Surfcasting Zoominar Series

Why This Series Matters

Learn from four of New England's most accomplished shore anglers in live, 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 surfcasters during the off-season when you actually have time to learn.

What makes this different:

✓ Learn from anglers who fish the beach almost every single day during the season, including a Goose Hummock Shop expert, two recognized shore guides, and one of the most respected surfcasters in the MFCC community 
✓ Live seminars and Q&A sessions where instructors address your most important questions
✓ Connect with serious anglers who can become fishing partners through structured networking sessions
✓ 2 months of recording access to review techniques anytime
✓ Off-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: Wednesday, April 15th | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
The Outer Cape & Cape Cod Bay with Ian McPartland

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

Session 3: Wednesday, April 29th | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Boulder Fields & Inlets with Calvin Toran-Sandlin

Session 4: Monday, May 4th | 7:00-9:00 PM EST
Bass Behavior, Patterns & Windows with Finn Hawley

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: The Outer Cape & Cape Cod Bay
Ian McPartland - Goose Hummock Shop

Ian lives the surfcasting life—fishing nearly every single day during the season, often walking miles to find fish, regularly pulling all-nighters, then showing up to work short on sleep and ready to do it all over again. His session delivers direct, unfiltered knowledge from someone who's always out there putting in the work, catching big bass, and figuring out the beaches of the Outer Cape, Cape Cod Bay and beyond.

Topics include:
• Reading beach structure on the Outer Cape to locate striped bass from shore
• Selecting specific spots along the Outer Cape's diverse coastline
• Making real-time decisions about where to go and what to use based on season, tide, and weather
• Lure selection and Ian's proven favorites for different scenarios
• The strategies that come from fishing the same beaches hundreds of times per season

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Session 2: Shallow Water Striped Bass
Shore Guide Chris Kokorda

Chris is a 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 of Cape Cod. 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. And his insights apply to every surfcaster, spin fisherman, and shallow water angler—not just fly fishermen.

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 skinny 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 lures during the day

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Session 3: Boulder Fields & Inlets
Calvin Toran-Sandlin

Calvin has spent years quietly mastering some of the most challenging and productive striped bass terrain on Cape Cod: the boulder fields. Miles of rock-strewn shoreline in Buzzard's Bay, Cape Cod Bay, and beyond where big bass hunt and most anglers struggle. His surgical, highly analytical approach focuses on the tiny intricacies and bass behaviors most people miss. If you've spent time in the MFCC forum, you've learned from Calvin's posts. If you've seen his catch photos, you know he routinely lands some of the biggest bass in the community.

Topics include:
• Targeting big bass in boulder fields across Buzzard's Bay, the Sounds, and Cape Cod Bay
• Reading structure in the rocks and identifying productive spots you can discover on your own
• Mastering tides and sweep (current running through boulders) to position yourself for success
• Eeling techniques for live and rigged eels that produce trophy fish
• Lure selection including hard plastics like the Redfin, big wooden plugs, and darters for different conditions
• Fishing inlets with the same detailed, strategic approach

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Session 4: Bass Behavior, Patterns & Windows
Finn Hawley

Finn's presentation is a deep dive into how striped bass actually behave—not just where to find them, but why they're there, when they feed, and what triggers them to strike. This is foundational knowledge about the fish themselves that makes you better at reading any beach, any conditions, anywhere you chase stripers from shore. In 2020, a photo of Finn holding a 47-inch striper appeared on the cover of On the Water magazine. The Boston Globe featured him in a front-page article about his dedication to surfcasting. He now guides adult anglers and has built a following of over 32,000 anglers on Instagram.

Topics include:
• Striped bass behavior patterns that dictate where and when fish feed
• Understanding feeding windows and how to identify them in real time
• How changing conditions affect bass behavior and what adjustments to make
• Reading an ever-changing fishery as seasons, migrations, and environmental factors shift
• The foundational knowledge that helps you make better decisions on any beach you fish

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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 surfcasters are facing on Cape Cod beaches and beyond.

Two Months of Recording Access
Can't make a live session? Every session is recorded. Review techniques before the season, refresh specific tactics, or watch sessions you missed—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 surfcasters in breakout groups. This optional experience will help you find fishing partners, build your shore fishing network, and connect with anglers in your region. These connections often prove as valuable as the instruction.

Four Expert Perspectives
Ian covers the Outer Cape's beaches with boots-on-the-ground, every-single-day knowledge. Chris unlocks the shallow water flats with scientific precision. Calvin breaks down boulder fields and inlets with surgical analytical detail. Finn provides the behavioral and pattern-based foundation that makes you a smarter surfcaster everywhere you fish. Together, they give you a complete surfcasting education.

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Meet Your Instructors

Ian McPartland - Goose Hummock Shop
Ian is the kind of surfcaster who fished the beach last night, will fish again tonight, and has already helped a dozen customers that morning figure out what they need. He fishes nearly every single day during the season, walks miles to find fish, and regularly pulls all-nighters chasing stripers across the Outer Cape and Cape Cod Bay. When Ian talks about a technique or location, it's because he's personally done it—hundreds of times.

Chris Kokorda - Shore Guide
Chris is a 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 presentations and analytically precise explanations. His complete slide presentation on shallow water striped bass has never been presented in full until now—and his insights apply to every angler who chases stripers in shallow water, regardless of method.

Calvin Toran-Sandlin
Calvin is a polished speaker who chooses his words carefully and with great thought. His detailed observations and crystal-clear explanations have helped hundreds of MFCC members improve their surfcasting game. He's known throughout the MFCC community for his analytical approach to boulder field fishing, his trophy bass catches, and his willingness to freely share insights that have taken him years to develop.

Finn Hawley - Cape Ann Shore Guide
Finn launched a kids surf fishing camp that became so popular through word of mouth that he eventually began guiding adults. His photo appeared on the cover of On the Water magazine, the Boston Globe featured him in a front-page article about surfcasting, and he's built a following of over 32,000 anglers on Instagram by sharing his deep understanding of striped bass behavior. He's known for breaking down complex fishing concepts clearly—the kind of teaching that actually sticks.

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Premium Add-Ons

FREE BONUS: Surfcasting 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 shore anglers in their region. Finding reliable surfcasting partners is often harder than finding fish—we've solved that problem. Beyond finding partners, this network will help you fish safer on remote beaches at night, 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! Ian's first session covers practical fundamentals that every shore angler benefits from, and each subsequent session builds valuable knowledge regardless of experience level. The series provides value whether you're catching your first stripers from shore or you've been surfcasting Cape Cod 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.

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 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 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 surfcasting 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 Surfcasting?

This is your chance to learn from four of Cape Cod's most accomplished shore anglers 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.