2013 Kayak Fishing Seminar Schedule -Presented by John "Bird" and CCK/Sacramento

2013 – Kayak Fishing Seminars
Presented by:  John "Bird" Keane (Hobie Fishing Team Member) and other guest experts.

Free – Monthly Seminars – 7 PM Start Time

California Canoe and Kayak – Rancho Cordova, CA
11349 Folsom Blvd., Ste C
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
Phone (916) 851-3600

(Please check here for changes to dates and agendas)
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April – Halibut Fishing in San Francisco Bay and along the Pacific Coast – April 18

-April is usually the start of halibut fishing in SF Bay, and along the Pacific Coast of
central and northern California. Halibut are a premier gamefish and table fare. Seminar to cover
basic methods of drifting, jigging, and trolling gear and methods for targeting halibut, including
kayak rigging, weather and tide factors, and safety considerations. Come on out and learn about
this exciting kayak fishing opportunity and meet other local kayak anglers.

May – Rockfish and Ocean Salmon – May 9

-Rockfish season opens in early May. Following the April ocean salmon opener, May
usually kicks off the ocean kayak fishing season. Major kayak tournaments targeting rockfish
and salmon are held at Shelter Cove (May 18th), Trinidad (July xx), and Albion (August 10th).
This seminar will focus on methods for targeting lingcod and rockfish, along with trolling and
mooching methods for targeting ocean salmon. at Shelter Cove on weekend of May 18th with
salmon and rockfish are targets. Focus on basic rockfish, lingcod fishing. Primer on ocean
salmon.

June – Introduction to Kayak Fishing – June 13

-Kayak fishing 101 focusing on safety, basic tackle, and rigging.

July – Kayak Fishing for White Sea Bass – July 18

-Arguably the most sought after gamefish from a kayak on the central/north coast. The
recent WSB fishery from Monterey to HMB provides a great opportunity to catch 50lb+ WSB.
Focus on strategies, gear, rigging, safety.

August – River Salmon – August 15

-River salmon season on the American and others usually opens on 8/15. Seminar to focus
on methods, safety, kayak rigging.

September – Hobie Kayak Maintenance – September 19

-Focus on maintenance and service of Hobie Mirage drives and rudders.

October – Autumn Kayak Fishing for Big Sierra Trout – October 10

-Fall is the time for catching big Sierra trout. Focus on methods for trolling big plugs for
big brown trout and mackinaw.

November – Kayak Fishing for Dungeness Crab – November 4

-Crab season opens 11/6. Focus on basics for crabbing – gear, rigging, safety. Chuck to
give presentation.

December – Winter Bass fishing from a Kayak – December 5

-Winter is a great time for targeting largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass on
California lakes from your kayak. Days are peaceful as the summer recreational crowds are
gone and there are great opportunities to catch quality bass. This seminar will discuss the basics
for kayak fishing for winter Bass on our local lakes such as Berryessa, Bullards Bar, Folsom,
and Clear Lake. Topics covered will include kayak rigging, clothing and safety; tackle options,
and methods for targeting winter bass will also be discussed. There will be a full line up of
Hobie Fishing Boats and other brands. Come on out and learn about this great winter fishing
opportunity and meet other local kayak anglers.

How cool of you guys! If any one gets a John Bird Seminar they should have to pay for it! WTG Guys very cool of u

This is a great selection of seminars ChuckE. I am gonna put them on my calendar and hope I can make them all.

Thank you and CCK for putting them on.

This is great news, thanks Chucke. Plan to attend most of them starting with the Halibut.

Anybody who want to carpool from eastbay(Antioch) just pm

You Gino make the trek bro. The last seminar was a lot of good info

wish i could attend .

wish i could attend .

+1

Looking forward to this weeks seminar on halibut. Who's all gonna make it?

Looks like I should make my way up in June, thank you for this!

any plans for classes this year?

Hi Luis - we're planning a smaller number of BBQs/talks this year, focusing on the more popular ones (halibut/rockfish/ocean salmon) in April before the SW season really gets going.   River salmon in July/August depending on projected returns and interest from other folks and events.  Might also do a combo demo/seminar at a local fishing area - bass/trout???.   CCK also has it's demo day at Lake Natoma in July where they have all the Hobie and Jackson models for demo.

Any particular topics or folks you would like to see? 

that sounds great, i think you got them covered.
i really want to see the bass and trout combo, I do not have much experience on fresh water fishing so I willl be there.

Thanks

John,

Give plenty of notice for the Halibut seminar.  I wanna make that one for sure.

What about one on catching monster Macks?   

Bret

I know it would be a challenge but how about doing a few more seminars at the same day? Some have to travel a long ways and wouldn't attend because of the distance. JMO.