March 27, 2026

Five minutes later, I was in the parking lot and jogging down the stairs to the water. I only had about an hour to fish, with work and homework waiting the moment I wrapped up.Kicking Off the RustA long winter of tying flies was finally over, and it was time to whip my cast, my

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Rainbow Trout on the Woolly Bugger: Late March Fly Fishing Report
March 17, 2026

Few techniques in saltwater fly fishing are as visually intense as watching a big striper commit to a surface plug, only to turn and crush a fly the moment the teaser disappears. The chaos, the adrenaline, the precision required — it’s what keeps fly anglers coming back for more.In particular, the bait and switch technique

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The Bait and Switch: Captain Diogo of Gorilla Tactics Charters on Fooling Big Stripers with the Fly
February 7, 2026

Mastering fly casting is the foundation of successful saltwater fly fishing. Whether you’re new to fly fishing casting or looking to refine your distance and accuracy for Cape Cod striped bass, getting the fundamentals right matters more than expensive gear or advanced tricks. Cape Cod fly fishing for striped bass isn’t easy. The relentless wind, the

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Fly Casting Tips: Master Saltwater Fly Fishing Casting for Cape Cod Stripers
January 14, 2026

The Brewster Shrimp is a crustacean fly I developed and adapted based on southern redfish flies to suit our local waters. This fly is designed to be fished down low, with some quick twitches to match any bait source commonly found on our flats, mainly shrimp, crabs, and even sandeels. It was created to be

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How To Tie: The Brewster Shrimp
August 30, 2025

The following kayak report was shared by My Fishing Cape Cod intern Cooper Mark. During this trip, Cooper was fishing Megansett Harbor in North Falmouth. You can access this launch site via the municipal parking area located at the terminus of County Road in North Falmouth. Note that summer daytime parking is restricted to local

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First Light Bluefish at Megansett Harbor
April 12, 2025

Hey MFCC! Cooper Mark here, intern for My Fishing Cape Cod and member of the Sandwich High School Fishing club. The spring migration is on the horizon and today I’m excited to share with you a post about my spring schoolie setups.In addition, if you have some favorite springtime schoolie lures, and some favorite go-to

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Spring Schoolie Fishing: Gearing Up for the Season’s First Stripers
March 20, 2025

Hello My Fishing Cape Cod, my name is Cooper Mark, and I have been working as Ryan’s intern for about two months. You may have met me at the Fly Fishing meetup with Chris Kokorda, the surfcasting meetups, or helping Ryan in Rhode Island at RISAA 2025. Or perhaps you’ve seen posts on Instagram and

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Behind the Booth: Discovering Bull Bay Rods at RISAA 2025