Chunking is smelly, messy, and un-attractive. But! Done properly, chunking a method that will produce fish tide in and tide out.

In this seminar, you will learn how to select and use the optimal gear for the species you are targeting (striped bass, bluefish, sharks, and rays); how to determine the best spots and times to fish; and field-tested tips and tricks that will help you land more quality fish in less time.

Julio Silva is an all species, all methods angler. During the hours that he should be sleeping, he fishes for anything that swims via shore, boat, kayak, and skishing. He has been blogging for 11 years. His blog overflows with DIY projects ranging from a multi-functional fishing bucket to a custom Gloucester Light Dory that he built from marine plywood and blueprints. He has been delivering fishy seminars for 9 years. He was the President of the Plum Island Surfasters for 4 years. He has rods like his wife has shoes. Fishing is indeed his mistress. During his seminars, he answers all questions without secrecy.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.

• Flies
• Tackle
• Techniques
• Experiences

Growing up in Massachusetts, Geoff Klane had never really spent too much time outside exploring the grandness of all Massachusetts and New England has to offer, and even less time fishing. It wasn’t until 2014, after moving back to Massachusetts after college that he discovered the Lowell Canal system and thought, “Well, I should probably try fishing in there…”

Geoff and his clients travel the state in search of new waters, gorgeous sights, and hungry fish, and relish the opportunity for another adventure. This incredible pastime connects and binds him to nature and the natural beauty which surrounds us in Massachusetts.Geoff considers it his honor and pleasure to share ever-expanding knowledge and passion for this sport, this region, and the preservation of its fisheries.

Fred Jennings, a north-shore native, has been fishing since he was old enough to hold a fishing pole. Through the years, Fred refined his approach and now (with Geoff co-operating) he offers the most singular striped bass fly trip in the north east. Moving by canoe, “mother brings us out, and mother brings us home,” he travels the historic and beautiful estuaries of the north shore, searching for signs of life, and targeting striped bass on the fly. Unlike other trips, He uses ultra-light fly tackle, 2-4wts. Now, don’t let that shock you (too much), be sure to tune in and learn all about the gear, the techniques, and these amazing trips!

All of the regular proceeds from Fred’s guided flyfishing trips goes toward the work of his “Center for Ecological Economic and Ethical Education” as well. One of the major concerns of CEEEE (“CE4”) is the proper management of fisheries resources.

Prior to the main talk by Geoff Klane, we will have a short presentation by Kimberly Fine from the Division of Marine Fisheries.  You can help Marine Fisheries study the health of various fish stocks by collecting a few scales and some basic data on the fish you catch.  More information is here.

Our club meetings have moved online to Zoom for the duration of the Covid Emergency. The club business meeting will start at 7 pm and the fishing seminar will begin around 7:45.

These meetings are open to club members only. You can find membership information here.

This fishing seminar (and all club meeting talks) are recorded and posted to the website. Those recordings are available to club members only. You can join the club for access to seminars from past years.