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With over 15 years under his belt, Captain Fred has developed a unique approach of speed, mobility, and adaptability to take advantage of what’s available and what’s biting. Captain Fred specialty is allowing his anglers to fish for multiple species on any given day targeting a Jersey Grand Slam consisting of striped bass, bluefish, fluke, weakfish, or experience a combo tuna troll drift in the same day. Learn how you can utilize this proven approach to increase your success this season.

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A matter of a few feet can make a huge difference when fishing a wreck. The challenge and time needed to properly anchor on a wreck can be a frustrating endeavor, one that ultimately can make or break the trip. The advancements of trolling motors and marine electronics has all but eliminated the need to anchor when bottom fishing on structure. Capt. Anthony and Capt. Frank will walk you through these advancements and why they are absolutely game changers. If you are thinking about installing a trolling motor or want to pick up on how to use the one you have, this seminar is for you.

When not tagging and releasing 250lb sharks within site of the beach, Capt. Darren has developed techniques to target other inshore pelagics that show up in the summer. South Jersey sees an influx of wahoo in the summer months and nothing is quite as exciting as hooking up with and boating one of these speed demons. Spend an hour with Capt. Darren as he runs through the best lures, bait, trolling techniques, tackle and areas to find these toothy fish on south Jersey’s lumps and canyons.

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Whether you’re looking for you own hidden snag or working the state’s artificial reef complex, get a pro’s point of view for putting more fish in the box when fishing structure. Capt. Adam will give special focus on tackle and techniques to pull blackfish (tautog) and black sea bass from hard bottom. Capt Adam has over 15 years as a professional charter captain and is known as an expert bottom fisherman.

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Consistently finding and brining home tuna requires a strong understanding of a multitude of techniques and knowing when to use the right one. Capt. Jim will walk you through the various techniques to capitalize when targeting tuna. In operation for over 20 years, Capt. Jim has specialized in all aspects of light tackle fishing; from topwater spin gear to jigging, fly-fishing, plugging, and live bait. From inshore striped bass to offshore tunas, Capt. Jim deliver anglers an experience of a lifetime.

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For Captain Eric Kerber, fishing is not a pastime it’s not a hobby, fishing is life, and not just because it’s also his job. Captain Eric will cover important topics such as rigging your boat in preparation of trolling, which rods and reels to use and why, what to put in your spread, bars, chains, lures, ballyhoo etc, how to set your spread and fish it to its optimum potential.

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Summer flounder aren’t just a species that are caught in the summer. In fact, some of the best inshore fluke fishing can take place in spring. Matt’s seminar will touch on back bay fluke fishing early season and when to move to the ocean side. He will help you find the structure that holds the fish and what tackle is has proven to be the most successful. Matt is a highly successful, tactical angler who has consistently found himself on the leaderboard for some most competitive tournaments in New Jersey.

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Khoa is an expert at targeting some of New Jersey’s more unusual seasonal residents, sheepshead. The popularity and availability of sheephead has taken off in recent years. Learn what gear and techniques you need to target these very accessible and delicious fish. Khoa is co-host of TideChasers Podcast which covers topics from conservation to seasonal tactics and gear reviews among others with guests from all sides of the fishing community.

The 13 jetties found in the Absecon Inlet area provide outstanding fishing structure and offer near year-round opportunities to hook into something tasty. Noel is the owner of One Stop Bait and Tackle and keeps a keen ear to rocks on what’s biting and what it’s biting on. From fluke, weakfish, striped bass, tautog, to a few unexpected visitors, Noel knows when and how to pull these species out of the rocks.

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Well, we all have to start somewhere (“I did 10 years ago,” said Phil). And now as a self-confessed tuna addict, Capt Phil will explain the rules, regulations and reporting requirements surrounding tuna fishing which can appear to be a minefield. “We will discuss how to equip your boat with the right fishing and safety equipment and finally give some tips as to how to catch this majestic species,” said Phil.

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Well, we all have to start somewhere (“I did 10 years ago,” said Phil). And now as a self-confessed tuna addict, Capt Phil will explain the rules, regulations and reporting requirements surrounding tuna fishing which can appear to be a minefield. “We will discuss how to equip your boat with the right fishing and safety equipment and finally give some tips as to how to catch this majestic species,” said Phil.

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The spring run of striped bass coincides with the return of bunker to New Jersey waters. These post-spawn fish begin filtering out of the spawning areas of head north up the coast following bunker. Using bunker in the spring can offer one of the best opportunities of the year to land a 40lb+ bass. With recent regulatory changes for striped bass, greater focus is being made on techniques to increase the survival of released fish. Jim walks through the latest gear and terminal tackle improvements that can increase survival rates.

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Kayaks can allow you to access areas otherwise out of reach to shore-based anglers or boaters. Wilderness Systems kayak fishing team member, Rob English specializes in inshore kayak fishing. Rob will discuss kayak fishing tactics from the back bays to a few miles out front, chasing everything from summer flounder, striped bass, bluefish, tog and triggerfish. Rob spends of majority of his time fishing the late hours of the evening to early morning before sunrise.

Before you launch your PWC and head out on the water you will want to learn a few important tips from our professional tech. What to look over on your machine, what you should wear and what you should always have in the storage locker of your PWC. There will be a new Yamaha Wave Runner on display to explore its anatomy and how it differs from a traditional boat.

