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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 1 MIN

Crisp Winter Fishing on Martha's Vineyard: Tautog, Cod, and Stripers Brave the Elements

from Martha's Vineyard Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI

🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount/POINT --- Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Martha's Vineyard fishing report for this crisp winter morning. Winds are whipping west at 15-20 knots this afternoon, gusting to 25, with seas 4-6 feet—bundle up and watch for freezing spray tonight per the National Weather Service. Tides at Long Point show a low at -0.1ft around midnight, perfect for bottom dwellers. Sunrise hits about 6:45am, sunset 5:15pm, giving you solid daylight to chase the holdovers. Winter tautog, cod, and stripers are still hanging tough offshore, just like that February 2 report from the Vineyard Fishing Report podcast—locals pulling 'em steady on wrecks and rocks. Amounts are decent: tautog up to 5-7 pounds, cod in the double digits, and stripers holding from fall runs, 28-35 inches. Fish activity peaks on the incoming tide with current ripping structures. Best lures? Bucktail jigs in white or chartreuse, 1-3 ounces, tipped with crab or shrimp. Artificials like soft plastics on jigheads shine too—my namesake works wonders. Live bait: green crabs for tog, herring strips for cod and bass. Rig simple: fish-finder with 4-6 ounce sinker. Hit these hot spots: Nomans Land for cod on the rips, or the Wasque breakers for stripers hugging the shore. Stay safe out there, check regs, and respect the small craft advisories. Thanks for tuning in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount/POINT This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

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