By Pete Johnson, Johnson Communications – IGFA PR Counsel
Jam-packed weekend for IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame 2007 induction
Ticket sales have been brisk for the induction ceremony of the ninth class into the International Game Fish Association Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Fla., USA. The October 20th evening induction banquet will be the highlight of a weekend of activities in the Hall.
“Invitations have just gone out and we’ve already gotten a tremendous initial response,†said the IGFA’s Lesley Arico. “We’re expecting a sold-out event.â€
The weekend focuses on the five member class of 2007 which includesJoan Salvato Wulff, the quintessential lady fly anglerand instructor; Homer Circle, the dean of outdoor writers; Gary Loomis, a gentleman who revolutionized rod making,and two extraordinary bill fishermen Dr. Ruben Jaen and Capt. Peter B. Wright.The honorees were selected for the important contributions they have made to the sport of fishing through angling achievements, literature, the arts, science, education, communications, inventions or administration of fishery resources.
The weekend of October 20 and 21 will offer additional opportunities for the public with many activities and fishing presentations for visitors given by the IGFA Hall of Famers. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the five newest inductees will be joined by hall of famers StuApte, Mark Sosin, Roland Martin and Billy Pate at an IGFA School of Sport Fishing seminar.
Hands-on tips and fishing at the IGFA ponds will also be a part of the Hall of Fame Family Fishing Clinics where young and old can learn valuable tips on how to become better anglers with the expertise and guidance of the IGFA education staff. The clinics run from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m.
Saturday adults will be admitted for half price and children are free. IGFA members are admitted free. Reservations are not required. The hall will close at 3 p.m.
Saturday night will feature the hall of fame induction ceremony. Tickets for the evening are $200 per person and include the cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and induction ceremony. The festivities begin at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Sharkwater, the international award-winning feature-length film and exhibition will open with showings beginning at 10:15 a.m., noon, 1:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. A shark expert will speak twice that day beginning at 11 a.m. and again at 3 p.m.
The weekend also pays homage to 65 Hall of Fame members who are currently enshrined and includeErnest Hemingway, Zane Grey, Curt Gowdy, Ted Williams, Michael and Helen Lerner, Philip Wylie, Johnny Morris, Don Tyson and John Rybovich.
Special sponsorships and sponsor tables are available. For reservation, sponsorship or further information, contact Ms. Arico at the IGFA, 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Email:larico@igfa.org, by phone 954-927-2628, or fax 954-924-4299.
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Sharkwater opens in October at International Fishing Hall of Fame
This fall before its release to movie theatres in the rest of the nation, the much acclaimed documentary Sharkwater; will be showcased at the IGFA’s International Fishing Hall of Fame with its award-winning feature length film and exhibition.
Sharkwater has won 19 international film awards.
Beginning on Saturday, Oct. 6, the 24-minute “Making of the Sharkwater Documentary†will run as part of the daily loop in the Journeys Theater.
Later in the month the advance showing of the full-length 90-minute documentary will be presented. Beginning October 21 the film will be shown four times daily on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:15 a.m., noon, 1:45 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. On weekdays the feature will be shown at 3:30 p.m. The film opens at movie theatres nationwide in November.
An interactive and educational exhibition based around shark conservation will also be featured in the Museum’s Changing Gallery. A monthly lecture series featuring local and national shark experts is also scheduled.
The film and exhibit at the IGFA will run through March 2008.
Shot in visually stunning, high definition video, Toronto, Canada-based filmmaker Rob Stewart takes viewers into the most shark-rich waters of the world, exposing the exploitation and corruption surrounding the world’s shark populations in the marine reserves of Cocos Island, Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador.
Driven by passion fed from a lifelong fascination with sharks, Stewart debunks historical stereotypes and media depictions of sharks as bloodthirsty, man-eating monsters, and reveals the reality of sharks as pillars in the evolution of the seas. Sharkwater began as an underwater adventure but turned into a beautiful and dangerous journey into the balance of life on earth.
In an effort to protect sharks, Stewart teams up with renegade conservationist Paul Watsonof the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Their unbelievable adventure starts with a battle between the Sea Shepherd and shark poachers in Guatemala, resulting in pirate boat rammings, gunboat chases, mafia espionage, corrupt court systems and attempted murder charges that force the filmmakers to flee for their lives.
