October 25, 2025

This post was originally published in November of 2024. We figured it was a good idea to re-publish this post now, because fingers crossed the Outer Cape will experience good fishing again this November! November. For surfcasters on the outer beaches, this is usually the month that has us looking in the rearview mirror at

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November Surfcasting on the Outer Cape
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
October 10, 2025

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.

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Canal, Cape Cod Bay & Buzzards Report With Connor Swartz of Red Top
October 8, 2025

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.

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Inside The Epic Falmouth Fall Run With Evan Eastman
October 2, 2025

I woke up naturally yesterday at 4:30am, and lay in bed for a moment listening to the wind rattle the windows. This was it—the kind of morning that separates the fair-weather anglers from those who know that sometimes the worst conditions produce the best fishing. The fall run is in full swing on Cape Cod,

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Fall Run Blitz: A Northeast Gale Delivers
September 9, 2025

As late summer transitions into early fall on Cape Cod, local anglers are eagerly anticipating what many consider the highlight of the fishing season: the legendary fall run. Ian McPartland, a seasoned surfcasting expert from the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, discusses current conditions and how they are shaping an exciting autumn fishing season.

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Cape Cod Fall Run Preview with Ian McPartland of the Goose Hummock
August 29, 2025

The aftermath of Hurricane Erin has transformed the waters of Falmouth and Vineyard Sound, with species like false albacore, bonito, striped bass, and bluefish gorging on large schools of small bait. According to Evan Eastman of Eastman’s Sport & Tackle in Falmouth, the storm’s passage has officially kickstarted what promises to be an exceptional fall along the south side of Cape Cod.

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The Arrival Of Funny Fish in Falmouth With Evan Eastman of Eastman’s Sport & Tackle
August 17, 2025

Catching keeper-size fluke is typically easier when fishing from a boat. However, there are  areas scattered throughout Cape Cod & the Islands where it’s very possible to catch fluke from shore. In this post I’d like to recap a very fun shore bound fluke fishing trip. Although this trip occurred several years ago, I assure you that fluke

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Fluke Fishing on Cape Cod from Shore
August 1, 2025

The waters surrounding Cape Cod are experiencing a transformation as we move deeper into August, with multiple species arriving in force and providing anglers with some of the most diverse fishing opportunities of the season. This report from Evan Eastman of Eastman’s Sport & Tackle covers the highly anticipated arrival of bonito, bluefin tuna action south of Martha’s Vineyard, and a false albacore forecast.

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Bonito & Bluefin Bonanza with Evan Eastman of Eastman’s Sport & Tackle
July 4, 2025

The July 4th weekend marks a joyous occasion in Cape Cod’s fishing calendar, when the effects of late June’s new moon show their full impact on striped bass movement and feeding patterns. According to Sam Mullen from the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, this timing creates exceptional opportunities for both boat and surf anglers willing to adapt their strategies to the conditions.

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Cape Cod Bay, Southside & Backside Beaches Surfcasting Report with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
June 28, 2025

There’s something magical about a new moon on Cape Cod. The darkness wraps around you, the stars emerge in full glory, and somewhere out there, striped bass are prowling the shallows. This past Wednesday, June 25th, I got to experience that magic alongside longtime My Fishing Cape Cod members Brad Whitman, his wife Beth, and son

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New Moon Magic: My Latest Cape Cod Surfcasting Adventure
June 10, 2025

As we move into the summer season, I can’t help but think about warm sunny days spent along the beaches of the Cape. Recently I’ve found myself daydreaming about the turquoise colors and clear water of the flats off Brewster. This lead me to an old post about a unique experience I had on this very

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Fishing Live Lady Crabs for Stripers at the Flats