January 10, 2017

Fly fishing is a great way to catch fish on Cape Cod. However, fly fishing is about much more than just catching fish. Fly fishing allows an angler to be one with nature, enjoy tranquility, and experience the thrill of catching fish in a simple and enjoyable fashion.For these reasons, many would argue that there is

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Salt Water Fly Fishing 101
December 27, 2016

Dex ChadseyMFCC member since 2013 The Westport River is an excellent place to explore and fish. I enjoy surfcasting with spinning gear, as well as fly fishing at Westport. In my last report we discussed the West Branch of the Westport River. In this report I will take you for a tour of the Westport River’s

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Fishing Westport | The East Branch
December 24, 2016

Dex ChadseyMFCC member since 2013 Westport, located on the western side of Buzzards Bay, is a hidden gem for fishing. Westport may not technically be on Cape Cod, but the area is close enough (and fishy enough!) to warrant investigation. Westport supports a wide variety of fishing environments. One moment you think you’re at Cuttyhunk, the next

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Fishing Westport | The West Branch
December 16, 2016

Dex ChadseyMFCC member since 2013 I couldn’t be happier with my two dry tops. High quality gear is really important to me, as it lets me go out in any situation. No matter the weather, I know I will be comfortable and safe. I wear a Simms dry top during the summer, whenever I feel the need

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Best Dry Tops For Surfcasting In Stormy Weather
July 7, 2015

A few weeks ago Ryan Turcotte published a report about a fishing trip he took with fellow MFCC members Ryan Collins and Kris Magnotti. The title: “60 Bass In The Middle Of The Night, From Shore” quickly got my attention. As I read the report I thought, “I know where that place is.”One of my

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Matching The Hatch & “Lollipops” In The Dark
March 25, 2015

This is a guest post from Dex Chadsey, who first joined MFCC back in 2013. ​I am excited to have Dex contributing to MFCC! I recently saw this post by MFCC member Ron Enos, in the Cape Cod Canal section of our forum…“Gonna head down (to the Canal) in a couple of weeks and practice

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A Dream Come True For Those Who Fish The Canal?