How to chose a Saltwater Fly Rod Simplify Your Choice by David Porreca

David Porreca  is in his element, whether he is squeezing in a few hours of fly fishing the Wood River near his home in Rhode Island, or chasing down stripers, tuna and shark on the open sea,. 
     A New England native, David Porreca has fished throughout the United States, but he is especially passionate about fishing the varied and bountiful waters of the Northeast. For decades he has ranged from Rhode Island’s Ocean State, to the rivers of New York’s Catskill region, from the Farmington River in Connecticut, to the shores of Cape Cod Massachusetts, while of course exploring and mastering the unsurpassed salt and freshwater fishing opportunities, right here in his own home state of Rhode Island. 
     David’s enthusiasm for fishing and keen interest in learning more has gone from being a hobby to a way of life. Today he is a life member of the national organization Trout Unlimited, a “frequent tier,” at United Fly Tiers of Rhode Island, and a popular fly tying instructor. 
     Over the years David has instructed countless anglers in the art of fly casting, and fly tying, as well as insect, and water anatomy. He has himself competed in the Outdoor Life Networks Fly Fishing Masters Competition and has been featured and interviewed numerous times by local publications as an established and acknowledged expert at fishing the waters of Southern New England. 
     David is also a professional fishing guide, a USCG licensed boat captain, and a member of the Mercury Marine Saltwater pro-staff. 
     As owner of River Riptide Anglers, it is David’s privilege to share his knowledge and passion for fishing with anglers of all kinds from beginners to advanced, while offering the finest fishing equipment available based on his own experience and that of other fishing specialists. 

How to chose a Saltwater Fly Rod Simplify Your Choice : TBD

Advanced Vertical Jigging Strategies  by Capt Jack Sprengel

Capt. Jack Sprengel is well know throughout country as an authority on vertical jigging for big game fish. Tournament winning pros, Captain Jack "Jesse James" Sprengel of East Coast Charters , along with his partner Captain Louis J Defusco of Hot Reels Sportfishing will share some of their advanced vertical jigging strategies for New England game fish. Covering the areas of "Speed" and "Freestyle" jigging, as well as the Lucanus, butterfly and shallow water jigging systems, this seminar is sure to answer a lot of questions.
"This isn't your grandfathers style of bottom jigging! Changes made to mid level and shallow water vertical presentations, using the latest in jig and pop style fishing, have paved the way for some of the most exciting advancements in sport fishing in the last decade!" ~Capt Jack Sprengel If you're looking to learn something new to add to the arsenal this season, don't miss this exciting seminar!!
*Capt Jack and Lou landed RI's new State Record Swordfish in 2011!

Advanced Vertical Jigging Strategies: Sat 1:00, Sun 12:30

Light Tackle Trolling Tubes & Spoons w/the T-Man Trolling System  by Capt Pat "T-Man" Renna

Captain Pat “T-Man” Renna owner of T-Man Custom Tackle, LLC. He is a popular Connecticut charter boat captain, outdoor writer and striper fishing enthusiast, he is well know for his innovative striper trolling techniques. He is the creator of T-Man Striper Tubes & the Quick Change Keel trolling system as well as a variety of angler proven lures such as: T-Man Super Swimmers, Tins, Surface Poppers, Casting Tubes and Casting/Trolling Spoons. Captain Pat has many years of trolling experience on the waters of Long Island Sound & the Connecticut River.
     A member of the Team Daiwa Pro Staff, Captain Pat has several feature magazine articles and television appearances to his credits and is a highly sought after speaker for his Light Tackle Trolling Instructional Seminars. Many anglers have improved their fish catching skills as a result of attending Captain Pat’s seminars and instructional charters.
     Captain Pat “T-Man” Renna… 860-668-1302. 

