February 8, 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 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 with

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2025 Trophy Fluke Trips with Captain Jimmy “The Greek” Koutalakis
February 7, 2025

At the height of the fall – when the landscape displays the most vibrant red and orange colors, and the air is crisp and cool, often affected by wind and rain – giant brown trout start moving up numerous tributaries along the Lake Ontario shoreline to spawn.  This is the time when anglers have a

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Fly Fishing for Giant Brown Trout in Lake Ontario’s Tributaries with MFCC Member Johan Frenje
January 31, 2025

For dedicated striped bass fly anglers seeking expertise and community, the My Fishing Cape Cod (MFCC) online forum stands out as an invaluable resource. Our private members-only platform offers extensive knowledge sharing, fishing reports, and friendly guidance specifically tailored to striped bass fly fishing in Cape Cod waters. After speaking recently with members of My Fishing Cape

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Sneak Peek of the MFCC Fly Fishing Forum
January 28, 2025

Our 2024 season featured weekly podcasts with bait and tackle shops and local experts, who shared a wealth of valuable fishing reports, intel and advice. Typically we only publish podcasts May-October, but this winter we’ve decided to ramp things back up. In today’s inaugural podcast of 2025, Brian Whicher shares his most memorable experiences from his

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Retirement Done Right! Brian Whicher’s First Year as a MFCC Member
January 26, 2025

Ever wondered what to do with that unexpected skate in your catch? As someone whose husband regularly brings home surprising seafood treasures, I’ve discovered that pan-fried skate wing isn’t just good – it’s downright extraordinary. Think of it as flounder’s sophisticated cousin, with a unique texture and sweet, delicate flavor that will make you wonder why

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Lauren’s Pan Fried Skate Wing Recipe
January 14, 2025

Let’s talk about the time I managed to turn a perfectly good striped bass into something even better – despite those impossibly tiny curry paste jars that seem designed by someone who’s never actually cooked before. But hey, who doesn’t love a good kitchen challenge, right?

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Cooking with Lauren: Thai Coconut Green Curry Striped Bass
January 13, 2025

The following is a detailed small craft checklist that was developed by captain Bob Hovey of Lousiana Bluewater Charter Company.  Bob created this checklist a number of years ago when he was living on Cape Cod and actively fishing these waters.  If you plan on boating off Cape Cod this season, then for safety’s sake it’d

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Cape Cod Boater’s Safety Checklist
January 8, 2025

I’m always surprised by the number of people who believe that the annual trout fishing season runs for only five or six months a year.  I’m often asked if I’m “anxious” to get back out on the water during the winter months. What these folks don’t realize is that there is no beginning or end to

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4 Techniques for Wintertime Trout Fishing on Cape Cod
January 6, 2025

Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! My name is Carson Schemenaur and I’m a diehard fisherman from Sandwich, MA. Recently I received a message from Ryan of MFCC asking if I would be interested in sharing my experience giant tuna fishing this past December on Stellwagen Bank. I’ve been following along with My Fishing Cape Cod for many

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Chasing December Giants
December 28, 2024

Join us for a fun morning of fly fishing talk, networking, and learning! This meetup will be a great opportunity to connect with members of My Fishing Cape Cod who fly fish for stripers, and learn from local fly guide and expert fly tier, Chris Kokorda.At this meetup, local shore fly guide and expert fly

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The January 18th Fly Fishing Event with Guide Chris Kokorda
December 24, 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Tickets for our January 18th fly fishing meetup at Fishermen’s View Restaurant will go on sale this Saturday December 28th at 9am sharp.   to receive a reminder email so you don’t miss out!As mentioned before, MFCC members will be the first people able to purchase tickets ($25/person).  Any open seats will be

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January 18th Fly Fishing Venue
December 22, 2024

All my life my mom, dad and I would enjoy lobster bisque together every Christmas Eve. So with Christmas on the horizon, I wanted to make sure I shared this recipe. It’s a hearty, comforting and easy-to-make holiday meal to say the least! Want a meal that’s quick and easy to throw together but looks

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Lobster Bisque Pasta