Stripers are here, tautog are biting, largemouth bass are stirring in the ponds — and MFCC members are all over it.
Every week, anglers inside our forum are posting reports, sharing photos, swapping lure tips, and putting each other on fish.
If you haven't logged in lately — or if you're not yet a member — what follows is a glimpse of what you're missing. This is your community in action. Let's go!
Members Are Catching Big Stripers — Here's What's Been Working
If you haven't checked out the Buzzards Bay category inside the forum yet, now is the time. This spring it has been one of the most active corners of the community, with members sharing detailed reports, photos, and the kind of local knowledge that can only come from people who fish these waters regularly. Whether you're looking to find out what's biting, where fish are holding, or what lures are getting the job done, the Buzzards Bay category has you covered.
And it goes both ways — if you've been out recently, your report could be exactly what a fellow member needs to plan their next trip. That's what this community is all about. Log in, check it out, and jump into the conversation.
Anthony Besaw posted one of the first of the migratory striper reports of the spring to the Buzzards Bay category on May 5th, heading out on a cold, blustery night. Anthony and his fishing buddy, Alex, pushed off from the dock at 7 p.m. and worked through a tough night, finally being rewarded with their first hookup at 3 a.m.
Anthony Besaw holds one of the many solid bass he caught to start of his season in Buzzards Bay on May 5th. On the memorable evening persistence certainly paid off , as the first fish landed didn’t come for more than six hours into the trip.
What followed was a feeding window of about 90 minutes producing the bulk of the night’s action.
Anthony and Alex landed fish ranging from slot size to multiple fish in the upper-30 to low-40 inch range, many caught using the lures Anthony built and shared in the Lure building should come with a warning thread.
Anthony credited Alex’s familiarity with the area to put them on fish when a blind search would likely have failed. And the willingness to push through cold, slow hours with confidence in the process made all the difference.
All of Anthony's fish were caught on his homemade, black jointed swimmer.
Out in his kayak in Buzzards Bay, Kevin Kiley reported a number of solid fish around on a recent morning, mostly cruising the surface sipping small bait.
Kevin downsized from an Albie Snax XL to the smaller version and picked up a good sized fish.
Kevin Kiley caught this solid striper in Buzzards Bay in his kayak using an Albie Snax. Bay water is still in the 50s, so if you are heading out in your kayak, dressing appropriately as Kevin does is advised.
MFCC member Charlie Kert was all smiles this spring after catching a bright and healthy 40-inch striper in upper Buzzards Bay.
Charlie reported in the forum that there were birds working above the fish, which helped him locate the action.
Charlie Kert is all smiles, holding this 40-inch striper caught in upper Buzzards Bay earlier this spring.
The reports above are just a small sample of the boat and kayak reports being shared inside the forum right now. There's plenty more where that came from!
If you're already a member, log in and check it out — and if you've been out recently, please don't keep it to yourself. Post your report, share a photo, and add your piece to the conversation.
And if you're not yet a member, this may just be the kind of community you've been looking for. The fish are there, the members are active, and the door is open.
The Surfcasting Thread Has Been On Fire — Here's What Members Are Reporting
If there's one thread you should have bookmarked right now, it's the MFCC Surfcasting Thread - Spring 2026. It has been one of the most active and valuable threads in the entire forum this spring, packed with fresh reports, photos, lure recommendations, and the kind of honest, boots-on-the-ground intel that can make the difference between a slow night and a memorable one.
But what really sets this thread apart is what's happening off the screen — members have been using it to connect with each other, organize meetups, and hit the beach together. That's the magic of this community. Whether you're a seasoned surfcaster or just getting started, this thread is where you want to be. Log in, dig in, and if you've been out recently, share your report — your fellow members want to hear from you.
Grant Stark holds the first really large striped bass shared to the Surfcasters' Thread this spring. Each season the Surfcasters' Thread is one of the most popular corners of My Fishing Cape Cod, and so far in 2026 it's been lit up each week with some amazing catches.
A contingent of MFCC members have been hitting the beach all this spring, finding solid bites in Cape Cod Bay, Buzzards Bay and Nantucket Sound.
Grant Start (pictured above) kicked things off this spring with a beautiful bass he posted to the Surfcasters' thread on April 29th. During this memorable night, Grant was fishing with fellow members Jeff Cotto, Nick Caparell, Anthony Besaw and Joshua Schiff.
On this memorable evening, Nick Caparell joined the group from MFCC, catching some beautiful fish and meeting another member, Jeff Cotto, for the first time.
Meeting up and fishing together is one of the best benefits of getting involved inside the forum. It can take some time, but over the years many members have become great fishing friends.
Another one of the top posters to the Surfcasters' Thread is MFCC member Robbie Sturtevant. So far this spring, Robbie has reported solid results with bass hitting bone colored red fins and darters.
Robbie says the SS Parrot Darter is one of his favorite and historically productive plugs. As soon as the plug lands, he pencil pops it for a few cranks, then lets it settle into the sweep. Give the plug an occasional twitch with a slow steady retrieve and that'll usually catch the interest of any bass in the area.
Robbie Sturtevant has been doing well catching stripers this spring, fishing everything from darters to bone colored Redfins. He recently shared this catch to the Surfcasters' Thread.
Longtime MFCC members Adam Kostecki and Ken Webber have been fishing the Buzzards Bay coastline this spring and posting some excellent catches to the Surfcasters' Thread.
Adam also posted a picture of his first fish caught on his own custom plug - congrats Adam!
Adam Kostecki caught this solid, well-fed striper - the first fish he caught on his own custom plug!
