The IGFA's new School of Sportfishing, launched this past fall by the IGFA in association with Saltwater Professional Consulting, has added, plus expanded a fourth series of classes through the summer months.
"The popularity and variety of courses over the fall, winter and spring months has helped the School of Sportfishing grow," said the IGFA's Mike Myatt.
With a class size limit of 24 anglers the School of Sportfishing offers a unique experience for anglers who want to obtain the skills, information and techniques necessary to maximize their overall success on the water.
"The IGFA not only continues to get great feedback and attendance for our original series of topics but the interest was expressed for more new subjects," said Myatt. "The IGFA Education Department has added some very topical classes."
The new summer seminar season includes:
July 26 -- Bottom Fishing Wrecks and Reefs
July 31 -- Urban Fishing: Inshore Fort Lauderdale
Aug. 2 -- Fishing Center Consoles on the Edge
Aug. 7 --The Basics of Rigging and Trolling Artificial Lures
Aug. 9 -- Working with Dead Bait
Aug. 14 -- Fishing Bimini and Cat Cay
Aug. 16 -- Learning to Kite Fish
Aug. 21 -- Advanced Big Game Trolling Techniques
Aug. 23 -- All About Live Bait
The classes, all scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 - 10 p.m., are taught at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
Each course features printed curriculum on the session, equipment and hands-on instruction where anglers have a chance to interact and learn from fisherman who they would usually only see on television or read about in fishing magazines.
"These anglers and captains are not only some of the best fisherman in each respective discipline, but are also willing and able to share their knowledge with you," said Myatt.
The cost is $150 per class or four classes for $100 each. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials, and a one-year IGFA membership. For more details go to the IGFA web site at www.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp and click on the individual class descriptions.
