Seminars & Demos Schedule
Our show features a comprehensive lineup of seminars and demonstrations! Use the buttons below to find what interests you!
Fishing Seminars
Daily Schedule
Below is our daily schedule of fishing seminars. All seminars will take place in Seminar Room 1, unless otherwise noted! In addition to these fishing seminars we will also have fishing demonstrations on the Hawg Trough and the Fly Casting Pond. Look for those details in the sections below.
Friday, March 24th
- 2 PM – Alberto Knie ~ The Proven Art of Catching Monster Fish Fresh & Salt
- 3 PM – Captain Brian Coombs ~ Targeting False Albacore on Light Tackle
- 3 PM – Ron McKee ~ Importance of Color When Selecting Fishing Lures (Room 2)
- 4 PM – Captain Mike Roy ~ Overall Strategies for Fishing Long Island Sound
- 5 PM – Alberto Knie ~ The Proven Art of Catching Monster Fish Fresh & Salt
- 6 PM – Captain Brian Coombs ~ Spring Time Bounty. Haddock & Winter Flounder
Saturday, March 25th
- 10 AM – Jim Neary ~ Basics of Fishing w/ Live Casting for Kids
- 11 AM – East End Eddie ~ Surf Casting the Cape Cod Canal
- 12 PM – Tim Talento & Devin Hines ~ CT River Candlewood Lake& Others. What it Takes to be a State Champion
- 1 PM – Captain Mike Roy ~ Overall Strategies for Fishing Long Island Sound
- 2 PM – East End Eddie ~ Surf Casting the Cape Cod Canal
- 3 PM – Alberto Knie ~ The Proven Art of Catching Monster Fish Fresh & Salt
- 3 PM – Ron McKee ~ Importance of Color When Selecting Fishing Lures (Room 2)
- 4 PM – Brian Coombs ~ Targeting False Albacore on Light Tackle
- 5 PM – Fred Wilson ~ All About Jigs & Flies
Sunday, March 26th
- 10 AM – Captain Mike Roy ~ Overall Strategies for Fishing Long Island Sound
- 10 AM – Ron McKee ~ Importance of Color When Selecting Fishing Lures (Room 2)
- 11 AM – Alberto Knie ~ The Proven Art of Catching Monster Fish Fresh & Salt
- 12 PM – Brian Combs ~ Targeting False Albacore on Light Tackle
- 1 PM – Tim Talento & Devin Hines ~ CT River Candlewood Lake& Others. What it Takes to be a State Champion
- 2 PM – Jim Neary ~ Basics of Fishing w/ Live Casting for Kids
- 3 PM – Captain Brian Coombs ~ Spring Time Bounty. Haddock & Winter Flounder
Speaker Bios & Pics
Want to learn more about our featured speakers? Click their names below for their bio and pictures.
Alberto Knie Bio
Alberto Knie (a/k/a “Crazy Alberto”) – a world-class extreme trophy game fish hunter and writer/fishing product designer who specializes in the art of Trophy Fishing and Conservation.
Captain Brian Coombs Bio
Captain Brian Coombs runs Get Tight Sport Fishing. A full time Massachusetts based guide service, that operates from Boston through Cape Cod & The Islands. Brian is best known for targeting trophy sized striped bass out of Boston, he also offers trips for black seabass, false albacore , haddock and bluefin tuna.
East End Eddie Doherty Bio
Eddie Doherty fished the East End of the Cape Cod Canal so often that other fishermen started calling him East End Eddie. Thus, a nick name and pen name were born together. Doherty is a graduate of Dominican Academy, Attleboro High School and the University of South Florida. He worked for almost 37 years in the Massachusetts Court system where he became the youngest Assistant Clerk-Magistrate in the state at age 25 for the Attleboro District Court before being appointed 18 years later to the lifetime position of Clerk-Magistrate of the Wrentham District Court by His Excellency, A. Paul Cellucci, Governor of the Commonwealth. He was honored to be chosen as the recipient of the Amicus Curiae Award by the Norfolk County Bar Association, founded in 1797. He heard evidence on everything from speeding to murder, but now in retirement is hearing the sound of his grandchildren giggle and of striped bass breaking the surface of the ocean.
