The Bass Aren't Far Behind

By: Capt. Hap Farrell

Cape Cod does not have much of a spring. Usually we'll see some warmth by mid to late April. Not this spring. We may actually have one. It's the fourth of April and it is 70 degrees out right now and the long range prediction has sun for most of the next ten days.

I made it up to the Brewster Herring Run at the right time today. The town has been working on it, putting in new walkways and cleaning it up so you couldn't park during the week. I caught a seagull gorging himself or herself on a big fat one. In the picture with this report you can see the tail sticking out of his mouth.

If the water temperature rises a little more I think we will see schoolies at the narrows at pochet Island and the River Road area in Orleans. I also think many of the estuaries on the south shore of the Cape have fish in them now. They might not eat right now, but soon, very soon...

Fish Species: Herring
Bait Used: N/A
Tackle Used: N/A
Method Used: N/A
Water Depth: N/A
Water Temperature: N/A
Wind Direction: Calm
Wind Speed: Calm
Look close at the gull... there's a tail there.
Look close at the gull... there's a tail there.

Farther away...
Farther away...


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About The Author: Captain Hap Farrell

Company: Stunmai II Charters

Area Reporting: Cape Cod Bay - Rock Harbor, Orleans

Bio: Captain Hap Farrell has been fishing the waters of Cape Cod Bay for 27 years. His intimate knowledge of the Bay and all it's idiosyncrasies guarantees that your day on the water will be an enjoyable one. Whether a novice angler, or a seasoned pro, the captain and crew of the Stunmai II will do what it takes to get you "tight" on a big striped bass or bluefish!

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