2024 Seminar Schedule - Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Presented by
The Fisherman Magazine
2024 SEMINAR LIST
Meet the Speakers!
Mushin SportfishingGrowing up in Beverly, Massachusetts, Captain Dave 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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Fishin' Fever Sportfishing
Captain Tom Daffin is the owner/operator of Fishin’ Fever Sportfishing based in Cape May NJ. Fishing inshore and offshore waters for over 35 years, captain Tom specializes in all types of fishing such as fluke, tuna, daytime swordfish, and tog, of which his boat holds 2 state records.
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Saltwater Underground/The FishermanA full time professional and spirited fixture in the fishing and travel journalism industry for the past 20 years, Nick Honachefsky is a graduate of Villanova University who has traveled the world fishing and reporting on his experiences. The noted author recently launched Saltwater Underground television, and is a field editor and surf columnist for The Fisherman.
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Scales n' Tales ChartersCaptain Erwin Heinrichs has been fishing the New York bight waters for over 55 years! Starting 17 years ago, he started running his private charter boat Scales 'n Tales specializing in Trophy Bass and Jumbo fluke, and mixing in some offshore Tuna and Mahi fishing!
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Andrea's Toy ChartersCaptain Greg DeMello holds his 100 Ton Masters License and runs Andrea’s Toy Charters. Greg has fished our East Coast waters from New Jersey to Cape Cod both commercially and recreationally since childhood. In 2022, Capt. Greg was awarded with the top fish tagger in the world award for tagging and releasing the most fish in one calendar year for Gray Fish Tags.
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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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The Fisherman MagazineHard-working Frank Mihalic has been a contributing writer to The Fisherman and other publications for over 20 years, specializing in adapting tackle and gear to effectively fish each area under any conditions. He is a blackfish specialist, and his interactive approach to seminars promises attendees a personal look at the tools and tricks that the sharpies use to catch giant tautog.
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Andrea's Toy ChartersCapt. Fred has been a Charter boat Captain for past 25 years. Specializing In multi species fishing from New Jersey to Florida/Bahamas. Currently on pro staff off major companies Contender, Yamaha, Shimano, and Owner. Capt Fred is very active on the Seminar circuit and has shot numerous TV shows on Sportsman Channel and the Outdoor Channel.
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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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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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M3 Tackle
Saltwater/Freshwater angler of all seasons. Fluke fishing experience for +40 years along the Atlantic coast from VA up to Cape Cod. Experienced with fishing private boats, headboats, and charters with good success. Pioneered jigging for fluke in the early 90’s before today’s current rage. Currently building experience and success fishing drift spoons (M3 Tackle) to target quality fluke.
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Kill Shot Charters
Capt. Gabe has been fishing the waters of New Jersey and New York his entire life. He has experience running center consoles and down east boats fishing for striped bass to sharks and everything in between. He is currently the owner and operator of the 40 foot Kill Shot out of Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
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Dark Horse Charters
Captain Justin Campbell is a veteran of New Jersey’s waters. A graduate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Justin has professionally operated a variety of inshore and offshore vessels ranging from center consoles to Downeast boats to full size party boats. He is currently the full time captain of the 35’ Dark Horse and manager of the Dark Horse Charter Fishing fleet. When he has time to fish, his favorite winter species is tautog and favorite summer species is summer flounder. Even when Justin is off, he is on the water scouting for upcoming trips.
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Fisher Price Sportfishing
Derek is not only a Captain but an avid fisherman. Derek has always had a passion for the water and an instinct for landing fish. From winter flounder in the rivers and bay, to live lining adult bunker for trophy striped bass, to jigging in the canyons for bluefin and yellowfins, Derek makes the most of his time on the water looking for trophy fish for his clients and himself.
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Side Chick Sportfishing
Captain Geno Linder has fished the waters of New Jersey for over 30 years. He and his crew are not afraid to move the boats to the bite, no matter how many miles it takes. Specialize in targeting yellowfin, bluefin, and bigeye using light tackle or jigging.
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Bounty Hunter Charters
Capt. Eric Morrow has been in the charter fishing industry for over 30 years. Bounty Hunter Deep Sea Fishing is based out of Fairhaven, MA. We also have departure ports in S. Yarmouth, MA – Sakonnet PT, RI & Newport RI. The fleet consists of two 49 Passenger Party Fishing Boats and 2 Six passenger charter boats. During the winter months Capt. Eric operates his southern charter boat business KSC Sportfishing in Marathon. This makes his 13th season of fishing NANTUCKET SHOALS full time, we offer both 6–pack charters and Ultra Limited Load 12 passenger 22 hr. trips on the 60 Ft Bounty Hunter. Capt. Eric is known as the “wreck and bottom fishing specialist” in SE New England and truly enjoys what he does, including teaching tricks of the trade to others. He does seminars multiple times a year at fishing clubs, fishing expos, and at his Bait & Tackle shop Bounty Hunter Outfitters in Fairhaven, MA.
