Seminars
Seminars Presented By:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
| Seminar Time | Topic | Seminar Details | Speaker | Affiliation |
| 2 p.m. | Striped Bass, Catching & Conservation | Striped bass management has been a huge topic in recent months, and The Fisherman has been at the forefront of coverage. Join editor Jim Hutchinson, Jr. for a closer look at the conservation debate, with a look at tips and tactics to upping your ’25 score. | Jim Hutchinson | The Fisherman Magazine |
| 3:30 p.m. | 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 |
| 5 p.m. | Catching Jumbo “PB” Striped Bass | When it comes to catching a “personal best” striped bass of 40 pounds or better, there’s nothing like Chuck “Tyman” Many’s proven live eel method. Chuck’s closely guarded secret for big fish success is revealed in this special Happy Hour presentation in the seminar area. Bring a notebook! | Chuck Many | Tyman |
Friday, February 14, 2025
| Seminar Time | Topic | Seminar Details | Speaker | Affiliation |
| 2 p.m. | 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 |
| 3:30 p.m. | Modern Sonar Technology | The use of sonar in fishing continues to evolve, with new technologies constantly on the leading edge, each and every day. The folks at Octopus Yachts are staying ahead of the curve, and will introduce you to the latest advances in fishfinding and sonar technology. | Aaron Held | Octopus Yachts |
| 5 p.m. | 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. Bluefin populations are thriving, as are catches – get in on the bluefin bonanza. | Capt. Mike Century | Anglers Of Legends Sportfish & Boatworks |
Saturday, February 15, 2025
| Seminar Time | Topic | Seminar Details | Speaker | Affiliation |
| 11:00 | Inshore Trolling Motor Tactics | The electric trolling has revolutionized how people fish for fluke, tautog and stripers. Using GPS technology and paired with navigation electronics the trolling motor allows you to “virtually” anchor on a location, plot an exact drift or manage through wind against tide. Think Game Changer! | Capt. Brett Taylor | Reel Reaction Charters |
| 12:00 | Raritan Bay Bonanza | 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 2025 on either side of the NY/NJ marine waters border. | Capt. Guy Buono & Capt. Rob Crocitto | Krunch Sportfishing |
| 1:30 | Jersey Shore Bluefin | Author and 20-year charter captain at the Jersey Shore, Capt. Freda has specialized in all aspects of light tackle fishing; from topwater spin gear to jigging, fly-fishing, plugging, and live bait. Consistently finding and tackle bluefin – inshore, midrange and offshore – requires a strong understanding of varied techniques. | Capt. Jim Freda | Shore Catch Sportfishing |
| 3:00 | Pro Tips on Fluke Fishing | With over 35 years’ experience from back canal docks to to the deepwater snags and rough bottom offshore, this former editor of The Fisherman and educator a NJ Fish & Wildlife is now at the helm of the party boat Gambler as a 100-Ton Master Captain and offering tips and tactics to help you earn a few pool-winning fluke in 2025. | Capt. Chris Lido | The Gambler |
| 4:00 | 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 |
Sunday, February 16, 2025
| Seminar Time | Topic | Seminar Details | Speaker | Affiliation |
| 11:00 | Jersey Exotics | A wave of exotic species moves into New Jersey waters each year, now learn how to target summer variety like sheepshead, bonito, spanish mackerel, triggerfish, speckled trout, red drum, king mackerel and more with the TV host of Saltwater Underground | Nick Honachefsky | Saltwater Underground |
| 12:00 | 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. | Jenni Ackerman | The Fisherman Magazine |
| 1:00 | Fishing for Tautog | By rig or by jig, boat or land-based, tautog can be a difficult fishery to master, but this talented young angler is well on his way. If you’re looking to get the family into blackfishing, let this 13-year-old young gun help introduce anglers of all ages to the wonderful world of blackfishing. | Pedro Ildefonso | KEPTI Fishing / Team Tsunami |
