Salty Cape Weekly Fishing Report - August 25, 2017

Capt. Shaun Ruge shows off a bonito caught on an Epoxy Jig earlier this week. A push of very large stripers made its way through the Canal this week, with a mid 50-pound fish weighed in on Tuesday in addition to many others over 35 pounds. Meanwhile, live bait seems to be the key strategy for stripers on the bay side, with most consistent activity happening around the east end of the Canal. Bonito are still being found consistently at the Bonito Bar, Hooter and elsewhere on the sound side, with some reports of spanish mackerel as well.  Boom...Morgan

Salty Cape Fishing Reports - Aug. 11 2016

In a continued effort to share reports from more regions outside of our own home waters, here is this weeks Salty Cape fishing reports...

Via Salty Cape:

The return of bonito is the big news this week on Cape Cod. The southern end Nantucket Sound is "loaded" with them. South of MV, the bluefin tuna bite  continues to be consistent with more yellowfin reported this week as well. As far as striper fishing goes, Monomoy has seen bigger fish move into the rips, and Cape Cod Bay has seen the big fish spread out, which is welcome news.  READ THIS WEEK'S REPORTS

Boom...Morgan

TLTFF Road Trip to the Northeast

I made quick last minute decision to head north and knock some new species off the bucket list the other night. I've seen and heard the Albie bite this year has been phenomenal, so I decided to make the most out of two days of vacation by making the trek north. My alarm went off at 3am this morning and I was on the road by 4 with a cup of coffee and some snacks.

I'll be fishing the jetties of Rhode Island all day Tuesday (today) and most of tomorrow (Wednesday). Stay tuned with me via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as I make a run, take a chance, and hope to hear some drag sing.

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'Tapers & Tunny'

Tapers & Tunny from Thomas & Thomas on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

Results: 69th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby

Well, the 69th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby is complete, here's a little montage put together by one of its participants, Phoenix Russell.

Derby 2014 from Phoenix Russell on Vimeo.

Maybe next year I'll actually knock fishing this legendary tournament off my bucket list... The results of this years tourney can be found by clicking here.

Boom...Morgan

'Tide of Nantucket' - Full Movie

As a lot of you know, Nantucket is a very special place...both in general and to me. Its a place I've gone to almost every summer since I was still in my mothers womb and currently have family that hold residence there. From the natural beauty to the phenomenal fishing, its a place tat should be on every anglers bucket list. I've been pretty stoked about this film's release and as of Thursday, its here.

Enjoy.

Tides of Nantucket: Full.m4v from Catch 1 Films on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

68th Annual Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby

I forgot to post about the start of the MV Derby this year, apologies. The tournament has been running since 12:01am on September 15th and continues on till 10:00pm on October 19th. You can jump on and compete anytime within that time frame. This year people have been putting up awesome numbers, especially in the Bluefish divison where someone is holding down the Alltackle Boat lead with a Blue just short of 20lbs. The results are continuously updated, you can see them here.

I've always been amazed with the Derby, never having the opportunity to fish it. Next year I will on our trip up to Nantucket mid-September for the first time if I can't sneak away this year to participate and visit some friends up north. The prizes are ridiculous ranging from some new gear all the way up to a new truck and boat...crazy.

For more info on the background of the Derby, click here. You can also browse the Derby site by clicking here. Check out the Derby's FB page and Twitter if you get the chance for live updates. Click on the photo below to read the souvenir booklet.

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'Bonito Report'

BONITO REPORT from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'BLOOD in the WATER'

If this doesn't make you want to grab your gear and fish, I don't know what will...

BLOOD in the WATER from SHALLOW WATER EXPEDITIONS on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

MV Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Results - As of 9/10/12 @ 10:00am

Overall Division Leaders
All Tackle Boat Striped Bass
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:29:57 AM	0744	John Casey	10006	28.23 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:37:01 PM	0123	Charlie P. Finnerty	10063	17.10 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:36:29 PM	2277	Annie C. Finnerty	10062	14.98 lbs.
All Tackle Shore Striped Bass
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:14:40 AM	0145	Eric M. Bettencourt	10005	25.76 lbs.
9/10/2012 8:38:48 AM	0169	Michael V. Berninger	10093	16.77 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:12:25 AM	0504	Peter C. Shepardson	10002	16.51 lbs.
All Tackle Boat Bonito
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:10:35 PM	0622	Domingo P. Canha	10030	6.48 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:57:35 PM	1102	Patrick T. Jenkinson	10091	6.29 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:16:50 PM	0179	Keith A. Maciel	10037	5.38 lbs.
All Tackle Boat Bluefish
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:13:18 PM	1280	Joseph A. Serpa	10033	14.42 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:33:21 PM	0827	Bryan G. Carter	10056	13.54 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:37:21 PM	0123	Charlie P. Finnerty	10064	13.09 lbs.
All Tackle Shore Bluefish
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/10/2012 9:03:45 AM	0065	Ron Domurat	10097	11.22 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:48:06 AM	0252	Lenny F. Beford	10016	6.39 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:27:59 AM	0664	Jonathan S. Pike	10009	5.79 lbs.
All Tackle Boat False Albacore
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:38:33 PM	0178	Chris T. Chandler	10066	10.45 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:09:29 PM	0798	Bill N. Potter	10081	7.76 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:17:09 PM	0179	Keith A. Maciel	10038	7.56 lbs.
Flyrod Shore False Albacore
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 9:19:51 AM	4230	Seth A. Nickerson	10008	8.31 lbs.
Junior All Tackle Boat Bonito
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:14:45 PM	0196	Cameron J. Maciel	10035	6.27 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:05:39 PM	1266	Dylan C. Kadison	10023	3.76 lbs.
Junior All Tackle Boat Bluefish
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:12:14 PM	1140	Joseph L. Serpa	10032	13.73 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:40:28 AM	0584	Max Potter	10011	11.66 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:48:52 PM	2500	Brooks Carroll	10072	10.71 lbs.
Junior All Tackle Boat False Albacore
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:05:12 PM	1266	Dylan C. Kadison	10022	8.96 lbs.
Junior All Tackle Boat Bluefish (Mini Juniors)
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:11:04 PM	1124	Daniel A. Serpa	10031	11.30 lbs.
9/9/2012 9:39:57 AM	0588	Zak Potter	10010	10.14 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:06:51 PM	0140	Oliver W. Lively	10025	9.66 lbs.
Junior All Tackle Boat False Albacore (Mini Juniors)
Date	Badge #	Name	Fish #	Weight
9/9/2012 8:18:14 PM	0774	Wyatt O. Nicholson	10039	8.23 lbs.
9/9/2012 8:24:39 PM	0713	Mason Warburton	10047	7.49 lbs.

