May 5, 2012

This bass put a decent bend in the rod so I knew he was a keeper. He took a little line which was nice, but I really had the drag locked down because the area I was fishing has many jagged rocks and structure that bass in the past have used to break me off. …

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The West End
May 4, 2012

Cape Cod fishing report May 3 The cool thing about Cape Cod (which I alluded to in the last report) is that you can fish one environment one day and then fish a completely different environment the next.  Striped bass are amazingly versatile creatures that regularly feed in a variety of different environments. Two days …

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Boulder Strewn Bass | May 3 Cape Cod Fishing Report
May 4, 2012

Based on what I’ve been hearing through the grapevine I would expect the Canal to catch on fire over the next week to 10 days – knock on wood of course.  Believe me I’ve been wrong about 100 times before, but from what I’m hearing we have some seriously nice fish trucking our way. There …

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Old Silver Beach
May 3, 2012

Cape Cod Fishing Report May 2, 2012 One of the best parts about fishing Cape Cod during May is the solitude. Last night I had an entire beach all to myself.  Just me, a few nice fish, seals and the birds.  I walked up and down the beach for around 2 miles without seeing anyone …

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Seals Lead the Way to Good Fishing | May 2 Report
May 3, 2012

Last night was a lot of fun.  It really is awesome having an entire beach to yourself.  Catching a fish or two is really just a bonus. South Cape beach in Mashpee is a great spot to check out during the month of May.  I always venture down to South Cape at least once each …

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Spring Stripers at South Cape
May 2, 2012

I was all sorts of pumped up to get out striped bass fishing yesterday for the first time in 6 months.  The strong wind, rain, fog and nippy temperatures were not going to deter me.  It’s May on Cape Cod which means one thing – the bass are back! I’ve recently been receiving all sorts …

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Awesome Start to the Season | Schoolies and Keepers May 1 Report
May 2, 2012

The weather over the past couple of days has been tough to say the least.  Good news is that there seems to be more and more fish filtering in as the days progress. Word from the south is that there are small keepers in most of the estuaries, creeks and harbors dotting the Cape’s coastline.  …

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Buttermilk Bay
April 30, 2012

Hey guys, I just put the finishing touches on the brand new My Fishing Cape Cod members’ forum. I’ve never built a forum before so please hang with me on this one! I think our forum will, over time, turn into a valuable resource for sharing ideas, fishing reports, tips and all sorts of information. …

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Check out the New MFCC Members Forum
April 25, 2012

I’d be lying if I told you that catching a 40+ pound striper from the Canal happens regularly. For me at least, any bass over 40 pounds is something special. And yes I am still waiting on that coveted 50 pounder! Maybe this will be the year it happens for me, we’ll see… Catching a fish that …

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Part 7 | Targeting 40+ Pound Canal Bass
April 25, 2012

With the advent of social media, the Canal has now become world famous for its bass blitzes. These are the days when thousands of fish invade the land cut, and feed aggressively on prey such as mackerel, menhaden and herring. If you are fortunate to happen upon such a blitz, you probably will never forget it. In …

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Part 6 | Bass Blitz Breakdown
April 25, 2012

A lot of folks, myself included, have lost tons of gear to the Canal’s bottom. In some areas the bottom of the Canal is a jumbled mess of rocks, marine vegetation and who knows what else. I’ve seen pictures of entire tug boats sinking in the Canal, so one can only imagine the strange things that …

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Part 5 | How I Avoid Losing Gear
April 25, 2012

In lesson 4 of the Cape Cod Canal eCourse we are going to discuss gear and tackle for fishing at the Cape Cod Canal.  We’ll cover rods and reels, lures, and other odds and ends you can use to more effectively fish at “The Big Ditch”. With that said, the easiest way to quickly get rigged …

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Part 4 | Recommended Gear & Tackle