2015 Flats Pro Seminar

[silverking]

For 2015 we will again be offering our popular class on fishing the flats and inshore Big Bend waters. We’re also adding new subjects, including kayak and nearshore fishing opportunities. The seminars will be limited to 50 adults each day and will be held on Saturday, February 21. All previous seminars have completely sold out, so be sure to register early to ensure a seat.

This comprehensive course will feature instruction on when, where and how to fish the flats of Apalachee Bay. Topics will include knots, tackle, lures, baits, tides and lunar phases, navigation, flats etiquette, nearshore opportunities, boat, kayak and trailer rigging and other subjects to help anglers catch more trout, redfish and other inshore game fish. Captains Dave Lear and Chuck Simpson will be the primary instructors, along with Brett Shields. A BBQ lunch and goody bag ($25 value) is included with admission. More than $1,000 in door prizes will also be awarded. As an added bonus, the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will be teaching a one-hour boating safety course at 4:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the flats seminar.

Presenting Sponsor: Shields Marina
WHEN: SATURDAY, February 21, 2015
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: SHIELDS MARINA SHIP’S STORE, ST. MARKS, FL
COST: $85 (includes lunch). Seating is limited
Children (12 years or older to 16) $25 when accompanied by an adult

Registration Details:
http://www.captaindavelear.com/www.capt ... minar.html

[silverking]

It's Cyber Monday and a registration to the 2015 Flats Pro Seminars makes an excellent gift. Nice certificates can be mailed out and placed in stockings or under the tree.

A full day of expert instruction, tons of door prizes (lures, clothing, gear, art, Shimano spinning reels, etc.,) a BBQ lunch and tips on WHEN, WHERE and HOW to fish the flats from Rock Island to Apalachicola are all included.

Previous sessions have completely sold out, so sign up early to guarantee a seat.

[JeffB]

Silverking
Do you still have openings for Sunday?

[silverking]

Will now be offering a larger, single day session on Saturday 2/21/15 to meet demand.

[silverking]

There's still time to order a seminar registration as a gift, but the days are counting down.

Sign up soon and certificates can be mailed in time for the holidays. We can also arrange a meeting if you're one of those procrastinating shoppers.

Plenty of openings for both days as of right now, but sell-outs are expected. You can also give a registration gift to yourself and have a great chance at winning some cool stuff, including Costa sunglasses, Shimano spinning reels and more.

[silverking]

Still time for a last-minute gift for the outdoorsmen and women on your list.

In addition to a full slate of instruction on flats and nearshore fishing along the Big Bend coast, you'll get a delicious BBQ lunch, an angler bag worth $25 and excellent chances to win tons of free door prizes, including a choice of Costa polarized sunglasses, Shimano spinning reels, lure kits, art, Polar Bear coolers, gear and much more.

Order in the next few days and a nice gift certificate can be mailed in time for Santa to deliver Christmas morning.

[silverking]

Happy New Year, fellow forum members. Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas.

The 2015 Flats Pro Seminar is right around the corner and seats are filling up fast. We've always sold out and expect the same again this year, so make your reservations soon if you'd like to attend. In addition to a full day of detailed instruction on where, when and how to fish the Big Bend flats, we'll also be covering nearshore opportunities for cobia, shallow-water grouper and other species. Lunch is included and we'll be giving away tons of free door prizes.

Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Shields Marina in St. Marks.

http://www.captaindavelear.com for details

Thanks and tight lines in the coming year!

[spothogg]

Happy New Year, fellow forum members. Hope everyone had a joyous Christmas.

The 2015 Flats Pro Seminars are right around the corner and seats are filling up fast. We've always sold out and expect the same again this year, so make your reservations soon if you'd like to attend. In addition to a full day of detailed instruction on where, when and how to fish the Big Bend flats, we'll also be covering nearshore opportunities for cobia, shallow-water grouper and other species. Lunch is included and we'll be giving away tons of free door prizes.

Saturday, February 21 or Sunday February 22, 2015 at Shields Marina in St. Marks.

http://www.captaindavelear.com for details

Thanks and tight lines in the coming year!

Just sent payment for Saturday seat. Looking forward to the seminar

[silverking]

Thanks Spothogg,
Will send confirmation when payment is received.

As typical, the seminar is filling up fast. Still seats available but register soon to ensure a spot.

[silverking]

For planning purposes we have decided to expand the class size and go with a single day session on Saturday, 2/21. We will not be holding the Sunday class.

Register now to ensure a seat to this comprehensive class, lunch, angler bag and more than $1,000 in free door prizes. Advance registration is required.

Previous attendees tell us how much the seminar helped improve their catch rates on Big Bend waters.

http://www.captaindavelear.com for more details.

[flatsbroke]

My wife and I attended last year and I can attest to this seminar being a great time. Capt Dave and Chuck Simpson are first class people(as most of you already know) and very knowledgeable when it come to fishing our local waters. We received a nice "goodie" bag with tackle and info. They also gave away nice gifts,we won a gold 1 yr membership to Seatow,which the local area guy is also jam up. The info most definately made us better anglers. I had never been to Sheilds until that day but was very impressed with Brett and his facility. I still keep up w/ Chuck on FB and have bought several rods and a reel from Dave. Hope you guys enjoy.If you are debating whether to attend,go ahead a book your seat. The lunch,prizes and fellowship are well worth the price of admission. We had a blast and I'll be renewing with Seatow in March. It paid for itself with a month of having it,but we wont talk about that . Enjoy.

[silverking]

Thanks for the kind words, Todd. Glad you and the missus enjoyed the class.

With the consolidation to just Saturday, 2/21/15, seats are filling up fast. We've had a flurry of registrations the last couple of days so if you would like to attend sign up soon. We cannot accept walk-ins at the door.

I just got confirmation that Eagle Claw will again be our Platinum Sponsor for 2015. All attendees will receive Eagle Claw hooks as part of their packet, along with lures, knot cards, etc. And now, with just the Saturday session our door prizes are doubled. We're giving away four Shimano spinning reels, Costa polarized sunglasses and lots of other cool stuff.

Thanks and stay warm, everybody.

[silverking]

The 2015 Flats Pro Seminar is completely sold out with a waiting list.