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One of the best parts about living near the ocean is that during the season we almost always have fresh fish filets in the fridge. Here on Cape Cod and especially in Buzzard’s Bay and in the Sounds, scup and tautog are often two of the most common catches. This is why it’s been my mission …
The salt-tinged air carries a different kind of electricity in late spring on Cape Cod. It’s that unmistakable energy of awakening – as the Cape transitions from offseason slumber into the urgent energy of Memorial Day Weekend, with schools of fish following currents and instincts older than memory. This 2025 season has drawn me deeper into …
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer fishing season on Cape Cod, and this year’s early reports are painting an exciting picture for anglers ready to get back on the water. With the black sea bass season now officially open and striped bass activity heating up in both Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound, there are plentiful opportunities for both bottom fishing enthusiasts and surfcasters.
...Listen up, fellow food enthusiasts! Lauren here, ready to share one of my favorite ways to turn a perfectly good piece of striped bass into something absolutely extraordinary. Fair warning: your kitchen might look like a breadcrumb bomb went off by the end, but trust me, it’s totally worth it. Table of Contents The Secret to Restaurant-Quality …
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’m excited to announce we’ve added a brand new batch of striped bass trips to the schedule for June with my friend captain Tyler Putney of Flatliner Charters!The cost for MFCC members will be $289/person with a max of 4 anglers per trip. If you’re a member of My Fishing Cape Cod then you’ll receive an …
It’s been exactly 5 years to the day since I filmed this trip with Ian. Man does time fly! Today I figured I would re-share this video, because the area we fished during this trip is often quite productive during late May and June. Even though we did not catch any big bass while filming, the …
On Saturday, May 10th, twenty women anglers gathered at Fisherman’s View Restaurant in Sandwich for the First Annual My Fishing Cape Cod Women’s Meet-Up. The event was a huge success as women anglers – both new to saltwater fishing and seasoned veterans – connected and shared tips and techniques for fishing Cape Cod waters. The event …
Dozens of reports in the forum from MFCC members show that the bite is heating up in both sweet and salt water. So ignore the lawn for a few more days and dig into the intel that MFCC members are providing in the forum. Table of Contents Podcast Deep-DiveFreshwater ActionStriper Migration UpdateTips for Surf Casting …
Sonar has helped me tremendously, and it’s definitely made finding and catching fish much easier. However, a part of me wishes that sonar did not exist. I feel that the “old school” fishing knowledge that was centered around wind, tides, weather, and a certain kind of “instinct” is no longer as important as it once was, …
The beaches are calling, and this time it’s for something special – the FIRST EVER Spring Edition of My Fishing Cape Cod’s 36hr Grind Surfcasting Tournament!The spring edition of the tournament is scheduled for 5pm Friday May 30th through 5am Sunday June 1st.Simply fill out this signup form to join and to view the rules. It’s free for …
In a sea of social media and online forums, the My Fishing Cape Cod Surfcasters’ Threads stand as a beacon for anglers who have a passion for fishing the surf.Founded in 2020 by longtime MFCC member and Barnstable resident Mike Marcus (“StriperMadness”), what started as a simple conversation has evolved into a vibrant micro-community here …
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