Access point

Sandwich Town Neck / Pilingson Cape Cod Canal

Rocky structure and pilings that hold fish on incoming tides.

Cape Cod Canal report Directions41.7519°N, 70.4949°W

Bite report · week of Oct 4

Bluefish are actively feeding on migrating baitfish

01Bluefish are actively feeding on migrating baitfish.
02Topwater action for Bluefish can be explosive, especially during periods of low light.
03Subsurface streamers, imitating various baitfish, are consistently productive.
04Strong currents in the Canal concentrate bait and predators, making rips and eddies key areas to target.
05Cooler fall water temperatures are promoting aggressive feeding behaviors in Bluefish.

What to tie on at Sandwich Town Neck / Pilings

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Epoxy Minnow

#2#4#6

Matches the slender profile of winter silversides. Its sink rate and durability are ideal for dredging the bottom of the canal.

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Bonito Bunny

#2/0#3/0

This baitfish pattern is excellent for Bluefish during the fall 'blitz season' when they are actively chasing baitfish in feeding frenzies.

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Pilchard (EP Mullet)

#2/0#3/0#4/0

Imitates mullet baitfish, which are abundant during the fall mullet run, appealing to larger Bluefish looking for a substantial meal.

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Menhaden Fly

#2/0#3/0#4/0

Effective during the fall 'bunker' (menhaden) season along the Atlantic coast, attracting aggressive Bluefish that key in on these large baitfish.

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Squid Fly

#1/0#2/0#3/0

Mimics squid, which can be present during fall runs and are a significant food source for Bluefish, especially during low light or night fishing.

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Clouser Minnow (Saltwater)

#1/0#2/0#3/0

A universal baitfish imitation that is effective year-round for predatory saltwater species like Bluefish and Striped Bass, getting down to cruising fish in the Canal's currents.

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