67th Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby Started Today!

Kickoff for registration started at midnight. This year is anticipated to be the biggest year yet with prizes that will blow your mind, including this grand prize... An Eastern 22:

Wish I could make it this year but with the new baby, probably wont happen. I missed it last year by about 2 weeks...bummer.

Here's the latest update:

"New for 2012: You can make a $10 optional donation directly to our Scholarship Fund when you register! It is our goal to make this fund self-sustaining. You can help!"

Stay tuned on TLTFF for the latest results from the Derby in the fly category.

Boom...Morgan

The Speedsters Are Back!

Via Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby, Inc. on Facebook:

Unfortunately, I probably wont get spooled by one of these this year...but hopefully one of the TLTFF crew members will!

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...Greasy Beaks

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...First Images From Surf & Inshore Fly Fishing 2011

So excited for this one...



Boom...Morgan

What Do YOU Know About the Derby?

As September 15th quickly approaches, fly anglers from all over the world are tying up and gearing up for the World-Renoun Martha's Vineyard Fishing Derby. Fished by both Pete McDonald and David DiBenedetto while "researching" their books and known by anyone who's anyone in fly fishing as the mecca event of the sport. I'm looking at plane tickets now, already have my Mass. fishing license from the Nantucket trip. Check out the derby website here and do some research, T-13 days bitches...

Tight Lines...Morgan

Just Got My Copy of The Blitz

My wonderful wife surprised me with my very own personalized copy of The Blitz autographed by Pete McDonald for our "paper" anniversary. What awesome beach reading material! Hoping to get one of the fish they targeted up here today and potentially stop into Cross Rip Outfitters for a better fishing report than I've been getting. I've got the fishing itch so bad I'm tempted to call up some captains and find a boat...

Tight Lines...Morgan

REport from Striped Pajamas

T-17 Days

Taken from Striped Pajamas...

Hardtails make their first appearance near shore in the NE.

Bones reported early around the Vineyard.

Tight Lines...Morgan

Grand Slams...of the Fishing Sorts

So there are a lot of different "Grand Slams" out there when it comes to fishing. I figured, hey, why not educate a bit and drop some knowledge for all of you out there wondering what a fishing grand slam is and how its done. So here we go... A grand slam is usually when you catch 3 out of 4 fish in grand slam category in a 24 hour period. There are many types of grand slams depending on the region your in and some vary by having 5 fish in a category in which only 3 still need to be caught. The most popular is the Caribbean Grand Slam also known as the Southeastern Grand Slam (see below). For fly fisherman the Caribbean Grand Slam slightly varies, theres only 3 fish to be caught, according to some. A "Super Grand Slam is when you catch all 4 fish in the category (or 4 out of the 5 for some). They're all crazy no matter what you say and the first two below are absolutely on my bucketlist. Here's all the grand slams I could think of/find online...


Southeastern Grand Slam: Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish, Snook (3 bold fish are the fly fishing ones).


Northeastern Grand Slam: Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, Bonito.


Alaskan Grand Slam: Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Coho (Silver) Salmon, Arctic Grayling.


Costa Rican (Billfish) Grand Slam: Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish.


Midwest Grand Slam: Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Walleye, Arctic Grayling.


Reef Grand Slam: Coral Trout, Smallmouth Nannygai, Largemouth Nannygai, Red Emporer.


Trout Grand Slam: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Golden (Palomino) Rainbow, Tiger Trout, Hybrid (Brook/Brown) Trout.


I'm sure there's plenty more out there but this is all I could remember/find. Check it out for yourself on a Google search or simply make up your own based on what you have in your region (I made the "Trout" one up on my own based on the Breeches and the Gunpowder). My wife and I are headed to the Keys now for our summer vacation so lookout Southeastern Grand Slam, I got my eyes on you...


P.s. Check out the new poll on the Right-Hand side and vote for what Grand Slam would mean most to you!

Grand Slam from Brady Crouch on Vimeo.

Tight Lines...Morgan