The author has fished the warm currents of the Gulf of Mexico as well as the powerful Atlantic surf pounding the rugged coast of Maine. He has surf cast along the striper coast all the way down to the clear tropical inlets of the Florida Keys. His cousins in Ireland took him from Ballyjamesduff to the River Shannon where he wet a line in the same water that had sustained his ancestors with fish during the potato famine long ago. He has been privileged to have fished Sakonnet with Charley Soares, Chappaquiddick with Janet Messineo and the Cape Cod Canal with Patrick Kearney.
Doherty is the author of SEVEN MILES AFTER SUNDOWN Surfcasting for Striped Bass Along the World Famous Cape Cod Canal which was announced as the #1 New Release in Fishing on Amazon and was voted as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Sports Category at the 2019 International Book Awards in Los Angeles. He writes a weekly column for the Falmouth Enterprise and has been published in Cape Cod Magazine, On The Water, The Fisherman Magazine, Cape Cod Times, The Boston Globe, The Sun Chronicle, Cape Cod Life, Coastal Angler Magazine and the Congressional Record. He fished in the Stan Gibbs Cape Cod Canal Fisherman’s Classic and his striped bass entry won the shore division in his first Buzzards Bay Anglers Club Fall Derby. Doherty does a monthly cable segment on Bourne TV and his written stories combined with his weekly video Canal Report for subscribers of The Fisherman reach over 60,000. He lives close to the Cape Cod Canal in Mattapoisett with his wife Joanne who is affectionately known as J. Do.
They were lucky to be blessed with the birth of five healthy grandchildren to enjoy in retirement. His colleagues knew that he would be spending time teaching his young grandkids to fish so on his last day on the job they presented him with many generous gifts including a nice shirt that is embroidered with the words RETIREMENT – STRIPERS & DIAPERS!
Jim Neary Bio
Coming Soon
Captain Mike Roy Bio
Captain Mike Roy is the founder and operator of Reel Cast Charters, a full-time fishing charter based out of Connecticut. His angling pursuits have taken him across country, as well as internationally, fishing in both fresh and salt water from large mouth bass to giant bluefin tuna. An innovative angler, he is constantly applying new techniques, and his enthusiasm and passion for the sport are contagious. Captain Mike is a United States Coast Guard OUPV Licensed Captain and graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor’s and Masters Degree in Education.
Ron McKee Bio
Hi I’m Ron McKee the maker of Striper Maine-iac custom lures. I’ve been a striper fisherman since the mid 60’s. Growing up I had the luck to meet and become a friend of Bob Pond. Bob was known for Atom Lures which he developed and started making in the 40’s. Bob also was one of the founders of Stripers Unlimited a striped bass preservation club which I was a member and supporter. I also got the chance to meet Stan Gibbs while staying with my family on the Canal in the 60’s. Both took the time to teach me and put ideas in my head. I’ve been a tournament fisherman since before 1970. I’ve placed in the Marthas Vineyard Striped Bass a Bluefish Derby many times in the over 40 years that I’ve fished it. I also fished in the R.J. Schaefer tournament, winning many awards in it as well as the Tri – State Fishing Tournament of New England since the 60s. I was eventually the President of the Tri-State Fishing club and on the executive board. I’ve had the luck to land several stripers over 50 lbs. The largest was 56 lb 7oz. Several of the big girls were released after being measured and weighed. I’ve been a plug fisherman and collector for many years which has led me to a vast treasure trove of plug history and knowledge which I freely share.
Tim Talento & Devin Hines Bios
CT Bass Nation State Champions
Hawg Trough Demos
Daily Schedule
Below is the daily schedule of demonstrations on the Hawg Trough (Giant Fishing Tank).
Friday, March 24th
- 1:30 PM – Tyler Clark ~ Demo
- 2 PM – Joe Diorio ~ Fishing Artificial Lures for Trophy Bass
- 2:30 PM – Sheron Brown ~ Demo
- 3 PM – Bobby Uhrig ~ Locate & Catch Bass Like a Professional
- 3:30 PM – Brian Mayo ~ Tips and techniques with the Mayo’s Minnow’s and other Drop Shot Baits
- 4 PM – Sheron Brown ~ Demo
- 4:30 PM – Dan Welby ~ The Fuse Surge Experience; Seeing is Believing
- 5 PM – Fred Wilson ~ Hair Jig Finesse Fishing Pointers for Lunker Bass!
