March 17, 2024

It was dark and breezy last night as I made my way down the mid-Cape highway.  There were very few cars on the road, especially compared to the busy summer season. I was inspired by the recent catches of striped bass that have been posted to the Winter Stripers thread inside our members’ forum.  Sitting at

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My First Striper of 2024
March 14, 2024

It had been a while since I last went fishing.  For me the month of March has consisted of a lot of video editing work, and most recently, attending and speaking at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show in Rhode Island. So it felt really nice to be driving down the mid-Cape highway this morning before

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My First Holdover Striper Trip of the Year | March 14th Report
March 8, 2024

There was a lot of cigarette smoke swirling around the bait shop as I carefully twisted 220 pound wire around a black swivel. Bob, one of the regulars, had been telling fish stories about the good old days at Nauset beach, while simultaneously puffing his cigarette.I didn’t mind the smoke though. I was a 14

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Demystifying the Tube and Worm
February 24, 2024

Have you ever considered cooking fish with fresh dill and minced ginger?   If not, then let me tell you that it’s not something to be missed.  Fresh dill and minced ginger goes great on flounder, swordfish, cod and salmon. In addition to the minced ginger and fresh dill, in this weekend’s episode of My Fishing Cape

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How to Make a Citrus Salad Side Dish for your Next Fish Dinner
February 14, 2024

The fishing community on Cape Cod is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for spring! And before we dive into this post and video about surfcasting, I’d like to remind you of a few upcoming events that are on the horizon…On March 30th in Hyannis we are hosting our big Season Kickoff EventOn May

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Feb. 3rd Fishermen’s View Meetup | A Guide to Safe and Successful Surfcasting on Cape Cod
January 31, 2024

Striped bass pretty unique creatures if you stop to think about it. What other fish species can be targeted in open water, up tight to the beachfront, in rivers, harbors, bays, canals, estuaries, rips, rock piles, shoals, and drop-offs as well as in a variety of other interesting environments. Without a doubt the striped bass is a

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3-Way Rig Fishing Live Eels for Stripers
December 30, 2023

*This report and accompanying comments were first shared inside our private members’ forum. On a cool December 27th night my headlight cuts a winding path through the foggy dark for what may very well be my last hopeful trip of the year. Gearing up quickly and quietly, I grab my rod and surf belt, and check

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Chasing “The End”
December 18, 2023

This past Saturday I went in search of completing my second My Fishing Cape Cod challenge. I drove to western Massachusetts near Belchertown to fly fish the Swift River.  Several anglers were already on the water when I arrived.  It was sunny and in the mid 30s. The Pipe area had 4 guys in it, so

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Fly Fishing the Swift River
December 17, 2023

I went fishing on the evening of December 11th from shore for the first time in a couple weeks.  I figured some nice days of warmer weather would have any stripers fired up and I could almost sense fish in the air. This spot is “sacred” to Robbie Sturtevant and I, as it seems to produce holdover

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Holdover Stripers and a Hook in My Hand
December 16, 2023

In case you didn’t know, the deadline to submit comments on Striped Bass Draft Addendum II is December 22nd. Comments can be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line “Striped Bass Draft Addendum II”. The addendum is a follow up to the emergency action striped bass slot limit of 28-31 inches that was taken this past spring. The

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Last Chance to Comment on Striper Addendum II
November 26, 2023

When the seasons change and the temps drop, it’s time for rich sauces made for crusty bread to sop it all up.  For todays recipe, I’m sharing with you this creamy, tangy and very flavorful sauce made with a few simple ingredients, some of which you might already have, and even better, it takes about

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How to Make Coconut Sweet Chili Mussels
November 19, 2023

Light, airy Jonah crab cakes, made with sweet corn and made in the air fryer for a quick and easy meal any time of year. You can make a quick lime crema to go with these crab cakes, or they taste great with a southwestern style salad, with ingredients like fresh pico de gallo, avocado and

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How To Make Jonah Crab & Corn Cakes