First Cape Striper – Howard W. Kelley displays a 21-pound striped bass which he caught on a plug with attached eel skin at the mouth of the Bass River on Cape Cod. It is believed to be the first striper of the season, taken in that area.

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First Cape Striper – Howard W. Kelley displays a 21-pound striped bass which he caught on a plug with attached eel skin at the mouth of the Bass River on Cape Cod. It is believed to be the first striper of the season, taken in that area.

Associated Press · [ca. May 1950]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Sports: Fishing: Wire Photos

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