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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.
...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.
...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 …
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.
...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.
...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 …
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 …
The nor’easter currently sweeping through Cape Cod is providing challenging fishing conditions, but exceptional opportunities. Ian McPartland from Goose Hummock shop in Orleans recently had a 40 fish night from the beach inside Cape Cod Bay with fish upwards of 35 pounds.
...I am fortunate to call Cape Cod my home. I was born and raised in the small town of Orleans, where driving out on the “Outer Beach” (also known to many surfcasters as “The Great Beach”) was a Sunday tradition for my family. Although I never did much fishing from shore in my younger days, …
This past Friday the ice had finally started to thaw, and a strange warmth lingered in the air – well, “warmth” might be a generous description for temperatures in the forties, but after the chilly winter we’ve experienced, 40 degrees feels like a gift. As the afternoon sun bathed the marshes in golden light, I …
This December the surfcasting community lost a fishing legend, Janet Messineo of Martha’s Vineyard. Janet dedicated decades of her life to fishing the waters around Martha’s Vineyard and inspiring countless anglers along the way. She was a pioneering female angler in what has long been a male-dominated pursuit. Her passion for surfcasting has inspired countless others …
November. For surfcasters on the outer beaches, this is usually the month that has us looking in the rearview mirror at our season in the pursuit of striped bass. Yes, a few schoolies—maybe some shad still lurking on the edge. The reality that the migration of bass is moving south starts setting in.However, this season …
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