July 9, 2025

As we settle into the dog days of summer on Cape Cod, the fishing scene is experiencing its characteristic seasonal shift. Eddy Kooyomjian, the founder of Monomoy Tackle, shares his insights on the current state of the bite, offering valuable perspectives on how summer conditions are affecting fish behavior.

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From Surface to Structure: A Complete July Fishing Guide with Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle
July 2, 2025

The waters surrounding Cape Cod are heating up as we approach the July 4th holiday weekend, and MFCC Member Bruno Demir has been fishing hard both inshore and offshore. Bruno’s fresh reports have information regarding tuna, fluke, striped bass, bluefish, and bonito.

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Coastal Cape Cod to the Canyons: Early July Fishing Report with Bruno Demir
June 26, 2025

The late June fishing scene around Falmouth and Vineyard Sound has been nothing short of spectacular. According to recent reports from Evan Eastman of Eastman’s Sport & Tackle, the combination of cool water temperatures and an abundance of squid has created ideal top water conditions.

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Amber Poppers to Wire Line: Fishing Falmouth & Vineyard Sound with Evan Eastman
June 23, 2025

Sometimes the fishing gods smile down on you, and on Sunday June 9th, they were practicallybeaming. Our My Fishing Cape Cod group trip with Captain Mike Fowler and first mate Tyler aboardBad Dog Sportfishing was one of those magical days that reminded me of why I fell in love with fishingin the first place. Why …

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Flounder Fever: A Perfect Day on Cape Cod Bay
June 20, 2025

As summer officially arrives on Cape Cod, anglers are gearing up for what promises to be an exceptional fishing season. Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, Massachusetts visits with us to provide reports on all of the diverse fishing opportunities off Cape Cod’s south side and Vineyard Sound.

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Early Summer Fishing Guide with Amy Wrightson of Sports Port
June 16, 2025

Every day, 22 veterans take their own lives in America. Behind this sobering statistic lies countless stories of struggle, but also hope—like the one unfolding through Fishing for the Mission 22, a nonprofit organization making a real difference in veterans’ lives.A Mission Born from Near TragedyI snapped this quick selfie with Harold Skelton, the founder …

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Fishing for the Mission 22: A Day on the Water with Purpose
June 11, 2025

The 2025 fishing season around Cape Cod is heating up in June according to MFCC member, Bruno Demir. From productive fluke fishing in Nantucket Sound to red-hot striper action at Monomoy, these waters are delivering exceptional opportunities for those who know where to look.

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Father’s Day Weekend Fluke with Bruno Demir
June 9, 2025

When I signed up for my winter flounder MFCC group trip on March 22nd for Memorial Day, May 26th, the wait seemed like an eternity. The unseasonably cold weather of the previous week gave me pause about being out in the open water, but thankfully the weather gods cooperated and gave us a gorgeous day …

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The Only Woman Aboard: My Winter Flounder Fishing Debut
June 7, 2025

As the calendar flips to June and the first hints of summer weather grace Cape Cod, local anglers are experiencing some of the most productive fishing conditions of the year. According to recent reports from Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock, multiple species are firing on all cylinders across the region. From the productive depths of Cape Cod Bay to the challenging waters around the Nantucket Shoals, this early June period is delivering exceptional opportunity.

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Triple Threat: Stripers, Sea Bass, and Fluke with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
June 5, 2025

Cape Cod’s waters are heating up for the summer fishing season, and the action is spectacular across multiple locations from Vineyard Sound to Buzzards Bay. Evan Eastman of Eastman Sport and Tackle shares intel on the hottest fishing spots and most effective lures for targeting striped bass, bluefish, and sea bass in the waters off Falmouth, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay.

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Vineyard Sound to Buzzards Bay: Striped Bass, Blues, and Sea Bass with Evan Eastman
June 5, 2025

Photos by Leo Connolly @leo.connolly What a pleasure it was to fish for large fluke with “Jimmy the Greek” on his first trip of the season!The CrewThe six anglers in our group met with Captain Jim Koutalakis this past Tuesday at the Bass River boat launch in South Yarmouth. It was a good group with a …

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June Trophy Fluke Fishing with Captain Jim Koutalakis
May 31, 2025

One of the best parts about living near the ocean is that during the season we almost always have fresh fish filets in the fridge.  Here on Cape Cod and especially in Buzzard’s Bay and in the Sounds, scup and tautog are often two of the most common catches.  This is why it’s been my mission …

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How to Make Lemon Tautog (or Scup) with a Three Bean Salad