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The Fisherman FREE SEMINARS AT THE 2008 ATLANTIC CITY BOAT SHOW
FISHING SEMINARS - ROOM 312
WEDNESDAY – February 6
3 pm SOUTH JERSEY HOTSPOTS
Nick Honachefsky – Fisherman Field Editor, author New Jersey Boat Fisherman
The author shares his take on fishing many of South Jersey's best fishing locations.
5 pm BETTER BOAT HANDLING AROUND STRUCTURE
Capt. Alex Majewski – Lighthouse Sportfishing
Tips and tricks for better success around rips & jetties from a Barnegat Inlet pro.
THURSDAY - February 7
3 pm THE CAPE MAY RIPS
Capt. Bob Meimbresse - Down Deep Charters
Cape May captain shares his tactical methods to scoring at the “Rips” season after season.
5 pm DELAWARE BAY DRUM
Capt. Bob Cope – Full Ahead Sportfishing, and Quantum & Suffix Pro Staff
Scoring black drum on the lower Delaware Bay during the big spring run.
FRIDAY - February 8
3 pm WEAKFISHING SECRETS
Jim Hutchinson Jr. - Executive Editor, The Fisherman Magazine
Plastics and shedder crab for spring tiderunners, & grass shrimpin’ for numbers in the summer.
5 pm TROPHY BASS
Captains Rich Tenreiro and Andy LoCascio Northeast Angling Television
Popular cable television hosts don’t just score trophies for fun – it’s their job!
6 pm NEW JERSEY’S ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Hugh Carberry – NJ Artificial Reef Project Director
New Jersey’s reef maestro puts it all together for you in terms of fishing Jersey’s local snags.
SATURDAY – February 9
RFA Day – Includes *Prize Giveaways*
11 am FISHING FOR STRIPED BASS
Gary Caputi – RFA, author Fishing For Striped Bass
The most comprehensive and definitive striped bass seminar you’ve ever seen, from the guy who wrote the book on it.
12:30 pm WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?
Capt. Steve Bent – Free Spirit charters; Raymarine Pro Staff
Spotlight on electronics and how to better set-up and read your depthfinder to recognize differences between bait and gamefish, thermoclines and more.
2 pm TIDAL RIVER FLUKE (AKA, SUMMER FLOUNDER)
Don Kamienski – Author “Fishing For Fluke” & Fisherman Field Editor
How to catch a near limit of fluke in any tidal river in the state when the ocean is either too cold or too rough.
3 pm TOP WATER BASS, BLUES & TUNA
Captains Rich Tenreiro and Andy LoCascio Northeast Angling Television
Top tips from the pros - explosive topwater action on your favorite inshore and offshore species.
4 pm BASS, BUCKTAILS & COLD, HARD METAL
Capt. Chris Gatley - Ardent Angler Sportfishing, Fisherman Field Editor & Shimano Pro Staff
Gear up for a kick down, drag out fight while ratcheting up your striper score on jigs this season.
5 pm SOUTH JERSEY TAUTOG TACTICS
Capt. Adam Nowalsky – Charter Boat Karen Ann II
Wreck hunters looking for that blackfish edge in 2008 along the local snags should bring pencil and paper to this discussion!
SUNDAY – February 10
Noon OFFSHORE TROLLING
Jeff Merrill - Fisherman Field Editor, IGFA NJ Rep, St. Croix Rods Pro Staff, Costa Del Mar Pro Staff
From jets to spreader bars, proven techniques & trolling patterns for big game hunting for tuna and marlin off the Jersey Coast.
2 pm BOTTOM FISHING FAMILY FUN
Milt Rosko - Fisherman Magazine Contributor & noted author
One of New Jersey’s most recognizable anglers gives tips to have the whole family out putting together a nice catch of fluke, sea bass and porgies.
*Those attending fishing seminars on Saturday, February 9 get a chance to win great prizes – members of the Recreational Fishing Alliance with valid membership card or those signing up at the show get five times the chance to win - membership does have its advantages!*
BOATING SEMINARS - ROOM 310
WEDNESDAY (February 6) & THURSDAY (February 7)
3 pm NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
6 pm NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
FRIDAY (February 8)
3 p.m. NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
5 pm OBTAINING A USCG LICENSE
Capt. Bob Figular, Mariner School
How to obtain your own USCG license and get started with your own business on the water.
6 pm NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
SATURDAY (February 9)
11 am ANTIFOULING – OLD TECHNOLOGY VS. NEW TECHNOLOGY
Presented by Interlux
Come learn the difference between old technology antifouling and new technology antifouling from Interlux.
Noon NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
1 pm CRUISER’S GUIDE - BARNEGAT BAY TO CAPE MAY
Capt. Russ Cohen – BoatBoy Marine
Interactive ‘how to’ on navigating the ICW between Barnegat and Cape May.
2:30pm NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
3:30 pm OBTAINING A USCG LICENSE
Capt. Bob Figular, Mariner School
How to obtain your own USCG license and get started with your own business on the water.
5 pm NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
6 pm CRUISER’S GUIDE - CAPE MAY TO PHILADELPHIA
Capt. Russ Cohen – BoatBoy Marine
Forget the Expressway, captain your boat from Cape May all the way to Philly and back.
SUNDAY (February 10)
Noon NJ BOATERS‘ TEST OUT EXAM
Administered by Capt. Russ Binns, Coast Boating School
Following successful completion of this 50-question exam boaters will be legally allowed to operate a power vessel in New Jersey. Cost mandated by New Jersey law, is $25.
SEMINARS PRESENTED BY THE FISHERMAN MAGAZINE
Paid admission to the Atlantic City International Power Boat Show includes seminar admission. Topics and times may change. Log on to www.acboatshow.com for complete show information, travel directions and list of exhibitors.
For additional seminar information, call 732-295-8600.