Catching the Record Striper  by Don Smith & Peter Vican

Peter Vican and Don Smith with record 76.14 pound striper landed in July 2008 off Block Island. Peter Vican has over 40 years experience as 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 four-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 the past two years. Don Smith, his fishing partner, has fished with Peter for 10 years and has been a recreational fisherman his entire life with extensive surfcasting and fly-fishing experience. Don is also a RISAA Governor’s Cup winner, has won the Block Island Inshore Tournament three out of the past five years and also won the Block Island Firemen’s Tournament twice. 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 and times to fish the Jamestown Bridge and Block Island. Included in the presentation will be maps of their fishing spots. You can hear the first hand account of what it was like to catch a record striper.  A special seminar that you don't want to miss!

Catching the record Striper: Fri 7:00, Sat 3:00

Fishing with Eels, How and Where  by Capt Mike Neto

Captain Mike Neto has been fishing Rod and Reel for over 30 years. In 1990 he started commercial fishing for Stripers, Tautog and Giant Blue Fin Tuna. 5 years ago he took what he learned from commercial fishing and decided to show people how to catch these fish with much lighter tackle. He is the owner and operator of Adrianna Charters, a 2000 Ocean Runner with a straight inboard Volvo diesel, center console, a  360 degree fishing machine.
     Captain Mike will be talking about Striper Fishing Block Island with Light Tackle and how to entice Stripers to bite when most anglers are experiencing the fish are in a lock jaw stage. He will also discuss some of the gear we uses to land  these monster fish. During the past 2 years the Adrianna has landed 11 Stripers 50+lbs and one just over the 63 lb with 15 lb and 20 lb tackle. 

Fishing with Eels, How and Where: Sat 12:00, Also Sun 2:00 Striper Tactics

Spin Fishing for Blue Fin  by Capt Jack Sprengel

Capt. Jack Sprengel  has been fishing, diving, and navigating the waters of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard for nearly 20 years. He has been featured and published in "The Fisherman" Magazine and on the cover of numerous other publications. He is experienced in all major aspects of fishing, ranging from deep sea trolling to light tackle flats and fly fishing. Jack is an avid student of fisheries Science. He has landed Striped Bass to 52lbs from kayak and known locally for having mastered the art of landing false albacore "Little Tunny" from shore. The Capt. still avidly fishes Rhode Island's lakes, rivers and streams. Depending on the season, you can connect with Trout, Large Mouth Bass, Crappie, Pickerel and Perch.
      Capt. Jack is proficient with kayak handling, diving and marine rescue. Additionally, he has been working in the retail/outfitting aspect of the industry since the age of 15 and still currently maintains a part time pro-staff position, which allows him to maintain network contacts and to stay on top of the most current trends. Captain Jack’s list of licensure, achievements and certifications are in excess of but not limited to the following: USCG Master Captains license 50 gross tons, USCG Commercial Assistance towing endorsement and is certified by PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors) at the following levels: Skin Diver, SCUBA Diver, Open Water Diver, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, NITROX Diver (special air blends) and Rescue Diver.  He is currently enrolled in NAUI (National Association of Underwater Instructors) Dive Master and Instructor programs through Giant Stride Scuba Center. He is a nationally registered emergency medical technician and Rhode Island Licensed Emergency Medical Technician Cardiac (EMT-C). He is also an active member in RISAA (Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association). Winner of the 2006 Year long Tournament for False Albacore species, 2007 inductee RISAA Hall of Fame and Winner of the RISAA 2007 Angler of the Year.

Spin Fishing for Blue Fin: Sat 10:00, Sun 12:00

Top Water Bass, Blues and Tuna  by Capt Andy LoCascio

Capt Andy LoCascio  is one of  the hosts of the hit TV show; Northeast Angling.  He and fellow host, Capt Rich Tenreiro are both charter captains based in Port Washington, NY.  They have spent countless days pursuing saltwater species from New Jersey to Maine.  They are accomplished tournament anglers, outdoor writers, and seminar speakers.  Capt Andy LoCascio will share the secrets he has learned from fishing from New Jersey to Maine. He will demonstrate his favorite outfits and most effective techniques for taking trophy fish.

Top Water Bass, Blues and Tuna: Sat 4:00, Also Sun 2:00 Striper Tactics

Big Bass from Shore  by Steve McKenna

Steve McKenna is very much an active surfcaster, and undisputedly, one of Rhode Island’s best. Steve has been surfcasting since the early 70s. As a youngster he used to freshwater fish but living in one of the best striper states he quickly gave it up in favor of saltwater. Today his two favorite pastimes are fishing and running. His fishing territory include Cape Cod, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island’s South Shore and, Block Island, Running, his other past time, keeps him in shape to sometime hike miles to remote fishing spots.
Steve is a 5 times winner of the NPSA (Narragansett Pier Sportfishing Association) Jerry Sylvester Trophy for largest surf-caught striper. Steve currently writes for On The Water magazine is a member of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association and can usually be found, when not fishing, at Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle in North Kingstown.. 

Big Bass from Shore: Sat 1:00

Fishing for Sharks  by Capt Bill Brown

Captain Bill Brown  holds a 100 Ton Masters License and has fished from the Gulf of Maine down into the Caribbean- including Cuba. His customers aboard the "BILLFISH" have won or placed in numerous big game fishing tournaments throughout the Northeast.
     His clients presently hold six State Gamefish Records, including the 506 pound Thresher Shark that won the 2003 Oak Bluffs (MV) Monster Shark Tournament and set a new MA State Record for that species. Bill is an acknowledged expert for both inshore and, especially, offshore angling where his ability to capture big sharks is legendary.