Through it all, Stewart discovers how these magnificent creatures have gone from predator to prey, and how despite surviving the earth’s history of mass extinctions, they could easily be wiped out within a few years due to human greed.
Stewart’s remarkable journey of courage and determination changes from a mission to save the world’s sharks into a fight for his life, and that of humankind.
For more information please visitwww.igfa.org orwww.sharkwater.com
The IGFA’s International Fishing Hall of Fame is located at 300 Gulf Stream Way, off I-95 in Dania Beach next to Bass Pro Shops. The hall is open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and is free to IGFA members. Guest fees are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 3 – 16. The IGFA phone number is 954-927-2628.
*Note to Editors: If you would like to write an article or review, The International Fishing Hall of Fame will gladly arrange an interview and tour.
IGFA adds fifth series of very popular fishing classes this fall
The IGFA’s new School of Sportfishing, launched last year by the IGFA in association with Saltwater Professional Consulting, has added a fifth series of 11 classes through 2007.
The weekly fall series begins on Oct. 2 through Dec. 18. The Tuesday night classes run from 7 – 10 p.m., and are taught at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.
“We not only continue to get great feedback and attendance for our original series of topics (swordfishing, wrecks & reefs, sailfish, dolphin & wahoo), but the interest has grown for new subjects as well,†said IGFA coordinator David Matagiese.
The two newest classes added include “Back Country Fishing: Mangroves and Flats,†and “Conquering Sailfish.â€
With a class size limit of 24 anglers the IGFA 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 new fall seminar season includes:
- Oct. 2 — Dolphin and Wahoo Secrets
- Oct. 9 — Learning to Kite Fish
- Oct. 16 —The Basics of Rigging and Trolling Artificial Lures
- Oct. 23 — Back Country Fishing: Mangroves and Flats
- Oct. 30 — All About Live Bait
- Nov. 6 — Fishing Center Consoles on the Edge
- Nov. 13 — Urban Fishing: Inshore Fort Lauderdale
- Nov. 20 — Advanced Big Game Trolling Techniques
- Dec. 4 — Conquering Sailfish
- Dec. 11 — Successful Swordfishing
- Dec. 18 — Working with Dead Bait
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 Matagiese.
The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 each for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic.
For more details visit the website atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp to assess which courses are appropriate for specific skill levels. Or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 or via e-mail atdmatagiese@igfa.org, or Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 or via e-mail atreservations@igfa.org .
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IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) returns with fall training class
The IGFA will be offering its popular Certified Observer Program class this fall to train and certify experienced anglers, boat captains and crew members as observers for worldwide fishing tournaments.
The class will take place, Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 9 a.m. at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA.
The program benefits tournaments by eliminating or reducing rule disputes that sometimes arise. Certified observers can often prevent inadvertent rule infractions before they occur. A growing number of big money and catch-and-release tournaments have committed to using IGFA Certified Observers for their tournaments.
“This training program for certified observers was started five years ago and currently over 20 tournaments are making them a standard part of their events each year,†said Jason Schratwieser, the IGFA Director of Conservation. “Over 1,000 observers have been trained since the program began and tournament officials are giving great reviews after having the observers onboard. They say it also raises the standard level of their tournaments as well as the conservation efforts with the safe release of the fish.â€
The course includes species Identification, IGFA saltwater fishing rules and regulations, safety at sea and boating etiquette. The IGFA COP applications are available at the IGFA websitewww.igfa.org, and at the IGFA headquarters.
Pre-registration is required and the $150 fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials, two DVDs, a long sleeve T-shirt, and a one-year membership in the IGFA. For additional information, please contact Schratwieser at 954-924-4320 email:jschratwieser@igfa.org .
