Abundant in Early 1900s, an Unusual Fish Returns to Cape Cod Waters
For anglers fixated on the arrival of striped bass, cool temperatures slowed the start of this year's fishing - especially when compared to the last few» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFeed Your Holiday Weekend Houseguests on Bluefish
No really. If you've got a houseful of guests arriving for the Memorial Day weekend, bluefish may be the way to go. Consider these reasons: this time of» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleConsider the Other Bass
While striped bass garner most of the sportsfishing glory this time of year, there is another bass in Cape Cod waters which ought not to be overlooked: the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCasting Lures for Tuna: Better Equipment Makes It Possible
Put away that heavy trolling gear. A new generation of spinning reels make it possible to fish for tuna similar to fishing for striped bass, by casting» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFishing with Kids on Father's Day: Tips to Make it Fun
Introducing children to fishing can be more tricky than you might expect. What if you don't catch fish? What if a child gets frustrated with the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBig Striped Bass Landed in Waters Around Cape Cod
Every striped bass fishermen imagines landing The Big One. Recently, from New Jersey to Boston Harbor come reports of catches of 50+ lb striped bass, with» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMaking It Easy to Find the Right Fishing Charter
Getting out on the water to fish may be easier than you imagine, thanks to the great number of charter boat options available across Cape Cod, Martha's» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMany Reasons to Consider Freshwater Fishing on Cape Cod
Yes, it was windy this week - too windy for many fishermen to get out casting in the surf or on a boat. But wait, there's more to Cape Cod fishing than» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleScratching for Quahogs a Perfect Summer Pastime
Hard clams, quahogs, cherrystones, littlenecks, chowders... call them what you will, these clams are delicious and not difficult to harvest. Here's a quick» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFishing for Fluke in July's Warm Water
Fluke are a flatfish. They're also known as Summer Flounder. As the waters warm around the Cape and Islands, it's a great moment to go for fluke, and Jimmy» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePeriwinkles an Overlooked - and Tasty - Shellfish
You find periwinkles in almost every rocky nook of our tidal coastline: small snail-like creatures clinging onto boulders, lining tide pools. Pluck one» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFishing the Tube for Late Summer Striped Bass
When the water gets warm, it's time to target big striped bass down low. One of the most effective pieces of tackle for this is the tube - a curious piece» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBonito Fever a Mid-August Fishing Condition
"Hast seen bonito?" Mid-August is here, bringing symptoms of Bonito Fever to anglers across the Cape and Islands. The fast-swimming member of the tuna» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBigger Bluefish Stay Offshore This Summer, But Here Come Snappers
From Cape Cod up through the Boston area, bigger bluefish have not shown up in-shore in substantial numbers this year. Kevin Blinkoff, editor of On The» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleRaise Your Arms for Blue Crabs
The scientific name for the Atlantic blue crab is Callinectes sapidus. Translated from Latin, that means 'beautiful savory swimmer.' We live at the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article"The Fall Run" a Bookend for Striped Bass Season
The saltwater fishing season approaches its finish with a nice bit of symmetry. Just as springtime offers the spectacle of fishermen awaiting the arrival» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleTrout Stocking of Cape Cod Ponds signals Fall Freshwater Fishing
The fall round of trout stocking in state ponds gets underway at the end of September. Trout raised at Sandwich Fish Hatchery will be stocked into ponds» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLooking Forward to Fall Fishing, and then... Ice Fishing?
The final week in September brings the finish of the Fishing News on WCAI - but saltwater fishing continues in our region, as the fall run funnels» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFishing Season Off to Slow Start, But Squid Have Arrived in Numbers
With the cool spring and water temperatures slow to rise, it's no surprise that the fishing around Cape Cod and the Islands is off to a slow start this...» E-Mail This
View ArticleBluefish Action Keeps Anglers Busy as the Wait for Bigger Striped Bass Continues
Still waiting on those big striped bass to make their way to our waters? You're not alone. Reports indicate that they are coming northward and could be...» E-Mail This
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