April 8, 2013

Cape Cod looks pretty cool when viewed from 32,000 feet.  10 minutes ago my plane was cruising directly over the southwest corner of Stellwagen Bank.  Right now we are passing Block Island, and soon we’ll be flying over the bulk of the East Coast’s striped bass population.  I wonder how ...

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3 Creative Cape Cod Striped Bass Fishing Ideas
April 8, 2013

During 2012 we enjoyed some phenomenal mackerel fishing.  Massachusetts Bay was loaded with mackerel, from Stellwagen Bank all the way through the Cape Cod Canal.  I personally believe that our inshore ecosystem was extremely healthy during 2012, which in turn attracted mackerel in hordes. If you spent any time inside ...

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Live Mackerel Fishing from Shore
April 2, 2013

Spring is here on Cape Cod, and our favorite saltwater fish species are not far behind. The striped bass action to the south is heating up, herring are entering our local runs and bottom dwelling fish like flounder and tautog will soon be active. Right now is an exciting time ...

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Spring-time Cape Cod Fishing Spots for Kayak & Small Boat Anglers
April 1, 2013

Without a doubt nothing beats the excitement of watching a large striped bass crush a top-water plug at the Cape Cod Canal. However when it comes to consistently catching large striped bass from the "Big Ditch," concentrating on working the bottom of the land cut can pay off in a ...

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Locating Prime Jigging Spots
March 30, 2013

The Cape Cod Canal is one of the most challenging and rewarding places along the entire East Coast of the United States to fish for striped bass. Few locations on earth offer the shore bound angler a better chance at hooking a bass in the 40 pound range. The man-made ...

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Fishing The Cape Cod Canal For BIG Striped Bass
March 29, 2013

*01/08/23 - This article originally appeared on My Fishing Cape Cod in 2013. I am currently updating this article for the 2023 Cape Cod tuna fishing season.  As you read this article, please keep in mind the content is not yet completely with new information, links, videos and photos. Please ...

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How to Catch Cape Cod Tuna
March 25, 2013

On Cape Cod different fish species arrive at different points in the season, and certain strategies work better in certain areas.  If you plan to fish Cape Cod this season, then it can help to be informed as to what works where and when. Each fishing season is a completely ...

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Fish Cape Cod Like a Pro
March 22, 2013

About a month ago, the crew at the Buzzard's Bay Anglers Club asked me to give a talk on 3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striper this Spring on Cape Cod.  I had a great time, met some awesome people and even bumped into a few My Fishing Cape Cod ...

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3 Ways to Catch a Cow Striped Bass this Spring on Cape Cod
March 15, 2013

When there is an all-out blitz at the Cape Cod Canal, just about any Cape Cod Canal fishing spot can produce a fish. On certain days things come together perfectly, and just about every Cape Cod Canal fishermen leaves with a bass in hand. However it's the slower days that ...

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Why Are Certain Canal Fishing Spots Better Than Others?
March 14, 2013

Cape Cod's winter ocean has shifted countless tons of sand around the peninsula over  the past few months.  As a result, your favorite fishing spot may look a little different this spring.  In some areas there no longer is a beach.  While in other spots there is sand, where there ...

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Night Fishing Cape Cod’s NEW Beaches
March 11, 2013

Cape Cod fishing will be in full gear in just a couple of months.  If you are like me, then you have a serious case of cabin fever that can only be cured by a day spent on the beach, in the rocks or on the water.  Warm weather will ...

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7 Secrets to Catching More Fish this Spring on Cape Cod
March 6, 2013

Fishing on Cape Cod during the month of May is my favorite time of the season for targeting striped bass in close to shore.  For whatever reason, bass seem to hug the shoreline more so during May than any other month - at least in the Cape Cod fishing spots ...

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How to Catch Bass in < 3 Feet of Water Fishing on Cape Cod