Seminars and Workshops
“Crazy” Alberto Knie goes into detail on how to successfully and effectively catch BIG Bass from the surf. His seminar lecture will be on Trophy Bass Fishing! From open Q & A to discussion’s on “powerful” trophy hunting information. Covering migration, tackle, knots, mindset, logging, planning, moon and tide phases; everything you need to know about bass fishing from the surf with a proven master.
II: Bunker Busting BIG Striper – Spring Strategies for Live Lining Success
Come see how the Shore Catch Team consistently put 30, 40, and 50 pound bass in the boat every spring during the massive Jersey Shore Bunker Run. Learn from the guides how they locate the bait, net bunker in the toughest conditions, and consistently get BIG Stripers to each live bait. From rigging to tackle selection, how and when to fish the schools, nothing is held back as these guides give you everything in their book.
III: Fly Fishing for Stripers: Back Bay to The Ocean Front
Whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran you will want to miss Bob Popovics show on saltwater fly fishing the surf. Even if you do not fly fish, this show is a must see for any and all surf anglers. From understanding bait migrations, to reading the water and positioning yourself to catch fish, Bob’s show is always entertaining, with state of the art video and creative photography.
IV: Inside New York Harbor’s Striper Fest
Learn to fish one of the country’s largest striper nurseries in the shadow of one of the world’s biggest cities with one of New York’s top guides, Capt. Frank Crescitelli of Fin Chaser Charters. See why hundreds of trophy hunters travel to the waters between Sandy Hook and New York Harbor to fish for Striped bass. This seminar will go into detail on how to tackle the Big Apple striper haunts. From top water to live lining, this is a great spring fishery.
V: Light Tackle Inshore Pelagics: Albies, Skipjack, Dolphin and Bonito
Ever hook into a speedball false albacore on fly or light tackle? Talk about a rush. For small boat anglers, this can be some of the greatest fishing all year. Take a ride to the Midshore grounds with Bill Donovan and Darren Doris of NJ Angler TV and learn how to tackle bonito, skipjack, albies, and mahi mahi on light tackle.
VI: Inside The Mind of the Surf Guides: Tackle Secrets
Ever wonder what goes through the mind of a 50 year surf fishing veteran? Or better yet, what’s in his tackle bag? Sit back and take notes as NJ surf legend Shell E Caris goes through each season and holds nothing back about what lures and baits he uses, how he rigs them, why he uses them, and when, and hear about how Shell E and clients took two bass over 50 lbs from the surf this past spring.
This seasons Bluefin Run was explosive, with fish from 20 to 200 lbs spread throughout NJ’s inshore waters from 10 to 50 miles out. Want the ultimate thrill? Hook a locomotive Bluefin on light tackle jigging tackle or watch a 200 pounder “steam” line 200 yards off of a fifty wide before you can even get it out of the rod holder. Capt Gene Quigley will cover everything you need to know in order to tackle inshore Bluefin - from jigging to casting poppers, trolling, chunking, and effectively landing and releasing fish, this seminar is sure to get your blood pumping. [Video of above Bluefin]
VIII: Butterfly Jigging Secrets: Bass To Bluefin
Taking the jigging world by storm is the new Shimano Butterfly Jigging system. Whether you fish for Stripers, Blues, Jacks, or Tuna’s this unique tactic is catching fish like mad along our inshore and offshore waters. From A - Z learn how Reel Seat owner and Butterfly Jigging Specialist Dave Arbeitman does it.
IX: Learn How to Throw A Cast Net
Throughout the day we will be giving Cast net demonstrations with the new Guides Choice Bunker Nets. These are specially designed for netting adult bunker in deep and shallow waters. Shore Catch Guides David Goldman., Rich Swisstack. Dave Torrick and Guides Choice owner Frank Crescitelli will show you everything you need to know about CATCHING bunker with a cast net.
X: Trolling Strategies for Striped Bass
Capt John Luchka of Long Run Fishing Charters slows it down a bit to get the lures deep and tell you all about trolling spoons, plugs, and shads for trophy stripers. Learn when to use wire and when to use braid. How to get deep and what trick he used to consistently bring fish to the boat draggin’ lures.
XI: Rod Selection Seminar: What’s right For You?
St Croix Rod Pro and Regional Manager, Dave Colley will be on hand to take you through what the right set up is for you. From surf fishing, to back bay. Trolling, live lining, and throwing small plugs, St Croix has a rod for everyone and every situation. Walk down the rack with Dave and “feel” each rod to see what fits your fishing style best.
XII: Rigging & Fishing HOGY Soft Baits: Trophy Bass Tactics
HOGY Lures owner Mike Hogan will be on hand to give you a full blown seminar on how to rig and fish these deadly soft baits. From deepwater application to top water, HOGY baits have taken the soft bait world by storm and quickly become the lure of choice for many pro saltwater and freshwater anglers.
XIII: Raritan Bay: Spring Strategies For Stripers, Weakfish, and Blues
IGFA Work Record Guide Rich Swisstack and partner Dave “TNT” Torrick with get you into fish as early as March 1st on the shores of Raritan Bay. From fishing cut baits, to live baits, and even lures, this duo put in thousands of hours each spring in the dirt on both the NJ and NY sides of Raritan Bay chasing stripers and trophy weakfish.
Want a rush? Fish the Jersey Shore’s outer beaches from September to December and experience first had why NJ is the best kept secret on the east coast during the fall. Capt Jim Freda will take you full throttle into fall, from albies, to stripers and blues; baits, tackle and tactics from both the beach and the boat.
XV: Reading The Surf, Jetties Too!!
Ever wonder what the guides look for when they hit the suds? This seminar will take you through every cut, hole, sand bar, point, and rip that we look for when heading into the surf. In the second half of this show, we will walk through the successful tactics for fishing jetties for big bass, when, and how to safely fish some of the most productive and technical spots on the Jersey Shore.
XVI: Fly Tying NJ’s Top Saltwater Patterns
Take a break from the seminars and spend a few minutes watching the “Wizard of Seaside Park”, Bob Popovics tie some of the most effective and innovative fly patterns of all time. Talk one on one with Bob and watch some of “Popfleyes” local fishing videos.
XVIII: Bunker Chunking For Big Bass
Got bait? Capt David Goldman breaks out the big bunker and shows you first hand how he cuts, rigs, and chunks his bunkers for trophy bass each spring. Roll up your sleeves and grab some bait – this is a hands on workshop!! Whether you fish from the boat or the beach Capt David’s bunker chunking tactics are sure to put a trophy on your line this spring.
XIX: Knots and Rigging
Need to brush up on your Albright or Bimini Twists? How about your double Uni’s or Blood knots? Sit down and tie knots side by side with the Shore Catch Guides. Learn how we rig our gear from the surf to the offshore canyons during this ongoing day long workshop.
XX: Top Water Striper Strategies: Fishing Big Wood!
NOTHING is more exciting than watching a COW Bass take a wooden swimmer or foot long pencil popper off the surface, and this year’s spring bass run proved to be one of the best top water “big wood” bites we have ever seen. See how the Shore Catch team fishes these big plugs and see why they consistently put BIG fish in the boat on wood each year.
XXI: Learn How To Build Custom Plugs
We will have some of the best custom plug builders on hard to not only sell but show you how to build a custom plug. See how these craftsman designs and shape the plugs that you catch big bass on! Custom metal lipped swimmers, pencil poppers, needlefish, bottle poppers, and more!
PLUS….Small Group Q & A, Hands on Instruction, One-On-One Interaction with the Shore Catch Guide's and special guest speakers.
