April 24, 2026

This article was originally published in May of 2020. I figured now would be a good time to re-publish, because squid will soon be arriving off the Cape! Over the past week on Cape Cod we’ve enjoyed some sunny warm days, but we’ve also had freezing rain and temperatures hovering just above 32 degrees. Nevertheless, the

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How To Catch Squid On Cape Cod
April 22, 2026

It was with a heavy heart that I heard the news that Carl Johansen, one of the most beloved members of our My Fishing Cape Cod community, passed away last week at the age of 91. Carl was many things to many people. To the town of Sandwich, he was a Navy veteran, a civic champion,

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Farewell to Carl Johansen: A Fisherman, a Mentor, and a Lasting Voice in Our Community
April 19, 2026

Back in the fall, I received an email that immediately caught my attention. It was from George LaBonte, a charter captain based out of Jupiter, Florida who runs Edge Sportfishing. What made this email particularly interesting was George’s background—he’s originally from Massachusetts, grew up fishing professionally on Cape Cod and in Gloucester, and has deep

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Win an Epic Florida Albie Adventure with Captain George LaBonte – Bring Your Crew and Experience World-Class False Albacore Fishing
April 15, 2026

Monday, April 13th The alarm went off at 4am and I hopped right out bed without hitting the snooze. Spring has a way of doing that to a fisherman. Today — Wednesday — is nearly 70 degrees, sunny and windless, the kind of April day that makes you forget winter ever happened. But Monday was a different

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I Can’t Tell You Exactly Where I Was — But Holdover Stripers are Feeding Right Now
April 12, 2026

Getting There The walk down was gorgeous, even on an overcast morning with a raw north wind blowing at 20 knots. The forest crowds right down to the water’s edge here — steep slopes, dense trees, the whole shoreline framed by untouched woodland. I had forgotten my winter jacket, and I felt every bit of

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A Hidden Gem in the National Seashore — and My First Eastern Brook Trout of the Year
April 10, 2026

Last year, twenty women gathered on a May morning and left with new fishing partners, new techniques, and a whole lot of excitement. This spring, we’re doing it again — and it’s going to be even better.Women anglers gather at Fishermen’s View for the first MFCC Women’s Meet-Up morning session. Table of Contents Second Annual

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Second Annual MFCC Women’s Meet-Up Saturday, April 18th | Fishermen’s View Restaurant, Sandwich, MA
April 7, 2026

On the afternoon of March 26th, after a productive morning at my first stop, I still had time on the clock. The drive was short, and I wasn’t ready to hang up the rod just yet.  First Order of Business: Clean Up Someone Else’s MessIt was a real shame. Someone — or a group of someones

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I Spent 10 Minutes Cleaning Up Someone Else’s Mess. Then I Caught a Trout
April 5, 2026

A Note About This Interview Before we jump into today’s post, a quick heads up: this interview was recorded some time ago and sat on the shelf while life got busy. But the insights shared here are just too valuable to leave unpublished. The techniques, strategies, and experiences discussed are timeless and absolutely worth your time.

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The Night Shift Angler: Balancing Family, Work, and Canal Fishing with Steven Moniz
April 4, 2026

Get ready to load up your tackle box with some of the most effective soft plastics on Cape Cod! We’re thrilled to announce our Fish Snax Lures Package Giveaway featuring an arsenal of proven lures that work great for striped bass and false albacore.About Fish Snax LuresFish Snax Lures is dedicated to developing, testing, and producing premier

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Cast Farther, Catch More: Fish Snax Lures Package Giveaway!
April 3, 2026

The calendar has changed to April which means the days are longer, bass and trout are stirring in the sweet water, and striped bass are heading to their spawning grounds in the Chesapeake Bay.All we need is for Mother Nature to cooperate for an extended period of time so more of us can get fishing!In

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Cold Hands, Hot Fishing: Cape Cod’s Early Season Is On
April 1, 2026

The road less traveled — the kind of access that makes this place special.Home base for the afternoon — the lot puts you right at the water.Trip One: March 23rd — The One That Got AwayThe first visit came on a raw afternoon with temperatures in the 30s and a stiff north wind that had

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Fishing The Island That Isn’t an Island Anymore
March 27, 2026

Five minutes later, I was in the parking lot and jogging down the stairs to the water. I only had about an hour to fish, with work and homework waiting the moment I wrapped up.Kicking Off the RustA long winter of tying flies was finally over, and it was time to whip my cast, my

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Rainbow Trout on the Woolly Bugger: Late March Fly Fishing Report