September 2 2026

The HammerCat Giveaway Is Live — Here’s How to Win a Spot

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by Ryan Collins
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Alright — it’s go time.

A couple weeks ago I told you about meeting Peter Wiersema and the HammerCat 35HH. Last post, you told us what you wanted to fish for. Now it’s time to actually make this happen.

Entries for the HammerCat fishing trip giveaway are officially open. We are picking winners as we speak! Watch the latest drawing video below to see who's won spots onboard this trip.

How to Enter

It’s simple: leave a comment below — letting us know you want in. That’s it. One comment, one entry.

A couple things to know:

  • By entering, you’re agreeing to have your name and email shared with Peter of Hammer Yachts. Peter would like to stay in touch with everyone who throws their name in the hat
  • One entry per person, so no need to comment more than once

Already dropped your vote for tuna, stripers, albies, or tautog earlier? You’re clearly locked in — now make it official and drop a comment below to actually enter.

What You’re Entering to Win

A handful of lucky anglers" will win a spot aboard the HammerCat 35HH for a fishing trip out of Quissett Harbor in Falmouth, alongside me and Peter — plus one of our trusted MFCC group trip captains running the boat. More on who that is soon.

The trip will most likely happen on a weekend between late September and mid October, with the exact date depending on weather and conditions.

What Are We Fishing For?

You told us. Loud and clear, tuna was the runaway favorite in the comments on the last post — and honestly, with this boat’s range and speed, we don’t blame you.

So here’s the plan: we’re going in tuna-first. If the tuna are around and the weather cooperates, that’s where we’re headed. If not, here’s the fallback order, straight from what you voted for:

Tuna → Albies → Stripers → Tautog

If the tuna aren’t cooperating, we’ll pivot to albies blitzing along the Elizabeths. If that’s not happening, we’ll work the rips off Monomoy for stripers. And if the weather’s bad and we can’t do any of those options, we’ll slow it down and hit the rock piles in Buzzards Bay for tautog. Either way, you’re fishing — and you’re doing it from a boat that can get you there fast and keep you dry, with a fun crew from MFCC.

Drawing the Winners

We are currently in the process of drawing the winners for this trip! We are planning on running the trip this Saturday October 3rd. Therefore, we may need to draw several winners before we find a crew that is able to fish this Saturday.

Last night I drew the first two winners, Bob Lewis and Steve Backstrom, however Bob is not able to fish this Saturday, so I will be hosting another drawing soon. I am still waiting to hear back from Steve so there’s a chance I may be drawing two more names later this morning!

Next winner is Bailey Tieu! I’m going to reach out to Bailey now. If Bailey or Steve (who I’m still waiting to hear back from) are not able to go this Saturday, then we’ll be drawing more names shortly. Stay tuned!

Ready to Enter?

Drop a comment below and let us know you’re in.

More soon! 

— Ryan

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Ryan Collins

Ryan Collins founded My Fishing Cape Cod to share his lifelong passion for the region's exceptional fisheries. Growing up on Cape Cod's beaches and fishing since kindergarten, Ryan transformed his love for the sport into one of New England's most trusted fishing media platforms and membership communities. Based in Bourne, Massachusetts, he produces educational content that helps thousands of anglers experience Cape Cod's world-class fishing while promoting sustainable practices and marine conservation. For Ryan, being on the water remains the ultimate reward—catching fish is simply a bonus.

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  • I sold my boat five years ago haven’t been fishing yet. Would really like to go out after 20 years. I really miss it!!

  • Fishing the West entrance of the Canal (and into Buzzards Bsy) or Nobska as the Albies come tearing through!!

  • Man, the big fish have been biting since Spring all over and I’ve been renovating an old house and haven’t gotten to go out once. Maybe this will be my lucky day! Fingers crossed!

  • Sounds like a great fishing experience in the making. Great people, great boat, great tuna! Count me in!
    Alfred

  • First season of getting some fishing in on the Cape and have learned a lot from this forum. Currently overseas and don’t have the password to log in.

  • I’m In!!!! That is the most beautiful area to fish this time of year on an unbelievable boat.

  • Sounds like a great trip. Have a great time! I would love to a charter someday. I’m saving for one

  • The dream of going on a tuna hunt burns in the heart of every fisherman.
    Please count me in on the dream.

  • Life has gotten in the way of fishing all season. I could use a good trip. Thanks for the opportunity!

