New York Sportfishing Federation
2020 Forum & Auction Seminars*
Daily price of admission to the Freeport Show includes admission to the fishing seminars held in room 101 or 102 at the Freeport Recreation Center.
* Days, times, and subjects may be subject to change. Check back regularly for updates.
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th | ||
| 9 AM | Captain Phil Kess “Fishy Business” | Room 101 |
| Hands on guide to construct proper knots, and fish catching terminal riggings. | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Tom Mikoleski “Grand Slam” | Room 101 |
| Top fishing tactics and strategies for targeting Long Island’s trophy striped bass. | ||
| 10AM | Captain John Paduano “Premium Charters” | Room 102 |
| Light tackle guide for successful bucktailing: fluke, stripers, and weakfish. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Bob Rocchetta “Rainbow Charters” | Room 101 |
| Targeting trophy Striped Bass from Long Island waters | ||
| 11 AM | Al Goldberg”Goldberg Custom Rods” | Room 102 |
| Light tackle Fluke bucktailing rod and tackle choses for bays or ocean. | ||
| 12 PM | Capt. Bob Schmitt “Sea Rogue” | Room 101 |
| Tips for successful west end wreck fishing | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Jerry McGrath | Room 102 |
| Primer for planning your fishing trip of a lifetime to Tanaku Lodge, Alaska. | ||
| 1 PM | Chris Paparo “Fish Guy Photos” | Room 101 |
| Fishing Bio 101-A photo look at what tugs on the end of your line. | ||
| 1 PM | Captain Joe Paradiso ”Nautic Lady” | Room 102 |
| Blackfish 101: Biology and techniques on catching east end Tog | ||
| 2 PM | Matthew Broderick | Room 101 |
| Proper plug selection for the different stages of the surf season. | ||
| 2 PM | Captain John Capuano “Shinnecock Star” | Room 102 |
| Skinny water fluke fishing on the bays and creeks of Long Island’s South Shore. | ||
| 3 PM | Kayak Fishing Association of NY | Room 101 |
| A comprehensive guide to successful angling, and safe kayak procedures. | ||
| 3 PM | Captain Stu Paterson “Northport Charters” | Room 102 |
| Drifting and chumming techniques for Fluke, Sea Bass, and Porgys. | ||
| 4 PM | Jason Brunder | Room 101 |
| Surfcastinng: Spring Tactics | ||
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Ken Hejducek “My Joyce” | Room 101 |
|
Striped Bass strategies and bottom fishing secrets fishing Montauk waters. | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Fred Mignone “Castaway Charters” | Room 102 |
| Improving your success when targeting the North Fork’s tenacious blackfish. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Marco DeStefano”Misty Dawn II” | Room 101 |
| Montauk bottom fishing for Doormat Fluke and jumbo Sea Bass. | ||
| 11AM | Ralph “Tin Man” Votta | Room 102 |
| Reading the beach and choosing proper tins for varied conditions. | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Tim O’Rourke-“MtkPointFlyfishing” | Room 101 |
| his SAGE pro staff guide shows you the ins and outs of fly and light tackle fishing Montauk Point. | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Jerry McGrath | Room 102 |
| Primer for planning your fishing trip of a lifetime to Tanaku Lodge, Alaska. | ||
| 1 PM | Tom Schlichter “Newsday Outdoor Writer” | Room 102 |
| “Outdoor Tom” shares his secrets to successful Long Island freshwater fishing. | ||
| 2:30 PM |
Fishing Auction | Room 101 |
|
The annual “New York Sportfishing Federation Fishing Auction” will take place. This event contains thousands of dollars worth of fishing related items up for bid including: charter boat discount vouchers, party boat trips, custom rods, reels, apparel, fishing related artwork, and much, much more.
