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Kettle ponds are one of the great natural treasures of Cape Cod. With so many cold, clear, pristine habitats—all within a reasonable travel distance from each other—quality trout fishing possibilities are plentiful on the Cape. Among the lakes and ponds that receive seasonal stockings, there are but a select few that stand above the rest. Need proof? Just …
At the risk of sounding like an old-timer…ahem, years ago, the dominant fishing method among rock-hopping Canal rats was bait fishing. Times change and with them came so many modern and effective ways to catch striped bass using artificial lures – soft plastic baits, jigs, surface & swimming plugs.Nowadays most canal anglers cast jigs and plugs, …
For the shore bound angler on the Cape Cod Canal, one alternative to summer’s annual dog-day fishing doldrums is fluke fishing. Given the right set of conditions, fluke fishing from shore can be an enjoyable and productive fair-weather summertime activity. Tackle for Fluke Fishingthe Cape Cod Canal When fluke fishing from the shoreline of the canal, …
This post was originally published in November of 2015. John D. Silva – MFCC memberI’m always surprised by the number of people who believe that the annual trout fishing season runs for only five or six months a year. I’m often asked if I’m “anxious” to get back out on the water during the winter …
If you’re idea of fluke fishing is the embodiment of playing tug-o-war with a living, angry manhole cover, then you may find that you have to go deep to find those big-shouldered bruisers.Casual anglers are often bunched up on the flats competing for their share of “just–legal” shallow-water adolescents.For those who desire a bigger challenge …
John D. Silva The arrival of Mother’s Day each year brings about a challenging set of circumstances for the devoted outdoorsman. Mother’s Day traditionally falls on the second Sunday in May, an otherwise valuable, carefree day of outdoor recreation. With hungry, all-to-willing trout rising in the streams, actively feeding largemouth & smallmouth bass fattening up for …
John D. Silva It was the third Sunday in April (several years ago) and the weather was warm and pleasant. I arrived at the usual spot near the usual gate in Sterling, Massachusetts for my annual rendezvous with friend and colleague Ron Powers. But the timing was far from usual. After several years of clandestine, wee-hour …
John D. Silva We transited out of the marina and began heading east. The sun had already crested the horizon on this brisk spring morning. For mid-May the conditions were pristine. The eventual target would be migrating striped bass, but first we had to secure live bait. As salty veterans know, mid-May can be a crapshoot for …
This is part #3 of a series of posts about fluke fishing on Cape Cod. To read part #1 click here and to read part #2 click here.John D. SilvaIf you really want to go all out for a potential trophy-size manhole cover, then you have to think big (as the old axiom says: big bait = big …
This is part #2 of a series of fluke fishing on Cape Cod.To read part #1 about locations click here and to read part #3 about the finer details click here.John D. SilvaGear and tackle for deepwater fluking starts with a stout, medium or medium-light spinning or bait-casting rod. The reel should have a smooth, …
This is part #1 of a three part series on fluke fishing Cape Cod via boat. Make sure to also check out Part #2 Gear & Tackle as well as Part #3 The Finer DetailsJohn D. SilvaThanks in part to sound management in recent years by state fishery agencies along the upper east coast, previously …
I always like to take the day off from work each year during the 2nd week of May to go fishing on my birthday. Call it a present and a little psychological breather I like to give myself each spring. This day in May often turns out to be one of the nicest weather days …
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