MBG Saltwater Seminar 2012

[Captain Greg Sears]

Hey Guys and Girls its getting closer to season 2012 and our annual saltwater seminar... Tickets are selling fast and are limited to an intimate group of 150 and only 75 tickets are left. This year we have moved the location to Scituate Harbor our home base only 25 minutes from Boston and we have a great venue perfect for our seminar..

Guest speakers and sponsors are going to be great. This year we intend on having the best hands on presentations giving all of you a chance to learn some great stuff and win some great prizes. We will have presentations from Tuna fishing to Cod fishing and everything in between including diesel and outboard engine repairs and maintenance. There will be over 25 professional fishermen and tackle specialists to help you learn anything you need to know about fishing in Mass Bay and Stellwagen Bank. The agenda will be simplified to allow you time to visit and speak with everyone involved. The price is $75 per ticket but you are sure to walk away with information and prizes worth way more than this. The morning will consist of many workshops and vendor demonstrations and the afternoon will be filled with some of the most entertaining and experienced fishermen in the industry. Come join us this March for a fun day of talking and learning about fishing in our area.

http://www.massbayguides.com/fishingseminar.html

[Captain Greg Sears]

It seems the seminar this year is going to sellout quicker than expected we have about 30 tickets left and I may add just a few more. Do not delay if you want to attend I have limited space left. You can get your tickets here

http://www.massbayguides.com/fishingseminar.html

Just click on the Buy now button and you can use Credit, Debit or Pay Pal

Tickets will be sent out in early February but do not worry if you lose your ticket we have record of every purchase and can check your info.

[paul708]

looks like a good time.
nice seeing the seminars where guys can learn good stuff

[Massbaytuna3]

Morning Workshop Descriptions and Details:
The morning portion of the seminar will be a very open format so attendees can create their own schedule according to their needs. Each of the following sessions will be scheduled for multiple times throughout the morning, so mix and match them to create YOUR ultimate fishing seminar!


• Navigating Mass Bay and Stellwagen Bank, THE hot spots from 2011: Capt. Greg Sears will discuss Stellwagen Bank and the structure of Mass Bay. All of our key spots and areas from 2011 will be shown.

• Rigging Live and Dead Bait for Bluefin: Capt. Bryan Sears will be showing different methods that the MBG mates use to rig live and dead baits for bluefin tuna: bridling live baits, rigging ballyhoo, and rigging chunks.

• NEW! Rigging Wire Line and Inshore Gear for Big Striped Bass: Pete Belsan will be showing basic wire-line setups for striped bass and how to connect wire to other types of lines. He will also be showing methods and tackle used for inshore bass fishing in MA.

• NEW! Maintaining/Repairing/Building Squid Bars and Hookbaits: Capt. Taylor Sears will actually demonstrate how to repair a Squid Bar. Learn when to replace teaser lines, swivels, etc. Taylor will also demonstrate the different ways to rig hook baits.

• Basic Marine Maintenance: Outboards, Diesels and Beyond: Chuck Allen (A to Z Boatworks), Capt Dave Newell, and Capt Dave Kraus will be discussing basic maintenance techniques on different types of engines. A brand new YANMAR diesel box engine will be used for demonstration.

• Bait Fishing Tactics for Bluefin Tuna: The Sears Boys will be discussing and demonstrating the different methods that the MBG Fleet uses to bait fish for bluefin. They will discuss the kite fishing tactics, chunking methods, anchoring, and proper fleet etiquette.

• Striped Bass Fishing Tactics: Capts: Greg Sears and Don Campbell talk about the different ways of catching striped bass in Mass Bay- everything from live lining to “snapping” wire.

• NEW! Basic Reel Repair: Capt. Dave Kraus will discuss how to properly maintain your inshore and offshore reels- what types of grease to use, daily maintenance practices, and end of the season maintenance and storage.

• NEW! Groundfish Rigging and Tackle: Capt/Mate Corey Carlson will show how we rig up for groundfish east of Stellwagen. Learn how to tie rigs and learn how to organize your tackle.

• Shark Identification and Fishing Tactics: Legend Capt. Tom King will be showing how to properly ID different species of shark in Mass Bay. Learn how to set up your shark gear.

• Bluefin Tuna Tackle Workshop: Splicing, Top Shots, Crimping, Knots, Leaders: Capt. Bryan Sears will be demonstrating different types of splices and top-shot options. He will also show proper crimping and tying methods and how we rig our leaders.

• NEW! Small Boat Bluefin: Capt. Ed Cekala will be speaking on how to use smaller boats to your advantage and how to make quick work of a big bluefin on your line.

