Tedy Bruschi Reveals Secret to Giant Cape Cod Striper

Tedy Bruschi is proving once again that he has some serious skills off the football field.

While it's been a while since we've seen the former New England Patriot in uniform, Bruschi has been active in the area, especially when it comes to local waters.

The Patriots Hall of Famer is also a superstar fisherman.

Tedy Bruschi Shows Off Massive Cape Cod Canal Catch

A recent photo on his social media features Bruschi beaming as he shows off a massive catch right on the banks of the Cape Cod Canal. The large striped bass was caught on Sunday, June 7, 2026, a picture-perfect summer day on the SouthCoast.

Bruschi not only shared his excitement for the catch, he also let fellow fisherman know just how he did it.

The Exact Lure and Bait Bruschi Used

Want to know the secret for catching a large striper just like Tedy Bruschi? Here's what you'll need.

According to the avid fisherman, he caught the striped bass using two key pieces of equipment: Albie Snax Pink and Joebaggs Swarter. If that sounds like absolute gibberish, you're not alone. I did my research and discovered they're very effective when it comes to catching bass.

Why Anglers Love Albie Snax and JoeBaggs Lures

Joebaggs swarter is the lure used by Bruschi, while the albie snax is a highly popular bait that comes in a variety of colors. Apparently, pink is the way to go if you want to snag a fish like the one Bruschi caught.

He also took notice of more sea life in the canal, saying there was "squid everywhere." Calamari, anyone?

Take a Photo Tour of the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is celebrating five years of providing education and information about the city's most vital industry. While these photos can give you an idea of what it's all about, the exhibits are interactive and hands-on, so check it out for yourself.

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Out of State Fishing License Revenue By State

Captain Experiences researched U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 data to rank fishing destinations by non-resident license sales in 2022, factoring revenue in for ties. For complete methodology, see the link in the #1 entry. Now let's countdown to the State that generates the most dollars from out-of-state fishing licenses.

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