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Fishing Action Is Strong Over Sandy Shoals in Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds

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Hedge Fence and L'Hommedieu Shoals are two spots for fishing tidal rips.
NOAA chart 13237

The tidal rips in Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound are channeling plenty of bait, offering anglers good access to a variety of fish, including keeper-size striped bass, bluefish, and abundant bottom fish.

This week on The Fishing News, Kevin Blinkoff ofOn The Water magazine talks strategy for fishing over sand shoals, including spots like Hedge Fence and Middle Ground. We also round up the fishing action, including reports of big bluefin tuna up close off of Provincetown.  It's all in the audio below - give it a listen.    

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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.
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