Wilmington Half Day “Hands-On” Saltwater Fishing School
Want to catch more fish more often in 2018?
Fisherman’s Post Newspaper, the free publication that covers all the saltwater fishing action along the Carolina coast, will be hosting its second ever Wilmington (long) Half Day “Hands-On” Saltwater Fishing School on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington from 7:30 am-1:30 pm.
Click here for a list of 2017 Wilmington Half Day Captains and Instructors.
Click here for the 2017 Wilmington Half Day School Schedule.
Click here for the Wilmington Half Day Print Entry Form or the Wilmington Half Day Online Entry Form.
The half-day school concept was created for a number of reasons. The first reason is that a half day school allows us to offer the Fisherman’s Post fishing school experience for a lesser ticket price. You can still get four good sessions (the full day school offers six sessions) with multiple choices each session so you can also still select the school that most interests you. The second main reason is we also wanted to create a kid-friendly school. Since the full day school is often a sold out event, we weren’t able to offer and youth discounts for the full day school, but now with the half day option we can offer strong youth discounts. Now kids under 14 can enjoy the Fisherman’s Post Saltwater Fishing School for as little as $40 (limit one child per paying adult).
This year’s Fisherman’s Post Half Day “Hands On” Saltwater Fishing School is staffed by more than 14 local captains who will share their experience and insights on inshore, nearshore, surf, offshore, and blue water fishing. They’ll cover a range of topics that includes techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait, etc. This Half Day School is modeled after our popular Full Day School, but with four sessions (instead of six sessions in the full day), we break just before lunch (lunch not included), and the ticket price is cheaper.
The captains selected for the Half Day Saltwater Fishing School are specialists in their field, and their backyard waters include Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Sneads Ferry, Topsail, Swansboro, Southport, Oak Island, Ocean Isle, Cape Lookout, and Morehead City.
There will be main seminars and several rigging stations going on concurrently for all four sessions, so you will always be able to find a session that most interests you.
Click here to see photos from last year’s school!
The main seminars will have three captains working together to thoroughly cover their particular subject material, as well as give their different perspectives on what works for them.
The rigging stations are smaller and hands-on, with participants tying and making the rigs themselves. This hands-on approach will greatly enhance the walk-away knowledge you receive from the school. The rigging stations are supplied by Tex’s Tackle and our many tackle manufacturer sponsors, so you’ll leave the Saltwater Fishing School with some complimentary terminal tackle. You learn the rigs. You make the rigs. It’s hands-on.
Click here for a list of other Wilmington Half Day School Sponsors.
The cost of the school is $70 by February 3, or $75 after and at the door (for adults). Kids under 14 can attend the school for as little as $40 (limit one child per paying adult).
In addition to the long half day of learning and interacting with our captains, the price includes a Fish School t-shirt, breakfast, snacks, drinks, rigging materials, a goodie bag, and door prizes.
Our host hotel is Best Western Coastline Inn at 503 Nutt Street, Wilmington, NC 28401, with a “Fisherman’s Post fishing school” rate of $89.00. For reservations, you can call them directly at (910) 763-2800. Be sure to make your reservation by January 10, 2017, and ask for the “Fisherman’s Post fishing school” rate.
How Do I Get Tickets?
1. Pick up your tickets in person in Wilmington at Tex’s Tackle or West Marine–Wrightsville Beach.
2. Order tickets over the phone using your VISA or MasterCard at (910) 452-6378.
3. Print and fill out this Wilmington Half Day Print Entry Form (pdf), then mail it in with a check or money order to Fisherman’s Post Newspaper, 1320 Audubon Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403.
4. Order tickets online using VISA, MasterCard or PayPal by using this Wilmington Half Day Online Entry Form.
Cancellation Policy: 80% of ticket price can be refunded by January 29, 2018; 60% can be refunded by February 3, 2018.
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