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Photos by Leo Connolly @leo.connolly What a pleasure it was to fish for large fluke with “Jimmy the Greek” on his first trip of the season!The CrewThe six anglers in our group met with Captain Jim Koutalakis this past Tuesday at the Bass River boat launch in South Yarmouth. It was a good group with a …
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 …
The late season Nor’easter may have kept all but a few of the hardiest anglers inside, but the My Fishing Cape Cod forum was (and still is) chock full of reports of the 2025 fishing season moving into nearly full swing. Table of Contents Making Memories on the WaterEnvironmental Stewardship InitiativeBoat Fishing UpdateBuzzards Bay ActionSurf …
Pogies are also called menhaden or bunker. They are often referred to as the most important fish in the sea, because they are filter-feeders, and they help keep the water clean. Pogies are also an important food source for whales, birds and many species of fish. In particular, live-lining pogies is an extremely effective way to …
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 …
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