What pitch prop should you use? Are there advantages of a 4-blade prop over a 3-blade? Which is better aluminum or stainless steel? Get answers to these questions and learn how props impact performance and fuel economy.

Stop by for a free one on one consultation with our certified marine technician. Get professional advice and answers to your questions enhanced by hands on demonstrations of tools and techniques on boat and motor cutaways. Sessions are first come first served.

What service intervals should I be aware of for my boat engine? Is any engine oil OK? What is the difference between todays outboard or sterndrive engines versus ones of yesterday? Four-stroke technology and fuel efficiency versus two-stroke engines? There is so much to cover on this topic. Don’t miss it!

Stop by for a free one on one consultation with our certified marine technician. Get professional advice and answers to your questions enhanced by hands on demonstrations of tools and techniques on boat and motor cutaways. Sessions are first come first served.

If you want to learn the total anatomy of a boat you will want to set in on this session. What is a lifting strake? What is the gunnel on a boat? How are boat weight limits calculated? These are all questions that will be answered and give you a better understanding of your boat.

Stop by for a free one on one consultation with our certified marine technician. Get professional advice and answers to your questions enhanced by hands on demonstrations of tools and techniques on boat and motor cutaways. Sessions are first come first served.

What does my lower unit do? Why is it important to keep the water pump in tip top condition? Can I change my water pump (impeller) and gear lube myself? You will be shown a complete lower unit service by our professional tech. You will also want to come back for our Propeller session as well.

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

Stop by for a free one on one consultation with our certified marine technician. Get professional advice and answers to your questions enhanced by hands on demonstrations of tools and techniques on boat and motor cutaways. Sessions are first come first served.

If you are new to boating we are here to give you the basic understanding of which boat is best for you and your family and what to consider as you are boat shopping here today. It is so important to make sure you end up with the right boat. A sports car will not do the same thing as a mini van. We will also dive into the rules on the water similar to the rules of the road.

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

If you own a fiberglass boat, you do not want to miss this workshop. Learn about preventative fiberglass maintenance and strategies for repairing damage. Demos on cutaway fiberglass panels give you a first hand look at maintenance and repair techniques.

Even if you attended our lower unit servicing session you will learn more about your water pump and its importance along with why an inline fuel filter should be considered to remove water from your fuel tank.

Hosted by Don Dingman

Wondering what is best for your boat - pure gas, E10 or E15? Is there a difference between marina gas and gas from car pumps? Should you store your boat full or empty? How does ethanol affect marine engines? This session tackles fuel system basics, including the tough subject of ethanol in marine engines.

What pitch prop should you use? Are there advantages of a 4-blade prop over a 3-blade? Which is better aluminum or stainless steel? Get answers to these questions and learn how props impact performance and fuel economy.

The majority of pleasure boats are trailerable. Why are there grease zerk fittings on my trailer axles? Or should there be? Are any tires OK for my boat trailer as long as they fit on the rim? If you are backing up to your boat on a trailer this will be a helpful seminar of what to check out on your trailer before you head to the launch ramp. These are just a few of the topics we will be discussing.

Before you launch your PWC and head out on the water you will want to learn a few important tips from our professional tech. What to look over on your machine, what you should wear and what you should always have in the storage locker of your PWC. There will be a new Yamaha Wave Runner on display to explore its anatomy and how it differs from a traditional boat.

What does my lower unit do? Why is it important to keep the water pump in tip top condition? Can I change my water pump (impeller) and gear lube myself? You will be shown a complete lower unit service by our professional tech. You will also want to come back for our Propeller session as well.

If you are new to boating we are here to give you the basic understanding of which boat is best for you and your family and what to consider as you are boat shopping here today. It is so important to make sure you end up with the right boat. A sports car will not do the same thing as a mini van. We will also dive into the rules on the water similar to the rules of the road.

If you want to learn the total anatomy of a boat you will want to set in on this session. What is a lifting strake? What is the gunnel on a boat? How are boat weight limits calculated? These are all questions that will be answered and give you a better understanding of your boat.

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

What service intervals should I be aware of for my boat engine? Is any engine oil OK? What is the difference between todays outboard or sterndrive engines versus ones of yesterday? Four-stroke technology and fuel efficiency versus two-stroke engines? There is so much to cover on this topic. Don’t miss it!

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

Even if you attended our lower unit servicing session you will learn more about your water pump and its importance along with why an inline fuel filter should be considered to remove water from your fuel tank.

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Hosted by Don Dingman

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Wondering what is best for your boat - pure gas, E10 or E15? Is there a difference between marina gas and gas from car pumps? Should you store your boat full or empty? How does ethanol affect marine engines? This session tackles fuel system basics, including the tough subject of ethanol in marine engines.

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

Hosted by Don Dingman

Is it OK to start my outboard or sterndrive engine before it’s launched into the water on my trailer? Should the blower switch be left on at all times for my sterndrive and when can I shut it off? What sequence do I use for turning on batteries and electronics including getting the engines running? How long should I let the engines run before getting out onto the water?

Open forum session to ask any and all questions about boating

If you want to learn the total anatomy of a boat you will want to set in on this session. What is a lifting strake? What is the gunnel on a boat? How are boat weight limits calculated? These are all questions that will be answered and give you a better understanding of your boat.