• Trolling for Tuna on Stellwagen: Capt. Taylor Sears will be highlighting the tricks to proper trolling, including the different spreads to use, the right speed, how to “tune in” your boat, and the squid colors we rely on.

Afternoon Presentations: The afternoon portion of the seminar will be held in Main Room(s) 1&2. This will be a sit down style presentation.


- NEW! “Stellwagen Specialists” Discussion Panel
Captains: Greg Sears, Frank Pitten, Don Campbell, Ed Newell, Bryan Sears, Taylor Sears
Moderator: Cpt. Steve James, BBGFC
A “working lunch” with a panel of well accomplished local captains. Questions will be answered from our “Question Box.” An open forum to ask questions, debate topics/tactics, and enjoy some comic relief with some of the best in the business


- Landing Big Game Fish
The Sears Boys, MBG
Learn how we handle, land, and release big fish at the boat; Step by step VIDEO on how to wire, gaff, harpoon, and release fish safely!


- NEW! Tales from the Canadian Maritimes & Prince Edward Island Giants – VIDEO PREMIERE
Old Harbor Outfitters, Bruce Bros, Sears Bros
Learn about the Canadian bluefin tuna fishery and their strict regulations. See how the fishery has progressed over the last 10 years and how it has become what it is today. Discussion followed by an MBG Productions film documenting a ten day trip to North Lake, PEI. This film is full of non-stop action packed footage that is sure to get you ready for the 2012 fishing season!


- Giant Raffle
Captain Steve James, our Master of Ceremonies, will hold a fun filled raffle to give away thousands of dollars in prizes. The profits from our raffle will be going to the organizations dedicated to the preservation of fishing.

The raffle will be followed by closing remarks by the MBG Crew

- Sponsors, Vendors, and Additional Workshops and Presentations: Check out http://www.massbayguides.com/fishingseminar.html for a complete list of the sponsors and vendors for this year's show. We will be adding new companies right up until the day of the seminar. The complete schedule, including workshop times, will be posted shortly as well.

[Massbaytuna3]

Hey everyone - Just got an update from my father, it looks like we are projected to sell out of tickets by the middle to end of next week the rate we are going.

If you would like to attend this year's seminar, give us a call or order your tickets through the MBG Website.

It's going to be a great time once again!

-Bryan

[Captain Greg Sears]

To confirm Bryan's post we will be closing ticket sales Wednesday Feb 8th. Thanks to all who are attending and sorry to those who missed out on tickets. Tickets will be sent out Friday Feb 10th. Raffle ticket available at door for $20 includes Lunch; Burgers, Dogs, Sea food Chowder and chips, Beer, Soft drinks, Coffee and a chance for great Door Prizes. Doors open at 8am March 3rd 2012.

We promise this years seminar will be a great day of sharing fishing and boating information. I learn something every year from the people who attend our seminars.

For those of you who miss the seminar this year do not worry we have big plans for 2013... due to the demand for tickets and our theory of keeping it small and intimate. During the winter of 2013 we will be offering a monthly seminar series dedicated to learning the ins and outs of fishing in Mass Bay, The Gulf of Maine and the Shoals of Cape Cod. Each part of the series will be dedicated to different species and methods. Our sponsors and Local vendors will be displaying their products. Special guest professionals will be attending and as usual our list of prizes is endless. The price will be around $25 per seminar and we will offer a season ticket price based on the amount of seminars we have.. to be determined. This seminar series is going back to the beginning of Mass Bay Guides inception when we started as a guide service teaching private boat owners how to fish and boat on our local waters. This series of seminars will be a fun learning experience.

[Massbaytuna3]

We will be closing ticket sales tomorrow. Thanks again to everyone who is attending, and if you still want to go, call us ASAP. It is going to be a great time once again. We have added a few more sponsors/vendors over the last few weeks: North Atlantic Traders, Casta Design, and Coastal Angler Magazine to name a few. The workshop format of this year's show is going to be great, allowing for a lot of 1 on 1 demonstration. We also have close up video projection in both of the main rooms again this year.

Tickets for the catered lunch, beer, and T-Shirts will also be available at the door.

A couple more things; We will have a TON of Squid Bars, in all of the SBC custom colors, for sale at a discounted price.

We have also ordered another 100 copies of the PEI Giants DVD, and it will be for sale at a discounted price.

If you have any questions or need a ticket, give us a call 781-545-6516.


Thanks,
-Bryan

[Fortunamate]

i dont know about any body else but im excited for this weekend

[High Hooks]

I was excited until i found out that my buddy's father might not have bought the stinkin ticket that i paid for.. if you want somethin done right.... you know the rest i was looking fwd to it

[Fortunamate]

who else is coming?