Capt. Damon Sacco
This one is great for advanced or beginners. Learn how to rig and run a planar system to target tuna staying deep in the water column. This will also cover tactics on how to slow troll with live baits, allowing you to cover ground, while keeping your baits down deep with the fish. Tactics like these can be game changers, especially for giant bluefin tuna.

Capts. Kevin Albohn & Jack Sprengel
This topic has become big in the canyons. The passed few bluewater seasons in the northeast have yielded some incredible topwater popping and midwater jigging opportunities. Trolling is the game out there, but jigging and popping can increase your hook-ups and help keep the fish engaged. Learn how to be ready to pounce, the second they show in the wash. This will cover the tools and tackle you need to double the hook-ups when the reels start screaming.

Capt. Jorge Polo
Whether you’re jigging mid-water areas for bluefin tuna or targeting bigeye and yellowfin at the canyons, this talk will help you maximize your bites and hookup ratios. Learn new tackle and techniques for slow pitch applications. Learn how to add SWYMY Tails to your jigs and see what happens!

Capt. Jack Sprengel & Max Disposito (Shimano)
This multi-angle 360 degree presentation covers how light conditions, boat characteristics, sea state, prop wash, and customized trolling spreads all work together to create more hook-ups. Learn key factors behind lure design and their placement at the surface and below. Learn how to match them to the properties of your boat to help maximize their efficiency. For veterans looking to step things up, this will also cover how to get more bites by incorporating casting into your trolling game! Whether you’re new to offshore fishing or looking to add more depth and consistency, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on fishing your own spread with a uniquely customized purpose.

Capt. Kyle Douton
This one is great for anyone new or getting back in to the tuna game. Instead of taking years to figure out what works, learn what you need and how to do it first hand. This will cover trolling spreads and bait-rigging set ups for tuna both inshore and offshore, as well as outfitting your boat. 

Capt. Matt Perachio
During the past few seasons, the jigging game has revolutionized the way we catch bluefin tuna, especially giants. New and improved tackle, innovative terminal gear, modernized hooks, and bullet-proof connections have enabled fishermen to step up their game against much bigger fish. It is common knowledge that jigs work just as effectively as live bait. Learn what tools, tackle, and skills you need to get you in the game **Matt will be hosting a connections workshop after this talk at 4:30pm in Workshop Room 2.

Capt. Tommy Howd
Learn a detailed rundown on how to set up your vessel for swordfish after the sun goes down. This will include what you need for tackle, how to set up your drift, what baits and lights you will need, where to position them, & where to start fishing based on bottom.

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