- 5:30 PM – Brian Mayo ~ Tips and tricks with the Mayo’s Terd Bait
- 6 PM – Tyler Clark ~ Demo
Saturday, March 25th
- 10 AM – Joe Diorio ~ Fishing Artificial Lures for Trophy Bass
- 10:30 AM – Bryan Mayo ~ Tips and techniques with the Mayo’s Minnow’s and other Drop Shot Baits
- 11 AM – Bobby Uhrig ~ Locate & Catch Bass Like a Professional
- 11:30 AM – Tyler Clark ~ Casting Demo
- 12 PM – Sheron Brown ~ Demo
- 12:30 – Dan Welby ~ The Fuse Surge Experience; Seeing is Believing
- 1:30 PM – Fred Wilson~ Hair Jig Finesse Fishing Pointers for Lunker Bass!
- 1 PM – Bryan Mayo ~ Tips and tricks with the Mayo’s Terd Bait
- 2 PM – Bobby Uhrig ~ Locate & Catch Bass Like a Professional
- 3 PM – Sheron Brown ~ Demo
- 4 PM – Tyler Clark ~ Casting Demo
- 5 PM – Joe Diorio ~ Fishing Artificial Lures for Trophy Bass
- 6 PM – Tyler Clark ~ Casting Demo
Sunday, March 26th
- 10 AM – Tyler Clark ~ Casting Demo
- 11 AM – Joe Diorio ~ Fishing Artificial Lures for Trophy Bass
- 12 PM – Bobby Uhrig ~ Locate & Catch Bass Like a Professional
- 1 PM – Dan Welby ~ The Fuse Surge Experience; Seeing is Believing
- 1:30 PM – Bryan Mayo ~ Tips and techniques with the Mayo’s Minnow’s and other Drop Shot Baits
- 2 PM – Tyler Clark ~ Casting Demo
- 3 PM – Bobby Uhrig ~ Locate & Catch Bass Like a Professional
Speaker Bios & Pics
Want to learn more about our featured speakers? Click their names below for their bio and pictures.
Bryan Mayo Bio
Bryan Mayo is a 7 time RI Bass Nation State team member and 2021 Club Champion.
Bobby Uhrig Bio
Professional Bass Angler and Master Lure Designer, Bobby Uhrig will teach you what to look for and how to dissect different areas of the lake to optimize your fishing time. We will teach you how to eliminate unproductive water. Let us demonstrate the lures and techniques used to catch more fish than ever before. These are seminars you will not want to miss!
Captain Joe Diorio
Captain Joe Diorio is a well-known for fishing throughout the New England community. He has been fishing the coastal waters of CT, RI and NY for over 25 years. He is the owner and operator of Joe Diorio Guide Service, which runs out of CT on his 22’ Bluefin.
Joe is best known for catching trophy sized Stripers in the New England area throughout the year, but also has an extensive knowledge targeting various other species in the area. Joe is a 3 time On The Water Magazine, “Angler of the Year” and has won and placed numerous tournaments. He has landed many Stripers over 50 pounds, one 60+ pounder, and this past season Joe caught and released a massive Striper over 70+ pounds. This past season alone Joe and his clients have boated over 10 plus Stripers at an astonishing 50 plus pounds. Each of those Stripers were released to assure the protection and future of Striped Bass. Recently Joe did a TV show with On The Water Magazine that will be aired in February 2019.
He is affiliated with some of the very best companies in the industry which allows him and his clients to fish with some top of the line products the fishing world has to offer. Joe’s seminar is one that you will not want to miss.
Dan Welby Bio
Dan is a Co-founder of Fuse Fishing, a Connecticut-based company that specializes in creating custom soft plastic baits. With over 30 years of experience in angling across lakes, surf, and streams, Dan is a dedicated and passionate angler. Alongside his Co-founders, he has spent several years testing baits suitable for anglers of all skill levels, ranging from beginners to professionals.
