The Forgotten Lure That Still Crushes Striped Bass — Magic Swimmer Shore Fishing on Cape Cod

On a chilly May morning, with a north wind in my face, I arrived at a Cape Cod estuary to find one of the most beautiful rip setups I've seen. Fast water on one side. Dead calm on the other. A perfect seam — with herring likely moving through it.

I started with a topwater and got nothing. Then I reached into my bag and pulled out a lure I hadn't thrown in years — a white 6.5" Magic Swimmer...

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A decade ago this jointed swimbait was the go-to plug at the Cape Cod Canal. Then anglers moved on to the next big thing, and it got forgotten.

It shouldn't have been!

Five minutes after clipping it on, a striped bass absolutely demolished it right on the seam. Two fish landed, both released healthy, and home in time for lunch with my family.

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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.