February 1, 2020

Ryan CollinsThe weather over the past week has been terrific! Most days have been sunny with little wind, and temperatures have been very comfortable. It's been perfect weather for being active outside.Based off what I've read, mild winter weather is one of the many reasons why Cape Cod was settled. ...

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My First Holdover Striper of 2020
December 7, 2019

Ryan CollinsI just wanted to let you know that public viewing for our first-ever tv episode "Surf Fishing Cape Cod's Fall Run" has begun here on MFCC.You can click here to watch now!The public viewing period for this episode is today from 9:30am - 12noon. If you are not a ...

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“Surf Fishing Cape Cod’s Fall Run” is NOW LIVE
November 8, 2019

Ryan CollinsNovember is definitely not a "prime" month for striper fishing on Cape Cod. Most of the bass (especially the big ones) have migrated out of Cape waters by this time of year.The weather is also a lot more difficult during November, and with less fish around, successfully finding and ...

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November 7th Striper Blitz Caught On Drone
September 26, 2019

Ryan Collins Surfcasting the beach on Cape Cod during a nor' easter can be a challenge, with big waves and often a lot of weed - but it can also produce great fishing. However, fishing in these difficult conditions can be extremely difficult, and at times pretty dangerous. For example, ...

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Fishing The Beach On Cape Cod During A Nor’ Easter
September 17, 2019

Garet SuomalaHey guys, Garet Suomala here again with another "fishy story."This fishing trip started at around 3pm last week when Ryan picked me up from my condo for an afternoon of fishing.After Ryan picked me up we stopped at Rendezvous Cafe which is a nice cafe right on Main St., Hyannis.  Ryan ...

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Fishing For “Blue Runners” Here On Cape Cod
September 12, 2019

Ryan Collins Did you know that the largest stingray in the Atlantic Ocean (the roughtail stingray) can grow to be 800lbs, and hunts along the beaches of Cape Cod during the night? Roughtail stingrays will often bury themselves in bottom sediment. They are opportunistic predators that feed on a variety ...

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Giant Cape Cod Stingray (caught on video!)
July 30, 2019

Ryan CollinsDuring the heat of August on Cape Cod, the best fishing for striped bass from the beach will almost always occur during the night.There are many different baits and lures that work well for stripers at night. However, there is one particular type of lure that is my "go-to" ...

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How to Catch August Stripers from Shore with Swimming Lures
May 21, 2019

Ryan CollinsStripers can be caught using the same lures that your grandfather used. However, I think it can be fun to experiment with new stuff!So far this spring, quite a few members here on MFCC have been using the new "dart spin" lure with success.The dart spin is an ultra-durable ...

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Catching Striped Bass With The New “Dart Spin”
May 7, 2019

Ryan CollinsHey MFCC This is Sam Brown of the Goose Hummock Shop in Orleans, MA. In this video I will share with you an array of different spinning reels (at different price points) that work well for surfcasting on Cape Cod. Throughout the video I also mention an article here on ...

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Surfcasting Cape Cod: Best Spinning Reels For The Beach
April 3, 2019

Locations Cheat SheetDownload extra information about the locations and areas discussed in this seminar.Equipment Cheat SheetDownload the exact lures, tackle, gear and other equipment talked about in this seminar.Timestamps:00:01 - 05:23 - introduction to me, my family, and my upbringing05:30 - introduction to My Fishing Cape Cod07:53 - introduction to ...

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Cape Cod; A Fishing Wonderland [Full Seminar]
November 7, 2018

Ryan CollinsSure it's November, but you can still catch striped bass on Cape Cod! In this trip my dog Rosie and I found great action with schoolie stripers from the beach.I was not really planning on doing much fishing - instead I was primarily taking the dog for a walk. ...

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Catching Striped Bass On Cape Cod During November
October 31, 2018

Nighttime fishing for striped bass on Cape Cod during late October can be a dark and cold experience, and there are no guarantees you will find fish. The bass can be here one day and gone the next as they migrate south.However one of the most reliable late season spots ...

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How To Catch Striped Bass With Live Eels At Inlets