May 8, 2013

Yesterday was flat calm and sunny, which meant it was time to splash the Miss Loretta and head out onto Cape Cod Bay. As I prepped the boat yesterday I could not help but think about this past Thanksgiving, which was the last time I was out on the water. ...

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Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report | May 7
May 8, 2013

Continued from the post Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report | May 7 I turned the bow and pointed it eastward, to where we hoped we would find some bass. We had a fair amount of sunlight left, but I couldn't help but feel slightly pressed for time. We had plenty ...

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Extended Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report | May 7
April 19, 2013

The third week of April is still very early for Cape Cod striped bass fishing. According to fishing reports, the bulk of the migratory striped bass population is still to the south of Cape Cod, swimming off the shores of Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. Millions of stripers are ...

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The Search for a Keeper
April 19, 2013

Continued from the post The Search for a Keeper I began casting the same small Storm Shad I have been using all this week. I was targeting a keeper, but really anything over 20 inches would be a score. I find it hard to tinker with what has been working, ...

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The Search for a Keeper | Extended
April 12, 2013

There are many places on Cape Cod where herring gather to spawn. Here are some of the most well-known. The beaches, estuaries and bays around these areas can be good places to wet a line when the herring are filtering in from the sea. ...

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Cape Cod’s Herring Runs
April 8, 2013

During 2012 we enjoyed some phenomenal mackerel fishing.  Massachusetts Bay was loaded with mackerel, from Stellwagen Bank all the way through the Cape Cod Canal.  I personally believe that our inshore ecosystem was extremely healthy during 2012, which in turn attracted mackerel in hordes. If you spent any time inside ...

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Live Mackerel Fishing from Shore
April 2, 2013

Spring is here on Cape Cod, and our favorite saltwater fish species are not far behind. The striped bass action to the south is heating up, herring are entering our local runs and bottom dwelling fish like flounder and tautog will soon be active. Right now is an exciting time ...

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Spring-time Cape Cod Fishing Spots for Kayak & Small Boat Anglers
March 29, 2013

*01/08/23 - This article originally appeared on My Fishing Cape Cod in 2013. I am currently updating this article for the 2023 Cape Cod tuna fishing season.  As you read this article, please keep in mind the content is not yet completely with new information, links, videos and photos. Please ...

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How to Catch Cape Cod Tuna within Sight of Shore
March 22, 2013

About a month ago, the crew at the Buzzard's Bay Anglers Club asked me to give a talk on 3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striper this Spring on Cape Cod.  I had a great time, met some awesome people and even bumped into a few My Fishing Cape Cod ...

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3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striped Bass this Spring on Cape Cod
March 14, 2013

Cape Cod's winter ocean has shifted countless tons of sand around the peninsula over  the past few months.  As a result, your favorite fishing spot may look a little different this spring.  In some areas there no longer is a beach.  While in other spots there is sand, where there ...

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Night Fishing Cape Cod’s NEW Beaches
March 11, 2013

Cape Cod fishing will be in full gear in just a couple of months.  If you are like me, then you have a serious case of cabin fever that can only be cured by a day spent on the beach, in the rocks or on the water.  Warm weather will ...

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7 Secrets to Catching More Fish this Spring on Cape Cod
December 8, 2012

Over the past 8 Cape Cod surf fishing seasons I would estimate that I have purchased roughly 11,520 sea worms from Jeff, Bruce and Sheila over at Canal Bait and Tackle.  Along with the worms I would add in another 1,440 Gamakatsu circle hooks, 1,000 yards of leader material and ...

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Secrets of Upper Cape Cod’s Beaches