Fly Fishing Zoominar Series

Why This Series Matters

Learn from three of Cape Cod's most accomplished saltwater fly anglers—plus watch them tie their favorite flies live on screen—in four interactive sessions this April and May. This isn't a pre-recorded webinar series—you'll ask questions, get real-time advice, and connect with serious fly anglers during the pre-season when you actually have time to learn.

What makes this different:

✓ Learn from expert fly anglers including a Cape Cod charter captain and Far Bank rep, a booked-solid shore guide, and an angler with a pending IGFA world record for false albacore on fly
✓ Live seminars and Q&A sessions where instructors address your most important questions
✓ Watch Chris Kokorda and Ian Bragdon tie their favorite Cape Cod flies live in an exclusive hands-on session
✓ Connect with serious fly anglers who can become fishing partners through structured networking sessions
✓ 2 months of recording access to review techniques anytime
✓ Pre-season timing when you have time to absorb it all

Your investment: $199 early bird / $249 regular

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The Schedule

Session 1: Thursday, April 16th | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Introduction to Saltwater Fly Fishing on Cape Cod with Captain Dave Steeves

Session 2: Wednesday, April 22nd | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Shallow Water Striped Bass with Chris Kokorda

Session 3: Monday, April 27th | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Fly Fishing Cape Cod's Inshore Waters with Captain Ian Bragdon

Session 4: Early May (Date TBD) | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Live Fly Tying Session with Chris Kokorda & Captain Ian Bragdon

Format: Live on Zoom (link provided after registration)
Duration: 2+ hours per session (includes Q&A and bonus networking time)
Recording Access: 2 months to rewatch on your schedule

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What You'll Learn

Session 1: Introduction to Saltwater Fly Fishing on Cape Cod
Captain Dave Steeves - Far Bank (Redington, Sage, Rio)

Don't let the word "Introduction" fool you. This session is designed to be immediately useful whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first time or you're an experienced angler looking to sharpen your approach. Dave has spent his career immersed in fly fishing—running a fly fishing charter on Cape Cod, working at the Goose Hummock Shop, and now representing top fly fishing brands including Redington, Sage, and Rio. He's fished the Cape's waters extensively, from the shallow flats west of Monomoy to the surf, and he has a gift for making fly fishing approachable without dumbing it down.

Topics include:
• The right gear for Cape Cod saltwater fly fishing: rods, reels, lines, leaders, and flies—what matters and what doesn't
• The top fly fishing spots and areas on Cape Cod, including the shallow water flats to the west of Monomoy
• Fly fishing from shore and from a boat, with a focus on striped bass and a look at albies
• How to read and approach the environments most conducive to fly fishing on Cape Cod

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Session 2: Shallow Water Striped Bass
Chris Kokorda - Shore Guide

Chris is a shore-based fly fishing guide who's booked solid throughout the season, regularly sought after to speak at shows and clubs, and known for his comprehensive understanding of how striped bass behave on the flats. He has a detailed slide presentation on shallow water striped bass that he's shared portions of at MFCC events over the years—but has never had enough time to present in full. This two-hour Zoominar is the complete, uninterrupted version. It will fundamentally change how you approach fishing the flats.

Topics include:
• How striped bass behave on the flats in shallow water environments
• How weather affects fishing in these exposed, dynamic areas
• How striped bass use their lateral line and eyesight to find and attack prey in shallow water
• The types of spots that hold bass on the flats—including undulations, sluiceways, and structure most anglers overlook
• Prolific bait items on the flats and how to match them, including why crab patterns often outfish other flies during the day

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Session 3: Fly Fishing Cape Cod's Inshore Waters
Captain Ian Bragdon

Ian has a pending IGFA world record for the largest false albacore ever caught on fly rod. He's landed bluefin tuna on fly. He's fished all around the world. Based in Chatham, Ian has fished Cape Cod since he was a kid, worked at the Goose Hummock Shop for years where he became an exceptional fishing teacher, and has been featured on My Fishing Cape Cod TV and the MFCC podcast. His deep dive into fishing the Monomoy Rips and Cape Cod's inshore waters will cover fish behavior, structure, tides, and fly fishing strategies for the species and environments that define Cape Cod fly fishing.

Topics include:
• Deep dive into the Monomoy Rips: fish behavior, structure, tidal strategies, and how to approach one of Cape Cod's most legendary fishing grounds
• Fly fishing techniques for Cape Cod's inshore waters—presentation, line selection, fly patterns, and the unique challenges of saltwater fly fishing
• Reading water like a guide: how Ian decides where to position, what to throw, and when to move
• Species-specific strategies for targeting stripers, albies, bonito, and more throughout the season

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Session 4: Live Fly Tying Session
Chris Kokorda & Captain Ian Bragdon

Chris and Ian take their seats at the vise and tie their favorite Cape Cod flies live on screen. This is a rare opportunity to watch two of the Cape's most accomplished saltwater fly anglers demonstrate the patterns they actually fish—with real-time explanation of why each fly works, when to use it, and how to tie it. Whether you tie your own flies or you're curious about getting started, this session gives you direct access to the patterns that produce on Cape Cod's flats, rips, and inshore waters.

Topics include:
• Chris and Ian's go-to fly patterns for Cape Cod stripers, albies, and bonito
• Live step-by-step tying demonstrations with explanation of materials and technique
• When and where to fish each pattern
• Tips for adapting and improvising patterns on the water

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What You'll Experience

Live Interactive Learning
Every session includes Q&A time where instructors address participant questions. Submit your questions in advance, and they'll cover the most relevant ones that benefit the group. This isn't watching a video—it's real-time learning where experts respond to actual challenges fly anglers are facing on Cape Cod waters.

