Captain Dan Keating
Salmon Schools, Books & Coaching

2022 School Locations


Winthrop Harbor-Day 1
(Illinois/Wisconsin state line)
Saturday, January 29, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Foundations: Salmon School 101
This is a great school for beginning anglers and those who want to review and refresh the fundamentals of big water trolling.
The focus of this School is boat set up, boat control, tackle & lure selection, how to effectively deploy downriggers, copper wire, leadcore, divers, side planers and torpedoes. Small boat spreads and the ABC's of spring fishing will also be covered.
Cost: $95 includes lunch, goodie bag and raffle. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Lake Michigan Angler 1038 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096.
Day 2 at WH is an advanced class and if you attend both days the cost is $160 (advance registration only for the discount).


Winthrop Harbor-Day 2
(Illinois/Wisconsin state line)
Sunday, January 30, 2022
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Advanced Tactics & Strategies
This multi species class will prepare you for the upcoming season! We take a seasonal approach as we discuss how to locate fish and the seasonal tactics used for kings, coho, steelhead, browns & lake trout; and how to effectively present a complete spread of lures to trigger strikes. This seminar will teach you how to interpret the clues the lake and fish give so you can make decisions and adapt to changing conditions. Currents and how they impact fish migrations, lure presentations, boat control and how to stay on top of active fish will shorten your learning curve.
Cost: $95 for one day, attend both days for $160 (advance registration only).
Location: Lake Michigan Angler 1038 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. seminar runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Grand Rapids, MI Day 1
Saturday, February 19, 2022
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (pizza, goody bag & raffle included) Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
This is a great school for beginning anglers and those who want to review and refresh the fundamentals of big water trolling.
The focus of this School is boat set up, boat control, tackle & lure selection, how to effectively deploy downriggers, copper wire, leadcore, divers, side planers and torpedoes. Line spreads for different applications will be discussed.
Cost: $65 includes pizza, goodie bag and raffle. Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Valley Sporting Goods 6387 Lake Michigan Dr. Allendale, MI 49401
Day 2 at Grand Rapids is an advanced class and if you attend both days the cost is $145 (advance registration only for the discount).

Grand Rapids, MI Day 2
Sunday February 20, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
(lunch, goody bag & raffle included)
Advanced Tactics & Strategies
This multi species class takes a seasonal approach as we discuss how to locate fish and the seasonal tactics used for kings, coho, steelhead, browns & lake trout. Effective lure spreads and tricks to trigger strikes under all weather scenarios. This seminar will teach you how to interpret the clues the lake and fish give so you can make decisions and adapt to changing conditions. Currents and how they impact fish migrations, lure presentations, boat control and how to stay on top of active fish will shorten your learning curve. Guest presenters to be announced.
Cost: $95 for one day, attend both days for $145 (advance registration only).
Location: Grand Valley Sporting Goods, 6387 Allendale, MI 49401
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. seminar runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ludington, MI
Day 1
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Doors open at 8:00, Seminar runs 9:00--3:00
Foundations: Salmon School 101
This is a great school for beginning anglers and those who want to review and refresh the fundamentals of big water trolling.
The focus of this School is boat set up, boat control, tackle & lure selection, how to effectively deploy downriggers, copper wire, leadcore, divers, side planers and torpedoes. Small boat spreads and the ABC's of spring fishing will also be covered.
Cost: $95 includes lunch, goodie bag and raffle. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Location: Captain Chucks 75 N Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431
Day 2 at Ludington is an advanced class and if you attend both days the cost is $160 (advance registration only for the discount).

Ludington, MI Day 2
Sunday, February 27, 2022
Doors open at 8:00, seminar runs 9:00--3:00
Advanced Tactics & Strategies
This multi species class will prepare you for the upcoming season! We take a seasonal approach as we discuss how to locate fish and the seasonal tactics used for kings, coho, steelhead, browns & lake trout; and how to effectively present a complete spread of lures to trigger strikes. This seminar will teach you how to interpret the clues the lake and fish give so you can make decisions and adapt to changing conditions. Currents and how they impact fish migrations, lure presentations, boat control and how to stay on top of active fish will shorten your learning curve. Guest presenters to be announced.
Cost: $95 for one day, attend both days for $160 (advance registration only).
Location: Captain Chucks 75 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington MI 49431 Doors open at 8:00 a.m. seminar runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Two Rivers, WI
Saturday, March 5
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
Doors open at 8:00a.m. Seminar runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m.
We take a seasonal approach as we discuss how to locate fish and the tactics used for kings, coho, steelhead, browns & lake trout; and how to effectively present a complete spread of lures to trigger strikes. Learn how to target mid-day steelhead when the morning king bite ends! This seminar will teach you how to interpret the clues the lake and fish give so you can make decisions and adapt to changing conditions. Currents and how they impact fish migrations, lure presentations, boat control and how to stay on top of active fish will shorten your learning curve. Guest presenters to be announced. Cost: $95 Includes lunch, raffle & goody bag
Location: West Shore Sportsman's Club 11267 Lakeshore Rd. Two Rivers, WI 54241

Spalding, MI
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Seminar runs 9:00 CST/10EST to 3:00 CST/4:00 EST
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. CST/9:00 EST
Location R-Place Bar & Grill
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
This multi species class will prepare you for the upcoming season & is applicable to Lake's Superior & Michigan. We take a seasonal approach as we discuss how to locate fish and the seasonal tactics used for kings, coho, steelhead, browns & lake trout; and how to effectively present a complete spread of lures to trigger strikes. This seminar will teach you how to interpret the clues the lake and fish give so you can make decisions and adapt to changing conditions. In structure rich waters learn which structures hold kings. Currents and how they impact fish migrations, lure presentations, boat control and how to stay on top of active fish will shorten your learning curve. Guest presenters to be announced. Cost: $95 Includes lunch, raffle & goody bag
Location: R-Place Bar & Grill W3707 US 2 & 41 Spalding, MI 49886
Bonus! Extra Fish Talk Session
Friday night, March 11
Join Captain Dan for a Fish Fry & Beer at R-Place and conversations on fishing, life & the outdoors.
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