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 Charters” | Room 101 |
| Hands on guide for tying reliable knots and rigs for fishing success. | ||
| 10AM | Captain Tom Mikoleski “Grand Slam Charters” | Room 101 |
| Making the most of inshore game fishing on the fabled waters of Montauk. | ||
| 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 |
| Tips for targeting the Mighty Striped Bass along the Long Island coast. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Joe Paradiso” Nautic Lady Charters” | Room 102 |
| Proven strategies for solving the conundrum of east end Blackfishing. | ||
| 12PM | Captain Al Goldberg of “Goldberg’s Custom Rods” | Room 101 |
| Light tackle choices for bucktailing Fluke in shallow bays and deep water structure. | ||
| 12PM | 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 Bob Schmitt “Sea Rogue Charters | Room 102 |
| Top techniques for bottom fishing on structure. Presenting with Bob, IGFA Junior record holde , David Weakly. | ||
| 2 PM | Matthew Broderick | Room 101 |
| Proper plug selection for the different stages of the surf fishing 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 | Captain Fred Mignone “Castaway Charters” | Room 101 |
| Proven tactics for season long bottom fishing success off Long Island’s North Fork. | ||
| 3 PM | Jason Brunder “Surfcasting Unlimited Bucktails” | Room 102 |
| Spring tactics to kick off the surf fishing season with a bang. | ||
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16th | ||
| 10AM | Captain Ken Hejducek “My Joyce” | Room 101 |
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Taking advantage of the abundant bottom fishing opportunities during Montauk’s fall season. |
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| 10AM | Captain Marco DeStefano ” Krystyna Maria Charters” | Room 102 |
| Improving one’s success while using jigs for tenacious Blackfish. | ||
| 11AM | Captain Stu Patterson ” Northport Charters” | Room 101 |
| How to have consistent success for doormat Fluke in Long Island Sound. | ||
| 11AM | Ralph “Tin Man” Votta | Room 102 |
| Making the most of Long Island’s fall run while surf fishing with tins and other lures. | ||
| 12PM | Captain Clyde McMurdy “Get Hooked Charters” | Room 101 |
| The ins and outs of light tackle casting for Bass and Blues from spring to fall. | ||
| 12PM | 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” discusses new paths to consistent Fluke fishing success. | ||
| 2:30 PM | Fishing Auction | Room 101 |
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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.
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