MW Marine Fishing Seminars

Some of the most experienced and informative anglers familiar with the many Wisconsin species of gamefish have collected to share their knowledge with the fishermen and women attending the Boat Show!

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Gary Nault

Gary has been a fishing guide in the Door County area since 1987, fishing primarily Smallmouth Bass and Walleye.  He'll be at the Show speaking on the MW Marine Fishing Seminar Stage.

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Jim O'Brien

Jim operates Dancing with Walleyes Fishing Guide Service in Southeast Wisconsin.  He competes in several Walleye tournaments each year with his two best partners, sons Jimmy and Chris.  Jim takes great pride in passing on fishing skills learned to anglers young and old.  His guide service operates year round from open water to ice fishing.  Jim's motto is "Quit Wishing and Just Go Fishing."  See Jim at the MW Marine Fishing Seminar Stage.

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Steve Miljat

Steve is a United States Coast Guard charter captain and a licensed fishing guide in Wisconsin and Michigan.  What Steve brings to the table is years of experience in the pursuit of huge walleye and the numbers of big walleye caught by his clients.  He has been featured in several publications, television shows, and is a regular guest on the Cutting Edge Outdoors radio program WSSP 1250.

Steve will be at the Show speaking on the MW Marine Fishing Seminar Stage. 

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Jason Woda

Jason has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 20 years and guiding for almost 10.  Specializing in the waters off Milwaukee, Jason has found the most productive waters nearby throughout the year.  Starting at New Years, Jason finds the open water for excellent fishing for Browns through the Winter, and shifting to Winthrop Harbor for incredible Coho action April through June.  Chinook are "King" through September with some Steelies tossed in for the acrobatics.  No serious offshore troller will want to miss the experience that Jason shares on the seminar stage.  He'll be speaking on the MW Marine Fishing Seminar Stage.

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John Gillespie

Host and producer for one of the Midwest's most successful TV fishing shows "John Gillespie's Waters and Woods," John fishes a new honey hole every week with some of the upper Midwest's best anglers.  It may be perch one week, muskies the next.  No matter what John and his guests are after, it is sure to be a good time!  John will make a special appearance on the MW Marine Fishing Seminar Stage!

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America's Boating Course

A special one day Boating Safety Certification Course will be held on Saturday, January 21 at the Wisconsin Expo Center.  Representatives of the U.S. Power Squadron will conduct this special one-day class and those that pass will receive a certification of completion.  All boaters should carry this certificate.  The knowledge gained could save you and your family’s life (at least it may reduce your insurance premiums). 

This is a great opportunity to prepare for safe summer fun in ONE day!

America's Boating Course Covers:  Boat Types & Terms; Boating Regulations; Aids to Navigation; Adverse Conditions; Boat Registration; Navigation Rules, Emergencies & Safe Operation; Boat Handling, Seamanship & Piloting; Knots, Bends & Hitches; Introduction to Charts

Registration Options: 

1.  Call (262) 786-2599 for information on how to pre-register.

2.  Register and pay at booth #186 at the Show until Friday, January 20

3.  Register and pay at the door on the day of the course, Saturday, January 21 (if there is space available) at 7:45am.

To be assured of a seat and materials, advanced registration is suggested.

7:45 am - Open for at-the-door registration (if space is available)

8:15 am - Instruction begins

5:30 pm - Graduation and distribution of certificates