All proceeds from the New York Sportfishing Federation auction will benefit programs designed to support the New York Sportfishing Federation mission. These programs include, but are not limited to our Teach A Kid to Fish (TAKTF) event, and other worthwhile charitable efforts to promote sportfishing opportunities throughout the region. updated 1//28/2019 |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUAR | ||
| 9 AM | Captain Phil Kess “Fishy Business” | Room 101 |
| Hands on guide to construct proper knots, and fish catching terminal riggings. | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Tom Mikoleski “Grand Slam” | Room 101 |
| Top fishing tactics and strategies for targeting Long Island’s trophy striped bass. | ||
| 10AM | Captain John Paduano “Premium Charters” | Room 102 |
| Light tackle guide for successful bucktailing: fluke, stripers, and weakfish. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Bob Rocchetta “Rainbow Charters” | Room 101 |
| Targeting trophy Striped Bass from Long Island waters | ||
| 11 AM | Al Goldberg”Goldberg Custom Rods” | Room 102 |
| Light tackle Fluke bucktailing rod and tackle choses for bays or ocean. | ||
| 12 PM | Capt. Bob Schmitt “Sea Rogue” | Room 101 |
| Tips for successful west end wreck fishing | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Jerry McGrath | Room 102 |
| Primer for planning your fishing trip of a lifetime to Tanaku Lodge, Alaska. | ||
| 1 PM | Chris Paparo “Fish Guy Photos” | Room 101 |
| Fishing Bio 101-A photo look at what tugs on the end of your line. | ||
| 1 PM | Captain Joe Paradiso ”Nautic Lady” | Room 102 |
| Blackfish 101: Biology and techniques on catching east end Tog | ||
| 2 PM | Matthew Broderick | Room 101 |
| Proper plug selection for the different stages of the surf season. | ||
| 2 PM | Captain John Capuano “Shinnecock Star” | Room 102 |
| Skinny water fluke fishing on the bays and creeks of Long Island’s South Shore. | ||
| 3 PM | Kayak Fishing Association of NY | Room 101 |
| A comprehensive guide to successful angling, and safe kayak procedures. | ||
| 3 PM | Captain Stu Paterson “Northport Charters” | Room 102 |
| Drifting and chumming techniques for Fluke, Sea Bass, and Porgys. | ||
| 4 PM | Jason Brunder | Room 101 |
| Surfcastinng: Spring Tactics | ||
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17th | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Ken Hejducek “My Joyce” | Room 101 |
|
Striped Bass strategies and bottom fishing secrets fishing Montauk waters. | ||
| 10 AM | Captain Fred Mignone “Castaway Charters” | Room 102 |
| Improving your success when targeting the North Fork’s tenacious blackfish. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Marco DeStefano”Misty Dawn II” | Room 101 |
| Montauk bottom fishing for Doormat Fluke and jumbo Sea Bass. | ||
| 11AM | Ralph “Tin Man” Votta | Room 102 |
| Reading the beach and choosing proper tins for varied conditions. | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Tim O’Rourke-“MtkPointFlyfishing” | Room 101 |
| his SAGE pro staff guide shows you the ins and outs of fly and light tackle fishing Montauk Point. | ||
| 12 PM | Captain Jerry McGrath | Room 102 |
| Primer for planning your fishing trip of a lifetime to Tanaku Lodge, Alaska. | ||
| 1 PM | Tom Schlichter “Newsday Outdoor Writer” | Room 102 |
| “Outdoor Tom” shares his secrets to successful Long Island freshwater fishing. | ||
| 2:30 PM |
Fishing Auction | Room 101 |
|
The annual “New York Sportfishing Federation Fishing Auction” will take place. This event contains thousands of dollars worth of fishing related items up for bid including: charter boat discount vouchers, party boat trips, custom rods, reels, apparel, fishing related artwork, and much, much more.
All proceeds from the New York Sportfishing Federation auction will benefit programs designed to support the New York Sportfishing Federation mission. These programs include, but are not limited to our Teach A Kid to Fish (TAKTF) event, and other worthwhile charitable efforts to promote sportfishing opportunities throughout the region. updated 1//28/2019 |