Two Months of Recording Access
Can't make a live session? Every session is recorded. Review techniques before the season, refresh specific tactics, or rewatch the fly tying demonstrations anytime—you'll have 2 months of access.

Structured Networking
After each session ends, we'll dedicate additional time to help attendees connect with other serious fly anglers in breakout groups. This optional experience will help you find fishing partners, build your fly fishing network, and connect with anglers in your region. These connections often prove as valuable as the instruction.

Four Expert Perspectives
Dave covers the full foundation of saltwater fly fishing on Cape Cod—gear, spots, and approach. Chris unlocks the shallow water flats with scientific precision and years of daily guiding experience. Ian brings world-class credentials and deep knowledge of the Monomoy Rips and inshore waters. Then Chris and Ian sit down at the vise together and show you exactly what flies they fish and how to tie them. Together, they give you a complete Cape Cod saltwater fly fishing education.

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Meet Your Instructors

Captain Dave Steeves - Far Bank (Redington, Sage, Rio)
Dave has spent his career immersed in fly fishing—first as a Cape Cod charter captain, then at the Goose Hummock Shop where he spent years helping anglers of all skill levels get dialed in on gear and technique, and now as a rep for Far Bank representing Redington, Sage, and Rio. He's fished Cape Cod's waters extensively, from the shallow flats west of Monomoy to the surf, and he's been featured in two MFCC TV episodes. He's patient, well-spoken, and the kind of teacher who can explain complex topics without making you feel lost.

Chris Kokorda - Shore Guide
Chris is a shore-based fly fishing guide booked solid throughout the season and regularly invited to speak at fishing shows and clubs. His background in education shows in his detailed slide presentations and analytically precise explanations. His complete presentation on shallow water striped bass has never been delivered in full on MFCC until now. He's analytically precise—bringing a surgical approach to understanding striped bass behavior in shallow water that applies to every angler who fishes the flats, regardless of method.

Captain Ian Bragdon
Ian has fished Cape Cod since he was a kid. Based in Chatham, he's worked at the Goose Hummock Shop for years where he became an exceptional fishing teacher, and has been featured on My Fishing Cape Cod TV and the MFCC podcast. His years at Goose Hummock turned him into a gifted communicator—he knows how to break down complex techniques in ways that make sense whether you're a seasoned angler or just getting started. A pending IGFA world record for false albacore on fly, bluefin tuna on fly, and years of guiding experience around the world back up everything he teaches.

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Premium Add-Ons

FREE BONUS: Fishing Partners Directory ($97 value)
Optional - No additional cost

Get access to our private directory connecting Zoominar participants who are looking for fishing partners, want to share intel, or want to connect with other serious fly anglers in their region. Finding reliable fly fishing partners is often harder than finding fish—we've solved that problem. Beyond finding partners, this network will help you tap into local knowledge, share fishing intel, and build the connections that keep you on fish all season long.

Session Notes & Key Takeaways - $47
Stop frantically taking notes and actually focus on what the instructors are teaching. Within 1-2 days after each session (well before the next one starts), you'll receive professionally organized notes covering every key technique, tactic, and insight. All instructor answers to participant questions are included, formatted in an easy-to-scan structure you can reference anytime. For less than $12 per session, you eliminate the choice between listening and capturing details—we handle the documentation so you can focus on learning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this suitable for beginners?
Absolutely! Dave's first session is specifically designed to be immediately useful whether you're picking up a fly rod for the first time or you're an experienced angler looking to sharpen your approach. The series provides value whether you're brand new to saltwater fly fishing or you've been at it for years.

What if I can't make a live session?
No problem! All sessions are recorded and you'll have 2 months of access. You can watch on your schedule and still benefit from the Q&A that happened live—including the full fly tying demonstrations from Session 4.

Will I really be able to ask questions?
Yes! Every session includes dedicated Q&A time where instructors address questions submitted by participants. Submit your questions in advance, and they'll cover the most relevant ones that benefit the group. This is live, interactive learning where you hear real answers to actual fishing challenges—something you rarely get access to from fly anglers and guides of this caliber.

How long do I have access to the recordings?
You'll have 2 months of access to rewatch all four sessions as many times as you want.

Can I attend just one or two sessions?
The series is designed as a complete saltwater fly fishing education and sold as a package. Each session builds on the previous ones to give you comprehensive knowledge.

What if I'm not an MFCC member?
Not a problem! This series is open to the public. If you'd like to become an MFCC member to gain access to other benefits, please visit myfishingcapecod.com.

Do I need any special equipment?
Just a stable internet connection and a device that runs Zoom (computer, tablet, or phone).

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After You Register

You'll immediately receive email confirmation with your receipt. Before the first session, we'll send:

• Zoom link and complete session schedule
• Pre-series survey to tell us what you want to learn most
• Instructor bios and session previews
• Technical support information

Before each session, you'll receive reminder emails with the Zoom link and any session-specific preparation tips.

Questions? Email cooper@myfishingcapecod.com anytime.

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Ready to Level Up Your Saltwater Fly Fishing?

This is your chance to learn from three of Cape Cod's most accomplished saltwater fly anglers—and watch two of them tie flies live on screen—during the pre-season when you have time to absorb the information. Registration opens March 8th at 7pm—secure your spot at early bird pricing before March 22nd.