Smithville Marine announces Winter seminar series

Smithville Marine has announced its second annual Winter seminar series featuring leading anglers from the midwest speaking on advanced tournament techniques and the latest equipment.  Currently scheduled seminars include:

Photo: Tournament Angler Doug Vahrenberg, guest speaker at Smithville Marine's winter seminar series

Date

Description

Speakers

6 February, Saturday

9 am

Obtaining Sponsors for Tournament Fishing
Learn what manufacturers and dealerships are looking for when they consider you for their pro-staff.

Preregisteration required

Tournament anglers
Tom Alsop, Doug Vahrenberg
and John Jamison along with Skeeter Boat Representative, Ken Parker.

13 February, Saturday

9 a.m.

Tournament Fishing
Whether you are an experienced tournament angler or just beginning you'll find plenty of tips for boaters and non-boaters.  Learn about the different tournament venues, including Buddy Tournaments, Pro-Am and the special MSTA format.  Whether you're an experienced tournament angler or a novice thinking about fishing your first tournament you'll find plenty of tips to start the 2010 season ahead of the game.   Charlie Campbell, originally scheduled to be part of this presentation, has had to cancel due to illness.

Preregisteration required

Ralph Haggard,
Founder Hearltand Trails

20 February, Saturday

9 a.m.

Catfishing

Preregisteration required

John Jamison,
Professional Angler
26 February, Friday
6 p.m.

Meet and Greet for Mark Menendez
Special program for registered seminar attendees to meet and discuss tournament angling with Special Guest, Skeeter Pro Mark Menendez

Preregisteration required

Mark Menendez,
Skeeter Pro-Staff
26 - 28 February Smithville Annual Open House with special guest Mark Menendez Mark Menendez,
Skeeter Pro-Staff

6 March, Saturday

9 a.m.  and 1 p.m.

Humminbird Marine Electronics
This is a hands on demonstration of the latest technology from Humminbird. 

*First 30 registrants for each seminar will have a unit to work with.  Other registrants will have to share units.

Preregisteration required

Doug Vahrenberg,
Tournament Angler  
and
David Poort,
Humminbird Electronics

13 March

9 a.m.

Fishing Smithville Lake (Crappie, Bass and Walleye)

Preregisteration required

Gary Burton,
Burton's Bait and Tackle

Serving area boaters for more than 25 years

Smithville Marine
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