Fishing for Sharks: Sat 11:00, Sun 1:00

Fly Fishing The Salt  by Capt Bob Hines

Captain Bob Hines  is owner of Fly Fish Rhode Island and 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. 

Captain Bob Hines is also a professional salt-water fly fishing guide who charters from his well-equipped Action Craft flats boat. Enjoy the excitement of fly casting for such game fish as Striped Bass, Bluefish, Squeteague, Albacore, and Bonito on a fly.

Fly Fishing The Salt: Fri 3:00

Rhode Island Tuna  by Capt Al Anderson

Captain Al Anderson  is a well recognized skipper, author and lecturer, now in his fourth decade of professional charter fishing aboard the PROWLER, out of Snug Harbor Marina, in Wakefield, RI. Captain Anderson is presently the International Game Fish Assoc. (IGFA) Representative for RI. He has authored several books on tuna fishing, including "The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" 
and "To Catch A Tuna".
     His latest book, "Game Fish Tag & Release", profiles this rapidly growing ethic, and was responsible for his being chosen to receive the 1995 IGFA and 1996 NEOWA CONSERVATION AWARDS. He has also been the recipient of 14 annual AFTCO Tag/Flag Tournament Awards., and was recently honored for the tag & release of most bluefin and yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in 2005. He recently released his 41,000th tagged game fish, a striped bass for the American Littoral Society.

Rhode Island Tuna: Sat 2:00

Light Tackle Trolling Tubes & Spoons  by Capt Pat "T-Man" Renna

Captain Pat “T-Man” Renna owner of T-Man Custom Tackle, LLC. and popular Connecticut charter boat captain and striper fishing enthusiast, he is well know for his innovative striper trolling systems. He is the creator of T-Man Striper Tubes & Quick Change Keels and a variety of angler proven lures such as: T-Man 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 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. This year's seminar is titled: “Light Tackle Trolling Tubes & Spoons w/the T-Man Trolling System”

Light Tackle Trolling Tubes & Spoons: Fri 6:00, Sat 5:00

Kayak Fishing  by Capt Jerry Sparks

Captain Jerry Sparks is a IGFA Certified Captain and Professional Fisherman. Since 1989, Jerry has won over 20 fresh & saltwater tournaments, and has placed in over 30. Jerry is powered by Wilderness Systems, Bending Branches, Maui Jim, Chota Outdoor Gear, Lamiglas, Shimano, Yo-Zuri, Keen Footwear, and FinStar International.
    Jerry’s tournament experience includes:
Winner of the Grand National Tournament on the Connecticut River, Second place at Bellows Falls Open, Winner of the Fall Fishing Classic sponsored by the CCA, Winner of the First Annual Tide Runners Open Salt Water Tournament, Winner of the CCA Light Tackle Tournament w/ Largest Striped Bass, Winner of the CCA Fall Classic 2000 Light Tackle w/ the Largest Striped Bass and Bluefish, Second place in the 2005 Extreme Edge Tournament, Jerry has also been featured in the following media: New England Fly Fishing Magazine, Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine, Paddler Magazine, New England Outdoor TV Show, On the Water Magazines’ Fishing Show and Boston Globe.

Kayak Fishing: Fri 5:00

Night Trolling Tactics  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 . 

Night Trolling Tactics: Fri 1:00

Catching Monster Striper the Tolley Way  by Capt Jon Tolley

Captain Jon Tolley  is a 50 year old commercial fisherman who lives on Cape Cod and makes DVD’s with Text Files on How to Catch Striped Bass. The first was the Tube & Worm and the second is Jigging on the Bottom the Tolley Way followed by 10 other methods. Next releases in 2009 The Umbrella Rig the Untold Story and Mastering the Secret Lobster Jigs. He has taught more than 650 commercial & recreational fishermen in his first 2 years. These anglers caught more fish then they could ever imagine. Capt. Jon wants everyone to become an expert fisherman. Go to Capt. Jon’s website and read the testimonials. He is also a master lure maker. His Tube Lures and Revolutionary Secret Lobster Jigs are the finest on the market. They out fish the competitions lures every time. He considers himself to be the top fisherman for his age on Cape Cod. Fishing is the only job he has ever had, and has dedicated his whole life to fishing. He has been catching striped bass, sea bass, tuna, cod, lobster, plus 32 other species of fish and shellfish from Cape Cod waters for 45 years. He started going fishing with his father when he was 5 years old. Capt, Jon’s family has kept detailed records of their fishing history. His family has caught over 6 million pounds of stripers. Personally Capt. Jon has caught and sold 70,983 stripers that weighed 1,062,522 and a total of 18,021 undersized bass caught and released. That’s over a million pounds. He has caught seven 50lbs plus fish and fifty-five 40 lbs plus fish. You can visit his website http://www.stripedbassacademy.com and find out what Capt. Jon and the Striped Bass Academy are all about.

Catching Monster Striper the Tolley Way: Fri 2:00

Live Lining for Bass  by Capt Blane Anderson

Captain Blaine Anderson  has quickly proven himself to be one of the top guides in Connecticut. Whether its northern pike and spring run stripers on the Connecticut River or bluefish, trophy stripers and false albacore on Long Island Sound, captain Anderson has developed the reputation for getting his clients onto fish. Over the last three years his clients were able to boast of fifteen stripers over 50 inches as well as several pike over 40 inches.. Blaine is one of the few year round guides in CT and earns a living on saltwater, freshwater and on the ice. When not on the water, Blaine presents seminars to clubs and sportsmen’s shows throughout New England. In addition to several rod, reel, lure and line sponsors, Blaine is a member of Skeeter’s Factory Salt Water team and will again be running their new top of the line ZX24Bay in the 2007 season.

Live Lining for Bass: Fri 4:00, Sun 3:00