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Chic's Beach Rental and Fishing
Captain Mike grew up in Norfolk, VA crabbing commercially and fishing in the Elizabeth River, the Lower Bay and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. In 2015 he started Chic's Beach Rental & Fishing, a Fishing Vacation destination in Va. Beach, VA, catering to Fishermen and their families interested in fishing the CBBT and spending time on the Beach.
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Mighty Heron Charters
Capt. Mike (USCG Lic. #2759396) has been fishing the waters around Ocean City - from the back creeks to the canyons - for over 45 years. Sure, catching the big ones is a passion but he is just as happy when he helps a kid catch their first fish and they break out in their happy dance.
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Awgul FishingAnthony Awgul is the CEO and founder of Menace Baits as well as an FLW tournament bass angler. The 21 year old Penn State University student from Quakertown, Pennsylvania has been fishing ever since he was two years old and took his skills to the circuit the moment he was old enough to compete. He frequently travels and competes around our region in hunt of trophy largemouth and smallmouth bass on fisheries such as the Upper Chesapeake Bay, Oneida Lake, the St. Lawrence River, and more. Anthony also spends a lot of time on his local Pennsylvania fisheries like Lake Nockamixon, Beltzville Lake, and Blue Marsh Lake.
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Muskies Inc. 50Micheal DiGuiseppi has loved fishing and fished hard all his life for trout, bass, stripers and musky.
He has been hunting Musky for 13 years and has caught over 250 Muskies. He is a four time Muskies Inc PA Tournament Champion ad is the current president of Muskies Inc Chapter 50. |
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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Grim Reaper LuresBesides being an avid fisherman, Keith Yaddaw is the lead Pro Staff and Vice President of Marketing for Grim Reaper Lures and is on the Pro Staff for Grandt Rods. Keith has fished multispecies from coast to coast including Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, Alaska, Caribbean, and Spain. His passion is hunting
trophy Northern Pike and Musky to which he has been fishing the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Island region for almost 5 decades and boated his personal best musky at 54 inches. He has competed with fellow Pro Staffer Louis Kornegay in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail. Keith has been fishing and guiding friends and family on the St. Lawrence using Grim Reaper spinner baits and Grandt Rods for over 20 years with huge success. Keith and Grim Reaper Lures has been interviewed and highlighted with multiple people including Freshwater Hall of Famer Bob Mehsikomer on his 5@5 live show. Keith continues to help develop and field test new lines of spinnerbaits for Grim Reaper. |
Stump Thumper Soft Plastics
As an NJ native, Brian began kayak bass fishing in 2019. He spends as much time on the water as he can; practicing, competing in tournaments (locally, regionally and nationally) or simply fishing with friends. Finesse fishing is a technique that he has always enjoyed while on his kayak. He uses various baits and presentations depending on the conditions, location and time of year. His kayak allows him the ability to fish spots and areas that someone on foot or on a boat may not be able to get to.
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Shadillac Custom LuresKevin Ingram is a dedicated American Shad fishing mentor, educator , advocate for the environment and a lifetime member of the Delaware River Shad Fisherman's Association. He has fished for American Shad for over 39 years in several states in the Mid-Atlantic region. Kevin will share tips, techniques, locations and tools needed to consistently land American Shad.
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Berkshire BassSpencer Cookson is the Owner & Operator of Berkshire Bass. Berkshire Bass is a tackle shop, guide service, and tournament series located in Sheffield mass. Spencer is going on his 4th season of professionally guiding in the Berkshires for Largemouth and Smallmouth bass on some of the state's best fisheries. He is personally aspiring to take the next step in his tournament fishing career as he plans to fish The Northern Toyota Series this season. Be sure to catch his seminar, Spencer is known for being a very effective shallow water and sight fisherman.
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Fresh BaitzNate Chagnon is a Tournament angler from Taunton MA. He is a part of the Fresh Baitz Pro Staff and fishes tournaments all over the United States.
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iBass 360Chris Santoro is an avid salt and freshwater angler who fishes competitively.
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Hawg Trough Seminars
MegaStrikeBobby Uhrig opened Megastrike Inc. in 2001. After 9 years of research and development, Bobby launched Megastrike Fish Attractant, the first amino acid-based fish attractant on the market. Years later, it continues to be in extremely high demand all over the world by both professional and amateur fishermen. In 2006, Megastrike developed the Evolution Jig. Innovative by design, it won Best New Lure at ICAST 2006. Since then, Bobby and Megastrike have developed many new and innovative products by filming and studying bass and other fish in their natural environment. Megastrike fishing products are the leaders in fishing tackle innovation.
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