At this event, Dan will be showcasing the company’s signature bait, the “Surge.” This unique bait has been designed to offer limitless possibilities on how and when it can be used. During the presentation, Dan will demonstrate how the Surge can be effectively worked at every depth of the water column.
Fred Wilson Bio
Fred Wilson, owner of Flip Fly Tye, takes his bass fishing tournament experience and applies it to his flyfishing approaches; He is a regular contributor to the sport of fishing and encouraging youth and youth at heart to enjoy the art of fly fishing and tying. Promoting “how to” demonstrations for largemouth, smallmouth bass with conventional and Spey Style Fly Fishing techniques.
Sheron Brown Bio
Sheron K. Brown Sr. also known as “The Lunkerman” a nickname earned by his peers is a professional tournament angler and fishing guide pursuing his passion. From the City of Worcester, Massachusetts, Sheron has 30 years of experience fishing glacier formed natural lakes and river systems throughout the Northeast. “The Lunkerman” has won numerous big fish titles on every level he has fished sharing his his vast knowledge and diverse background to anglers all over the world various avenues to include social media, the tournament trail, at the dock, various trade shows and seminars throughout New England. Come and see SKB representing Ardent Outdoors where he will be discussing cold water tactics in depth.You can find him on social media by using the hashtag #SKBfishing
Tyler Clark Bio
Tyler travels all across the country to conduct seminars atop The Hawg Trough, a 5,000 gallon fully stocked fishing tank. He’ll be teaching his best tips and techniques at free seminars throughout the weekend.
Fly Casting Pond Demos
Daily Schedule
Below is the daily schedule of demonstrations on our Fly Casting Pond.
Friday, March 24th
- 2 PM – Fred Wilson ~ Bass Fishing 360
- 3 PM – New England Dive ~ Hobie Pedal Kayak Technology
- 4 PM – Ian Devlin ~ Casting With Ian
- 5 PM – Three Bells Outfitters ~ Intro to Kayak Fishing
Saturday, March 25th
- 10 AM – Three Bells Outfitters ~ Intro to Kayak Fishing
- 11 AM – Ian Devlin ~ Casting With Ian
- 12 PM – New England Dive ~ Hobie Pedal Kayak Technology
- 1 PM – Fred Wilson ~ Bass Fishing 360
- 2 PM – Three Belles Outfitters ~ Fresh Water Kayak Rigging Set Up Demo
- 3 PM – Ian Devlin ~ Casting With Ian
- 4 PM – Fred Wilson ~ Bass Fishing 360
- 5 PM – New England Dive ~ Hobie Pedal Kayak Technology
Sunday, March 26th
- 10 AM – New England Dive ~ Hobie Pedal Kayak Technology
- 11 AM – Fred Wilson ~ Bass Fishing 360
- 12 PM – Three Bells Outfitters ~ Intro to Kayak Fishing
- 1 PM – Ian Devlin ~ Casting With Ian
- 2 PM – Three Belles Outfitters ~ Fresh Water Kayak Rigging Set Up Demo
- 3 PM – New England Dive ~ Hobie Pedal Kayak Technology
Speaker Bios & Pics
Want to learn more about our featured speakers? Click their names below for their bio and pictures.
Fred Wilson Bio
Fred Wilson, owner of Flip Fly Tye, takes his bass fishing tournament experience and applies it to his flyfishing approaches; He is a regular contributor to the sport of fishing and encouraging youth and youth at heart to enjoy the art of fly fishing and tying. Promoting “how to” demonstrations for largemouth, smallmouth bass with conventional and Spey Style Fly Fishing techniques.
Captain Ian Devlin Bio
Captain Ian Devlin offers charter fishing. Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/people/Captain-Ian-Devlins-Charters/100057594372011/
New England Dive Bio
Established in 1987, New England Dive is a one-stop shop for all things scuba. Just add water and we do the rest. Learn more at https://www.nedive.com/
Three Belles Outfitters
Three Belles Outfitters began back in 2010 by staff members at Three Belles Marina, who had a passion for outdoor and water sports products.
It has since grown into one of the largest suppliers of kayaks and kayak accessories in the Northeast and the greater United States. Our friendly and helpful staff are motivated to improve your life on the water because we live life on the water ourselves!
