CAPTAIN DAN KEATING
GREAT LAKES SALMON SCHOOLS
2026 School Locations
Winthrop Harbor (IL/WI border) January 24 & 25
St. Joe MI January 31, Feb. 1
Ludington, MI February 21 & 22
Northern Wisconsin TBA
What Makes Our Schools the Best?
Captain Dan brings a lifetime of experience and wisdom catching Salmon & Trout into the classroom. This highly visual presentation is a deep dive into all aspects of locating and catching fish. We offer two schools. Day 1 is Foundations 200. This covers the mechanics and execution of success plus looks at how to catch coho, steelhead and lake trout. Day 2 is is our Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies School. This is a deep dive on steroids into everything you need to catch King's throughout the season including the most in-depth analysis of how currents impact fish migrations, boat control and much more!
Attend one day or both but many anglers tell us they get more out of Day 2 after attending Day 1
Ludington, MI Day 1 Saturday, February 21, 2026
Foundations--Electronics, Tactics, Lure Selection & Spring Strategies
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00
Cost: $119.00 before November 15 ($125.00 after Nov, 15)
Attend both days for $199 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr, Ludington, MI 49431
Ludington, MI Day 2 Sunday, February 22, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $119 before November 15, $125 after Nov. 15)
Attend both days for $199 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr, Ludington MI 49431
Winthrop Harbor, IL Day 1 Saturday January 24, 2026
Foundations--Electronics, Tactics, Lure Selection & Spring Strategies
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration 8:00 a.m.
Cost $119.00 before Nov. 15, $125 after
Attend both days for $199.00 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location: Lake Michigan Angler
1038 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Winthrop Harbor, Day 2
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration 8:00 a.m.
Cost $119 before Nov. 15 $225 After
Attend both days for $199 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location:
Lake Michigan Angler
1038 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
St. Joe, MI Day 1 Saturday, January 31, 2026
Salmon Foundations--Electronics, Tactics, Lure Selection & Spring Strategies
Sponsored by Tackle Haven
9:00 am to 3:00 pm registration begins at 8:00
Cost: $119.00 before November 15 ($125.00 after Nov, 15)
Attend both days for $199 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location: Elks Lodge
601 Riverview Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
St. Joe, MI Day 2 Sunday, February 1, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
Sponsored by Tackle Haven
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Cost: $119 before November 15, $125 after Nov. 15)
Attend both days for $199 ($220 after Nov. 15)
Location: Elks Lodge
601 Riverview Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
What's the Difference between Days 1 & 2?
Day 1 This school covers the foundations of Salmon trolling. Lure selection, boat set up, electronics, small boat spreads and how to effectively deploy the various applications and weave them into a small or large boat spread. We finish the day with spring ABC's to success. No questions are left unanswered!
Day 2 Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies is a deep dive into how to locate kings, coho, & trout throughout the year. Learn how currents impact fish migrations & boat/lure control. We take a seasonal approach as we examine how to locate fish and which tactics & lures to use based on weather, season & time of day. Other topics include the latest meat rig techniques, offshore steelhead & migratory kings and much much more.
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