Fishing the daytime in Buzzard’s Bay, Ken Webber’s largest fish was this chunky 34” striper using a 5” NLBN paddle tail. Ken reports catching another small striper and a 28” fish before the bite ended.
Members Owen Maloney and Kevin Touhey have also shared encouraging surfcasting reports this spring. From the Sounds to Plymouth, it is great to see so many members having success with quality fish from shore using a variety of different lures, both day and night.
Owen Maloney reported finicky fish in the surf but he still managed to catch this solid 25-pound striper.
Kevin Touhey caught fish in the mid- to upper-30” range during the outgoing using a twitch bait and Island X pencil popper.
What you've read above is just a glimpse of what's happening inside the Surfcasting Spring 2026 thread. The full picture — the late night check-ins, the lure talk, the photos of fish that will make you want to grab your rod and head for the beach — is all waiting for you inside the forum.
If you're already a member, log in and get involved. Share your report, ask a question, or reach out to a fellow member about fishing together. And if you're not yet a member, consider this your invitation.
This is a community of people who are serious about surfcasting on Cape Cod, and they're active, they're sharing, and they're catching fish right now. Come be a part of it!
Lure Talk: Glide Baits Making Waves
The Glide baits for bass thread has an interesting and informative discussion about these lures that are gaining in popularity.
Captain Jay Cianciolo recently shared this photo of one of his favorite Glide Baits - the Chop Block from Berkeley, which is a less expensive alternative.
While some of these lures can be quite expensive, MFCC members such as Captain Jay Cianciolo says the Berkley Chop Block works well, and is about one fifth the cost of some of the fancy ones. Captain Cianciolo reported catching about a dozen solid stripers using the Chop Block.
On May 8th the Chop Block produced a dozen quality bass for captain Jay and his crew. You can read Jay's full post here.
Nicholas Caparell concurs, “the Berkeley lure is great, and there’s plenty of cheaper glide bait type lures out there. I use the Yo-Zuri twitch bait glides religiously and catch a ton of bass on them.”
Tautog are biting
Tautog season is underway, and MFCC members are already putting in the work to dial in the bite. The Tautog Spring 2026 thread has been heating up with reports from shore and boat, with members sharing everything from tide timing and location intel to bait choices and keeper counts. If you're a tog hunter, this is where the blackfish conversation is happening on My Fishing Cape Cod.
James Durso kicked off the thread on April 27th, with a few shorts and couple keepers up to 22 inches.
A couple days later, on April 29th, the tog bite improved for Jim. His crew landed 9 keepers in less than two hours.
Fishing from shore, Ryan Collins fought the wind on May 5th in upper Buzzards Bay, catching two tautog during the last two hours of the outgoing tide.
Ryan Collins is all smiles as he displays a good-sized tautog he recently caught from shore in Buzzards Bay.
Over the last few days members Chris Gonyer and his son Micah, Gretchen Stiers and John Desroiser have also contributed fresh posts and reports to the Tautog 2026 Thread. The collective knowledge inside that thread could save you a lot of time and frustration on the water.
If you're already a member, log in and see what your fellow tog hunters are finding — and add your own report to the mix. If you're not yet a member, the fish are biting, the members are talking, and it's all happening inside the forum right now.
Freshwater Report: Bass are stirring
On the freshwater side, in the Bass Fishing 2026 thread, Mike Marcus reports that we are at the end of the largemouth bass pre-spawn. Spawning will begin in earnest as the May temperatures warm the waters of the ponds and lakes. After the spawning ends these bass will scatter throughout the ponds and lakes and settle into their summer patterns.
Mike Marcus displays a big largemouth he caught on a cool spring day.
The bass are active, the ponds are warming, and members inside the Bass Fishing 2026 thread are finding fish and sharing what's working. If you're already a member, log in and check out what your fellow freshwater anglers are reporting — and if you've had a good session recently, share it. Your report could provide the inspiration someone else needs to get out there and have a great day on the pond.
Fly Fishing Corner
The Fly Fishing the Fly Tying 2025-2026 thread is one of the more active threads in the forum with anglers passing along helpful information on everything from rod setups to fly tying.
For example, Ken Holt recently shared a picture of his chock full fly arsenal to start the season.
Ken Holt put his time over the long winter to good use, reloading his fly arsenal for the 2026 season.
Meanwhile, Cooper Mark put in the time, fishing three hours before and another three hours after school on May 11th to catch a 20” schoolie. Nice work, Cooper!
Cooper Mark certainly put in the time to get on board for 2026 landing this 20” schoolie.
There's something about the fly fishing community inside MFCC that's a little different. The members in there are passionate about the fly, and are always willing to help. The Fly Fishing and Fly Tying 2025-2026 thread reflects that — members have spent the winter tying, preparing, and sharing, and now that the fish are here, they're putting it all to work.
In Conclusion
With the warm weather finally pushing across the country into our neck of the woods, if you haven't already wet a line, now is the time.
There's no telling what kind of year we will experience for striped bass, but if it's anything like last season for surf anglers, the next few weeks could be your best chance to consistently find fish until the fall. And if you want to stay ahead of the bite — knowing what's working, where fish are holding, and when to be on the water — there's no better place to be than inside the MFCC forum. The members you've read about in this post are in there right now, sharing reports, swapping intel, and planning their next trips. That's what this community is built for.
If you're already a member and this post has you itching to get involved, we'd love to see you in there. Post a report, share a photo, ask a question. Your fellow members are waiting.
And if you're not yet a member — well, now you know what you've been missing! You can start your membership here with just a few clicks.
The lawn can wait. Let's catch 'em up!
Tight lines!
Dan Nahorney