In this video, Capt. Mike and crew join Capt. Diogo Godoi of Gorilla Tactics Sportfishing, for a day of targeting early season striped bass in upper Buzzards Bay. The name of the game on this trip was locating piles of birds by using a combination of our eyes and radar, and fishing under those bird piles with a moderately heavy swimbait to get down deeper. With an abundance of bait and smaller-sized fish, the crew opted to fish their swimbaits deeper under the life to try and entice a larger size class fish!

Captain Mike joins Captain Ray Jarvis for a striper fishing session in Buzzards Bay, discussing their techniques for early-season fishing. They use a 'Walk & Gun' approach to drift towards schools of fish, utilizing light tackle and slow retrieves with the Hogy Surface Eraser. The focus is on distance casting and subtle movements to attract finicky fish. The fishing conditions are windy, and they adjust their tackle accordingly for better results, emphasizing humane catch-and-release practices

In this episode of Salty Cape T.V, we join Capt. Ray Jarvis of Salt of the Earth Sportfishing for an early spring tautog trip. With water temperatures still in the 40's it took some patience to get on a solid bite, but the crew rounded out the day with plenty of healthy-sized tautog on the NEW Hogy Groundfish Biki Jigs and Inshore Spinning Rods. We hope you enjoy and, tight lines!

Join me on the water for a quick tutorial on how to target one of New England’s best-eating fish: black sea bass. In this video, I break down exactly when to use a Groundfish Biki Jig vs. the Hogy Squinnow Jig, and show you how I fish each for maximum effectiveness.

Captain Mike and the crew head out East of Nantucket to target large striped bass in the Rips. Captain Phil Moore of Moore Yacht Sales shows how even larger center consoles like his Costa Custom 34SV can be used to stem the tide, keeping the anglers in the strike zone.

Join Capt. Mike on a spring recon mission in Vineyard Sound, exploring the Elizabeth Islands for a jig bite. Armed with the full mesh crate, Mike breaks down environmental factors and bait presence as he targets striped bass with the versatile Hogy Protail Paddle.

Join Capt. Mike and Capt. Ray Jarvis as they break down smart techniques for targeting early season striped bass in open water. Using the time-tested Hogy Original softbait, they demonstrate how simplicity and stealth are often overlooked in an anglers approach. Perfect for anyone looking to fish smarter this spring.

Big Stripers on the Move in Warm Shallows Captain Mike and Captain Rob filmed this session during a peak seasonal push of oversized striped bass moving into shallow, warm waters to feed on abundant pogies. This time of year brings heavy feeding activity, especially in nearshore areas.

Captain Mike from Salty Cape presents a topwater casting tutorial for striped bass at Monomoy. The fishing conditions are challenging with strong winds and tides, requiring strategic positioning and precise casting techniques to target striped bass in the rips.

Join Captain Ray Jarvis of Salt of the Earth Charters as he takes on an exciting day of fall run fishing in Buzzards Bay! We’re targeting some of the biggest albies and striped bass of the season. Striped Bass Approach: Fished near structure using the XL Dog Walker, with a walk-the-dog technique to trigger strikes

In this video, Capt. Mike takes us on an evening trip to the Elizabeth Islands targeting boulder field stripers using the OG Swimmer for fish tucked in along shallow boulders.

In this video, Captain Mike shares his expert techniques for targeting finicky stripers feeding on small, slow-moving bait. High wind conditions required long-distance casting and precise control, while boat-shy stripers needed a subtle approach to avoid spooking them. The Hogy Charter Grade Surface Eraser was the effective lure of choice, known for its long casting distance, soft bait-like action, and high durability. This lure imitates small baitfish and can be fished slowly or just below the surface.

Captain Mike goes Black Seabass fishing on Cape Cod and discusses the effectiveness of fishing during slack tide. Drifting Over Structure: Using the Navionics chip in the Garmin device to locate good structures like rocks for successful drifts. Jigging Technique: Bouncing jigs on the bottom using Hogy Groundfish Biki Jigs designed to replicate crabs.

The video covers essential gear, including a seven-foot inshore rod, 5000-class reel, and the importance of using both attractor and imitator colored lures. Captain Mike introduces the "Walking Gun" technique for a slow and steady approach to avoid spooking fish.