Name: Tighten Up Charters
Address: Truro, MA
Price range: $750 - $3600

About Your Guide

Matt Perachio

Independent Guide

Talkative

Intense

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Captain Matt has been fishing the waters of Cape Cod and the surrounding area for over 40 years. He was introduced to commercial fishing at a young age, building a strong foundation of knowledge and experience that eventually led him into the charter fishing industry nearly 20 years ago. Today, Captain Matt specializes in light-tackle fishing, using topwater, jigging, and live-bait techniques to target striped bass, bluefish, fluke, Bluefin tuna, and many of the other incredible species that call Cape Cod’s waters home. His passion isn’t just putting clients on fish—it’s teaching them the techniques and knowledge that make every trip more successful and enjoyable.

About Your Guide

Matt Perachio

Independent Guide

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Truro

Striped Bass

NEW Guided by Matt

27 ft 1 - 4 People From $750

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Truro

Striped Bass Topwater Fun

NEW Guided by Matt

27 ft 1 - 8 People From $750

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Potential Target Species

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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing

Sight Casting

Topwater Fishing

Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea

Inshore

Nearshore

Recent Fishing Reports

Early September 2026

The topwater striped bass fishing remains incredibly action-packed. As the bass continue to chase squid and sand eels, we’ve been able to capitalize on some outstanding surface action. Bluefish have also moved into the mix, adding another element of excitement to an already productive fishery.

The smaller bluefin tuna continue to remain elusive, but the giant bluefin have more than made up for their absence. The giants have taken up just about all the time we have available and have definitely filled the gaps left by the smaller fish. Between the consistent topwater striped bass action, the arrival of bluefish, and the continued presence of giant bluefin tuna, there are plenty of opportunities on the water right now.