October 27, 2015

Captain Bob Hovey Good afternoon MFCC. This is captain Bob Hovey providing you with a late October tuna fishing update. It seems there are a few tunas just about everywhere right now. From Cape Cod to Jeffrey’s I think you’ll have a good chance as long as the weather cooperates.​We’ve had multiple bites where we’ve been …

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This Year’s Hot Tuna Bite Continues
October 26, 2015

I thought I would share a story that involves one of the best experiences I’ve had as a fisherman. During this special trip the whole family got in on the action. My family and I recently stayed on Cape Cod for a late season October vacation. Throughout the week I had been sneaking away to …

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The Best Fishing Trip A Dad Could Ask For
October 25, 2015

It had been a slow weekend fishing wise but I was having fun. Especially since this was the first time in a long time I have used the kayak.Last night I decided to do some exploring of the bays and harbors of upper Buzzard’s Bay. These can be good spots early and late in the …

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Sunday October 25 Striper Fishing Report
October 24, 2015

This update begins yesterday evening when I decided to splash the kayak in one of Cape Cod’s southside bays. This spot fished real well last weekend so I was hoping for a repeat.I also fished the beach this morning and this afternoon I hope to use the kayak again. This update will include a recap …

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Saturday Oct. 24 Striper Fishing Update
October 23, 2015

It’s Friday and I just started my weekly fishing binge. The binge began early this morning and will continue through this weekend. I haven’t fished for about 5 days so I am chomping at the bit.This morning was very interesting. I fished the beach with my buddy Garet and I ended up spending most of …

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Why I Spent This Morning Running Up And Down The Beach Like A Madman
October 22, 2015

The past week or so has been “picky” with open boat on Thursday 10/15 taking a bit better than half limits. The water was still on the warm side and sizes were on the small side. Saturday 10/18 I had My Fishing Cape Codder John D. Silva along with Ryan Collins. The fishing was “tough at …

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Buzzard’s Bay Striper and Tautog Fishing Update
October 21, 2015

Ryan Turcotte2+ year MFCC member As I opened the door the crisp cool air hit me. The wind was blowing, leaves sliding across the pavement. The feel of fall was finally in the air after a warmer than usual September. I grabbed my jacket and winter hat and was on my way. It seemed strange …

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The Fall Run: 20# Bass Blitzing in Shallow Water
October 20, 2015

This past Sunday after catching alligator bluefish and live-lining pogies from shore, I decided to switch up spots and hopefully find some striped bass. I packed up my stuff and headed off to a new area which I had never before fished.When I arrived I saw dozens upon dozens of birds working over hundreds of …

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A Bass On Almost Every Cast [VIDEO]
October 18, 2015

Once again this morning was cold and windy. I bet air temps were below freezing with the wind chill!Nevertheless, I was out of the house and on the beach just in time to catch the sunrise. An entire day of fishing lay ahead and I was excited.

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Alligator Bluefish | October 18 Report
October 17, 2015

This morning was windy and chilly on Buzzard’s Bay! Nevertheless I set off for tautog with MFCC contributors John D. Silva and captain Jason Colby of Little Sister Charters.​ The plan was to capture some video and some keeper-size tog for the box.I am happy to report that the trip was a success.​

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Buzzard’s Bay Tautog Fishing | Oct. 17th 2015 [VIDEO]
October 16, 2015

It was going to be a great trip. My buddy Pat and I had planned out a solid guys’ weekend of golfing and fishing. Pat had yet to hook into a fish from the “Big Ditch” and I was anxious to help him land his first striper. I am no Ryan Collins, but I have …

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Ditched: We’ve All Been There
October 15, 2015

During the afternoon of Monday October 5th, I stopped by Riverview Bait & Tackle in South Yarmouth to pick up a few things for the upcoming trout season. When I was talking with Lee the owner, he mentioned that the morning striper bite had been good. Add that to all the reports here on MFCC …

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