April 23, 2018

Ehud Benharosh Over the last 12 years I have lived with a disorder that we all have heard of – post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Some of us know about PTSD from the news, or may even know a neighbor, a close relative or friend who has experienced it themselves. I have read that an estimated

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5 Ways Fishing Has Helped Me Manage My PTSD
April 18, 2018

Phil CoatesRetired former director of the state Division of Marine Fisheries Hello My Fishing Cape Cod! As I write this article, it is another lovely spring morning here on the Cape. With active stocking by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, plus warming waters, my son Jeff reported that trout fishing is improving – but I’ve yet

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The Environmental Affairs Bond Bill | How It Could Affect Striper Poachers
April 16, 2018

The Young of the Year Index has always fascinated me. This is also known as the YOY Index or the Juvenile Striped Bass Index. The index is the result of an annual survey done by the Maryland DNR to determine the spawning success of Striped Bass in the Chesapeake Bay area.  This survey has been done every

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What Is The YOY Index And What Does It Mean For Me?
April 12, 2018

Ryan Collins This morning from 3:30am until sunrise I encountered surface feeding holdover striped bass here on Cape Cod. These fish were hammering bait and acting as if it was summer! The water temperature was still a chilly 44 degrees Fahrenheit, but that did not deter these fish one bit from aggressively attacking just about anything

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Holdover Striper Feeding Frenzy
April 5, 2018

Dex ChadseyMFCC member Hello My Fishing Cape Codders. Today I wanted to let you know about a unique opportunity to fish Block Island this October. There are currently 2 unfilled openings for our upcoming trip to Block Island this October. We have a very cool house with an amazing location already booked from Thursday, October 4

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MFCC Block Island Surfcasting Trip
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 find out.  I kept my rod

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My First Cape Cod Stripers Of 2018
December 26, 2017

Ryan Collins I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas, and I’d like to wish you a very happy New Year! Today I have a belated Christmas gift (in the form of a brand new discount code) for all My Fishing Cape Cod members. If you love striped bass fishing, then “Running the Coast” is

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“Running the Coast” | A Film for Striper-Obsessed Anglers
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
September 28, 2017

Ryan Collins A “mega school” of young striped bass is what myself, MFCC member Doug Blanchard, and film crew Shane Uriot and Evan Schneider encountered a few days ago here on Cape Cod.  The giant school of fish appeared this past Sunday September 24th at 4pm, while we were filming a fly fishing episode for the 2018

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“Mega School” of Young Striped Bass Appear on Cape Cod
August 22, 2017

Ryan Collins Not surprisingly, the old reliable tube and worm continues to work for myself and my crews as we inch towards the end of August. The tube and worm can be a lethal addition to your arsenal, especially if you primarily fish Cape Cod during daylight hours. There is just something about properly trolled tubes

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Tube & Worming the “Dog Days” of Summer
August 14, 2017

Garet Suomala Hello MFCC! It’s your favorite fisherman again, and yes I am talking about myself – Garet Suomala. For those of you who don’t know me, here is a link to a little bit about myself. Today I will be talking about a fishing trip Ryan and I took along a Cape Cod Bay beach. I

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Chunking Mackerel for Cape Cod Striped Bass
August 10, 2017

Ryan Collins Some people think trolling tube and worm for striped bass is boring, and I understand the reasons why.However for me, trolling the tube is exciting. Tube and worming is also one of the most effective ways to catch big bass on Cape Cod during the heat of August.  Oftentimes when trolling tubes, the best hits come

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How to Troll Tube & Worm on Cape Cod