Light Tackle Trolling Tubes & Spoons w/the T-Man Trolling System: Fri 2:00, Sat 10:00

Block Island Stripers  by Don Smith & Peter Vican

Peter Vican and Don Smith with the RI record 77.40 pound striper landed in June 2011 off Block Island. Peter Vican has over 40 years experiences a recreational fisherman. Presently he holds the state record for striped bass and has fished the area of the Jamestown Bridge, Block Island and Montauk for most of his life. He is a three-time winner of the RISAA Governor’s Cup, given for the largest catch and release striper and has won numerous tournaments. He has won the Block Island Volunteer Firemen’s Tournament four times in the past seven years. Don Smith, his fishing partner, has fished with Peter for 12 years and has been a recreational fisherman his entire life with extensive surfcasting and fly-fishing experience. Don is a four time RISAA Governor’s Cup winner, has won the Block Island Inshore Tournament five out of the past eight years and won the Block Island Firemen’s Tournament three times. He was the winner of the On The Water Magazine’s Striper Cup Tournament Catch and Release Division the past two years. Practicing catch and release methods they average 2,000 bass a season over 25 lbs. During one trip to Block Island Peter caught 58 bass over 25 lbs. and Don caught 53 in one night. Peter and Don will present information on fishing techniques, choice of equipment, favorite spots to fish at Block Island. Included in the presentation will be maps of their fishing spots. You can hear the firsthand account of what it was like to catch a record striper. A special seminar that you don't want to miss!

Block Island Stripers: Sat 2:00, Sun 2:30

Precise Trolling Patterns for Trophy Bass  by Capt Bruce Millar

Captain Bruce Millar  with a U.S.C.G. Master's License, has fished local waters for over 35 yrs. Captain Bruce is best known for his ability to put his customers onto truly " Trophy Striped Bass'' and for the many 50 plus pound bass taken on his charters. (22 over 50 pounds since 2002, including a 61 1/2 pound "OTTER TUBE" caught cow in 2005!) ! Captain Bruce will work hard to put YOU onto the biggest Striper of your life and has succeeded in doing just that with the majority of his clients!!
     Capt. Bruce Millar was a featured trophy bass expert and guest speaker for the National Seminar Series for SALTWATER SPORTSMAN MAGAZINE in 2005 . 

Precise Trolling Patterns for Trophy Bass: Fri 7:00, Sat 3:00

Tautog Fishing  by Captain John Sheriff

Captain John Sheriff  is an experienced licensed captain and lifetime fisherman. John spent most of his youth boating and fishing in the sport fishing capital of the World; Islamorada and the Florida Keys. Captain Sheriff can be found fishing the Florida Keys frequently each year during the winter season honing his angling skills on Sailfish, Mahi, Kingfish, Tuna, Wahoo and other offshore species. As an accomplished and competitive bass angler and serving as President in a B.A.S.S. Federation Chapter, Captain Sheriff’s skill, techniques and accomplishments have served as a solid foundation for the knowledge he utilizes today, as a Charter Captain in the waters of New England . Captain Sheriff is also a member of the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association.
     Captain Sheriff calls Galilee, Rhode Island his homeport and has proven highly skilled in the capture of Bass, Blues, Fluke, Tautog, Sea Bass, Sharks, and Bonito. You can be assured you'll have an adventure of a lifetime with an experienced captain dedicated to making your trip both memorable and productive. You will enjoy his determination to put you on fish in his custom 29’ SeaVee center console vessel powered by twin 225HP Mercury Optimax outboards to provide the ultimate fishing experience.  

Tautog Fishing: Fri 8:00, Sat 11:00

Fluke and Bass Fishing Off of Newport  by Captain BJ Silvia

Captain BJ Silvia  is owner of Flippin' Out Fishing Charters and Flippin' Out Fluke Rigs (www.flippinoutcharters.com) and has been charter fishing the scenic waters off of Newport and Block Island for over 20 years and commerical fishing just as long. 
     Capt. BJ has been featured on several TV shows such as Fishing the Ocean State with Don Coyne. He is a member of the Newport County Fishing Club, Aquineck Island Striper Team, and the RI Saltwater Anglers Association. 
He makes custom fluke rigs which are available for sale in over 15 local shops.
     Capt. BJ's 25-foot Parker with full pilot house is equipped for all your fishing needs. He specializes (while having fun!) in big bass, big fluke, and black fish but will fish for just about any species.  

