Tag: fishing class
Flats Fishing Clinics at St. Marks, Florida Feb. 8-9, 2014
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Jan.10, 2014, under Shell Point to Lanark, Ochlockonee Bay, St. Marks, Aucilla and Econfina
The one-day Flats Pro Seminars will be held Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9, 2014, at Shields Marina in St. Marks, Florida, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost is $85 per adult and includes a catered lunch. Junior anglers (ages 12-17) can attend for $25 if accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, please visit www.captaindavelear.com
Capt. Dave Lear
Silver King Communications
1510 Dove Road
Tallahassee, FL 32317
850.320.2001
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“Intro to Fishing” Class, Punta Gorda, Beginning October 28, 2013. Taught by Capt. Ralph Allen, King Fisher Fleet
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Sep.27, 2013, under Middle Charlotte Harbor
PUNTA GORDA, FL – An introductory course in Florida Fishing, called Let’s Go Fishing!, is being offered at the PGI Civic Association building on Shreve Street. Topics to be covered include fishing techniques, tackle selection, rigging, knot tying, lures, baits, cast nets, fish identification, tides, and fishing regulations for fishing in fresh and salt waters of Southwest Florida. Rods, reels, lures, nets and other fishing equipment will be displayed during the class and there will be a number of useful handouts issued to students. The class is geared towards beginning anglers, but more experienced fishermen will pick up helpful tips as well. The instructor is long time local fishing guide and owner of King Fisher Fleet, Capt. Ralph Allen, who might even reveal the locations of a few local hotspots! The course is open to all members of the public and includes six evening sessions which are to be held from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. beginning on Monday October 28. The cost for the class is $40 and advance registration is recommended by calling 941-637-1655.
King Fisher Fleet offers six cruises including daylong cruises to the islands of Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key, half-day river and harbor cruises, short afternoon cruises, sunset cruises, and Christmas light canal cruises. King Fisher Fleet also offers charter fishing with some of the best fishing guides in southwest Florida, departing every day from Fishermen’s Village Marina. Gift certificates for cruises as well as for fishing charters are available at the King Fisher office.
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters “Orvis Fly Fishing 101” Clinic, July 13, 2013
by Capt. Tommy Thompson on Jul.08, 2013, under Bradenton and Sarasota, Siesta Key to Boca Grande, Tampa Bay, East and South Shore
CB’s Saltwater Outfitters, 1249 Stickney Pt. Rd., on Siesta Key (Sarasota) will hold an “Orvis Fly Fishing 101” clinic with Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guides and instructors, Capt. Ed Hurst and Capt. Rick Grassett, on Saturday, July 13th from 9am – 11am. The free clinic will include fly casting and fly tackle rigging basics. Upon completion of the clinic, students will receive free memberships to International Federation of Fly Fishers and Trout Unlimited (each a $35 value). There will also be special in store offers on Orvis products. Call (941) 349-4400 to reserve your spot.