Worcester Seminars

	Mark Zona Mark is a life long angler who hosts ESPN2’s Greatest Fishing Show. Mark’s in-depth knowledge of bass fishing and friendship with many of the top tournament anglers, including long-time friend Kevin Van Dam, has brought recognition for being the very best at his trade. His in-sight and sense of humor couple well when co-hosting The Bassmasters with Tommy Sanders. Mark will speak at the Bass Fishing Academy on Friday and then present a seminar at the Bass Tank at 2:00 pm Friday.
	Tim Horton Tim is one of the top all-time money winners on the professional bass circuit having taken home over 1.25 million dollars. He’s fished the professional circuit for eleven years with ten appearances in the Bassmaster Classic. Tim won the BASS Angler Of The Year award in 2000. Tim’s favorite bass fishing technique is fishing crank baits in deep water structure and his favorite lake is Lake Champlain (NY/VT). Tim will speak at the Bass Fishing Academy on Friday and present seminars at the Bass Tank on Saturday.
	Chuck Adams Chuck Adams is the world’s best-known and most widely published bowhunter. During the past 35 years, Chuck has written 5,300 magazine articles and 10 full-length books. He has received the Bowhunting World Reader’s Choice Award for 17 consecutive years as the most popular writer in that magazine, and has authored the two best-selling books in the history of archery. Chuck was presented an honorary doctorate degree from Penn State University for his landmark writing in the archery field. Chuck is the only bowhunter to complete five Grand Slams on American deer. He has taken 66 Pope and Young record-book deer, more than anyone else. Between mid-July 1996 and early July 1997, Chuck bagged 13 official P&Y record-book animals…an all-time record for one year. Eight of these were deer, including three giant whitetails.
	Deer City USA Team Join three experienced and accomplished hunters and learn new ways to take the buck of your life in your backyard.
	Steve Hickoff Steve Hickoff is the author of several books on turkey hunting, including the new Turkey Calls & Calling, just published by Stackpole Books. Based in southern Maine, he's a regular contributor to Outdoor Life, Turkey & Turkey Hunting, and Turkey Country (formerly Turkey Call). Hickoff hunts New England and around the country, spring and fall.
	Gene Ellison Gene "The Fishing Machine" Ellison is one of the most energetic Tournament Anglers fishing professionally today. Over the past 8 years Gene has become a successful professional angler who competes in pro tournaments all over the country while making his home here in Massachusetts. With tournament wins in 5 different New England states over the past 3 years, Gene has become a formidable tournament competitor. In 2008, Gene was awarded the PAA Lifetime Achievement award by the Professional Anglers Association and was also elected to the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame Board of Directors. Gene appears nationally on television programs, radio shows and live at Fishing & Hunting Shows, State Outdoor Writers conferences, State Wildlife Angler Education Clinics, Nitro Dealerships and Bass Pro Shops locations: teaching fishing techniques; discussing the “new direction” of bass fishing; and spreading his passion for the outdoors with children. Gene is sponsored by the following great business partners and asks you to please consider purchasing their products: NITRO Boats/TRACKER Marine, TOYOTA Tundra, Bass Pro Shops, MERCURY Engines, Motorguide Trolling Motors, Honey Dew Donuts, Tru-Tungsten, Strike King Lures, Berkley, Northeast Prop Repair, and Pro Tour Trailers. Gene will be hosting and speaking at the Bass Academy on Friday.
	Steve and Joe Lucarelli The 2009 tournament schedule brought great success to the Lucarelli father and son team. Their season started with a 3rd place finish at the Northern Bass Supply (NBS) Spring Tournament on Lake Winnipesaukee. This qualified them for the NBS Tournament of Champions, also on Lake Winnipesaukee, where they took 1st place and won a $25,000 boat. In between the two NBS tournaments, they fished two tournaments on Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain treated them well. They took 2nd place at an LCI tournament. Next, Steve and Joe fished a non-team event (Stren Series Northern Division) where they competed against each other. Steve won the event and Joe finished second. Steve’s first place finish was worth a boat and cash totaling $55,000. A father and son in a national tournament of this magnitude have never accomplished a first and second place finish. Steve and Joe have over $300,000 in career tournament winnings.
