2026 Seminar Schedule - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
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The Fisherman Magazine
2026 SEMINAR LIST
Meet the Speakers!
Mushin Sportfishing Capt. Alan Lee is a USCG-licensed Captain (OUPV). He is the owner and frequent operator of the Mushin, currently a Henriques 44-foot sportfisher in Point Pleasant, NJ. He has fished for over 50 years from freshwater panfish to blue marlin, and most everything in between. He has fished all along the Jersey Coast for many decades, and enjoys pursuing all species of saltwater fish. His specialties include mid-range and offshore/ canyon fishing for all tunas, sharks, and marlin; and inshore fishing for bottomfish such as cod, tog, and sea bass. Capt. Alan is is also among a select few who serve as SHIMANO FISHING TACKLE ProStaff, as well as representing other brands such as PowerPro, Sterling Tackle, G. Loomis, Costa, MaddMantis, and Old Man’s Tackle Box. Capt. Alan has appeared in many print, radio, and television fishing programs locally and nationally, and enjoys sharing his passion and experience of fishing. Capt. Alan has frequently placed in many offshore big-game tournaments.
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MobSquad FishingThis captain runs charters out of White Marlin Marina (Ocean City, MD) and Indian River Inlet (Bethany Beach, DE), keeping him busy!
The target- anything that bites! Whether it’s tilefish, tuna, wahoo, or marlin, Captain Nick is on the hunt to get some fish on board! MobSquad Fishing has been voted USA Today’s Top Ten Fishing Charters nationwide, three years in a row. Your captain and crew hold multiple world records for bowfishing, as well as holding plenty of checks with wins in the offshore game. The MobSquad name is built on years of experience, with a focus on our clients and building networks. This captain is always available and willing to help. A captain and crew with family values, experience and proven track record. |
Century Rods/Advanced Fishing USAKhoa Nguyen is an avid saltwater angler from Philadelphia, PA. Born and raised in Florida, Khoa developed a passion for saltwater fishing early on. Today, he can be found cruising New Jersey’s waters chasing Striped Bass, Sheepshead, Tautog and many other species that call these waters home using both light spinning and fly tackle. Khoa is also the owner and host of Tide Chasers Podcast, as well as a team member for Century Rods.
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PENN Reels/Reel Music SportfishingWith 40 plus years fishing experience in NJ and beyond, Capt. Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and techniques to the table. What drives him is the hunt for giants of his favorite species, fluke, blackfish, and striped bass being at the top of that list. Through countless hours on the water, Capt. Dan is always improving his strategies and consistently helps fellow anglers catch their own PBs.
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F/V No LimitsWicked Tuna's Capt. Michelle Bancewicz is a commercial fisherman and the first woman to lead an all-female crew on the hit series. She gained worldwide fame after viral video of her 800-pound solo catch aired on ESPN SportsCenter and the Today Show. When not filming, she runs charters on the FV No Limits from June through October. Hear expert tips and stories to help you level up your tuna game on the main stage.
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On A Mission Fishing / KTSIn 2007, Capt. Eric Kerber sold his business, bought his first boat, and On A Mission Fishing Adventures was born. Pulling from decades of experience chasing every saltwater species that swims from Cape May to Sandy Hook on boats and in the surf, it didn’t take long for Kerber to create a buzz in the Jersey fishing scene. You may also recognize Kerber as co-host of Field & Stream’s “Hook Shots.”
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Muscles Magoo/Hey Pal Fishing
Capt. Harry Browne has been fishing striped bass for 35 years starting out as a "surf rat" chasing giants from Montauk to the beaches of New Jersey. These days he is running charters in the Raritan Bay & Sandy Hook NJ from his 22' center console Muscles Magoo and new for 2025 will be adding Lady K a 36' Harris with Capt. Mike Doren. Join Capt Harry Browne as he shares what he's doing to generate giant stripers in his backyard. Anything from live lining, trolling mojo's, bunker spoons, casting shads, poppers and planer boards with live eels which are producing monster sized trophy class bass.
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FinSeeker River Guide Service
Captain Tim Keebler has been fishing the Delaware River for 40+ years. Chasing the stripers and shad have been a passion since the early 1980's. He is a full time river guide, fishing all of Bucks and Northampton county's for all river species including shad, stripers, smallmouths, walleyes, and flathead catfish. After many years on the river, it became obvious that it was time to put people on these fish and share the passion! He strives to make sure people have a educational, yet fun and exciting time aboard the FinSeeker!
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Tackle Box SportfishingCapt. Phil Sciortino, Jr. from the TACKLE BOX FISHING CO. is a 3rd generation Striped Bass pro fishing the waters around SANDY HOOK, NJ!
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Jay Sea II Charters
Captain Jamar Campbell primarily fishes the North East Atlantic region, targeting Inshore, Mid Shore, and Offshore species. He currently owns and operates the JAY SEA II sailing out of Indian River Marina in Rehoboth , Delaware. With over 30 years of experience in fishing this region, Captain Jamar is well-rounded in targeting and employing specialized techniques to catch the various species available. Captain Jamar enjoys bottom fishing in the hunt for the elusive Double Digit Tautog, and Flounder that inhabit the DelMarva Coast, and its vast Artificial Reef Sites. However, he also enjoys exploring the Offshore grounds, where he targets Pelagics and Golden and Blueline Tilefish. Captain Jamar touts numerous Tournament wins, and is sponsored by several major names in the industry, including Durabrite, Avet, Connley Fishing, Chatter, 353 Tackle, SDA and Nomad to name a few. His crew takes extreme pride in providing his clients with the ultimate experience, and a lifetime of memories.
