This season I've had the fantastic opportunity of fishing with many members here on My Fishing Cape Cod.
Whether it be surfcasting the beach, fishing on my boat or heading out on their boat, these trips with members have been a great learning experience and a lot of fun.
For the last month I have been running a special promotion here on MFCC for a chance to win a "fall run" Cape Cod surfcasting trip with me and one or two other members from My Fishing Cape Cod.
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And the winners are...
On September 1st I randomly selected one brand new member from My Fishing Cape Cod who signed up before September 1st, and one veteran member who left a comment below, to accompany me on this trip.
The winners are...
Jim Murphy (member since August 2nd, 2012)
Peter MacLean (member since July 27th, 2018)
MFCC members Blake Morris (left) and JP Rabideau (right) fished with me during a memorable night back in July of this year.
Today is your last chance to get entered before I select the winner tomorrow (September 1st).
All you have to do in order to get entered is start a membership to My Fishing Cape Cod before 11:59PM tonight.
Once you start your membership, your name will be automatically entered for a chance to win.
If you are already a member of My Fishing Cape Cod, then all you have to do to get your name entered is leave a comment at the bottom of this post saying something along the lines of "I'm in!" or "count me in!"
What To Expect
Casting eels and swimming plugs such as the JoeBaggs blurple Swarter (shown above) are the two techniques we will probably use during this trip.
During this trip I will bring you to one of the most scenic places I know of on Cape Cod. You will be surrounded by dunes and have miles of wide open beach to fish. Catching a fish in area like this is certainly the icing on the cake!
Odds are we will time the trip around high tide. I will either meet you or pick you up in my truck, and we will hike out onto the beach to fish 2.5 hours before until 2.5 hours after high tide.
Nighttime was the right time for MFCC members Matt Hallowell (left) and Justin Demers (right), during trips we went on together this past summer.
The trip could coincide with sunrise or sunset, but more than likely it will occur during the middle of the night. We might cast eels or swimming plugs such as the blurple Joe Baggs Swarter, which has worked well for me this summer at night.
So far this season people have been saying some really nice things about the trips they have gone on with me. We don't always catch a ton of fish, but more often than not we do catch some nice ones, and we always manage to have a great time.
Here's just a few of the nice things members have been saying...
A perfect fishing night!
Met up with Ryan who took our crew over-sand in his truck and put us in position for a great night of shore fishing. The weather was warm for a May night on the Cape, winds were calm and a nearly-full moon made for some great pictures. The four of us all landed multiple stripers – Ryan brought in one at least 40 inches. He kept us on the fish as we moved down the beach as the tide was rising. In addition to the fishing and great MFCC company, Ryan shared tips on tackle and best ways to land stripers from shore. Highly recommend the trip, no better way to try a new location and spend the night fishing.
I highly recommend a fishing trip with Ryan!
Being relatively inexperienced at fishing, spending time with Ryan and tapping into his vast knowledge was wonderful. Ryan answered all of my questions and heightened my passion for fishing, without treating me like an amateur. I highly recommend a fishing trip with Ryan!
Thanks for a memorable adventure fishing the beach last night.
We had a strange turn in the weather, an equipment failure, and lost a big one. But we also caught some keepers, laughed and fished with new friends, and brought home some sweet filets. Can hardly wait to do it again.
You'll improve your fishing skills and knowledge of Cape Cod.
Ryan has forgotten more about fishing than many of us will ever know. He’s a student and always learning - and sharing information. His knowledge of Cape Cod - from the surf to the bays to the ocean - plus his knowledge of the species, means he’ll be able to get you on fish. You’ll come away with some great memories - but also improve your fishing skills and knowledge of Cape Cod.
You lead a really great trip and we woke up this morning feeling pretty elated from our adventure.
"Last night was SO FUN!!! Brad and I have been sending the photos you took of us to family and friends, showing off our first-ever stripers. We learned so much and are eager to get back out again, we’ll be reading your forum to see where members are going and what they’re catching."
I rediscovered what I love about fishing thanks to MFCC.
I had the trip of a lifetime with Ryan, and I would give the experience, knowledge, equipment and instructions 5 stars. I rediscovered what I love about fishing with MFCC – top-notch!
What a great night on the beach.
Thanks for showing me around and sharing your knowledge. And that fatty keeper was awesome. I appreciate you slicing up some fillets for me at end of the night. Looking forward to getting out there again with you sometime. Thanks again!
The best investment I have ever made was to join My Fishing Cape Cod, and take a guided surfcasting tour with Ryan.
