Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

A good talk coming up on Friday in Kingston, MA. Info below (and more at www.jonesriver.org)

Kayak Fishing Seminar
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Capt. Jerry Sparks will give a seminar on light tackle kayak fishing, rigging tips, and fly-fishing from a kayak. Discover how to make your next kayak fishing expedition a fun adventure. Learn how rig your kayak properly so you will be able to find those hard to reach areas that are seldom fished while enjoying the solitude and beauty around you.

Learn the ins and outs of this exciting sport for an indoor introduction to kayak fishing, one of the fastest growing outdoor recreation activities in the region. New lines of fishing kayaks are ultra-stealthy and can often get you to productive fishing grounds that are inaccessible to shoreline anglers and boaters alike. Whether you are an experienced angler looking to expand your possibilities, or have never wet a line before, join Capt. Jerry Sparks at the Jones River Landingand learn all about the next generation in fishing adventure.

Captain Jerry Sparks is an International Game Fish Association (IGFA) Certified Captain and Professional Fisherman. Since 1989, Jerry has won over 20 fresh & saltwater tournaments, and has placed in over 30 competitions. Captain Jerry is owner of North East Kayak and Boat Charters. He is also a representative for Freedom Hawk kayaks, Precision Pak fishing gear bags, Quantum Reels, Glacier Glove and Dr Shade accessories.

Jerry’s tournament experience includes:
Winner of the Grand National Tournament on the Connecticut River, Second place at Bellows Falls Open, Winner of the Fall Fishing Classic sponsored by the CCA, Winner of the First Annual Tide Runners Open Salt Water Tournament, Winner of the CCA Light Tackle Tournament w/ Largest Striped Bass, Winner of the CCA Fall Classic 2000 Light Tackle w/ the Largest Striped Bass and Bluefish, Second place in the 2005 Extreme Edge Tournament.

Jerry has also been featured in the following media: New England Fly Fishing Magazine, Hooked on the Outdoors Magazine, Paddler Magazine, New England Outdoor TV Show, On the Water Magazines’ Fishing Show and Boston Globe.