November 17, 2024

Table of Contents Different Types Of Metal LipsPopular Metal Lip BrandsWhen To Use A Danny Versus A Pikie”Tuning” Metal Lip Swimmers The information in this post originally appeared inside our My Fishing Cape Cod members’ forum during the 2020 season. The metal lip might just be the quintessential New England surfcasting plug. Unlike needlefish plugs it’s

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How I Like to Fish Metal Lip Lures for Striped Bass
July 15, 2024

On May 17th I had the privilege of attending the American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA) Fisheries Science symposium on behalf of My Fishing Cape Cod. A cool early morning sun settled onto the streets of Woods Hole, Falmouth, as a small crowd filled the sidewalk outside the Speck Auditorium where the symposium was scheduled to start

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My Experience at the ASGA Fisheries Science Symposium
June 15, 2024

This post was originally published in September of 2020 and has been updated for the 2024 season. Needles rank as one of the most versatile plugs in the surf casters arsenal, and they are simplistic in design. For all intents and purposes, a needle is simply a weighted, tapered plug of wood or plastic, with no

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How To Fish Needlefish Lures For Striped Bass
December 30, 2023

*This report and accompanying comments were first shared inside our private members’ forum. On a cool December 27th night my headlight cuts a winding path through the foggy dark for what may very well be my last hopeful trip of the year. Gearing up quickly and quietly, I grab my rod and surf belt, and check

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Chasing “The End”
December 12, 2023

*This report is part of our recently launched Offseason Challenges program. You can learn more about how the challenges work by clicking here.  For this challenge, My Fishing Cape Cod member Calvin Toran-Sandlin recaps a successful freshwater fishing trip from December 10th, 2023. This report was first shared here inside our members’ forum. Fallen leaves

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Fishing the Quiet Solitude of Late Autumn on Cape
July 15, 2022

This post was originally published on October 15th, 2020. Personally the Darter might just be my favorite plug to fish in the surf. Identified by their distinct slope-headed profile, and their unique action in the water, the darter should have a place in every New England surfcasters’ bag. Darters are an ideal plug to fish in the

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How To Fish Bottle Plugs & Darters For Striped Bass