January 14, 2026

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

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How To Tie: The Brewster Shrimp
January 11, 2026

In today’s podcast and blog post, longtime MFCC member Gretchen Stiers discusses her fishing journey, memorable catches, and the strong sense of community she’s found through My Fishing Cape Cod. As a resident of Eastham, MA and MFCC member since 2020, Stiers has become an active participant in both the forum and local fishing community.We

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5 Years of Landing Fish and Making Friends: Gretchen Stiers’ MFCC Journey
January 8, 2026

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

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The Fishing Trips That Defined 2025 (Spoiler: It Wasn’t Always About the Fish)
January 3, 2026

This February, four of Cape Cod’s most well respected tuna captains are coming together to share what they know in a comprehensive 4-part Live Zoominar series on My Fishing Cape Cod.After we cover the fundamentals with captain Phil on February 4th, the next step is applying them across different conditions and fisheries. That’s where techniques

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Meet Captain Cullen Lundholm: Strategic Decision-Making for the February Tuna Zoominar Series
January 1, 2026

Today is the first day of 2026, and while most people in our neck of the woods are content with staying inside where it’s warm, I know at least a few anglers are chomping at the bit to do some winter striper fishing and catch their first striped bass of the New Year. In this post

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Winter Striper Fishing and Holdover Striped Bass Secrets
December 30, 2025

To the southeast of Cape Cod lay the infamous Nantucket Shoals, home to the largest fluke in the Northeast. And this year I’m happy to report that I’ve booked another 9 Nantucket Shoals trophy fluke trips with one of the best captains around – Jimmy “The Greek” Koutalakis of On Time Sportfishing.Captain Jimmy has become synonymous

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2026 Trophy Fluke Trips with Captain Jimmy “The Greek” Koutalakis
December 24, 2025

Every successful tuna angler started somewhere. They learned the fundamentals, built solid techniques, and only then moved into advanced strategies.That’s exactly how we’ve structured the February Tuna Zoominar series—and Captain Phil Howarth will be laying the foundation. Table of Contents The Voice of Cape Cod’s Largest Tackle ShopWhy Phil Will Open the SeriesBuilding Toward Advanced

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Meet Captain Phil Howarth: Setting the Foundation for the February Tuna Zoominar Series
December 17, 2025

 From 40 inch holdover stripers, to freshwater adventures, to off season projects, the My Fishing Cape Cod members’ forum has been bustling with updates this holiday season. Read on for a complete summary of what’s been happening recently around the community. Table of Contents Winter StripersBoat Building ProjectsYear-Round AnglersIce Fishing Season BeginsTrout Fishing Takes Center StageFly

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From 40-Inch Stripers to Handmade Boats: MFCC’s Forum Roundup
December 11, 2025

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

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Tin Boat Trout Adventure: Winter Fly Fishing Success
December 7, 2025

In today’s podcast and blog post, My Fishing Cape Cod member Tim O’Connor shares his most notable experiences and takeaways from his first year as a member. For many anglers, finding a community of like-minded fishing enthusiasts can transform their fishing experience. Tim is a native of Hull, Massachusetts and found MFCC the key to unlocking

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From Shore to Slam – Tim O’Connor’s First Year Journey with MFCC
December 5, 2025

Winter isn’t downtime—it’s prep time. And this February, you have an unprecedented opportunity to learn trophy tuna tactics from the captains who consistently put their clients on fish. For the first time on My Fishing Cape Cod, four of Cape Cod’s most well respected tuna captains are coming together to share what they know in a

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Get Inside Cape Cod’s Elite Tuna Operations This February—Without Leaving Home
December 3, 2025

Welcome to the Offseason Chronicles, a new weekly series running from November through April. Each week we’ll deliver member stories, tactical insights, gear breakdowns, and preparation strategies to keep you sharp and ready for 2026. Combined with The Insider Series, Offseason Saturday Surprises, The Weekly Spot, The Member Spotlight Podcast Series and our 2026 Live Zoominar Series,

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From the Canal to the Surf: The Year of the Grind