September 13, 2026

Welcome to another edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash. In this podcast, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay.

AJ provides encouraging offshore reports for pelagic species to the south, a stormy Cape Cod Canal fishing forecast, and important reminders about fishing Buzzards Bay this fall.

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South of the Islands & Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
August 26, 2026

Welcome to another edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash. In this late August episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay.

AJ gives a very hopeful and informative report on the Cape Cod Canal as we approach a weekend full moon with optimal tides to set anglers up for success. He also gives boat reports from Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay, and south of the islands.

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Full Moon Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
August 12, 2026

Table of Contents 1New Moon, New Life2Productive Fishing Areas in the Canal3Bait Sources: Squid & Mackerel4Productive Canal Lures5Productive Tides: Riding the New Moon6Buzzards Bay: Bottom Fishing7Looking Ahead New Moon, New LifeSummer weather has settled in over Cape Cod, and with a run of 80-plus degree days and plenty of sunshine, conditions on the water have

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New Moon Cape Cod Canal & Buzzards Bay Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
July 31, 2026

Welcome to another exciting episode of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash. In this podcast we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay.

AJ gives a detailed full moon Cape Cod Canal report and chronicles his two day trip to the canyons this week with Captain Willie Hatch of Machaca Charters.

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From the Canal to the Canyons with AJ Coots of Red Top
July 14, 2026

Welcome to another mid summer edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash. In this podcast, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay.

AJ gives a detailed Cape Cod Canal report around the favorable new moon tides this week, encouraging reports out of Buzzards Bay, and a report of recreational bluefin tuna.

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July New Moon Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods
June 29, 2026

Welcome to our final June 2026 edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash. In this episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay.

AJ focuses on the Cape Cod Canal with productive fishing windows and tides centered around the full “Strawberry Moon”. He also gives a Buzzards Bay report with encouraging news on fluke and black sea bass.

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Late June Full Moon Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
June 19, 2026

Table of Contents Mid-June On Cape CodCape Cod Canal: Slower, But Still ProducingCape Cod Bay: The Star of the SpringBuzzards BayOffshore: Tuna SeasonShowcase Saturday at Red TopBottom Line Mid-June On Cape CodThe fireworks of late May and early June have settled down at the Cape Cod Canal, but according to AJ Coots of Red Top

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Summer Solstice Cape Cod Fishing Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
June 2, 2026

Welcome to another edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi and The Olde Cape Carwash! In this episode, AJ gives a detailed Cape Cod Canal fishing report that is very encouraging for early June and also indicates the boat bite in Buzzards Bay is staying very consistent for a variety of species.

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Cape Cod Canal & Buzzards Bay Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
May 15, 2026

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your rod, load up the truck, and make the drive to the Cape Cod Canal, this is it. According to AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, the Canal has been producing striped bass at a pace that far exceeds what anglers saw at this same point in 2025. The fish are here, they’re hungry, and there are multiple ways to get them.

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From Quiet to Chaos: Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
December 3, 2025

Welcome to the Offseason Chronicles, a new weekly series running from November through April. Each week we’ll deliver member stories, tactical insights, gear breakdowns, and preparation strategies to keep you sharp and ready for 2026. Combined with The Insider Series, Offseason Saturday Surprises, The Weekly Spot, The Member Spotlight Podcast Series and our 2026 Live Zoominar Series,

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From the Canal to the Surf: The Year of the Grind
October 23, 2025

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.

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Cape Cod Canal Fall Run Report With AJ Coots of Red Top
October 14, 2025

The fall fishing season on Cape Cod has exploded into what many anglers are calling the best action of the year. With nor’easters pushing baitfish and predators close to shore, mid-October is proving to be prime time for both striped bass and false albacore throughout the region. Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans shares his insights, including what he described as one of the most productive four hour false albacore days of his life.

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Mid October Magic: Catching 20 Albies From The Kayak With Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock