Cape Cod Fishing Reports
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Cape Cod Weekly Fishing Reports July 6 – 12
Salty Cape Podcast:
Catch this week’s episode of The Dave and Mike Show! Dave and Mike discuss fishing reports & dive into techniques, tips, fishing etiquette, walks down memory lane, and a fair amount of chop-busting!
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The Dave And Mike Show: Fishing Report Pod Cast Video: July 12, 2024
Dave And Mike Show: Fishing Report Pod Cast Video: July 12, 2024
Summary
- Fishing Recap: Captain Mike and Captain Dave discuss their week’s fishing, noting difficult conditions with heavy fog and wind but still managing to catch small striped bass.
- Fishing Tips: Emphasize the importance of adjusting techniques based on conditions, including changing flies and using different lures for small fish.
- Schoolies Definition: The debate about what qualifies as a schoolie, highlighting that smaller fish (20 inches or less) are true schoolies, not larger ones.
- Bait Observations: Observations about small bait presence, such as krill and tiny silversides, influencing the fishing strategies.
- Fishing Techniques: Discussion of techniques like the Poppin’ Fly and using clear poppers to attract fish, along with adaptations for different fish sizes and behaviors.
- Ground Fishing: Insight into effective ground fishing strategies, focusing on structure and live bottom indicators for species like seabass and fluke.
- Inshore and Offshore Cape Cod Fishing: Exploration of the diverse fishing opportunities in Cape Cod, emphasizing the variety of species and fishing structures available.
- Seasonal Patterns: Discussion of the unique micro-seasons in Cape Cod fishing, highlighting the importance of understanding seasonal and bait patterns.
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Filmed Last Week: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No Bait
How To: Summer Sea Bass | Jigging | No Bait
Summary
- Fishing Location and Conditions: Ground fishing in Vineyard Sound during Fourth of July weekend, targeting big black sea bass. Fishing deeper water structures and drop-offs for better catches. 00:00:12
- The Approach: Using long drifts over deeper valleys and micro rips, focusing on wind and tide for optimal drift trajectories. 00:01:20
- Adjustments: Making short moves to reset drifts when quality of fish changes or when encountering unwanted species like small scup or sea robins. 00:02:12
- Gear and Setup: Using a 7ft hybrid inshore/offshore spinning rod with heavy jigs (8-12 oz) for deep water fishing, targeting a mix of groundfish like sea bass, scup, and occasionally fluke. 00:04:13
- Jigging Technique: Slow jigging with Hogy 8.5oz Squinnow jig and Jig Biki teasers, creating a food chain effect to attract groundfish. Adjusting for wind and tide to maintain vertical presentation in 95ft of water. 00:06:14
- Lure Selection: Using 8.5oz Hogy Squinnow jigs designed to mimic crabs and lobsters, common prey for bottom dwellers. Emphasizing a clean boat and avoiding the use of natural bait. 00:08:14
- Handling and Releasing Fish: Properly handling fish to avoid harm, especially when dealing with species like scup and sea bass. Using gear that allows for effective catch and release. 00:10:16
Rod and Reel Setup: Highlighting the use of The Hogy Hybrid Inshore/Offshore Spinning rod, a parabolic “soft” action rod, re-purposed from Heavy Duty Inshore striper fishing and Light Tackle Offshore fishing with 65 lb test braid, and 65 lb test leader. The prod perfectly handled the heavy inshore groundfish jigs with plenty of bend to enjoy the sea bass fishing. 00:12:18
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