August 5, 2015

Ever sit at your desk and dream about the perfect getaway? Even for just a day, wouldn’t it be nice to escape to a far away place where few people venture? I think I’ve found that place. Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to sit back and relax for a weekend to do some

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Paradise Found!
August 1, 2015

​This is part #2 of a series of posts about tube and worming for summer “slob” striped bass. Click here to check out part #1 about tackle.This past week was hot and humid, and during this particular trip the wind was howling at 30 mph. The time was 1:15PM and the sun was beating down

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Tube and Worming for Summer Slobs | Part #2 Strategy
July 30, 2015

The morning began at 4:30AM just before sun break. The fish the few days prior seemed to be working south and I had a pretty good number on where they might be. However I expected there to be quite a few boats chasing these fish.It wasn’t long before we started seeing fish jumping here and

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Light Tackle Tuna Report
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 deep and cool water to

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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 grounds we quickly found whales

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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 says: big bait = big

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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 striper fishing trip with me

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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 reel should have a smooth,

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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 started heading east when I

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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 the upper east coast, previously

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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 our fishing spot visibility was

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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 a smooth ride made for

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12 Foot Blue Marlin | Cape Cod Offshore Fishing Report