The Insider Series brings you never-before-published seminar recordings from some of Cape Cod's most respected charter captains and local anglers. These exclusive presentations were recorded at live My Fishing Cape Cod events but have remained in the vault—until now. Released monthly from November through May, these sessions provide essential winter education while you're dreaming of the season ahead. Watch and take notes now—we can't guarantee these seminars will remain freely available to members forever.
Learning from a Lifetime on the Water
Some fishermen grow up on the water—Captain Mike Fowler of Bad Dog Sportfishing practically grew up in it. Starting in diapers with his father and grandfather, Mike has spent his entire life fishing Cape Cod Bay, developing an intimate knowledge of its waters that few can match.
Mike's specialty is winter flounder, a fishery that nearly disappeared from Cape Cod but has made a remarkable comeback in recent years. His consistently sold-out charter seasons are a testament to his expertise—anglers travel from New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut specifically to fish with Mike, chasing a species that once thrived in their home waters but has largely vanished.
What makes Mike's approach so effective isn't just his knowledge of where to find fish—it's his understanding of why they're there and when they'll bite. From the specific rigs he uses to his chumming techniques and seasonal timing, every detail has been refined through decades of experience in Cape Cod Bay.
This seminar captures Mike's generous sharing of techniques that have made him one of the most sought-after winter flounder captains on the East Coast, along with his striper fishing methods that keep his business thriving through the summer months.
What You'll Learn:
Winter Flounder Secrets
- How Mike rediscovered productive flounder fishing when others had given up
- His specific rig setup and why every detail matters
- Bait selection from clams to mussels to what flounder really want
- The chumming strategy that produces limits even on windy days
- Seasonal timing: when flounder emerge from dormancy and start feeding
- Why Cape Cod Bay regulations make it special
- Upgrading your catch from 12-inchers to quality 16-19 inch fish
Cape Cod Bay Striper Techniques
- The four essential lures for Cape Cod Bay
- Wire line jigging at Billingsgate Shoal and why it's so effective
- The critical importance of bouncing jigs on bottom
- Tube and worm trolling that produces consistent action
- High-speed trolling for squid-feeding bass (counterintuitive but deadly)
- Why Mike rarely travels more than five miles from the dock
Real Techniques from a Working Captain
These are the actual methods Mike uses every day on paying charters. You'll see his exact flounder rigs and why details like long-shank hooks matter for soft-mouthed flounder.
His striper techniques focus on trolling methods that produce consistent action without requiring expert casting skills—proven approaches for Cape Cod Bay from spring through summer.
Access This Exclusive Content
This complete video seminar with Captain Mike Fowler's techniques is available exclusively to My Fishing Cape Cod members.
Membership includes:
- This comprehensive seminar from one of Cape Cod Bay's most successful captains
- Expert seminars from top Cape Cod captains
- Private forum with real-time reports and technique discussions
- Detailed guides and fishing strategies
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Learn from a captain who's spent his entire life perfecting Cape Cod Bay fishing. Mike's knowledge represents decades of hands-on experience you won't find anywhere else.
"You don't need the fastest boat—you need to truly know your local waters." - Captain Mike Fowler
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