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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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striper through the ice on Martha's Vineyard
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A 25-Pound Striper Through the Ice on Martha's Vineyard

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Deep Freeze Gives Ice Fishermen Rare Chance to Target Saltwater Species

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Cape Cod Fishing Report- December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024

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Surface-Crashing Bluefin in Manasquan Inlet Captured on Two Cameras

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Cape Cod Fishing Report- December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

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