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The Fishing News
00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfc9abb0000 with Steve JunkerEach week during saltwater fishing season Steve Junker checks in with the folks at On the Water magazine and others to find out who's catching what where around the Cape and Islands—and how they're doing it. 00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfc9abc0000For a detailed weekly Fishing Forecast, check out On the Water.00000177-ba84-d5f4-a5ff-bbfc9abb0001

Here Come Great Opportunities for Surfcasting

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As we turn the corner into June, opportunities for surfcasting along Cape Cod and the Islands really pick up. Warming water temperatures draw striped bass close to shore to feed. But don't wait too long. By early/mid summer - as water temperatures continue to rise - those bigger bass will back off to deeper and cooler water.

Fishing from shore requires a longer pole than fishing from a boat - you'll want 8 feet or more - and a reel strung with plenty of line. If you're just getting started, Kevin Blinkoff, of On The Water magazine, recommends heading to a local tackle shop and talking to a salesperson. For about $200, he says, you can get set up with the proper equipment. Don't go wild for lures at the beginning, keep it simple.  Again, talk to your tackle shop guide. You may want to consider waders, as well - if so, felt-soled waders are a good choice, as they improve your footing on wet rocks.

For more tips on surfcasting listen to our conversation posted above. 

This Week's Fishing Action
Bigger striped bass are showing up now along the Elizabeth Islands and at the Cape Cod Canal - at last! Bluefish continue strong on the south side of the Cape. And Sea bass and scup action is good in the sounds and in Buzzards Bay. 

Now bring on June!

Steve is Managing Editor of News. He came to WCAI in 2007. He also hosts the weekly News Roundup on Friday mornings and produces The Fishing News.