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Matt Haeffner

Matt Haeffner grew up on Long Island, NY, where he fished on party boats, his kayak, and the South Shore & North Fork beaches for bluefish, striped bass, fluke, and more. With a decade of experience as a kayak instructor, fishing retail specialist, and editor, he is well-versed in the tackle and techniques that apply to the Northeast's fisheries. For 12 months a year, he enjoys surfcasting, wading, and kayak fishing on Cape Cod, MA, and beyond.

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Cape Cod Fishing Report- September 10, 2026

September 10, 2026

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753-Pound Bluefin Tuna Landed in Just 27 Minutes Off Cape Cod

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Cape Cod Fishing Report- September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026

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OTW Bass

Meet the New Z-Man TRD Finesse Jig: A Year-Round Bass Bait

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Saltwater

500-Pound Swordfish Caught Off Maine Sets New State Record

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Cooking

Fish Beer Friday Review: Landlocks & Brookies Pale Ale by Northwoods Brewing Co.

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