Seattle Boat Show kayak fishing seminars 2012

There's going to be 2 kayak fishing seminars this year. Both are "NW Kayak Fishing Skills" which cover.. what else.. fishing skills. Will cover jigging for rockfish, mooching and trolling for salmon, sturgeon, and crabbing/shrimping. Focuses mostly on WA waters but many techniques cross over into OR or AK waters as well. Classes are:

"NW Kayak Fishing Skills" Wed 2/1 6:00 PM
"NW Kayak Fishing Skills" Thurs 2/2 7:00 PM

I've got 2 comp passes and go to the first 2 people who PM me. Please, only grab these if you can make it and you can meet me out front 1 hour before the seminars.

Regular tix are :
Adults: $12.00
Youth (ages 11-17): $5.00
Children (10 and under): Free.
5-Day BIG Pass: $24.00

Purchase tickets online and receive:
•ONE $20 OFF COUPON per order on a $100 purchase in Fred Meyer sporting goods.
•A free cup of clam chowder per ticket from FX McRory's Restaurant.
•Receive a 1-year subscription per order to Yachting, Islands, Salt Water Sportsman, Field & Stream, or Sailing World.

http://www.seattleboatshow.com/buy-tickets.html

Hope to see some NWKA members out there!

I'd snag one, but there's no way I can make it down to the show on those days by those times.  If it was a weekend I'd be there.

I am looking to do some more seminars at local kayak shops so stay tuned. To gauge interest please sound off.
Thanks.

If you can do a seminar anywhere in Whatcom, Skagit or Snohomish county I can probably make it, depending on exact schedule.  Best for me would Bellingham or Anacortes, maybe Everett/Mukilteo.

If you can do a seminar anywhere in Whatcom, Skagit or Snohomish county I can probably make it, depending on exact schedule.  Best for me would Bellingham or Anacortes, maybe Everett/Mukilteo.

We just may have some later this year. Will post when plans are firm.

Seattle to Portland sometime on a weekend would be nice. Is anyone doing the Pac NW Sportsman Show?

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The only sportsmanship show with kayak fishing in attendance is the Portland show. Next Adventure will have the Hobie local team (Jeff, Nate, Michael) and also Mark representing for the paddle crew.

Zee, good luck on your seminars at the boat show.  Unfortunately Seattle is a bit to far for me to travel.

There is going to be an Ocean Kayak booth at the Portland Sportsman's show too.  If anyone wants $2 off admission ticket coupons to the Washington, Portland or Central Oregon shows I have some at home and there a plenty more at the Next Adventure Paddlesport Center. 

Will there be an octopus section?

Fishnut got the first pass so one left.

Will there be an octopus section?

I wish I knew how to target those suckers. Just the legs were over 35 pounds of meat.

I wish I knew how to target those suckers. Just the legs were over 35 pounds of meat.

Octopus lair (Fall and Winter):  http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=wildlifenews.view_article&articles_id=303&issue_id=52

Cultusbayaker and fishnut got the passes. See you guys there.

A big thumbs up :icon_salut:to Zee for his seminar at the Seattle Boat Show. He did a great job
representing Hobie & NWKA. This guy takes time out of his day/away from his family to promote and teach the sport. Thank you Zee. Can't wait to put into action some of the tips that slipped out
from the Sensai's lips.........   I especially liked the topic covering salmon........ techniques.
very useful. Once again, THANK YOU!! 

Fishnut got the first pass so one left.

Will there be an octopus section?

I wish I knew how to target those suckers. Just the legs were over 35 pounds of meat.

When I was in college in Tacoma we used to build traps for them and do pretty well with them.  We basically made a weighted wood box that had one of the side ends with a hinged door.  To the other end of the door we attached the line which ran through an eye bolt above the section where the door would close when pulled.  Run this to a float to the surface and when you pull the trap the door closes.  We would put in some clams etc. and leave the trap out for a few days.  Since they are looking for a cave or nice hiding spot this worked real well to give em a new home. 

Sorry I am working on a stripped down lab computer without any drawing software or I would mock up a quick pic.  If you are in Tacoma and leave the harbor at Point Defiance set some to the north in the slag pile there are some nice ones there.

A big thumbs up :icon_salut:to Zee for his seminar at the Seattle Boat Show. He did a great job
representing Hobie & NWKA. This guy takes time out of his day/away from his family to promote and teach the sport. Thank you Zee. Can't wait to put into action some of the tips that slipped out
from the Sensai's lips.........   I especially liked the topic covering salmon........ techniques.
very useful. Once again, THANK YOU!! 

No worries. A big thanks to all those who came out last night. It sure is a fun time talking kayak fishing and love to see the enthusiasm out there. One more show tonight and maybe.. maybe, one on Sunday too. I'll check back in on that.