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September Hot Catches
Here are some interesting potential world records that International Game Fish Association world records coordinator Rebecca Reynolds-Wright has selected for the month. These 16 documented fish catches were made across the globe and submitted for pending world records:
South African angler Piet J. Pienaar, of Gauteng, landed a golden trevally, (Gnathanodon, speciosus) weighing 8.6 kg (18 lb 15 oz) while fishing Inhaca Island,Mozambique on July 28. Using mackerel on 10 kg (20 lb) class line it took Pienaar 25 minutes to land. The IGFA men’s line class record for the species is currently vacant. (Photo – golden trevally # 0708006)
On June 18, Mikhail Mogutov, of Moscow Russia, landed a taimen, while fishing Russia’sUda River. The fish weighed 17.5 kg (38 lb 9 oz) and was caught in 15 minutes using a Rapala Shad X Rap. The current IGFA line class record is 12.7 kg (27 lbs. 15 oz), caught on the Chuluut River, in Arkhangai, Mongolia in 2005. (Photo – taimen# 07080010)
Using an orange streamer on 8 kg (16 lb) tippet, Village of Palmetto Bay, Fla, USA fly fisherman Rick Gunion, landed a tiger shark, (Galeocerdo, cuvier) weighing 127.23 kg (280 lb 8 oz) while fishing Mantinilla, Bahamas on July 31. The current IGFA mark is 196 lbs. 6 oz. caught in Flamingo, Fla., in 1999. (Photo – tiger shark # 07080011)
Eight-year old Guilherme de Almeida, of Sao Paulo, Brazil, may establish a brand new IGFA all-tackle record for a redeye piranha, (serrasalmus, rhombeus) he landed while fishing the Thaimaçu Lodge in Brazil. Using tuvira as bait, the youngster’s July 24 catch weighed 1.30 kg (2 lb 14 oz). (Photo – redeye piranha # 07080023)
Using corn, 11-year old Luiza de Almeida, of Sao Paulo, landed a disk tetra, (Myleus, schomburgkii) while fishing Thaimaçu Lodge, Brazil weighing 0.73 kg (1 lb 10 oz) on July 23. She released the fish and may establish a new IGFA all-tackle record entry. (Photo – disk tetra – #07080022)
Using a Tornado Spinner on 2 kg (4 lb) class line, Brazilian angler Gilberto Fernandes, of Mao, Amazonas, landed an arawana, (Osteoglossum, bicirrhosum) while fishing the Rio Negro in Brazil on July 29. The fish weighed 3.04 kg (6 lb 11 oz) and took in nine minutes to land. He’s hoping to break his own current IGFA record of 6 lb 2 oz. in 2005. (Photo – arawana # 07080026)
Western Province, Papua New Guinea angler Ian Middleton, landed a black Papuan snapper, (Lutjanus, goldiei) while fishing the Kwima Creek Fly River, in Papua weighing 8.16 kg (18 lb 0 oz) on 8 kg (16 lb) class line on July 21. He used a yellow Bounty Hunter and after an eight minute fight to land the fish and then documentation, he released it. The line class species record is currently vacant. (Photo – black Papuan snapper # 07080027)
The woman who was honored for setting 53 IGFA records in 2006, Ms. Jodie L. Johnson, Peterborough, N. H., USA may capture another after landing a wahoo, (Acanthocybium, solandri) while fly-fishing Challenger Banks, Bermuda on July 27. Caught on 6 kg (12 lb) tippet using a Hair Ball fly, the fish weighed 3.40 kg (7 lb 8 oz). It took her four minutes to land. The current record is vacant. Johnson currently holds two other women’s records for wahoo in the 16 and 20 lb tippets classes, both caught in the Seychelles. (Photo – wahoo # 07080039)
Corpus Christi, Texas,USA angler Eric Ozolins, landed a roudi escolar (Promethichthys, prometheus) for a potential all-tackle record while fishing the Colt 45 Texas coastal section of the Gulf of Mexico. He used squid and took five minutes to land the July 22 catch. The fish weighed 2.43 kg (5 lb 6 oz). The current record is1 lb 5 oz caught in Jogashima Japan in 2003. (Photo – roudi escolar # 07080052)
Nine-year-old angler Cristiano Brogna, of Catania, Italy, landed a little tunny (Euthynnus, alletteratus) July 21, while fishing Dakar, Senegal weighing 11.5kg (25 lb 6 oz) using a live “yaboy”. It took him 12 minutes to land. The current boy’s smallfry record is 23 lb, 11 oz also caught in Dakar, two years ago. (Photo – little tunny # 07080054)
Nic Jeter, of Bainbridge, Ga., USA, may net an IGFA All-Tackle record after landing a nurse shark, (Ginglymostoma, cirratum) while fishing Port St. Joe, Florida, USA. The fish caught on July 21 weighed 119.63kg (263 lb 12 oz). He used cut bluefish and fought the fish for two hours. The current record for a nurse shark is 248 lb 6 oz caught in 2005 at Lighthouse Point, Fla., USA (Photo – nurse shark # 07070085)
Austrian fly fisherman Hans-Peter Schaar, of Flattach, landed a brown trout, (Salmo, trutta) while fishing Austria’s Obervellach Moll River weighing 16.5 kg (36 lb 6 oz). The July 2 catch took him an hour to land using 10 kg (20 lb) tippet. The current record is 28 lb 8 oz caught in 2005on the Rio Grande Tierra del Fuego Argentina. (Photo – brown trout # 07080030)
Using a thin 2 kg (4 lb) class line Rebecca Reynolds-Wright, Hollywood, FL, USA landed a lingcod, (Ophiodon, elongatus) weighing 19.05 kg (42 lb 0 oz) She was fishing the Gulf of Alaska, USA on July 8 and used cut bait for the catch that took her 20 minutes to reel in. She may nearly double the current women’s record which is 21 lb, 10 oz from 1991. (Photo – lingcod # 07080033)
