August 21, 2026

On episode five of the Monomoy Saltwater Journal, hosts Kevin Collins and Eddy Kooyomjian welcome Captain Chris Ballerini of Back of the Bay Charter Company.

Chris built his guiding resume the hard way, starting out at Sasquatch Fly Fishing in Estes Park, Colorado before spending four summers guiding remote fly-fishing expeditions in Alaska. He founded Back of the Bay Charter Company in 2021 running fly and light-tackle trips out of Plymouth with a focus on the the “three bays” of Plymouth, Kingston, and Duxbury.

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Two Boats, Three Bays, and One Season with Captain Chris Ballerini
August 17, 2026

Welcome to a Mid-August 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 Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle.

Ed gives an in-depth report from the weekend at Monomoy with a focus on black sea bass, bluefish, bonito, striped bass, and a preview of false albacore.

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Mid-August at Monomoy with Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle
August 14, 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, we are joined by Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis.

Amy has encouraging reports on bonito and bluefish from shore along the south side, big striped bass inside Cape Cod Bay, and our first false albacore report of the season.

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Bluefish and Bonito on the South Side with Amy Wrightson of Sports Port
August 6, 2026

Welcome to an August 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 Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock.

Sam gives a detailed Cape Cod Bay boat report regarding striped bass, bonito, bluefish, and bluefin tuna.

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Cape Cod Bay Bass & Bluefin with Sam Mullen of the Goose Hummock
August 4, 2026

Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle and MFCC Podcast Host, Kevin Collins discuss the bonito action around the Monomoy rips and how to best target these incredible fish from the boat.

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Midsummer Bonito Blitzes: A Guide to Successfully Targeting Bonito at Monomoy
July 26, 2026

Welcome to a late July 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 Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle.

Eddy gives detailed fluke reports from the greater Monomoy area and Nantucket Sound as well as fresh bonito reports on funny fish arriving in force on Cape Cod.

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Fluke and Bonito Blitz with Eddy Kooyomjian of Monomoy Tackle
April 19, 2026

Back in the fall, I received an email that immediately caught my attention. It was from George LaBonte, a charter captain based out of Jupiter, Florida who runs Edge Sportfishing. What made this email particularly interesting was George’s background—he’s originally from Massachusetts, grew up fishing professionally on Cape Cod and in Gloucester, and has deep …

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Win an Epic Florida Albie Adventure with Captain George LaBonte – Bring Your Crew and Experience World-Class False Albacore Fishing
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
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 4, 2025

The fall fishing season on Cape Cod is in full swing, and anglers across the region are experiencing success targeting a variety of different species. Based on the latest reports from Amy Wrightson of Sports Port in Hyannis, October is offering diverse opportunities for both shore and boat fishermen.

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South Side Fall Run Report With Amy Wrightson Of Sports Port
September 30, 2025

As September winds down and October approaches, Cape Cod anglers are experiencing a true fall run mixed bag bite. Bruno Demir, of Cape & Islands Mitsubishi, reports the waters around Monomoy, Nantucket Sound, and points east of Chatham feature multiple species that are active and feeding aggressively!

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Mixed Bag Magic: Haddock, Bonito, and More in Full Fall Mode