fall has proven particularly productive, with multiple species providing anglers with extended opportunities to land quality fish. AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay helps us understand where to fish, what species to target, and which lures will lead to a memorable day on the water.
...When the winds turn cold and the fishing slows down, many Cape Cod anglers find themselves counting days until spring. But this year, we’re changing that narrative. Starting this November and running through May, in addition to our Offseason Saturday Surprises series, My Fishing Cape Cod is launching something special—our Member Spotlight Podcasts. Each month, we’ll …
Tautog is one of our favorite fish to both catch and cook on Cape Cod. With it’s hearty white meat, it holds up well to almost any way of cooking. And now that it’s Fall, I figured what better time than now to republish this post! Afterall, tautog are one of the last fish to leave …
As autumn settles over Cape Cod and water temperatures drop into that magical 60 degree range, savvy anglers turn their attention to one of the region’s most underrated gamefish: tautog. Eddy Kooyomjian, the founder of Monomoy Tackle, shares his Buzzards Bay tog report and his successful fall tog fishing strategies.
...Every winter, the same pattern repeats itself. The boats get winterized. The tackle shops quiet down. The charter calendar goes blank. But here’s what doesn’t change: your passion for fishing and your desire to get better at it. While you’re scrolling through social media, rewatching last season’s catches, and counting down the days until spring, what …
*Trip Report by MFCC members Carl Schwartz and Bill Imbergamo * October 11th, 2025 On a perfect fall morning, two MFCC members—Carl Schwartz, a newcomer to Cape Cod eager to learn the local waters, and Bill Imbergamo, an experienced fly fisherman looking for a change of pace—stepped aboard Captain Mike Fowler’s Bad Dog out of Sesuit Harbor …
The fall fishing season on Cape Cod has exploded into what many anglers are calling the best action of the year. With nor’easters pushing baitfish and predators close to shore, mid-October is proving to be prime time for both striped bass and false albacore throughout the region. Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans shares his insights, including what he described as one of the most productive four hour false albacore days of his life.
...What a weekend it was. The 2025 Fall Grind Tournament held over the October 3-5 weekend delivered everything we could have hoped for and more—perfect conditions, incredible catches, unforgettable stories, and a competition so tight that we witnessed not one, but two dead-locked ties for the top spots. To every angler who spent the night …
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