2025 Locations
We offer two different schools in most locations. You can attend one day for $119.00 or attend both days for $199.00. Salmon 101 is more basic in nature but many experienced anglers find the review helpful. Advanced Tactics is an advanced school that will turn you into a fish catching machine!

Winthrop Harbor, IL/WI state line
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025
Salmon Basics A-Z
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topics covered include lure selection, smart use of electronics, how to run all applications (downriggers, copper, lead core, planers, divers), small boat line spreads & spring ABC's.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location: Lake Michigan Angler
1038 Sheridan Rd.
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Winthrop Harbor IL/WI state line
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025
Advanced School
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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, the latest meat rig techniques and much much more.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location: Lake Michigan Angler
1038 Sheridan Rd.
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Ludington, MI
Salmon Basics A-Z
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topics covered include lure selection, smart use of electronics, how to run all applications (downriggers, copper, lead core, planers, divers), small boat line spreads & spring ABC's.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr.
Ludington, MI 49431

Ludington, MI
Advanced School
Sunday, Feb. 24 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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, the latest meat rig techniques and much much more.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location: Captain Chucks
75 N Jebavy Dr.
Ludington, MI 49431

Rochester, NY
Saturday March 1, 2025
Salmon Basics A-Z
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Topics covered include lure selection, smart use of electronics, how to run all applications (downriggers, copper, lead core, planers, divers), small boat line spreads & spring ABC's.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location: Firemen's Field Pavilion
3666 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612

Rochester, NY
Advanced School
Sunday March 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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, the latest meat rig techniques and much much more.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
Location:
Firemen's Field Pavilion
3666 Latta Rd
Rochester, NY 14612

Green Bay, WI
Advanced School
TBA
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, the latest meat rig techniques and much much more.
Cost: $119 includes lunch/Raffle
(attend both days for $199)
Doors open at 8:00
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