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Sport Fishing School

58th Annual Sports Fishing School

May 30 - June 3, 2010 Hatteras, North Carolina

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About the School | Special Features | Schedule of Activities
Fees | Registration Form | Photo Gallery | Brochure

Registrations can only be accepted by phone or mail in.

About the School

The Sport Fishing School, in its 58th year, is sponsored by the Office of Professional Development at North Carolina State University. The School is a great opportunity for anglers who want to learn more about fishing for offshore big game fish, and is open to anyone interested in sport fishing; however, persons under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Professionals - retirees - families - vacationers - all are invited to attend and learn about big game fishing.

Special Features

• Two days of classroom instruction covering all aspects of equipment, bait, and techniques of big game fishing, plus slow trolling and surf fishing.
• Two major excursions into the Gulf Stream, one of the most productive offshore waters in the world for blue marlin, white marlin, dolphin, wahoo, sailfish and yellowfin tuna.
• Small groups using select charter boats with captains and mates having exceptional experience and records.

Schedule of Activities

Sunday Evening - Social, introduction to the course and fishing on North Carolina's Outer Banks
Monday - classroom day
Tuesday - full day of fishing in Gulf Stream
Wednesday - classroom day, inshore fishing, fish fry
Thursday - full day of fishing in Gulf Stream, closing banquet

School Personnel

The School Director is a former educator and fisheries biologist with North Carolina State University who has fished from Alaska to Costa Rica and has conducted research on marine and estuarine fish for over 20 years. Other staff members include conservation experts, tackle representatives, fisheries scientists, university staff and some of the most knowledgeable and respected fisherman, captains, and mates of the Outer Banks.

Fees

School Fee:	$1,599 If you register prior to March 1, 2010 $1,799 If you register on or after March 1, 2010
Deposit:	$395 required at the time of registration. The remaining balance can be paid at any time in any increments prior to March 1, 2010.

The fee covers classroom and surf instruction, boat charters for two all-day Gulf Stream fishing excursions, necessary bait, afternoon surf fishing, a Sunday evening social, a Wednesday night fish fry and a Thursday evening banquet.

Lodging is not included in the fee. Registration confirmation will provide a list of accomodations so participants can make their own reservations. Housing, food, classes, and docks are all within easy "casting" distance.

Cancellation notice for reimbursement or full fee to hold space in the School must be received no later than March 1, 2010. Phone registrations are accepted with a credit card number.

Forms of payment include check (made payable to North Carolina State University) and credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express)

For questions regarding registration or the School, please call 919.515.2261.