Located on the scenic Smith Cove in Niantic, Connecticut, we are less than a mile from Long Island Sound, with direct access to the sound through the Niantic River.
Hunting Seminars
Daily Schedule
Below is our daily schedule of hunting seminars. All seminars will take place in Seminar Room 2.
Friday, March 24th
- 2 PM – V-3 Gun Dogs ~ Steadiness Training
- 4 PM – Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker ~ Everything You Wanted to Know About Filming Your Own Hunt
- 5 PM – V-3 Gun Dogs ~ How to Start a Puppy
- 6 PM – Dave Parrish ~ Waterfowl Hunting 101
Saturday, March 25th
- 10 AM – Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker ~ Everything You Wanted to Know About Filming Your Own Hunt
- 11 AM – V 3 Gun Dogs ~ How to Start a Puppy
- 12 PM – Matt Wettish ~ Advanced Turkey Hunting & Calling Tactics
- 1 PM – Dave Parrish ~Waterfowl 101
- 2 PM – Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker ~ Everything You Wanted to Know About Filming Your Own Hunt
- 4 PM – Matt Wettish ~ Advanced Turkey Hunting & Calling Tactics
- 5 PM – V 3 Gun Dogs ~ Steadiness Training
- 6 PM – Matt Wettish ~ Advanced Turkey Hunting & Calling Tactics
Sunday, March 26th
- 11 AM – Matt Wettish ~ Advanced Turkey Hunting & Calling Tactics
- 12 PM – Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker ~ Everything You Wanted to Know About Filming Your Own Hunt
- 1 PM – V-3 Gun Dogs ~ How to Start a Puppy
- 2 PM – Matt Wettish ~ Advanced Turkey Hunting & Calling Tactics
- 3 PM – Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker ~ Everything You Wanted to Know About Filming Your Own Hunt
Speaker Bios & Pics
Want to learn more about our featured speakers? Click their names below for their bio and pictures.
David Parrish Bio
David is on the CT Delta Waterfowl & Real Outdoors TV staff. He is a snow goose guide who has been hunting for over 3 decades!
Gerry Rightmyer Bio
Gerry’s 40 years of experience as a big game hunter has taken him all over the world. Hunting such places as North America, South America and Africa, Gerry’s adventures have earned him awards in both the New York State Big Buck Club, Pope & Young Club, Boone and Crockett Club and Safari Club International. As co-host/producer of the hit TV show Forever Wild Outdoors Adrenaline Adventures, he has been featured on the Sportsman’s Channel, Pursuit Channel, and most recently Wild TV in Canada. His print articles have appeared in such publications as Big Buck Magazine, Big Game Adventures, Huntin’ Fool, and Eastman’s Hunting Journal.
Gerry was a decade-long pro-staffer for both Cabela’s and Realtree Camouflage. His online blogs have been featured on numerous websites which include Realtree’s Online Journal and many others. He also received the third award at the Boone and Crockett’s 27th Triennial awards in 2010 for his 272 2/8” whitetail killed in Kansas in 2006.
Matt Wettish Bio
CT born and raised and host of the video series Real Outdoors TV, Matt Wettish has been hunting and fishing the New England woods for over 35 years. As a multi-state champion turkey caller Matt has taken turkey hunting to the next level. He has successfully completed the Grand Slam of turkey hunting, hunted 25 out of 50 states, taken wild turkey with archery, muzzleloader and shotgun and has qualified for the Grand Nationals of turkey calling by winning multiple state turkey calling championship titles.
He has taken his passion for hunting to television and has been the focus of shows on such networks as ESPN, EPSN2, OLN and The Outdoor Channel. He has been published nationally multiple times while being the focus of articles in such magazines as Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, NRA’s American Hunter, Turkey Call and even The New York Times.
Matt also enjoys passing on the tradition of the outdoors to the younger generation by participating in the state’s offering of Youth Day hunting opportunities by bringing out young and first time hunters, and by mentoring older high school and college level young adults. He always tries to instill a passion, respect and appreciation for the outdoors in the people he helps.
Matt is proudly sponsored by companies such as Realtree, Winchester, Carlson’s, TruGlo, Costa, Columbia, Ol’ Tom/Drake and more.