This fish was picked up in ankle deep water to my right. I was standing on the dry sand as they swam 5 feet off the edge of the flat. And this was the smaller of the five.

Here on Cape Cod, we have miles and miles of light colored sand flats and crystal clear water that makes sight casting to 5-25 pound stripers the order of the day when we have the sun to see'm.

 

 

This is probably the most exciting type of fly/spin fishing you will ever do. They're cruising the flats eating crabs, shrimp, silver sides and sand lances, and just waiting for your perfectly cast fly or bait/lure. Sometimes you need to burn up the water with a fast retrieve and at other times using a dead drift with the current is all that is needed. All methods will require distance, speed and accuracy in your casting skills.

 

You have some of the finest destination flats fishing in the world right here on Cape Cod. Seeing 100s or more fish in a tide is the norm. Test your skills and let's work together to help you along the path to hooking up in paradise.

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We wade fish the southeast part of Cape Cod. This area is comprised of ocean islands, sand flats, marsh, bays, beaches, channels, rips, holes and surf. The area we fish is dependent on time of year, temperature of the water, weather and tide. A shuttle boat may be used to access offshore areas.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:

 

 

May - Stripers galore. Areas are loaded with schoolies. These are what I call the salad days - any fly works.

 

Late May - early June- As the water warms, you'll see them on the flats and cruising along the beaches in schools of 50 to 200.

Sighting numerous fish passing by you within casting range in a 5 hour period is not uncommon. Sometimes, all day if we have the sun.

 

There are no fussy fish in this group. They are fresh, aggressive, and extremely hungry after their long journey from the Delaware, Chesapeake Bay and Hudson River areas.

 

On the Cape, we have the largest concentration of summer time resident stripers along the New England coast.

 

 

Early June - mid July - Expect 8-15 pound bluefish. This is when our largest resident and migratory stripers arrive. This is the best and easiest time of the year to catch a trophy.

 

Mid July - August - This is when the big boys are all around and getting very fussy and challenging. Hope your knots are good.

 

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