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Thursday, February 15, 2024

2:00 pm
Fishing for Stripers
Tactical approach to targeting Jersey Shore striped bass with a focus on the use of circle hooks now required when fishing natural baits. From early spring baits through the blitzes of fall, and a quick look at regulations.
Jim Hutchinson – The Fisherman Magazine

3:30 pm
Jersey Exotics
A wave of exotic species has moved into Jersey waters. How to target sheepshead, bonito, spanish mackerel, triggerfish, speckled trout, red drum, king mackerel and more from boat or shore along the Jersey Coast.
Nick Honachefsky – Saltwater Underground

5:00 pm
Trolling Motors – Layout & Installation
A trolling motor is the new “game-changer” in northeast fishing, whether locking onto a prime tautog snag, sneaking up on shallow water stripers or eliminating “wind against tide” in fluking. So what does it take to add this tool to your arsenal?
Aaron Held – Octopus Yachts: Marine Electrical Systems

MEET & GREET! For over 25 years Nick Honachefsky has been a prominent voice anchoring the sport fishing media industry. Saltwater Underground with Nick Honachefsky explores the world’s finest fishing destinations and the subculture scene of salty characters that come along with it. Capt. Nick will be hosting a Meet & Greet on Thursday, February 15th from 12-3pm in The Fisherman Magazine booth before delivering his seminar on Jersey Exotics.

Friday, February 16, 2024

2:00 pm
Trolling Motors – Layout & Installation
A trolling motor is the new “game-changer” in northeast fishing, whether locking onto a prime tautog snag, sneaking up on shallow water stripers or eliminating “wind against tide” in fluking. So what does it take to add this tool to your arsenal?
Aaron Held – Octopus Yachts: Marine Electrical Systems

3:30 pm
Blackfish Tips & Tactics
Looking to up your blackfish game? Before running his 35′ custom Donelle out of Belmar, Capt. Joe spent years working deck aboard Capt. Butchie Egerter’s Dauntless. From gear and rigging to findig the right touch on the perfect piece of bottom, get professional advice to help turn your tautog season into a personal best.
Capt. Joe Paton, Nearfall Charters

5:00 pm
Fishing for Doormat Fluke
Whether you’re fishing the local wrecks or along the shallow flats there are plenty of tactics, tricks, and tools to use which can optimize your chance of scoring that personal best doormat. Start your first drift of the new season with Jenni as she shares a few secrets to fluke success in 2024.
Jenni Ackerman – The Fisherman Magazine

Saturday, February 17, 2024

11:00 am
Raritan Bay Fly & Light Tackle Action
Comprehensive spotlight on fly and light tackle fishing in NY Bight & throughout Raritan Bay with an Orvis endorsed guide, from chasing spring run stripers and weakfish, through late summer run and gun action on speedsters like albies and bonito.
Capt. Joe Mattioli – On the Bite Charters

12:00 pm
Jumbo Striped Bass Tactics
Mojos, spoons, livelined bunker, they’re all outstanding options for good-sized striped basss. But how about a true personal best striped bass of a lifetime? A multiple Manhattan Cup “catch and release” trophy champ shares the secret.
Capt. Brian Rice – Jersey Devil Sportfishing

1:30 pm
Blackfish Strategy & Tactics
Join the NJFishing.com team for a tactical look at one of the most challenging inshore species along the Atlantic Coast. What’s it take to gear up for and grapple with a 20-pound plus trophy of the wrecks?
Joe & Gerry Zagorski – NJFishing.com

3:00 pm
Pro Tips for Doormats
For a charter captain, putting a limit catch of fluke together can make or break a day at the office. Pick up some tactical advice on maximizing your fluke success with a Belmar-based skipper.
Capt. Dan Bias – Reelmusic Sportfishing

4:00 pm
Bluefin Tuna
The hunt for monster bluefin tuna, close to shore, using proven big game techniques. Liveline and spinning, NY Bight Tuna – “trophy” catch and release tips too.
Capt. Mike Century – Anglers Of Legends Sportfish & Boatworks 

Sunday, February 18, 2024

11:00 am
Jersey Shore Stripers & Blues
The past two seasons have offered the very best striper fishing ever, with a resurgence of bluefish action too. That said, weather and tide are always a consideration. Advice from a Jersey Shore party boat captain on maximizing every day you’re able to sail.
Capt. Rich Falcone – Golden Eagle

12:00 pm
NY & NJ Fishing Raritan Bay
Join the Staten Island crew as they cover deep water fluking, trophy stripers, shallow water plugging, bucktailing for weakfish, and every other tested tactic you’ll need to score in 2024 on either side of the NY/NJ marine waters border.
Capt. Rob Crocitto & Capt. Guy Buono – Bunker Box & Krunch Sportfishing

1:00 pm
Fishing For Doormat Fluke
Whether you’re fishing the local wrecks or along the shallow flats there are plenty of tactics, tricks, and tools to use which can optimize your chance of scoring that personal best doormat. Start your first drift with Jenni as she shares a few secrets to fluke success in 2024.
Jenni Ackerman – The Fisherman Magazine

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