Fluke and Bass Fishing Off of Newport: Fri 4:00, Sun 11:30

Shark Fishing  by Capt Rick Bellavance

Capt Rick Bellavance is a lifelong Rhode Island resident. Under the watchful eye of his dad, Rick began his career on the water at 10 years old. Here, he would run his 12 foot wooden skiff around Narragansett Bay chasing shellfish and winter flounder. He has worked on some of Point Judith's most respected charter boats and is quietly gaining the reputation as a professional skipper. Rick acquired his U.S.C.G. 100 ton Masters License in 1994. He is the current President of the Rhode Island Party and Charter Boat Association and a member of the Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council. Capt. Rick sits on several regional and federal advisory boards.
      Rick is currently a Captain on the Warwick Fire Department and has proven to be very stable in the face of adversity. His advanced medical training adds to the safety aspect of Priority Charters. As a PADI certified Dive Instructor, Rick is as comfortable in the water as he is on the bridge or running the cockpit.  

Shark Fishing: Sat 12:00, Sun 3:30

Cast 90 Fly Casting for Striped Bass  by Sheila M. Hassan

Sheila M. Hassan is a Federation of Fly Fishers Master Casting Instructor (one of less than 150 in the world) and teaches fly-casting throughout New England. She is the chief instructor / program director at the Wulff School of Fly Fishing in the Catskills, and a member of the R.L. Winston Rod Company and Ross Reels Pro Staff.
      She has traveled extensively catching (and releasing) everything from bluegill to blue marlin, and she holds an IGFA Women's Fly-Rod World Record for both Bonefish, and Bluefish. Sheila performed a number of the fly-casting sequences in George Roberts's book, Master the Cast: Fly Casting in Seven Lessons. She has recently published her own book, Fly Casting: A Systematic Approach.
      When she is not casting or fly-fishing, she works as a Nurse Practitioner in Boston. She teaches because she loves to share this sport with others. www.Cast90.com  

Cast 90 Fly Casting for Striped Bass : Sat 1:30, Sun 1:00 (in the Fly Casting Area)

Fly Fish Rhode Island Tips on Fly Fishing Rhode Island for Striped Bass and False Albacore  by Capt. Bob Hines

Capt. Bob Hines is a professional guide on Rhode Island's fresh and salt waters. Also an instructor, he's shared his knowledge with many students in the art of fly fishing and fly casting.
      With more than 30 years’ experience, Captain Bob's passion for fly fishing has taken him to the pristine waters of the Miramachi for Atlantic Salmon to the flats of Belize and the Florida Keys for Tarpon.
      Join Captain Bob Hines as he shares the fundamentals while chasing striped and false albacore with a fly rod.  

Fly Fish Rhode Island Tips on Fly Fishing Rhode Island for Striped Bass and False Albacore: Sat 3:30, Sun 11:00 (in the Fly Casting Area)

Fifteen Tips for Fly Rodding Saltwater  by Captain Jim Barr

Captain Jim Barr has been fishing Rhode Island and Massachusetts salt and fresh waters for most of his life. Jim is a U.S. Coast Guard Captain and principal of Skinny Water Charters based in Newport, RI. Jim brings many years of fly fishing experience. As an Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide/ and Orvis weekly Rhode Island Coastal Fishing reporter. Jim is also a member of the Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro, MA- Pro Staff as well as Mercury Marine- Pro Team. Jim is also a Federation of Fly Fishers (FFF) - Certified Fly-casting Instructor (only one in Rhode Island). Jim specializes in Fly Fishing shallower waters and light spinning tackle angling and is one of the founding members of United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island (UFTRI). Served as the club's President, Director of Education, and is currently part of UFTRI's instructional program specializing in saltwater fly tying.
      Jim will be offering two presentations during the show. "Fifteen Tips for Fly Rodding Saltwater". Many of the tips will help you increase your odds while chasing stripers in nearby waters.  

Fifteen Tips for Fly Rodding Saltwater : Sat 11:30, Sun 12:00 (in the Fly Casting Area)

Finding Fish with a GPS  by Captain Rick Kilborn

Captain Rick Kilborn Co-owner and founder of Boatwise Marine Training in 1990 with his wife Captain Sue, Rick is a frequent and popular speaker at the regional boat shows.  His knowledge of navigation, marine electronics and vessel handling is well known and his years of experience delivering boats up and down the coast contribute to his ability to convey technical information in a clear and understandable way. Rick is the veteran of many trips down the waterway on vessels to 110 ft in Length. They charter their 46ft Post “Triple Play” out of Newburyport , MA in the Summer and hold dozens of USCG approved classes across NE all year.  

Finding Fish with a GPS : Fri 1:00, Sat 5:00