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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
3:30pm
Bunker Busting Spring Bass
Discuss the state of the Atlantic Menhaden stocks, and
learn some targeted snaggin’ strategies for hitting
the trophies in 2012.
Jim Hutchinson – Recreational Fishing Alliance
6:30pm
Inshore Thresher Sharks
When schools of Bunker move tight to the Jersey coast
in the spring, some predators much larger than Stripers
and Bluefish follow them. Learn how to prepare for when
a big Thresher Shark crashes the party.
Darren Dorris
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2012
3:30pm
Safer Boating in the Port of NY
and NJ
Learn the proper protocol when boating in the busiest
harbor on the East Coast.
Ray Fusco – TheSafeHarbor.US
6:30pm
Running a Small Boat for Inshore
Pelagics
All you need to know from safety, gear, tackle, electronics,
and strategies to find and catch Bluefin, Mahi-Mahi and
more pelagic game fish within the range of your smaller
craft.
Captain Jim Freda – Shore Catch Guide Service
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2012
11:00am
Fishing and the Effects of Wind
and Tide
If you want to enhance your odds of catching fish on your
boat, you need to understand how the tidal stages and
wind directions can affect fishing. Captain Gerry will
explain the basic principles of wind and tide; how they
relate to fishing in NJ; and how to apply these principals
to make sure you’re fishing at the right place at
the right time.
Gerry Zagorski – www.NJFishing.com
1:00pm
Trolling for Trophy Bass and Blues
Better techniques on the troll for targeting big Stripers
and Bluefish.
Captain John Luchka – Long Run Fishing Charters
3:00pm
Dedicated Doormat Fishing
Strategies that forego catching throwbacks and small keeper
Fluke in order to improve your odds of landing a welcome-mat-sized
Summer Flounder.
Captain Scott Newhall – Time Out Fishing Charters
5:00pm
Zero In On Fluke
Tactics for finding flatfish and putting more keepers
in the box.
Captain Adam Nowalsky – Karen Ann II
7:00pm
Spear Fishing New Jerseys Reefs
and Wrecks
The numerous shipwrecks along the New Jersey coast are
great locations for collecting fish. Learn the basics
for this growing sport.
Rick Stamm – Atlantic Spear and SCUBA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2012
11:00am
Spear Fishing New Jerseys Reefs
and Wrecks
The numerous shipwrecks along the New Jersey coast are
great locations for collecting fish. Learn the basics
for this growing sport.
Rick Stamm – Atlantic Spear and SCUBA
1:00pm
Trolling for Trophy Bass and Blues
Better techniques on the troll for targeting big Stripers
and Bluefish.
Captain John Luchka – Long Run Fishing Charters
The Kids
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Bring the kids to the Kids Cove!
The Kids Cove will keep the younger generation of boaters captivated with the marine and boating lifestyle.
The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium will have activities that will allow the little boaters to have hands-on experience casting a fishing pole and learn about local marine life while making a take home craft on Saturday & Sunday! The NJ Sea Grant Consortium is located on Sandy Hook and conducts marine science research and education. Be sure to visit NJSeaGrant.org to learn more about the organization and the activities going on at Sandy Hook.
The Cooper
Environmental Center at Cattus Island County Park
in Toms River will be there all day on Sunday and will
be offering make-and-take children's activities! They
will also have a table filled with natural wonders for
young and old to discover. Check out the Cooper
Environmental Center website for more information
on the park and programs they offer.
Schedule:
Saturday, February 25 -
10am - 4pm
Sunday, February 26 - 11am - 3pm
Marine Safety Presentations
"Everything Eventually ends up in the Water"
Join The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary as they present on Marine Safety and Environmental Awareness. See and learn what you can do to make a difference to where we all live, work and play. This is an educational, interactive, eye-opening presentation.
Schedule:
Thursday, February 23: 1pm,
3pm, 5pm
Friday, February 24: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Saturday, February 25: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sunday, February 26: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Free Children’s Boating Safety
& Environmental Classes
These free ½ hour classes will include information
on boating safety for children using a boating safety
coloring book making it a fun and exciting learning experience.
Each child will receive a PFD Panda Award Certificate
indicating they promise to use a life jacket when heading
out on to the water. Classes are presented by NJ Boating
Safety Classes, www.njboat.org.
Schedule:
Saturday, February 25: 12pm,
2pm, 4pm
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