Catching fish on a topwater lure is, without a doubt, one of the most exciting ways to catch a fish! This rings true for species across the globe.
Here on Cape Cod it's possible to catch tuna and other species on topwater lures. However, targeting big striped bass is definitely the most popular.
The following clip was filmed earlier in June, and captures the most heart-pounding moment of my 2020 season thus far. I hope after watching this video you'll have a clearer understanding of how stripers track and attack topwater lures.
Now that summer has arrived, bluefin tuna are starting to show in the waters surrounding the Cape & Islands.
Earlier in the season, the crew from the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans created a series of seminar videos for fishing on Cape Cod.
That's why I figured today would be a good time to share captain Phil Howarth's seminar "Intro to Tuna Fishing", which is perfect for anyone who is interested in trying to catch their first tuna.
So far this 2020 fishing season, I've gained a deep respect for the areas I fish. Underwater videos which capture "special moments" in nature, have really had an impact on me.
For example, life's good when you're a crab and you find a chunk of mackerel. But in the ocean, the tables can turn quickly - especially when striped bass arrive on scene!
The following clip captures an "underwater drama" between a crab and a school of stripers. I would imagine scenes like this one probably unfold daily in the waters surrounding Cape Cod & the Islands.
All animals need rest, and striped bass on Cape Cod are no different. In fact, I think stripers, tuna and other fish species probably spend a lot of time resting and relaxing-just like people!
This past Friday I filmed 20-30 inch stripers as they were "sleeping". Some of the bass were barely moving - you could even say they were "sitting" or "laying" on the bottom.
The fish were basically motionless, until I got too close and spooked them into motion. After a brief swim away from me, the schools of stripers would once again settle back down and "go back to sleep" on the bottom.
The My Fishing Cape Cod forum is bustling with activity so far this season! With each passing day we see around 100 new posts go live.
This year the forum has been a great mix of experienced anglers, as well as novice anglers. In addition I've seen a lot more women posting.
Today I'd like to highlight the top 5 most helpful members so far this June. Over the past few weeks, these members' posts inside the forum have received the most "Likes", as voted by fellow members.
Each of the members highlighted below will receive a $50 gift certificate to the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans! The gift certificate can also be used at the Goose's online store - themightyfish.com.
All this season I have been having a blast filming Cape wildlife using a variety of different cameras. It's been an eye-opening experience for me!
Today I wanted to take a moment to share with you another quick clip that I hope you will enjoy watching.
This past Tuesday I filmed with my drone a large school of striped bass in the 15-40+ pound range as they swam directly at my kayak, spooking at the last instant.
And thank you to the more than 275 people who entered. Stay tuned for more fun giveaways coming soon!
Up for grabs today is a brand new My Fishing Cape Cod plug bag. This bag is ideal for storing the largest lures which are commonly used for bluefin tuna, as well as for big stripers at the Cape Cod Canal.
Also included in this giveaway is a MFCC hat, MFCC stickers, and lures from Joe Baggs, Bingham Lures, and Fish Snax!
Everyone is welcome to enter this giveaway! You don't have to be a member for a chance to win.
This past Thursday June 4th I had a unique opportunity to film and photograph a school of hundreds of striped bass as they hunted sand eels along the bottom and on the surface.
The following footage and photographs were captured during one of our weekly group fishing trips. We offer these trips to members of My Fishing Cape Cod, and I post any openings here inside our members' forum.
Overall this ended up being one of the most exciting trips of my season so far. I hope you are able to learn something new from what you're about to see.
Please scroll below to get started, and as always be sure to let me know what you think by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post!
On Tuesday of this week while flying my drone I spotted bluefish, as well as several large striped bass I believe to be in the 40 inch range.
At the time I was fishing from my 12 foot aluminum boat with My Fishing Cape Cod member Alex Ridgway.
It's impossible to know for sure, but based on past experience I believe some of the bass I saw to be in the 40 inch range. Click play below to check it out!
