Salty Cape Podcast:

Catch this weeks 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!

Chatham/Monomoy

The fishing conditions off Chatham and Monomoy remained productive throughout the week despite challenging winds. Anglers found success trolling a variety of plugs and soft plastics, particularly around the Handkerchief and Stonehorse rips. The size of the bass varied significantly, with many fish in the mid-20 to high-20 inch range, and occasional larger fish up to 36 inches. Smaller bass were more common, but the occasional larger fish were caught using lead core line and jigging techniques. Bob Lewis and his crew, including Olivia Dinkelacker, conducted catch-and-release studies focusing on the behavior and recovery of striped bass, noting fluctuating sizes which suggest different schools moving through the area.

Relevant Video: How-To: Casting Big Topwater Plugs for Striped Bass

Weekly Reports:

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Cape Cod Weekly Fishing Reports: June 22-28

1. Podcast
2. Report Summary
3. Daily Dispatches Clipped

Salty Cape Podcast:

Catch this weeks 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!

PodCast: Summary

• 🎣 Fishing Reports: Captain Mike and Captain Dave discuss their fishing activities over the past week, highlighting trips to Monomoy, Nantucket, and Vineyard Sound.
• 🌊 Windy Conditions: Reports of unexpected strong winds impacting fishing conditions, with advice on handling sporty weather.
• 🐟 Monomoy Success: Monomoy received high praise for its abundance of life, with sand eels, squid, and striped bass creating a vibrant ecosystem.
• 🐠 Techniques and Lures: Insights into using surface erasers, slow retrieve techniques, and the versatility of different lures, including soft plastics and topwater plugs.
• 🔄 Adjusting to Conditions: Emphasis on adapting to environmental factors, including wind, tides, and bait movement to improve fishing success.
• 🦑 Squid Season: Observations on the abundance of juvenile squid and their impact on the fishing ecosystem.
• 🚤 Fishing Gear: Discussion on the importance of carrying the right gear, including foul weather gear for open boats, and keeping tackle simple yet effective.
• 🧪 Scientific Collaboration: Collaboration with scientists from UMass Amherst to gather data and improve fishing practices.
• 🔁 Catch and Release: Techniques for ensuring healthy fish release, including using single hooks and keeping fish in the water during de-hooking.
• 💬 Fishing Etiquette and Tips: Tips on fishing etiquette, particularly in crowded areas like the canal, and advice for both novice and experienced anglers.

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Cape Cod Fishing Reports Part 1: The Summary

Monomoy

Fishing in the rips around Monomoy has been productive, despite challenging conditions. The team managed to catch four bass between 28.5 and 34 inches. The key lures were the amber Hogy Charter Grade Popper and the bone/white Dog Walker XL. The wind made the waters rough, but fish were still biting during slack tide, with plenty of birds and bass feeding on sand eels.