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Bonanza II
Mike and sons Nick and Buck run a 65’ party boat called the Bonanza II out of Fortescue, NJ on the Delaware Bay. With 30 years of experience fishing the big bay, Capt. Mike fishes hard for weakfish, striped bass, summer flounder, and whatever else that can found swimming out of Fortescue. One of his favorites is big, burly black drum which keeps the boat busy in May and June.
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The Fisherman Magazine
Jim Hutchinson, Jr. was hired in 2002 as managing editor of The Fisherman’s New Jersey edition, later moving to New York in 2006 to take over as executive editor following the retirement of his mentor, Pete Barrett. Having covered saltwater fisheries issues extensively for that regional recreational fishing publication founded on Long Island in 1966, he left The Fisherman in 2009 for a six-year stint as managing director of the Recreational Fishing Alliance a national political organization dedicated to safeguarding the rights of saltwater anglers and the recreational fishing industry. Hutch returned to The Fisherman in early 2015 as New Jersey, Delaware Bay edition managing editor.
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Team Daiwa
Daiwa Pro-Staff member for over 20 years and fishing in both fresh & saltwater for over 40 years. Whether its fishing for panfish on his home lake or plying the ocean floor in search of his favorite saltwater species, Blackfish, his passion runs deep. Having spent countless hours on the water, Rich has used his knowledge to help others become successful in the pursuit of their next PB Fish!
Rich is also an occasional contributor to the Fisherman Magazine. |
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Awgul FishingCaptain Anthony Awgul is the full-time fishing guide on Lake Nockamixon. As a lifelong Quakertown, PA resident, Anthony has logged countless hours on Lake Nockamixon over several decades. For the past 4 years, he's made a living by educating anglers on the behavior of the lake's bass while teaching them the most effective techniques to catch these elusive fish.
Anthony has a proven track record of helping clients catch some of the largest bass Pennsylvania has to offer. In the past three years alone, he and his clients have landed 106 bass over 5 lbs, 24 bass over 6 lbs, 14 bass over 7 lbs, and even 2 giant bass over 8 lbs, in addition to hundreds of quality bass between 3-5 lbs!In 2024, Anthony published his book, Catch More And Bigger Bass, a resource to help anglers become more consistent and successful on the water! |
All Day Musky ChartersCaptain Vance Kaloz has been fishing for strictly Musky for the past 25 years. He spends 285 Days guiding Musky and passing on the tradition every year. There’s not an angler in the world that fishes for Musky more than Vance. He has tournament wins & Muskies inc. records, but his favorite thing to do is teach and take people out and share the passion of chasing the fish of 10,000 casts.
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Lucas Bogosian Fishing Lucas Bogosian is a professional bass angler from Northern New Jersey. Born in 1995, Lucas started fishing as a child with his father, and developed a deep passion for the sport. He began competing at the local level in 2012 and was ranked 4th in the state at 17 years old. Lucas has continued to rise through the ranks to become one of the most renowned bass anglers in the country. He fishes competitively on the Bass Master opens and Major League Fishing tour, and has had numerous top-20 finishes over the years. Truly devoted to his passion, Lucas spends 275 days a year on the water doing what he loves.
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iBass 360Due North Fishing offers bass fishing trips, fishing electronics training and private fishing lessons on Blue Marsh Lake in Reading, Pennsylvania. Join Owner and Guide, Mitch Metcalf, as he provides fishing knowledge to anglers of all levels.
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The Fisherman MagazineGeorge Schauer (aka The Pocono Outdoors Guy) is a lifelong fisherman in both fresh & saltwater. He is also a video producer at Lone Fish Studios as well as a weekly contributor and freelance writer for The Fisherman Magazine.
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Reel River Adventures
Professional Guide and Outdoor Writer, Chris Gorsuch has spent the last 4+ decades chasing bass and walleye on lakes and rivers across the eastern United States. Annually, Chris averages over 200 days on the water coaching new and seasoned anglers on lure selection, fishing techniques and identifying casting targets. Guiding fuels his passion for fishing, and this is exactly what anglers will experience from the moment they step aboard his jet-boat.
As owner/operator of Reel River Adventures, 2025 kicks off his 19th year as a licensed, fully insured fishing guide on some of the most prolific bass rivers in the tri-state region. Follow Chris’s daily fishing reports on Reel River Adventures Facebook feeds along with photos, videos and helpful tips on how to catch bass during seasonal movements. Anglers seeking more detailed information can follow his monthly column ‘Smallmouth King’ at Woods & Waters Magazine. |
SWAT FishingEric Geary is the owner of SWAT Fishing guide service in upstate New York. He has been fishing the Lake Ontario tributaries for the past 44 years and guiding full time for the last 20. He specializes in fishing for Salmon, Steelhead, and Walleye using a variety of methods including: fly fishing, centerpin, spinning and back trolling. Stop by and see us at booth 210/212 for more information!
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Muskies Inc. 50Muskies Inc. Chapter 50 Penn-Jersey is a 501 C3 Non- Profit organization. When it was founded in 2004 its main focus was to improve the musky fisheries across southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Since 2004 we have spent $180,000 buying Advanced Fingerlings and stocking them in local lakes and Rivers. Below is a picture of our current President Chuck Jones with a fish he caught that we stocked back in 2010.
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