March 21, 2024

Yesterday afternoon I set off around 3pm to do some more kayaking and fishing for holdover stripers on Cape Cod.  Over the weekend I had success catching my first striper of 2024, so I was eager to get back out there and give it another try. However, this time I figured I would explore a new region,

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Kayaking the Backwaters of the Mid-Cape
March 20, 2024

This post from Dan was originally published in April of 2017. I figured now would be a good time to re-publish this post, because freshwater is where all the action is at right now until the stripers arrive! Hello My Fishing Cape Cod!  My name is Dan Jones, store manager at the Goose Hummock Shop

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How To Catch Smallmouth Bass On Cape Cod
March 17, 2024

It was dark and breezy last night as I made my way down the mid-Cape highway.  There were very few cars on the road, especially compared to the busy summer season. I was inspired by the recent catches of striped bass that have been posted to the Winter Stripers thread inside our members’ forum.  Sitting at

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My First Striper of 2024
March 14, 2024

It had been a while since I last went fishing.  For me the month of March has consisted of a lot of video editing work, and most recently, attending and speaking at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show in Rhode Island. So it felt really nice to be driving down the mid-Cape highway this morning before

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My First Holdover Striper Trip of the Year | March 14th Report
March 8, 2024

There was a lot of cigarette smoke swirling around the bait shop as I carefully twisted 220 pound wire around a black swivel. Bob, one of the regulars, had been telling fish stories about the good old days at Nauset beach, while simultaneously puffing his cigarette.I didn’t mind the smoke though. I was a 14

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Demystifying the Tube and Worm
February 24, 2024

Have you ever considered cooking fish with fresh dill and minced ginger?   If not, then let me tell you that it’s not something to be missed.  Fresh dill and minced ginger goes great on flounder, swordfish, cod and salmon. In addition to the minced ginger and fresh dill, in this weekend’s episode of My Fishing Cape

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How to Make a Citrus Salad Side Dish for your Next Fish Dinner
February 14, 2024

The fishing community on Cape Cod is buzzing with excitement as we gear up for spring! And before we dive into this post and video about surfcasting, I’d like to remind you of a few upcoming events that are on the horizon…On March 30th in Hyannis we are hosting our big Season Kickoff EventOn May

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Feb. 3rd Fishermen’s View Meetup | A Guide to Safe and Successful Surfcasting on Cape Cod
February 6, 2024

Fishing enthusiasts and angling aficionados, gather around as we dive into a comprehensive Zoom call crafted from a seasoned fisherman’s insights. Our journey through this 1hr and 30 minute Zoom is tailored to elevate your 2024 springtime fishing experience, focusing on 3 different fish types, including the cunning Tautog, the beautiful Black Sea Bass, and the

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Springtime Inshore Fishing Zoom Call with Captain Cullen of Cape Star Charters
January 31, 2024

Striped bass pretty unique creatures if you stop to think about it. What other fish species can be targeted in open water, up tight to the beachfront, in rivers, harbors, bays, canals, estuaries, rips, rock piles, shoals, and drop-offs as well as in a variety of other interesting environments. Without a doubt the striped bass is a

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3-Way Rig Fishing Live Eels for Stripers
December 30, 2023

*This report and accompanying comments were first shared inside our private members’ forum. On a cool December 27th night my headlight cuts a winding path through the foggy dark for what may very well be my last hopeful trip of the year. Gearing up quickly and quietly, I grab my rod and surf belt, and check

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Chasing “The End”
December 18, 2023

This past Saturday I went in search of completing my second My Fishing Cape Cod challenge. I drove to western Massachusetts near Belchertown to fly fish the Swift River.  Several anglers were already on the water when I arrived.  It was sunny and in the mid 30s. The Pipe area had 4 guys in it, so

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Fly Fishing the Swift River
December 17, 2023

I went fishing on the evening of December 11th from shore for the first time in a couple weeks.  I figured some nice days of warmer weather would have any stripers fired up and I could almost sense fish in the air. This spot is “sacred” to Robbie Sturtevant and I, as it seems to produce holdover

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Holdover Stripers and a Hook in My Hand