July 29, 2015

Last week I was finally able to get out fishing with my Dad. The weather folks had predicted flat calm seas which would be ideal for a day of striped bass fishing.Right now the bass are holding deep during the day in this summer heat. Our idea was to troll ...

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Tube and Worming for Summer Slobs | Part #1 Tackle
July 27, 2015

The weather was calling for winds of 10-15 mph with gusts of up to 25. So this would not be a flat calm trip, but do-able in my boat. This was a special trip because I was fishing with my father who had just flown in.Upon arrival at the fishing ...

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Doubled Up On Giant Tunas!
July 24, 2015

This is part #3 of a series of posts about fluke fishing on Cape Cod. To read part #1 click here and to read part #2 click here.John D. SilvaIf you really want to go all out for a potential trophy-size manhole cover, then you have to think big (as the old axiom ...

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Cape Cod Fluke Tactics Part #3 | The Finer Details
July 23, 2015

This season I've been having fun fishing with members of My Fishing Cape Cod. It's been great meeting you! Plus we've enjoyed catching some awfully nice fish in some very beautiful areas of the Cape.In this post I would like to let you know how you could win an August ...

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How to Win an August Striper Fishing Trip with Me on My Boat
July 22, 2015

This is part #2 of a series of fluke fishing on Cape Cod.To read part #1 about locations click here and to read part #3 about the finer details click here.John D. SilvaGear and tackle for deepwater fluking starts with a stout, medium or medium-light spinning or bait-casting rod. The ...

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Cape Cod Fluke Tactics Part #2 | Gear & Tackle
July 21, 2015

This trip began in the dark at 4am with my good friend Tyler. I was chomping at the bit because I had lost a fish of 700-800 pounds a few days prior to this trip. On top of that I had marked quite a few giants on the sonar.So we ...

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July 21 Cape Star Charters Tuna Fishing Report
July 20, 2015

This is part #1 of a three part series on fluke fishing Cape Cod via boat. Make sure to also check out Part #2 Gear & Tackle as well as Part #3 The Finer DetailsJohn D. SilvaThanks in part to sound management in recent years by state fishery agencies along ...

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Cape Cod Fluke Tactics Part #1| Locations
July 19, 2015

The morning began with my Dad and I launching my 26 foot Sea Vee. We started running out and began marking bait and were able to put a few macks in the live well.Then we  headed east as the fog got heavier and heavier. By the time we got to ...

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Giant Tuna In The Fog
July 17, 2015

Andrew MassardAn 11:30 a.m. departure time from Oyster Harbors was more than fine by me! With this being our first canyon trip of the year, we decided it would be a smart move to get lines in the water mid-day, before a possible hot and heavy sunset bite.Calm seas and ...

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12 Foot Blue Marlin | Cape Cod Offshore Fishing Report
July 16, 2015

Yesterday I caught up with Jeff Miller of Canal Bait & Tackle and we chatted about how the fishing has been lately at the Cape Cod Canal. According to Jeff, there have been several huge fish caught recently, including one bass that tipped the scales at a whopping 49 pounds!However, ...

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Today’s Big North Wind | July 16 Canal Fishing Report
July 15, 2015

Ryan Franklin I pulled into the beach parking lot a little after 7:30 pm, which is earlier than I typically start surfcasting for sharks. I had heard from a friend that there had recently been a good bite at dusk, so there I was ready to go nice and early. ...

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Sand Tigers In The Surf!
July 12, 2015

Exploring new areas and going on adventures are two of the things I enjoy most about running this blog. This past Thursday I decided to launch my boat from an area of Cape Cod which is relatively new to me.22 hours later and I found myself finally back at home, ...

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