Saturday, March 8th is the date for the famous Grand Haven Salmon Seminar. This is a day-long opportunity to learn from some of the best charter captains around.

Presenters this year include Captain Willis Kerridge (Thunderduck), Captain Brian Butts (Sea Flea), Captain David Engel (Best Chance Too), Captain Bill Bale (Best Chance Too), and Captain Mark Veurink (Reel Action).

The seminar agenda:

8:00 to 8:45 Registration Coffee and Rolls served

8:45 to 9:00 Opening remarks - Capt. Willis

9:00 to 9:30 Copper Basics and Beyond - Capt. Dave, Capt. Bill
9:30 to 9:45 Q & A

9:45 to 10:15 Your Boat / Buying or Selling - Capt. Mark
10:15 to 10:30 Q & A

10:30 to 11:00 Don’t Get Trapped - Capt. Willis
11:00 to 11:15 Q & A

11:15 to 11:45 Lakers when You Need Them - Capt. Brian
11:45 to 12:00 Q & A

12:00 to 1:00 Lunch Break - Clover Bar Pizza & Salad with Beverage Provided

1:00 to 1:30 Currents Cause and Effect - Capt. Willis & Capt. Bill
1:30 to 1:45 Q & A

1:45 to 2:15 Setups For Conditions - Capt. Dave & Capt. Mark
2:15 to 2:30 Q & A

2:30 to 3:00 Tournament Strategies - Capt. Dave & Capt. Brian
3:00 to 3:15 Q & A

3:15 to 4:00 Pluggin the Pier Heads and Beyond - Capt. Brian & Capt. Willis
4:00 to 4:15 Q & A

4:15 to 4:45 Open Q & A for all Captains on any topic
4:45 Class Dismissed

Topics and speakers are subject to change

Date:
Saturday, March 8. 2008

Location:
White Pines School, 1400 S. Griffin, Grand Haven, MI Map to Seminar

Fees:
$60.00 includes Seminar, Lunch and Goodie Bag for first 100 signed up.
$30.00 for Ladies and Kids under 18 includes lunch and seminar but no goodie bag.
Space is limited to first 125.

Registration:
Send name, address, phone, e-mail and check to: (make check payable to Grand Haven Offshore Challenge)

Karen VandenBosch
17294 144th Ave.
Nunica, MI 49448

or

email Capt Willis

The Captains will also be available in the cafeteria for one-on-one discussions when not speaking in the main auditorium

Greg, Jen and I will be in attendance...hope to see you all there!

Tom

I've been to this seminar the last couple years and will be going again this year. Each year has been different topics and the captains to a great job of presenting the information. If you're on the fence, go for it. You won't be sorry.

This is a great seminar. I'll be back again this year. Wouldn't miss it!

Went to this last year and the format is great. Lots of helpful info.

Would like to suggest addition to list of topics
1. how to net and still look good on camera
2. how to talk about weight and good looking fish
and still smile for camera
3. proper reeling stance for best camera angles
4. how to loose track of how many fish in cooler
so everyone on board has to hold up several fish
for camera
5. etc
6. everyone will need new shirts -with your name
on the back for the cameras

ok bill i know you catch a lot of fish but i don't consider you all that photogenic. hoefully i can make this years seminar since i learned tons from the other two that i made hope to see you and willis and the many other great contributers to this great site


hope to see you there tom

I have added commercial fisherman Paul Jensen to speak with me about fishing in and around the trap nets. He has a nice model of a trap net that gives you a better idea of what you are up against.

Capt. Willis

Looks like the weather Saturday is very conducive for attending a seminar. We still have space available and you can register at the door. We just packed the goodie bags tonight and you will be getting over half your admission back in new product. Hope to see you there.

Capt. Willis