April 25, 2012

The Cape Cod Canal has some of the strongest tides on all of Cape Cod. During extreme weather situations the current inside the Canal can get cranking to almost scary speeds. It’s always important to remain cautious when moving around on the Canal rocks when the tide is cranking. The strong current is the result of differences …

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Part 3 | Understanding Tides
April 25, 2012

If you are serious about learning how to catch striped bass at the Cape Cod Canal, then it’s important to understand at least some Canal lingo.   On top of that, if you are hoping to blend in well with the regular Canal fishing crowd, then learning proper Canal etiquette is a must.The Big DitchEach year …

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Part 2 | Must Know Cape Cod Canal Lingo
April 24, 2012

Hello everyone! I just wanted to take a second to thank you all for what has been a great experience and a great past year for me. Since starting this blog 10 months ago I have met and fished with many incredible people.  My charter bookings are up and new opportunities are continuously knocking at …

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Thank you and Good Luck Fishing in 2012!
April 22, 2012

The Cape Cod Canal is a very interesting place to wet a line. Actually, I really cannot think of a more unique place to fish, especially from shore.In this section I am going to share with you an overview of the Canal.We’ll take a look at the Canal’s structure and life. At the end we’ll …

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Part 1 | An Overview of the Cape Cod Canal
April 20, 2012

Many Cape Cod fishermen said the bass would be back early this year.  This past winter was more of an elongated cool start to spring than anything else.  Water temps have been way above normal.   Right now some areas around Cape Cod have water that is in the mid to high 50’s.  I’m happy to report that all …

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First Keeper Striped Bass of Season Caught at Cape Cod Canal
April 4, 2012

Update – My Fishing Cape Cod will be expanding this season by offering in-depth, detailed and accurate Cape Cod fishing reports to subscribed member.  To become a member today for $1, click here.  As always, thank you for the great support! They’re here! Rumors have been flying around for a few days now about fresh, …

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First Striped Bass of the Year Reported off Cape Cod
March 19, 2012

The spring-time arrival of the striped bass at the Cape Cod Canal is one of the most highly anticipated fishing events of the entire season. Six long months of no striped bass is quickly replaced by top water blitzes, beautiful mornings and fantastic striped bass fishing. The first striped bass of the year at the …

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Spring Time at the Cape Cod Canal
March 13, 2012

I remember starting to feel a little nervous as we trudged along the Vineyard Sound side of the Elizabeth Islands towards Woods Hole. We had enjoyed a beautiful flat calm morning, but now the prevailing summer southwest breeze had kicked up to over 20 knots. What that translated into was a steady diet of 2-4 …

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Martha’s Vineyard | Squibnocket Beach
March 12, 2012

Could the weather have been any better this winter? I feel as if the winter never really happened here on Cape Cod, or really anywhere in New England for that matter.  As I write this I am enjoying a nice “spring-like” breeze that is blowing through many of the open windows in the house.  It’s …

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Cape Cod’s Early Season Striped Bass Fishing Hot Spots
March 2, 2012

Well we have crossed the mid-way point of the winter, which means we only have around 2.5 months until the first stripers of 2012 will be trickling into Cape Cod’s waters.  To help get through these tough last couple of months, here’s a story from Captain Paul Peluso about a late October 2011 trip. Hopefully …

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Snow Storm Striped Bass – a 2011 Reader Story
February 9, 2012

We all love fishing in the Northeast, but sometimes you just have to get away.  Of course getting away is a lot more exciting when big yellowfin tuna and blue marlin are in the mix. Here’s a quick recap of a phenomenal trip off Puerto Vallarta.  Brought to you by Captain Paul Peluso of MamaMia …

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Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin with Captain Paul Peluso
February 7, 2012

I’ve used a variety of different trolling rods over the years. Some of these rods have cost well over $100, while other rods were less than $30. I used to justify the cost of the more expensive rods by telling myself they would last longer, or that I could use them with wire line if …

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