Wilmington Saltwater Fishing School
Testimonials
Tommy Mikals: “The guides were very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. They did not talk above us. They seemed to genuinely want us to be better fishermen.”
Lonnie Baker: “Completely enjoyed the entire day. Great Captains!! Very organized. First class all the way.”
Brandon R. Swemons: “Had a great time. This was my second time here. I will be back.”
Want to catch more fish more often in 2012?
Fisherman’s Post Newspaper, the free publication that covers all the saltwater fishing action along the Carolina coast, will be hosting its seventh annual full-day Wilmington Saltwater Fishing School on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Coastline Convention Center in downtown Wilmington from 7:30 am-5:00 pm.
Click here for a list of Wilmington Captains.
Click here for the Wilmington School Schedule.
This year’s Fisherman’s Post Saltwater Fishing Schools are staffed by more than 12 local captains who will share their experience and insights on inshore, nearshore, offshore, and blue water fishing. They’ll cover a range of topics that includes techniques, equipment, strategy, locations, terminal tackle, electronics, bait, etc.
The captains selected for the Saltwater Fishing Schools are specialists in their field, and their backyard waters include Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Sneads Ferry, Topsail, Swansboro, Southport, Oak Island, Ocean Isle, Cape Lookout, and Morehead City.
There will be main seminars and several rigging stations going on concurrently all day long, so you will always be able to find a session that interests you.
The main seminars will have three captains working together to thoroughly cover their particular subject material, as well as give their different perspectives on what works for them.
The rigging stations are smaller and hands-on, with participants tying and making the rigs themselves. And the best part of the rigging stations—most of the rigs you’ll get to keep and take home. The rigging stations are supplied by Tex’s Tackle and our many tackle manufacturer sponsors, so you’ll leave the Saltwater Fishing School with some complimentary terminal tackle. You learn the rigs. You make the rigs. You keep the rigs.
Click here for a list of school sponsors.
The cost of the school is $90 by February 3 or $100 after February 3.
In addition to the full day of learning and interacting with our captains, the price includes a Fish School t-shirt, breakfast, snacks, drinks, a BBQ/chicken lunch, rigging materials, and a goodie bag.
Our host hotel is Holiday Inn Express at 160 Van Campen Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403, with a “fishing school” rate of $79.00. For reservations, you can call them directly at (910) 392-3227. Be sure to ask for the “fishing school” rate.
How Do I Get Tickets?
1. Pick up your tickets in person in Wilmington at Tex’s Tackle or West Marine–Wrightsville Beach.
2. Order tickets over the phone using your VISA or MasterCard at (910) 452-6378.
3. Print and fill out this Wilmington School print registration form (pdf), then mail it in with a check or money order to Fisherman’s Post Newspaper, 1314 Audubon Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403.
4. Order tickets online using PayPal by using this Wilmington School online registration form.