January 13, 2019

Andrew Burke The first episode of season #2 of My Fishing Cape Cod TV aired this weekend. I hope you were able to tune-in!  Back during the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to join the MFCC TV crew as they filmed this “live-lining mackerel for stripers” episode of My Fishing Cape Cod TV. I

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MFCC TV “Behind The Scenes” Of Live-Lining Mackerel For Stripers
August 13, 2018

Ryan Collins I first learned about 3-waying live bait for big striped bass when I was 18 or 19 years old. At the time I was working at One Shot Bait & Tackle in Sagamore Beach, a small bait and tackle shop that has since closed its doors.  Back then I made about 50% of my

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How To 3-Way Live Bait For “Trophy” Striped Bass On Cape Cod
December 19, 2017

Ryan Collins Today we have the first video tutorial of a 3-part series about how to fish live pogies on Cape Cod for striped bass.In this “mini” video tutorial you will learn the best way to hook a live pogie when fishing for stripers, according to local charter captain Cullen Lundholm of Cape Star Charters. It

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How To Hook A Live Pogie | With Captain Cullen Lundholm
July 18, 2014

Over the past several days I’ve noticed that live bait has worked better for me, and the guys I’ve been fishing with, than lures and other artificial baits. Whether you’re fishing for bass or tuna, live bait will probably be your best bet at catching a fish or two-especially the big ones. However fishing live

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5 Ways To Fish Live Bait On Cape Cod
July 16, 2014

I usually live-line mackerel during May and June, however this year everything seems to be “running a bit behind.” Right now we are approaching mid-July, and live mackerel are still plentiful in many inshore waters throughout the Cape. Bass in these areas are super susceptible to a properly presented live mack. Live-lining mackerel has been

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Getting Started Live-Lining Mackerel
August 18, 2013

There was a “nip” in the air the other morning when I woke up, which to me is a clue that summer is waning. I love late summer on Cape Cod, more so than any other time of the year. The hot and muggy air is dissipating, and the bass bite on truly large stripers

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Late Summer Live Eel Fishing for Cape Cod Stripers
How to Gill Net Pogies
April 8, 2013

Cape Cod looks pretty cool when viewed from 32,000 feet.  10 minutes ago my plane was cruising directly over the southwest corner of Stellwagen Bank.  Right now we are passing Block Island, and soon we’ll be flying over the bulk of the East Coast’s striped bass population.  I wonder how many 50 pound fish I’ll

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3 Creative Cape Cod Striped Bass Fishing Ideas
April 8, 2013

During 2012 we enjoyed some phenomenal mackerel fishing.  Massachusetts Bay was loaded with mackerel, from Stellwagen Bank all the way through the Cape Cod Canal.  I personally believe that our inshore ecosystem was extremely healthy during 2012, which in turn attracted mackerel in hordes. If you spent any time inside Cape Cod Bay during the

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Live Mackerel Fishing from Shore
March 22, 2013

About a month ago, the crew at the Buzzard’s Bay Anglers Club asked me to give a talk on 3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striper this Spring on Cape Cod.  I had a great time, met some awesome people and even bumped into a few My Fishing Cape Cod members which was very cool. 

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3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striped Bass this Spring on Cape Cod
March 11, 2013

Cape Cod fishing will be in full gear in just a couple of months.  If you are like me, then you have a serious case of cabin fever that can only be cured by a day spent on the beach, in the rocks or on the water.  Warm weather will be here soon trust me.

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7 Secrets to Catching More Fish this Spring on Cape Cod
December 15, 2012

Perhaps you are not able to fish Cape Cod 7 days a week, and you are looking to maximize the short windows of time you do get to fish the Cape.

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How to Quickly Boost your Odds of a Big Bass by Using Live Bait