Captain Dan Keating
Salmon Schools, Books & Coaching
2026 School Locations
Winthrop Harbor (IL/WI border) January 24 & 25
St. Joe MI January 31, Feb. 1
Ludington, MI February 21 & 22
NE Wisconsin (Maribel WI) February 28/March 1
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 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
Winthrop Harbor, IL Day 1 Saturday January 24, 2026
Foundations--Electronics, Tactics, Lure Selection & Spring Strategies
Guest Speakers--
Captain Dylan Tysiak & Captain Josh Slawkin
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration 8:00 a.m.
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Cost $125.00
Attend both days for $220.00 ​
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Location: Lake Michigan Angler
1038 Sheridan Rd, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Winthrop Harbor, Day 2
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
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Guest Speaker--
Captain Jim Mueller Storm Trooper Charters
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration 8:00 a.m.
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Cost $125.00
Attend both days for $220.00
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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
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Sponsored by Tackle Haven
Guest Speaker--
Captain Jeremee Curtis
SeaHawk Charters & Silver Bullet
9:00 am to 3:00 pm registration begins at 8:00
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Cost: $125.00
Attend both days for $220.00
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Location: Elks Lodge
601 Riverview Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
St. Joe, MI Day 2 Sunday, February 1, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
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Sponsored by Tackle Haven
Guest Speaker
Captain Jeremee Curtis
SeaHawk Charters & Silver Bullet
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
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Cost: $125.00
Attend both days for $220
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Location: Elks Lodge
601 Riverview Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Ludington, MI Day 1 Saturday, February 21, 2026
Foundations--Electronics, Tactics, Lure Selection & Spring Strategies
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Sponsored by Captain Chucks
Guest Speaker
Captain Carl "Fuzzy" Stopczynski
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00
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Cost: $125.00
Attend both days for $220.00
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Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr, Ludington, MI 49431
Ludington, MI Day 2 Sunday, February 22, 2026
Advanced Tactics & Seasonal Strategies
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Sponsored by Captain Chucks
Guest Speaker
Captain Carl "Fuzzy" Stopczynski
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
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Cost: $125.00
Attend both days for $220.00
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Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr, Ludington MI 49431