  • When life happens and the unknown keeps us away from the time to cast a line, all we have are the memories shared by others on my fishing Cape Cod, a reminder that achievements are still being made, the elusiveness is still attainable and the cries of fish on still echoes throughout the seashore on my fishing Cape Cod…

  • Fishing for Tuna in September can be tough! I prefer July on the southside when school BFT come in closer (think: The Fingers, Claw, & the Dump). In Sept, it’s fishing deep with jigs. Bret B (aka: flyfishinsalt)

  • For last 2 years, I’ve planned a tuna fishing trip but they’ve been canceled. Still on my bucket list.

  • Never been out on a tuna trip and this sounds awesome. Sorry im not in a place where id be able to buy any type of boat tho. Been receiving your newsletter in my emails and following you on FB for over a year now. Especially since I started getting back into surf casting and salt water fishing in general for the last year after over 15 yrs of not being able to get out at all with work and family obligations. Thanks for putting out great content and pics/vids/reels all year long. Myself and the rest of your followers really appreciate your time and work for the fishing community

  • Had a 55 hatt. Did many trips to the canyon’s had a blast. The boat’s name was Tophatt kept it in Harwich (saquct) anyways its been 8 years since I’ve been out, it’s about time, would like to have the chance, thanks

  • I would love to go fishing with you guys 🤠 I am in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and years ago a group of us would come to Cape Cod twice a year to fish.

  • Since fishing Freemans in Panama I’ve been intrigued by power cats.I’d really enjoy checking out the Hammer and getting into some fall run action.

  • I have admired these cat boats for year and would love to get a ride on one and fishing from one would be a bucket list dream for me

  • Thank you for the opportunity to enter my name in this wonderful offer you have.
    I live in northern New Hampshire, 72, retired just 12 months ago
    It’s been another year and only fished the salt water once.
    Over the years I’ve loved fishing the canal and a few beach’s on the cape when I can, a couple of times a year.
    I would enjoy an experience with you on your trip in early October.
    Thank you,
    Don Beaudin

  • This tuna fishing trip would be a dream come true! My son would love to come along too. Thanks!

  • This sounds like an awesome opportunity to be able to go out whether it’s for tuna or any of the other species. I would love to be the one to go.

  • Thanks Ryan for your love of fishing Cape Cod and the New England area, and creating an organization that like minded fisherman can enjoy and learn from each another the joys of fishing these great waters.

  • Good Morning. I would love to fish with you all. I am retiring from the Coast Guard next year and moving to South Carolina. I never been Tuns fishing and would love to try it out……. even more so, I would LOVE to take my son tuna fishing. He is 19 and has been fishing since he was 4. Tuna is a dream for him. Thank You.
    -Manny Gonzales
    [email protected]
    305-849-0456

  • Love the cats !
    Sailed them for years and been on fishing trips on the motorized cats.
    Sign me up !
    Doug

  • Still new to the Cape and fishing here. Would love to fish and learn at the same time. Fingers crossed!

  • I am so excited to be a new member of MFCC and would love to get a chance to try out this new boat!

  • I’m in! Beautiful boat, made for the waters of the Cape and Islands. Would love to experience it firsthand! 🤙🏻

  • That’s great as I have some new lures that I want to try out and I can’t think of a better way to do that…let me know what time I should be dockside

  • It would be a privilege and it would be an absolute abundance of joy to catch fish with you & Peter, @myfishingcapecod & @Hammercat during the fall run!
    LFG! -Hubs

  • I’m in! Would love a shot at fishing aboard the HammerCat 35HH. Tuna-fishing sounds perfect — count me in.

  • Would love to fish with you Ryan on that AMAZING boat!

    Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!

  • Would love to have the opportunity and doesn’t matter what species we target…any are fine with me!

  • I’m most definately in. And yes, Peter and his company can send me email. I’d love to stay in touch with them and dream of one day owning one of their boats.

    Mike

  • Looks like a great Off Shore Boat for Pelagic type fish with BFT and Canyon trips because of the ride and handling of any weather conditions. I would definitely like to be in this group as it appears to be headed for one tremendous trip. Being enclosed is such a perk and having a walk around plus sleep options. Beautiful Boat for sure. Good luck to all. I am in and have experience off shore as a first mate to help anywhere needed.

  • I’m in I would absolutely love a tuna trip especially with Ryan would definitely be a highlight of the summer

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