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The sun was just coming up over the calm water of Taylor’s Marina in Bourne. It was a cool and clear late October morning – perfect for my final group fishing trip of the year. This would be my second trip in a row with Captain Tyler. Last month we went after stripers with live pogies, …
As the 2025 fishing season winds down on Cape Cod, anglers who are willing to brave the increasingly unpredictable fall weather are still finding plenty of reasons to get on the water. Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis reports that despite recent gales and nor’easters that have churned up the coastline, both striped bass and tautog continue to provide excellent action across multiple zones around the Cape.
...As October winds down and the leaves begin to turn, the Cape Cod Canal transforms into one of the region’s most productive fishing destinations. This fall has proven particularly productive, with multiple species providing anglers with extended opportunities to land quality fish. AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay helps us understand where to fish, what species to target, and which lures will lead to a memorable day on the water.
...As autumn settles over Cape Cod and water temperatures drop into that magical 60 degree range, savvy anglers turn their attention to one of the region’s most underrated gamefish: tautog. Eddy Kooyomjian, the founder of Monomoy Tackle, shares his Buzzards Bay tog report and his successful fall tog fishing strategies.
...The fall run on Cape Cod has kicked into high gear, and by all accounts, this week has been the most productive period of the entire season. Connor Swartz of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay reports that from the legendary Cape Cod Canal to the expansive flats and boulder fields of Cape Cod Bay, anglers are experiencing the kind of consistent action that makes Cape Cod a world-class fishing destination.
...The fall fishing season along Cape Cod’s southern coastline has exploded with activity, offering anglers some of the best fishing opportunities seen in recent years. Evan Eastman of Eastman Sport & Tackle in Falmouth reports that the convergence of false albacore, striped bass, and tautog has created what might be the premier fishing week of the entire season.
...Action in the surf is heating up, false albacore are here, offshore fishing is solid, and the pond water is finally cooling down — grab your favorite cold beverage and dig into reports from your MFCC community to make your next outing more successful! Table of Contents Albies Are HereConsistent Striper ActionFamily Fishing SuccessTeam Efforts …
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 …
As May unfolds across Cape Cod, the waters are coming alive with the annual spring migration of various species, offering anglers a multitude of opportunities. Among the most exciting developments right now is the vibrant squid fishery, which typically presents a brief but action-packed window for both sport, consumption, and bait collection.
...Now I would imagine that many of you already have plenty of tautog fillets now that the season is upon us, so I figured what better time than now to share another blackfish favorite of mine!In this recipe, tautog is simmered and roasted in a Mediterranean style sauce of freshly chopped tomatoes, spices, herbs, capers …
There’s something sacred about a 3:30 AM wake-up call for a fisherman. The house sits in perfect stillness—a rare commodity when you have both a wife, a baby, a dog and a cat under the same roof. This morning was no different as I tiptoed around in the dark, careful not to make the rookie mistake of wearing my “swishy” Grundéns bibs indoors. (Those of you with sleeping spouses know exactly what I’m talking about—nothing kills a fishing trip faster than waking your significant other at an ungodly hour.)
...Whew that’s a big recipe name, huh? Well let me tell you, tautog with creamy tomatoes and cornmeal fried okra will soon be your new best friend. Late April in New England always brings a big sigh of relief. The cold winter months are finally behind us, and tautog (also called blackfish) are biting well. Being …
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