April 4, 2018

John D. Silva It was the third Sunday in April (several years ago) and the weather was warm and pleasant. I arrived at the usual spot near the usual gate in Sterling, Massachusetts for my annual rendezvous with friend and colleague Ron Powers.But the timing was far from usual. After ...

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Get Ready For Wachusett Reservoir Opening Day
March 31, 2018

Ryan CollinsWhat better way to give back then to spend a few hours cleaning up the Cape Cod Canal.As anglers, we certainly have an intrinsic interest in keeping this resource as clean as possible! This year's Cape Cod Canal cleanup is happening on Saturday April 21st. This will be the 18th ...

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April 21st Canal Cleanup
March 29, 2018

Lauren CollinsFor most people, visiting Cape Cod is strictly a summer expedition.  You pack up the car to spend a week in a little cottage down Cape, explore the beaches and towns and eat as much ice cream and lobster rolls as possible.For Ryan and I, we have the very ...

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Spring Has Finally Arrived On Cape Cod
March 22, 2018

Ryan CollinsOne of our members here on My Fishing Cape Cod, Patrick Cahill, along with his friends from Boston Harbor, would like to donate a brand new rod and reel (plus some lures and tackle), to a young angler who would put this gear and equipment to great use.The purpose ...

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Youth Angler | Canal Rod & Reel Giveaway
March 14, 2018

Ryan Collins Back during the winter of 2015 I sat down at the British Beer Company in Sandwich with captain Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters, to discuss a dilemma that many anglers face. I explained to Cullen that there are many people who love to fish, but they cannot ...

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What To Expect During A My Fishing Cape Cod Group Fishing Trip
March 12, 2018

Josiah GummesonMFCC member since 2017 Hello everyone! As the striped bass fishing season on Cape Cod approaches, I hope your 2018 season will be filled with big fish and fond memories.  Back during the 2017 season, I wrote about my journey on the Appalachian Trail, and how it prepared me ...

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My Journey For A Keeper Striper | From Mt. Washington To Cape Cod
March 8, 2018

Ryan CollinsIn this 1+ hour seminar recording, you will discover simple methods for successfully fishing the Cape Cod Canal. You'll learn about proper tackle and equipment, tides, striped bass feeding and migration patterns, plus more.Included in this class seminar recording are dozens of slides, audio, videos, and a Q&A session. This ...

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Cape Cod Canal Basics: Seminar Recording
March 6, 2018

Ryan Collins Throughout this winter I have been listening to members of My Fishing Cape Cod and doing my best to bring their ideas and recommendations to fruition. One idea was to create a calendar of events so members (and my Mom) can plan ahead and keep up with everything ...

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Introducing The 2018 My Fishing Cape Cod Calendar
March 4, 2018

Ryan Collins Over the past 48 hours the Cape region has been blasted by winds in excess of 60 mph. The ocean has been very angry.The landscape of many Cape beaches has certainly been changed by this storm, and I can't help but wonder if these waves and tides will ...

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Winter Storm Riley | Update From A Cliff
March 1, 2018

Ryan Collins At 4am this morning in a secluded spot on Cape Cod, I made my first cast of the 2018 season.  The light of a bright full moon reflected perfectly off the glass-calm surface of the water. Could there be holdover striped bass in this spot? I would soon ...

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My First Cape Cod Stripers Of 2018
February 28, 2018

Ryan CollinsDaylight savings is less than one week away! On March 11 we change the clocks, and nine days later on March 20, we officially turn the calendar to spring. Right now is one of the most exciting times of the year, at least it is for me, as well as ...

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7 Ways MFCC Can Help You Catch More Fish During 2018
February 25, 2018

Ryan Collins Spring is in the air! The freshwater bite on Cape Cod is great, holdover striped bass are stirring, and the saltwater scene will soon be heating up. As we look forward to April, I am happy to announce that we will have two in-person meetups at the Fishermen's ...

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Online Registration Is Now Open For April Meetups