2011 FISHING SEMINAR

Are you ready to fish for Tarpon? The 40th annual Cape Coral Tarpon Hunters fishing seminar was held February 17th 2011 at the Cape Coral Yacht Club with over 100 attending. The meeting started with club historian Bob Locker explaining the history of the club. The five seminars consisted of equipment (rods and reels) presented by Jack Zinke; terminal tackle (hooks, leaders and knot tying) presented by John Mester and Bob Locker;  techniques and safety (line, miscellaneous equipment and fish fighting techniques) presented by Jerry Geyer; preparing bait presented by Fred Millemann,  and net casting presented by Gary Jackson. These six members have 1,426 Tarpon releases between them.

                                                                                           Photos supplied by club historian Bob Locker (34 Released Tarpon)

Captain Fred Millemann explaining the techniques of cutting bait. (88 Tarpon releases)



Captain Fred cutting the bait

Captain Jack Zinke explaining  the different kinds of rods and reels and different fighting belts. (71 Tarpon releases)

Gary Jackson explaining the art of cast netting. (66 Tarpon releases)



Gary explains the starting point.

 

Gary shows a guest how to load up the net before the cast.

John Mester discusses leaders and terminal tackle with seminar attendees. (486 Tarpon releases)



John explaining the different types of terminal tackle.

Jerry Geyer explains safety and techniques at the start of the seminar. (681 Tarpon releases)



Jerry explains setting the drag after the cast.



Jerry explains the art of fighting the fish once its hooked up.