June 14, 2025

The Cape Cod Canal remains one of the most dynamic fishing venues in New England, but this year’s patterns have thrown experienced anglers a curveball. Unlike previous seasons where massive poppers and oversized jigs dominated the scene, the current abundance of small baitfish—particularly herring fry and whiting—has created a completely different playing field.

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Cape Cod Canal: Where Small Bait Meets Big Fish with AJ Coots of Red Top
May 31, 2025

The Cape Cod Canal continues to produce quality striped bass, though consistency remains the key challenge. Recent reports indicate that 40+ inch bass are moving through the canal, with a concentration of fish at the wend end.

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Late Spring Cape Cod Canal Tides and Tactics with AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods
May 18, 2025

As mid-May arrives on Cape Cod, multiple species are becoming active across the region’s diverse fishing grounds. From striped bass pushing through the Cape Cod Canal to bottom fishing opportunities in Buzzards Bay including tautog, black sea bass, and GIANT scup, the 2025 spring season is delivering excellent action.

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Cape Cod Canal & Buzzards Bay Spring Fishing Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
October 17, 2024

Welcome to an October Full Moon edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! Joining us on the podcast today will be AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ provides a detailed fishing report on the Cape Cod Canal over the past week and speculates

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Full Moon Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods
October 4, 2024

Welcome to another Fall Run edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ gives a detailed Cape Cod Canal fishing report featuring Striped Bass, Bonito, and Tautog. The fishing in the

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October 4th Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
September 16, 2024

Welcome to a special “Super Moon” edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ provides a detailed Cape Cod Canal fishing report centered around the September full moon, also known as

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September 16th “Super Moon” Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots
September 7, 2024

Welcome to another full edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Amy provides a comprehensive south side funny fish report which includes False Albacore, Bonito, and Spanish Mackerel. At times this week, the weather

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September 7th South Side Funny Fish Report with Amy Wrightson of Sports Port
September 2, 2024

His kids are 3 and 5 years old, and they mentioned they’d be interested in trying fishing.At this age instant action is the most important thing, so I baited up some sabiki rigs with small pieces of squid, added a 1oz sinker and we dropped them to the bottom off the bulkhead.The kiddos got some

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Fishing the Canal for Cunners with Kids
August 31, 2024

Welcome to a special Labor Day weekend edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ gives a detailed Cape Cod Canal fishing report focused on Striped Bass and Bonito. There has

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Labor Day Weekend Cape Cod Canal Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
August 15, 2024

Welcome to another August edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ gives us a detailed report on the week that was at the Cape Cod Canal and focuses on the

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August 15th Striped Bass, False Albacore, and Tuna Report with AJ Coots
August 3, 2024

Welcome to our first August edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this episode, we are joined by AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ gives a detailed Cape Cod Canal fishing report with most of the action focused on the East End

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August 3rd Cape Cod Canal Fishing Report with AJ Coots of Red Top
July 18, 2024

Welcome to another July edition of the My Fishing Cape Cod Podcast presented by Cape & Islands Mitsubishi! In this podcast we visit with AJ Coots of Red Top Sporting Goods in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. AJ has a very encouraging fishing report for both the Cape Cod Canal and Cape Cod Bay! It seems like some

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July 18th Cape Cod Canal & Cape Cod Bay Fishing Report with AJ Coots of Red Top