	Peter Fiduccia "The Deer Doctor!" A highly recognized authority on hunting white-tailed deer, Peter's achievements are too numerous to mention. He has produced numerous award-winning television and video programs, including his own nationally syndicated series, "Woods N' Water." Peter authored the highly successful book, Whitetail Strategies. Accepted by sportsmen as one of the nation's top whitetail deer gurus, Peter is also one of the most sought-after speakers on the lecture circuit.
	Captain Jim White Capt. Jim White will present his all new seminar packed with tips and tricks on light tackle striped bass fishing plus the variety of species that are available inside Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island. Capt. Jim is sponsored by Evinrude Motors, Lowrance Electronics, Quantum/Fin-Nor and Wood Boat & Motor. His new book, Monster Shallow Water Stripers, has received great reviews thus far and will be available at the show.
	Mike Laptew “Beyond Striper Islands” Laptew’s new show is a backstage pass into the making of his latest DVD “Striper Islands.” Laptew will reveal some of the best areas to fish around Block Island, Newport, Cuttyhunk, Jamestown, Prudence Island and Sakonnet Point. Mike’s high definition, underwater footage will examine what makes these areas so productive. You’ll learn how to read the water, when to fish certain areas, and how to make the best out of your valuable fishing time. You’ll not only see monster stripers, but you’ll also peer into the hidden world of tautog, scup, black sea bass, and false albacore. The close up footage of false albacore feeding will forever change the way you think about Little Tunny.
	Capt Ryan Sansoucy “fish shady” Ryan is the owner and founder of Hush Fishing Co. He is a full time fishing guide and industry professional, who has been fishing his entire life. A self taught fly fisherman at the age of nine, fishing has all ways been a way of life and escape. Sight fishing saltwater flats and pursuing large freshwater species is his specialty. Ryan’s true passion lies in the relationships that are built each day that he spends guiding clients, teaching lessons and sharing information. Ryan is a new school guy with old school values eager to reach the next generation of anglers. He is driven to unite both young and old anglers on and off the water, encouraging people to stay teachable and to bring their best to the life that is fishing.
	"Crazy" Alberto Knie Alberto Knie, known as "Crazy Al", has spent the past 45 years fishing throughout North, Central and South America. He is a renowned surf angler, holder of an IGFA world record for striped bass and is the winner of numerous fishing tournaments. Knie is a popular lecturer and author. Alberto will be speaking at the Advance Saltwater Seminar on Saturday.
	Captain Dave Chieffo Captain Dave Chieffo is a year-round resident of Block Island, RI and the owner of Block Island Fishing Charters. He has over 35 years of fishing experience in the Northeast, and is an active and successful tournament angler. He was captain of Team Triton-Mercury, the 2008 Wal-Mart-FLW Striper Series record-holder and Series Champion. He is an active seminar speaker, and has made TV appearances as guest host on ESPN‘s “Going Coastal with Byron Velvick,” “Hook the Future,” and “Northeast Angling.” Among other sponsors, Capt. Dave is on pro-staff for Triton Boats, Quantum Fishing, Mustad, Power-Pro, Frabill, Lamiglas, and Cannon Downriggers, and is a Raymarine Pro Ambassador. Captain Dave is one of the region’s top authorities on saltwater downrigger fishing. He has worked hard to create the perfect trophy bass presentations and has developed numerous techniques and custom tackle to target trophy game fish. His seminar on Controlled-Depth Fishing will demonstrate the basics of the method, as well as advanced tips and tactics for fishing with downriggers. Capt. Dave will show you how downriggers are not just for trolling, but are a valuable part of any serious angler's arsenal. Presented by Dave will be speaking at ASA's Advanced Saltwater Seminar on Saturday.

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