Raymond Pupedis of Willimantic, Conn., USA landed a 3.40 kg (7 lb 8 oz) landlocked Atlantic salmon, (Salmo, salar) while fly fishing Marble Lake, Canada on June 22. Using an olive sculpin #2 it took him seven minutes to bring in on 10 kg (20 lb) tippet. The IGFA record is currently vacant. After documenting Pupedis released the fish. (Photo – Atlantic salmon # 07070091)
Fly fishing off the coast of his hometown of Quepos, Costa Rica, Roberto Gonzalez landed a Pacific snook, (Centropomus, spp.) weighing 6.91 kg (15 lb 4 oz). He used a homemade fly on 2 kg (4 lb) tippet for the July 10 catch which took him 35 minutes to land. The men’s tippet record is currently vacant. (Photo – Pacific snook # 07070092)
Fishing Wyoming’s (USA) Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Russ Faught of Lockeford, Calif, USA landed a kokanee, (Oncorhynchus, nerka) weighing 2.09 kg (4 lb 10 oz). Russ used 3 kg (6 lb) class line and caught the fish in 10 minutes on August 3 using a purple hoochie. He’s hoping to break the current line class record of 2 lb 5 oz. in 1998. (Photo – kokanee # 07080008)
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IGFA featured in Motorboating column
Pick up the October issue of Motorboating magazine (USA) for Gary Caputi’s popular Sportfishing column which features the IGFA and its fishing world records.
In the column, Caputi, himself a one-time world record holder in the IGFA’s All-Tackle category which recognizes the largest catch of particular species, takes readers through the various records among the 99 freshwater and 118 saltwater species the IGFA recognizes. He emphasizes that anglers don’t need to be professional fishermen to go for a record. Caputi also gives tips on records as well as the benefits of joining the IGFA.
He also provides highlights and comments by Marty Arostegui of Coral Gables, Fla., USA, a retired physician who this past spring became the first angler ever to top the 200 world record mark. Among the records that Caputi draws attention to is Arostegui’s catch-document-release record of a 385 pound lemon shark while fly fishing with 16 lb tippet near Key West, Fla.
The record still stands as the biggest fish caught on fly.
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Calendar of future IGFA events
October 2, 2007 —IGFA School of Sportfishing; “Dolphin and Wahoo Secrets†– IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Learn how to increase the size and quantity of the dolphin and wahoo you catch. Gain inside knowledge on the best strategies and techniques and learn to make the best rigs to catch more fish. This is not your regular fishing seminar series. Each class is limited to only 24 anglers, featuring hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 or atdmatagiese@igfa.org, or contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 orreservations@igfa.org
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October 9, 2007 –— IGFA School of Sportfishing; “Learning to Kite Fish†— IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,Fla.USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. One of the easiest ways to catch more fish is with a kite. Learn all the basics on how to use the kite fishing system targeting several different species with this ancient method of enticing fish to bite. This is not your regular fishing seminar series. Each class is limited to only 24 anglers, featuring hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 or atdmatagiese@igfa.org, or contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 orreservations@igfa.org
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October 16, 2007 — IGFA School of Sportfishing; “The Basics of Rigging and Trolling Artificial Lures†— IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,Fla.USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Find out why lure making is considered an art form. Learn about how and why lures work; be proficient in re-skirting your own lures and building hook sets. This is not your regular fishing seminar series. Each class is limited to only 24 anglers, featuring hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 ordmatagiese@igfa.org, or Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 orreservations@igfa.org
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October 20, 2007 — Boaters Safety Course, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,Fla.USA – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. This free all day course is taught by the Law Enforcement division of the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and meets the mandatory boating safety education requirements for the State of Florida. It’s comprised of a six chapter review and a final exam. The class size is limited to 16 people with advance registration. For more information and to register, please call Joanie Tomlin at the IGFA at 954-924-4312 or email her atJTomlin@igfa.org.
