The very popular IGFA School of Sportfishing, which launched in conjunction with Saltwater Professional Consulting in October of 2006, will resume with its thirteenth session starting on Tuesday, November 3rd. We have a great offshore-heavy lineup in store for our participants and we are pleased to announce that famed billfisherman Captain Ronnie Hamlin will be teaching the first class of the session. Sign up early to have a chance to learn from arguably one of the greatest billfishermen. The rest of the classes maintain the level of excellence with timely subjects taught by well-known, top-level captains. This session is shaping up to be something truly special! "We are following up another fantastic session. Session 12's new classes, new instructors, and new giveaways made for a very successful session. As always, a new session will bring new opportunities" said the IGFA's Jeff Mackin. |
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With a class size limit of 24 anglers the
School of Sportfishing offers a unique experience for anglers who want to obtain
the skills, information and techniques necessary to maximize their overall
success on the water.
The classes, all scheduled on Tuesday
nights from 7 - 10 p.m., are taught at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
Each course features printed curriculum on the session, equipment and hands-on
instruction where anglers have a chance to interact and learn from fisherman who
they would usually only see on television or read about in fishing magazines.
Along with the course materials, each
participant will receive tackle and products. Included in
these giveaways are lures from Yo-Zuri, hook packs from VMC,
and much more. As an added bonus, each person in the class will be entered to
win various door prizes, such as lures, rods, and rod&reel combos, given out
during each class. Cost per class is $150 for nonmembers and
$100 for members. The fee covers the cost of the class, course materials, and
tackle handed out during each class. For more details call Jeff at 954-924-4340 or e-mail him at jmackin@igfa.org. |
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Session 13 Courses
Billfishing with Ronnie Hamlin - November 3, 2009: With over 25,000 billfish catches to his name, Capt. Ronnie Hamlin knows a thing or two about
catching sailfish, marlin, and swordfish. This is a rare chance to learn strategies and techniques firsthand from one of the greatest billfishermen of any generation. Taught by Capt. Ronnie Hamlin
Fundamentals of Sportfishing - November 10, 2009: If you’re
new to the game or a seasoned vet to the sport, these are must have skills every
sportfisherman should know. This
hands-on intensive class will cover different types of bait rigging, how to tie
critical knots for double line, line to line, terminal connections, and wire
twists, and also proper terminal tackle prep like crimping, making leaders and
hook sharpening. Taught by Capt. Tony DiGiulian
Understanding Your Onboard Electronics - November 17, 2009:
Today's marine electronics are capable of some amazing things if you know how to
properly utilize them. Learn some
new tricks for making yourself a more efficient angler as we show you how to
make your electronics work for you. Taught by Capt. Karl Anderson
Wintertime Wahoo - December 1, 2009: Due to their somewhat
nomadic and loner nature, wahoo are most often considered incidental catches.
This class will teach anglers how to target and more consistently catch wahoo in
the cooler months of the year. Taught by Capt. Josh Brown
Conquering Sailfish - December 8, 2009: Find out how to
successful pursue and catch one of
South Florida
’s
premiere gamefish. Topics will include bait rigging, following fish, success
with circle hooks, bridling baits and catching multiples. Learn the tricks of
the trade that allow professionals to remain at the top of their game. Taught by
Capt. Bouncer Smith
Secrets to Deep Dropping - December 15, 2009: Deepwater
grouper and snapper fishing is consistently available to anglers in
South Florida
any time of the year. With every drop, you never know what
you’ll bring up. In this extreme bottom fishing class, we share the techniques
to get you started and the insider information to improve your success. Taught
by Capt. Bouncer Smith
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