As a novice saltwater fisherman, I've had limited success from shore. The best investment I have ever made was to join My Fishing Cape Cod, and take a guided surfcasting tour with Ryan. It was my best day of fishing I've ever had in fresh or saltwater.
Thank you Ryan for letting me share a wonderful afternoon with you.
On a beautiful Cape Cod Friday I headed out on a guided surfcasting trip/lesson with Ryan. The sun was shining, the water glistening, the stripers were biting and we enjoyed it all while walking the magnificent beaches of the Lower Cape. Plus we finished the day with a spectacular sunset.
Thank you Ryan for letting me share such a wonderful afternoon with you. I look forward to watching and reading about your future adventures and successes with MFCC.
Perfect weather, breath taking scenery, and even better company - I had an amazing experience.
Ryan never ceases to amaze me… there we were with water as far as the eye can see...miles and miles of secluded beach in every direction, and Ryan gets us on the fish. Nothing more fun than stripers on a fly rod! Thanks Ryan – I had a blast!
I am really glad to have found My Fishing Cape Cod.
The discovery of MFCC led to one of the best guided fishing trips I have taken - and I've taken lots of fishing trips in the last 35 years. This was my first time fishing in Massachusetts and I feel fortunate to have connected with Ryan as I doubt there is a friendlier, more knowledgeable guide out there. Thanks again Ryan for putting me on the fish!
Last night was phenomenal and would only add that it perfectly aligned with what we hoped to get out of the evening.
We each had the thrill of catching a fish, but as important, you’ve given us the confidence to now go out on our own. We really appreciated that you answered detailed questions about things like tides and knots, on top of your willingness to share other locations on the Cape that we could explore, in addition to providing cooking and gardening tips. It was an absolute pleasure.
I had such a great time fishing with Ryan.
When I first met Ryan he was very kind and asked us many questions so he could get to know us. He brought us to a beautiful spot where I started off with a topwater plug. At first I was not having much luck, but then Ryan hooked a fish and he let me reel it in. From there on I was on fire and I caught 8 stripers! I will never forget the last fish I caught because it was absolutely huge. I had such a great time fishing with Ryan.
Ryan answered all of my questions and heightened my passion for fishing
Being relatively inexperienced at fishing, spending time with Ryan and tapping into his vast knowledge has been wonderful. Ryan answered all of my questions and heightened my passion for fishing, without treating me like an amateur.
My grandson and I will always recall that we started this journey with you as we embark on our new hobby of surf casting.
Hello Ryan, your passion for fishing the waters of Cape Cod is infectious. That you took my grandson, Adam, and I to one of your "secret spots" speaks volumes about your generosity and eagerness to include others into the thrill and beauty of surf casting. The fabulous setting was enhanced by the gentle breezes and scenic sky. I especially enjoyed the nuance of reeling speed and rod action for the various types of lures. Catching and landing stripers was a bonus as the look of joy on Adam's face was a memory imprinted forever. That you took the time to capture the moments on your camera, was an additional component of the highly enjoyable adventure. A life long resident of the Cape, I gleaned so many tips from you; my grandson and I will always recall that we started this journey with you as we embark on our new hobby of surf casting.
The great value of a trip with Ryan is in all the extra details that you wouldn’t think to do on your own.
With Ryan, you learn nuances of timing your fishing trip with different tides and locations, as well as technique. On our trip we were rewarded with catching stripers of up to 37 inches on a beautiful stretch of beach under the stars. Cant get much better then that.
Michael McMahon
Jeanne Smallcomb
Member since July 2017
David Kaplan
Member since April 2018
Bob Flaherty
Member since April of 2018
Beth Whitman
Member since 2021
Tom Howie
Member since August 2017
Chris Rhoads
Member since 2015
Nate Curran
Member since October 2017
Michael Marcus
Member since March 2017
Steve Kwietniak
Member since 2015
Dan Almanza
Brad Whitman
Member since 2021
Adam Walton
Jeanne Smallcomb
Member since July 2017
Rich Walton
Dan Winkler
Member since 2015
Get Entered Before 11:59PM Tonight!
All you have to do in order to get entered is start a membership to My Fishing Cape Cod before 11:59PM tonight. Once you start your membership, your name will be automatically entered for a chance to win.
If you are already a member of My Fishing Cape Cod, then all you have to do to get your name entered is leave a comment at the bottom of this post saying something along the lines of "I'm in!" or "count me in!"
Tomorrow I will post the names of the winners at the top of this blog post.