SUBJECT: # 8857: Going to Cape Cod in early September

Submitted by mudman (165.125.49.2) from ALABAMA on 8/14/02 4:19:00 PM

Hi:

I'm going to Cape Cod (Brewster) in early Sept. (9/8 - 9/14) I would appreciate any surfcasting info on what's running, rigs, lures, general locations, tackle shops, etc.

Do you need a permit - I'll be surfcasting (no 4x4)?? Are Nauset LIght and MOrris Island, Dennisport any good?

Any info would be greatly appreciated...thanks.

Mudman

1. 8/16/02 12:25:00 PM Submitted by david (205.188.197.189) from PENNSYLVANIA says the cape ,im going about same time
   go to the end and fish the jettys

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2. 8/16/02 1:50:00 PM Submitted by Frenchy from NEW YORK says You're going at a good time
   Early to late September can be awesome fishing at the Cape. A 4x4 would be helpful, but really not necessary. There's about 6 miles of beach you can drive at the Provincelands, usually from Race Point to High Head, and again about 8 miles of driveable beach at Nauset. The Race sticker is sold out as far as season passes go, but you might be able to still get a weekly one. The nauset sticker is a big hit, I think $140 and probably not worth buying for only a week. You should be able to park in many of the town beach lots at places like Baulston, LeCounts, Newcombe and Cahoon Hollow, as well as at the nat'l Seashore lots at Nauset Light, Head of the meadow, and Coast Guard beaches. Check with the Seashore headquarters on whether you still need a nightly parking pass (they're free in any event). You can also park in the town lot at Nauset Beach in Orleans for purposes of fishing, and if you walk about 400 yards to the left of the bathing beach (north) you'll find a spot called Gorilla Hole. The outer Cape beaches have great structure which changes often with the weather. Another good spot is the south side of Chatham Inlet, called Lighthouse Beach. There's public parking right across from Chatham Light in town, and staris leading down to the beach. Walk towards the mouth of the inlet on the outgoing tide, or fish the deep bowl that starts right at the bottom of the stairway. On the incoming tide, walk to the right towards a seawall. You can also walk as far to the right as you want, and eventually you'll reach the ocean front again at what they now call "South Beach". The only thing that could possibly wreck your plans is mung, which is a wiry marine weed that clings to everything it touches, like your line, your lure, and all its hooks. It really makes the place unfishable. If you run into it in one spot, move around and eventually you'll find clean water.

   The only jetties I'm aware of on the Cape are along the Bay and Sound sides, and they can be productive too. But with all those miles of productive backside beaches, I'd stick with them. Make sure your gear is up to handling a bass you have to use 2 hands to heft. Rod length isn't important, a 9' rod capable of throwing up to 3 oz will do ya fine. The structure is close and so are the fish, most of the time, especially after dark. A reel with a good drag is important, as is good line capacity. Race Point and Chatham Inlet do have good curent, but at most of the backside beaches, it's subtle and not something that will complicated fighting a fish. The ocean beaches are very clean, no rocks or other heavy-duty snaggy structure. I use 14# Fireline for most of my fishing there, but 15# or 20# mono is fine too.

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3. 8/19/02 3:15:00 PM Submitted by mudman (165.125.49.2) from . says thanks
   thanks...I really appreciate the info....

   Also, I like to cast and retrieve...are bucktail, plastics FinESe) suitable on the ocean beaches...I'm sure a stupid question but I;ve been surfcasting in Jamaica Bay.... I really don't enjoy chunking...and am used to bottom fishing so want to use bucktails and/or Fin'Ese and also try some topwater plugs..

   mudman

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4. 8/22/02 1:19:00 PM Submitted by Frenchy from NEW YORK says Bucks and soft platics are fine
   Yes, you can use them in the ocean surf there--just "swim" them on a slow retrieve. Bring some from 1/2 oz up to about 1-1/2 oz and see which ones are best suited to water depth and wave/current action.

   Also---try some unweighted 9" Sluggos rigged on a single hook. Just don't tell the locals who told ya so ;-)

   If ya see a guy wearing the ugliest Hawaiian surfer pants under the sun, keep all your lures under lock and key, too

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