Ready to dive into another week of fishing adventures?
We've had some great catches and stories shared recently in the members' forum, and I can't wait to highlight a few.
So, grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and let's relive some memorable moments from the past week.
Connor Curran's Adventure at Wood Neck Beach
Last Friday, 8/2, Connor Curran took to the waters off Wood Neck Beach in Falmouth with his kayak. Despite the windy conditions, Connor and his crew made the best of it.
Launching around 1 PM, they spent the afternoon drifting and bottom fishing, catching black sea bass and scup using squid as bait.
Bluefish caught during a wild evening bite at Wood Neck Beach
"The fish were riled up and quite ambitious, with the above blue hitting a plug almost half the size of him," Connor shared.
As the day was winding down, Connor spotted birds diving around 6:40 PM and knew they couldn't miss out on the action. Paddling over, they found themselves in the middle of a bluefish frenzy.
Switching to a topwater plug, Connor enjoyed an hour of non-stop action as the blues went wild for the lure.
For More on Buzzard's Bay
Check out our Buzzards Bay topic inside our forum to read Connors's full report and access more recent updates for the Buzzard's Bay area.
Daniel Rice and "Team Damar's" Tuna Quest
On August 3rd, Danny Rice and "Team Damar" headed south of the islands to the Gulley in search of bluefin tuna. Departing at 5 AM, they navigated past the windmills and found themselves among a fleet of over 100 boats.
The morning bite was hot, with some boats catching up to six fish.
Daniel Rice with a solid bluefin tuna, caught south of the Islands.
Daniel's team landed a nice 31-inch tuna early on, followed by a series of hits and misses. While the tuna bite slowed, they enjoyed a furious sea bass bite on their way back.
"We were fortunate to hook up right away and landed a nice 31-inch fish." Daniel recounted.
For More on Tuna Fishing
Check out our growing 2024 Rec Bluefin Tuna topic inside our forum to read Daniel's full report and access more recent tuna updates.
Patrick Yanovitch's Pogie-Packed Day in Boston Harbor
Patrick Yanovitch had an eventful outing on August 1st, navigating the pogie-filled waters of Boston Harbor.
After a successful day on the north shore, he encountered pods of broken-up pogies and capitalized on the opportunity.
Patrick went 3-for-3 in about 20 minutes by live-lining pogies. His sounder even showed an 8-foot reading in a 30+ foot area due to the dense pogie schools.
"It’s almost annoying how many pogies are in the harbor right now," Patrick remarked.
For More on Boston Harbor
Check out our Boston Harbor 2024 topic inside our forum for more information about Patricks's adventure and updates about fishing in this area.
Grant Stark's Bonito Bonanza at Monomoy
Grant Stark had an awesome day at Monomoy, boating over 20 bonito and 40+ bass between 5 AM and 7 AM. His biggest catch was a 39-inch bass, with many others over 30 inches.
"Hands down best day of fishing I’ve had in my life," Grant exclaimed.
For More on Monomy
Check out our Monomoy 2024 thread inside our forum for more information and reports for fishing the famous rips off Monomoy Island.
Johan Frenje's Freshwater Trip in Sweden
Johan Frenje took a nostalgic trip to his childhood waters in Sweden, where he and his brother-in-law enjoyed a nice bite of perch and smaller northern pike.
"First trip this summer at my childhood waters in Sweden and my brother-in-law and I got into a nice bite of perch and smaller northern pike," Johan shared.
For More on Freshwater fishing
Check out our Freshwater 2023-2024 thread inside our forum for more information and reports for on Freshwater fishing
3 Foot Long Mystery Fish in Brewster
Ron Essig shared some unique news coming from Long Pond in Brewster this week...
"Not a sportfish, but a really large fish from a Cape freshwater pond. Almost three-foot dead Koi washed up on a beach in Long Pond, Brewster this morning." Ron noted.
Fellow members Jeff Richard and Rich Chouinard chimed in by saying they thought it might be a carp instead of a koi.
Specifically, Rich believes it could be a grass carp, which are abundant in the Finger Lakes region of NY where Rich lives.
For More on Rare Species
Check out our Rare Species thread inside our forum for more information and reports on rare species.
In Conclusion
What a week it's been! From battling bluefish in the wind to landing bluefin tuna, our community of members inside our forum continues to impress me with their posts, catches and adventures.
Keep sharing your stories and tips on the forum, and who knows, you might be featured next.
Tight lines! 