Learn the Basics

It can be overwhelming for those just getting started with fishing or someone trying to learn saltwater fishing if all they have ever done is freshwater. On the surface it looks and sounds simple, but for many of us, we bought some gear and tried to replicate what we saw others do either in person or online and often find ourselves struggling. 

The problem is, most of the content we see or when we try to replicate what we watched others do, the smaller details are left out or missed. With private lessons I will make sure you don't miss those small details and help fill in all the gaps for you to have confidence when you go out to fish.

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We will cover details like rod and reel size, line ratings, leader types and length, knots, baits to use (artificial, live, dead), rigging techniques and much more all tailored to the style of fishing you want to do. Looking to learn multiple styles? Great! I look forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for fishing with you!    

Learn Specifics for Your Desired Fishing Goals

There are many ways to fish and here in Manatee and Sarasota County we are fortunate enough to have tons of locations and types of fishing we can do. Sarasota Bay, Palma Sola Bay, Tampa Bay, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, The Gulf and much more provide us with year round fishing opportunities for tons of saltwater fish species. Lessons will be tailored specifically for you and your fishing goals.
 

Examples of Specifics a Lesson Could Focus On:

• Snook Fishing

• Shark Fishing

• Redfish Fishing

• Spotted Seatrout Fishing

• Sheepshead Fishing

• Mangrove Snapper Fishing

• Tarpon Fishing

• Surf Fishing

• Pompano Fishing

• Bridge Fishing

• Pier Fishing

• Live Bait Fishing

• Artificial Lure Fishing

• Dead or Cut Bait Fishing 

• and More

Advanced Lessons

Maybe you have a lot of the basics figured out or you catch on quickly and you really want to get into the finer details of saltwater fishing. This could also be useful for those who have boats and kayaks and want to learn how to improve their success fishing from them or just wanting to get started fishing from them. 

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The type and amount of advanced teachings heavily rely on your current knowledge level and the type of fishing you are trying to learn about. 

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Examples of Advanced Lesson Topics:

• Optimal Weather Conditions

• How to Plan a Fishing Trip

• Wind Direction, Current and Tides

• How to Have a General Idea of the Overall Conditions in Advance 

• What to Look for and How to Improve Your Ability to Find Fish

• Artificial Lures (How to, When to, What kind to and More)

• Live Bait (How to use it and How to catch it)

• Gear Specifics to Fine Tune Your Fishing Setup 

• How to Throw a Cast Net

• and More