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October 20, 2007 — Family Fishing Clinic during Hall of Fame Weekend, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla.,USA — 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn valuable tips to become a better angler with the expertise and guidance of the IGFA education staff. Bring the entire family for a fun filled day of fishing at the IGFA ponds. Adults admitted for half price and children are free. Reservations are not required. Contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 or email:vwoods@igfa.org
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October 20, 2007 — The Ninth Annual IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla., USA — This year’s event will be the highlight of a weekend-long (Friday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Oct. 21) celebration in honor of all 65 members and the newest five inductees of the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. The 2007 class includes Homer Circle, Ruben Jaen C., Gary Loomis, Peter B. Wright, and Joan Salvato Wulff. Each year the inductees are selected for the important contributions they have made to the sport of fishing through angling achievements, literature, the arts, science, education, invention, communication or administration of fishery resources.The evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, the induction ceremony for the 2007 class and dinner. Tickets are $200. For reservation information please contact Ms. Lesley Arico at 954-924-4222 orLArico@igfa.org
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October 23, 2007–IGFA School of Sportfishing; “Back Country Fishing: Mangroves and Flats†— IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,Fla.USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Learn the secrets to making your back country trip an action packed day. This class will focus on multiple back country species and teaches you what the pros already know including where to go, finding fish, and reading the water. This isn’t your regular fishing seminar series. Limited to only 24 anglers, each class features hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 ordmatagiese@igfa.org, or Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 or atreservations@igfa.org
October 27, 2007–IGFA Certified Observer Program (COP) training class — IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach, Fla. USA.— 9 a.m. – The COP class trains and certifies experienced anglers, boat captains and crew members as observers for fishing tournaments held around the world. The course includes species Identification, IGFA saltwater fishing rules & regulations, safety at sea and boating etiquette. The IGFA COP applications are available at the IGFA websitewww.igfa.org, and at the IGFA headquarters. Pre-registration is required and the $150 fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials, two DVDs, a long sleeve T-shirt, and a one-year membership in the IGFA. For additional information, please contact Jason Schratwieser at 954-924-4320 email: jschratwieser@igfa.org.
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October 30, 2007 — IGFASchool of Sportfishing; “All About Live Bait‖ IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, Dania Beach,Fla.USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Having good live bait can be the difference between catching fish or not. The pros show you where and how to catch several different species of live bait and how to keep them healthy. When you leave this class, you will be able to throw a cast net. This is not your regular fishing seminar series. Each class is limited to only 24 anglers, featuring hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 ordmatagiese@igfa.org, or contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 or atreservations@igfa.org
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November 6, 2007 — IGFASchool of Sportfishing; “Fishing Center Consoles on the Edge†— IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum,Dania Beach,Fla.USA. – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. – If you own or fish on an open fisherman, then this class is designed for you. Created by Capt. Bouncer Smith, one of the best center console fishermen in the world, this class is all about outfitting and fishing a small boat in blue water. This is not your regular fishing seminar series. Each class is limited to only 24 anglers, featuring hands-on instruction letting students interact and learn from some of the best anglers and captains sharing knowledge in their respective discipline. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $100 per class for IGFA members and $150 per class for non-members. The fee covers the cost of the training class, course materials and fishing equipment relevant to each topic. For more details go to the IGFA web site atwww.igfa.org/schoolofsportfishing.asp or contact David Matagiese at 954-924-4247 or atdmatagiese@igfa.org, or contact Veronica Woods at 954-924-4334 orreservations@igfa.org
