Cape Cod Canal Striper Fishing: CRAZY Striper Blitz

I had a good feeling when I set out pre-dawn for a full day of fishing at the Cape Cod Canal on September 28, 2023. I opted for a "late" 4:30am arrival at the Canal because I planned to fish until sunset. As I was walking out on the East End, Cape side jetty I could hear tail slapping and fish breaking on the beach side of the jetty... That was a sign - from my first cast until sunset it was a wild adventure. The morning was the focus of last week's video, "Cape Cod Canal Striper Fishing: Seal Steal & Chain Catch!" If you haven't sent atone, check it out, it was WILD!
In this video you'll see some of the most intense, up close striped bass blitzing you've ever seen, literally at my feet!
#capecod #fishing #stripedbass #capecodcanal
Rod: ODM Jigster, 11', 4-10oz
Reel: Shimano Saragosa 14K
Line: Pro Power braid 65lb
Leader: Seagar floro 60lb
Lures:
-Strike Pro, Ron Arra, Pro Popper, 180, blue mackerel
-OutCast, Pencil Popper, 3oz, green mackerel
-Sebile, Magic Swimmer, 190, fast sink, blue mackerel
-JoeBaggs, Epoxy Jig, 2.5oz, silver
Belt: ZBelt
Bag: Zbelt
Hat: Tilley (it floats!)
Shirt/ Pants: Columbia
Footwear: Korkers w/triple threat spikes
Waders: iWaders 2D
Bike: HeyBike CityRun

[@TroutSpankins]

Had to watch this on my big screen,what an epic blitz!!!

[@nightshiftfishing]

Oh yeah - EPIC for sure! One of those times when it’s just as much fun to stand there and watch!

[@GrumpyAndCricket]

WOW! How cool is that!!!! Love when that happens and it docent happen that often? Tight Lines! Peace

[@nightshiftfishing]

It really is special, this was a full on, all out, sustained blitz that just kept rolling!! 🎣🐟

[@EvanThompson-jl6ow]

Love that area

[@nightshiftfishing]

Oh yeah!! 🎣🐟

[@fishingtime366]

Amazing Matt🎉🎉🎉

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thank you!! It really was wild!! 🎣🐟

[@MassCastFishing]

Epic dude 💥👍

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks bud! 🎣🐟

[@victorkurylovich3600]

Nice video Matt! I already miss our striped friends

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks Victor! I’m missing them too… 🎣🐟

[@ReelinwithGray]

that is crazy

[@nightshiftfishing]

Absolutely, CRAZY for sure!! 🎣🐟

[@90milessouthmiami88]

This is crazy brother thanks Matt for sharing this blitz with us keep em coming 👍👍

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks Andis - CRAZY is exactly the word, it was a wild afternoon! 🎣🐟

[@bloodlinefishingadventuresllc]

Water looks like its boiling. Always a great time fishing in those blitzes. Good work buddy

[@nightshiftfishing]

Thanks Jeff - yeah the water was boiling nonstop for at least an hour. It really was CRAZY!! 🎣🐟

[@oskee007striperlife]

Nice blitz

[@nightshiftfishing]

Yes it was, absolutely CRAZY!! 🎣🐟

[@MassCastFishing]

That water was boiling 🥵

[@nightshiftfishing]

Oh yeah for sure! 🎣🐟

[@rickwu6005]

lol u held the rod that high riding that bike? in case u hit a short bridge might damage it. or no?

[@nightshiftfishing]

I have my rod holders mounted on the back of the rear basket. With 11’ rods you do have to watch out for overhanging branches - there are a few places along the Canal on either side where you can have issues but the bridges are plenty high…