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In this segment, we take a look at how striped bass sometimes react to frozen bait. The type of bait used in this video is 4 week old frozen mackerel. The bait was definitely not fresh by any means.Striped bass will eat frozen bait, but you are much better off using fresh stuff. You’ll see in …
In this video, we go underwater for a unique view of a school of Cape Cod striped bass as they chase a live eel in shallow water. I filmed this footage during the 2019 season, and it will air during this weekend’s episode of My Fishing Cape Cod TV.Striped bass love eating eels, however as you’ll …
This is the time of year I start thinking about the upcoming surfcasting season, and counting the days until the striped bass return. This season you are invited to join what has become a rapidly expanding family of dedicated surfcasters with a special bond to our sport and one another.I have again rented Bluff House on …
There are places in the Cape & Islands where wildlife thrives. In this drone video you’ll soar above one of the Cape & Islands pristine striper habitats.
...Ryan CollinsLast night the wind was blowing 35 knots out of the north and it was cold! Nevertheless, striped bass of up to 36 inches were biting jigs fished off the bottom. My evening of fishing began with 2 year My Fishing Cape Cod member, Mike Marcus. Mike was kind enough to call me in on …
Ryan Collins Surfcasting the beach on Cape Cod during a nor’ easter can be a challenge, with big waves and often a lot of weed – but it can also produce great fishing. However, fishing in these difficult conditions can be extremely difficult, and at times pretty dangerous. For example, I don’t recommend wading or going …
Captain Steve LearyWingman SportfishingThere is no doubt each time I engage folks in conversation related to fishing with wire line, I brace myself for the standard onslaught of old or newer more “colorful” expletives related to using that “x*&%#>@” crap! Sure, I’ll admit wire is not very forgiving if not handled properly. Wire can create some …
Garet SuomalaHello My Fishing Cape Cod. ?? Garet Suomala here with another interesting Cape Cod fishing adventure to share with you. So sit right back, and you will hopefully enjoy this adventure.Something really cool happened to me back on June 10. I was fortunate enough to be invited on Ryan’s boat the Miss Loretta to film an …
Ryan CollinsThe sun was shining this past Wednesday when I donned my wet suit and entered the ocean for my first snorkeling session of the summer. I still love snorkeling our local Cape Cod waters, despite the high numbers of full grown adult great white sharks in the area.When snorkeling you never know what you may …
Ryan CollinsStriped bass are resilient creatures which can inhabit waters as deep as 500 feet, or as shallow as 1 foot. Here on Cape Cod, it is not unusual to one day find schools of stripers miles offshore, and then the next day find them feeding well within casting range of the beach.Stripers can be caught …
Ryan CollinsEffective next year (2020) recreational anglers not fishing aboard for-hire vessels will berequired to use inline circle hooks when fishing for striped bass in Massachusetts with whole or cut natural baits. Since inline circle hooks will soon be required by law, I figured now would be a great time to start talking about my #1 …
Ryan CollinsStripers can be caught using the same lures that your grandfather used. However, I think it can be fun to experiment with new stuff! So far this spring, quite a few members here on MFCC have been using the new “dart spin” lure with success.The dart spin is an ultra-durable soft plastic lure. I have …
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