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Mastering fly casting is the foundation of successful saltwater fly fishing. Whether you’re new to fly fishing casting or looking to refine your distance and accuracy for Cape Cod striped bass, getting the fundamentals right matters more than expensive gear or advanced tricks. Cape Cod fly fishing for striped bass isn’t easy. The relentless wind, the …
An unusually snowy winter has many MFCC members holed up inside, getting tackle ready for warmer weather, tying flies, building lures, working on wood sculpture, and thinking of heading south to get in some winter fishing. Table of Contents Ice Fishing AdventuresArtistic PursuitsEnvironmental ConcernsEscaping to Warmer WatersWinter Stripers StrategyStaying Active Off-SeasonLure Building InnovationFly Tying Projects …
The forum is one of the most valuable places on MFCC. It’s a place where you and your fellow members share the latest intel. It not only provides up-to-the-minute detailed information on where the fish are, what they are biting, and how to catch them, but it’s also a valued repository of invaluable intel for anglers …
The Brewster Shrimp is a crustacean fly I developed and adapted based on southern redfish flies to suit our local waters. This fly is designed to be fished down low, with some quick twitches to match any bait source commonly found on our flats, mainly shrimp, crabs, and even sandeels. It was created to be …
MFCC anglers’ most memorable outings of 2025 ran the gamut: an act of kindness, two personal bests and two new species in the same day, a great end to the fishing year, a bucket list striper slipping off just two feet away, and a beautiful evening interrupted only by a constellation.Looking back on the fishing …
This report was originally posted inside our Members’ Forum on December 1st, 2025 Location Strategy We primarily targeted the north side of the pond, where the sun exposure causes faster warming during winter months compared to the south side. As northerly winds increased throughout the day, this positioning also provided natural shelter while we explored …
This report was originally published inside our members’ forum on November 19th. The afternoon of November 19th presented ideal fishing conditions with mild north-northeast winds, sunny skies, and temperatures hovering around 45 degrees. The combination of calm winds and warm sunshine in certain sections of the pond would end up triggering a midge hatch, which …
The Insider Series brings you never-before-published seminar recordings from some of Cape Cod’s most respected charter captains and local anglers. These exclusive presentations were recorded at live My Fishing Cape Cod events but have remained in the vault—until now. Released monthly from November through May, these sessions provide essential winter education while you’re dreaming of the …
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, …
By early September, I was chomping at the bit to get a bass on the fly rod. It had been a long summer of spin fishing from the beach, and I hadn’t connected with a striper on the long rod since June. Thursday morning, September 4th, changed everything.
...8 years ago today, as the sun was sinking low in the sky, big stripers were swirling all around my kayak, and it was obvious to me that most of the fish were 35 pounds or larger. Today I figured I would re-publish this post and video, because I feel what I experienced could be replicated …
For many anglers, fly fishing represents the pinnacle of fishing artistry, combining skill, patience, and an intimate connection with nature. A few years ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Ian Bragdon, a talented young fly angler and guide. During that conversation Ian shared his wealth of knowledge about fly fishing on Cape Cod.Starting his …
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