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This bass put a decent bend in the rod so I knew he was a keeper. He took a little line which was nice, but I really had the drag locked down because the area I was fishing has many jagged rocks and structure that bass in the past have used to break me off. …
I’d be lying if I told you that catching a 40+ pound striper from the Canal happens regularly. For me at least, any bass over 40 pounds is something special. And yes I am still waiting on that coveted 50 pounder! Maybe this will be the year it happens for me, we’ll see… Catching a fish that …
With the advent of social media, the Canal has now become world famous for its bass blitzes. These are the days when thousands of fish invade the land cut, and feed aggressively on prey such as mackerel, menhaden and herring. If you are fortunate to happen upon such a blitz, you probably will never forget it. In …
A lot of folks, myself included, have lost tons of gear to the Canal’s bottom. In some areas the bottom of the Canal is a jumbled mess of rocks, marine vegetation and who knows what else. I’ve seen pictures of entire tug boats sinking in the Canal, so one can only imagine the strange things that …
In lesson 4 of the Cape Cod Canal eCourse we are going to discuss gear and tackle for fishing at the Cape Cod Canal. We’ll cover rods and reels, lures, and other odds and ends you can use to more effectively fish at “The Big Ditch”. With that said, the easiest way to quickly get rigged …
The Cape Cod Canal has some of the strongest tides on all of Cape Cod. During extreme weather situations the current inside the Canal can get cranking to almost scary speeds. It’s always important to remain cautious when moving around on the Canal rocks when the tide is cranking. The strong current is the result of differences …
If you are serious about learning how to catch striped bass at the Cape Cod Canal, then it’s important to understand at least some Canal lingo. On top of that, if you are hoping to blend in well with the regular Canal fishing crowd, then learning proper Canal etiquette is a must.The Big DitchEach year …
The Cape Cod Canal is a very interesting place to wet a line. Actually, I really cannot think of a more unique place to fish, especially from shore.In this section I am going to share with you an overview of the Canal.We’ll take a look at the Canal’s structure and life. At the end we’ll …
The spring-time arrival of the striped bass at the Cape Cod Canal is one of the most highly anticipated fishing events of the entire season. Six long months of no striped bass is quickly replaced by top water blitzes, beautiful mornings and fantastic striped bass fishing. The first striped bass of the year at the …
Could the weather have been any better this winter? I feel as if the winter never really happened here on Cape Cod, or really anywhere in New England for that matter. As I write this I am enjoying a nice “spring-like” breeze that is blowing through many of the open windows in the house. It’s …
I’ve used a variety of different trolling rods over the years. Some of these rods have cost well over $100, while other rods were less than $30. I used to justify the cost of the more expensive rods by telling myself they would last longer, or that I could use them with wire line if …
When trolling tubes via braided line, I like to experiment with spinning reels. Again, I purchase equipment that I can use to fulfill more than one purpose. In other words, the spinning reels I use to troll tubes are the same spinning reels I use to cast plugs and live eels. Because of line capacity …
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