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Some days on Cape Cod.

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  1. Warner

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    We launched in the Bass river but will use other launches depending on target species/ report locations. Quicker and more fuel efficient to get the boat as close as possible.
     
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    Well, we were able to find live bait although kind small. Made the 25 mile run out to the Regalsword wreck. Had only one bite that cut the leader clean most likely a shark or possibly a big blue fish but I doubt it. From the chatter on the radio it sounded like we weren’t the only ones having a slow day. Then hit the Monomy rips on the way back to see if we could find some striper. Ended up catching a bout a dozen between the 4 of us only one making into the silly slot. 12 hours 117 miles on the boat. Great day we will be at it again shortly.


    THE REGAL SWORD WRECK, MA - The Fisherman
     
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  3. MikeInMa

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    Nice place.

    Ever launch at Harwichport, or not worth the extra travel?
    Saquatucket Harbor Ramp #684 - Salty Cape
     
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    Yep have used it, BR for the south side and Sesuit for the bay are prefers for mid cape as they are closest to where we stay so least amount of traffic getting home in the afternoon.
     
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    Smugglers Beach area. Nice day. The breeze coming off the cooler ocean water. Don't forget shade or sun screen!
     
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    Work was crazy today, we left late. Yay IMG_4107.jpeg
     
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    Oh, joy. 495 commuter traffic.
    and then maybe Cape bound traffic after that.
     
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    Styx and foreigner at Xfinity. Smooth sailing after that.
     
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    I'm heading to my cousin's beach house tomorrow in Humarock. Just north of Plymouth.
     
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    IMG_9603.jpeg Morning started out a bit foggy and drizzly but turned out to be a nice day. Grandparents are looking after the kids tonight so the Mrs. and I can have a night out. We will probly hit a beach in the bay tomorrow the kids like the tide pools.
     
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    Calm surf here today. No break from the heat with an offshore breeze.
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    We did see a decent size shark cruise the shoreline.
    Dorsal and tail fins
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    I reached out to the North Atlantic Shark Conservancy in Chatham.

    They said due to the rounded dorsal fin, that it's a basking shark ~ 20ft in length.
     
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    Can’t say as I have ever seen one that close to shore. They are a pretty common sight from a boat.
     
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