This weekend I attended the Lord Baden Powell Univeristy to get certifed as a CAI (Certfied Angler Instructor). I passed the exam which had questions about eveything from fishing, fly fishing and the environment. This weekend I learned a lot about fly fishing and tied a couple flies!! I will now be able to instruct …
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May 17
Do Your Part For The Next Generation
Here is a link to an article Greg was in. http://www.outdoorhub.com/opinions/do-your-part-for-the-next-generation-of-hunters-and-anglers/
May 17
Madison Fishing Expo 2013
This past weekend I was at the Madison Fishing Expo where I presented my ‘Fishing Basic’ seminar four times during the show. We educated around 250 youths and just as many adults and parents. Thanks for all the compliments from the seminar attendee’s and the Madison Fishing Expo Board. Thanks to the NPAA and Future …
May 17
Shakespeare and Berkley product for my upcoming clinics!!
Today I found many boxes in the garage!!! Thanks Shakespeare and Berkley for partnering up for our 2013 Fishing Clincs!! They donated Fishing Combos, T-shirts, Stren fishing line, Powerbait (trout worms) and the Hide-A-Hook Bobber Fishing… kit. This year the parents attending the clinics will have a chance at some prizes as Shakespeare donated ten …
May 17
A day on the frozen water. Tips on Ice Fishing!!
Yesterday I spent sometime ice fishing and shooting some video that I will share at the Maplewood Fishing Club when I talk about ice fishing equipment and techniques. The first part of the video was techniques and the later part is catching all the fish as I had a great couple of hours!! Started out …
May 17
National Professional Anglers Association Conference
Last week I attended the National Professional Anglers Association in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I presented a seminar on ‘Look to the Future’ which reviewed everything to think about when hosting a Future Angler Event. From who is looking for a clinic, location, type of clinic, what to review during the clinic, sponsors and more. At the conference …
May 17
Triton Thursday – Ran the Fishunter 216 and 186 on Lake Winnebago
We were wishing for sun to get some great pictures of the Tritons on good old Lake Winnebago but the clouds moved in. At least we had wind today and these boats ran great in the chop. After running a 215 for six years I could not believe… how much room there is in the …
May 17
Chain of Lakes Youth Tournament
Another year has gone by and our Chain of Lakes Youth Tournament was a huge sucess. As you know, this event is a put together and made possible by volunteers, donators and sponsors. I want to take the time to thank you Greg and the NPAA for your continued support and generous donation; I just …
May 17
Will Host Four Fishing Basic Seminar at Madison Fishing Expo In 2013
Just signed a contract to present my ‘Fishing Basics’ seminar four times during the Madison Fishing Expo in February 2013. Looking forward to working with the Madison Fishing Expo group as they promote fishing and have contributed to many fishing projects around the state.
May 17
Free Fish Day At Warner Park In Madison, WI
Today I was at the Yahara Fishing Club fishing event, which was held on Wisconsin’s free fishing weekend. The event was held in Madison, Wisconsin at Warner Park. We had over four hundred kids that attend the event and just as many parents. The event started out with all the kids getting a fishing combo …