2015 Fish School - Cleveland Mid

For Mid-America Boating program
ALL-STAR ANGLERS IN “FISH SCHOOL”
Put a group of top fishing pros together and you’ve got a unique learning opportunity. That’s
the make-up of the angling experts set to teach in the “Fish School” presented by Buckeye Sports
Center at this year’s Progressive Mid-America Boat Show, January 15-19.
“This is, by far, the most outstanding line-up of fishing tournament champions and money
winners we’ve ever had,” says show manager Ken Alvey. “From Walleye to bass fishing, ‘Fish
School’ has it covered, including the ‘Kid’s Fishing Clinic.’
Three special fishing events are slated for this year. First, a special Bass College is set for
Saturday (Jan. 17) from 11:00am to 2:00PM. It will feature veteran anglers Joe Balog, Bryan
Coates and Jared Rhode, bass tournament winners all.
Second, the popular Walleye College is back, this year conducted by champions Mark
Brumbaugh, Travis Hartman, Jim Stedke and Dan Gies. It’s also slated for Saturday (Jan. 17)
from 3:00PM to 6:00PM and it’s expected to be a full house again.
Finally, last year’s first-ever Future Angler Foundation’s “Kids Fishing Clinic” was so
successful, it will be held again on Sunday (Jan.18) at 1:00PM. The event is sponsored by
Buckeye Sports Center, Shakespeare, Crown Battery and the National Professional Anglers
Association.
The NPAA is made up of top fishing pros that compete on all levels and have a passion for
introducing kids to fishing. Conducting this year’s Kids Clinic will be: Travis Hartman, Randy
Ayre, Dan Gies and Matt Davis. These pros will include games and prizes to help keep the kids
engaged, and their goal is to create excitement for fishing in the youngsters.
If you’re looking for your favorite subject or fishing pro, here’s a rundown and their appearance
schedules:
GARY & NICHOLAS ZART – When this father and son walleye fishing team isn’t
tournament fishing throughout the Great Lakes, they’re guiding trips on Lake Erie. Known as a
top Walleye tournament angling team, they’re considered experts on trolling worm harnesses. An
unmatched record of 15 Tournament wins; 40 tops five finishes; 20 top ten finishes, Team of the
Year 6 different times; 2007 NTC All-American Team. Special appearance ON STAGE
Thursday at 6:00PM ONLY.
LANCE VALENTINE – He’s often called the consummate walleye fishing educator – a
teacher’s teacher! His knowledge and passion for helping people learn how to become better
anglers have helped countless men and women improve their odds of catching more walleye.
Along with being a Coast Guide licensed fishing guide, Lance spends much of his time
producing educational DVD’s and putting on technical seminars. He is a fishing electronics
expert and has helped thousands of anglers get more out of their sonar and GPS units. ON
STAGE everyday: Thursday at 2:00PM; Friday at 4:00PM; Saturday 2:00PM; Sunday
3:30PM; and Monday 3:00PM.
JIM STEDKE – A Lake Erie fishing legend and tournament champion sharing in-depth
knowledge of trolling and Walleye seasonal movement techniques; OhioGameFishing.com
Angler of the Year ’12; Two-time Champion of LEMTA Walleye Championship at Cedar Point
’79 & ’81 as part of the Stedke Brothers Fishing Team. ON STAGE Thursday 4:00PM; Friday
2:00PM; Saturday 3:00-6:00PM in the “Walleye College” sessions; and Monday at 1:30PM.
MARK BRUMBAUGH – A 23-year tournament champion whose seminars cover trolling with
crankbaits although he is well-known to be one of the most versatile touring walleye pros
fishing any type of water with any technique. On the Walleye Pro-Am Trails of PWT, FLW,
AIM and NWT; Winner PWT Championship ’95; Winner PWT Western Pro-Am ’96; Winner
Lake Erie Gator Classic ’09; Qualified 15 times for RCL/FLW Championships; More than 50
top 20 tournament finishes overall; PWT’s “Realtree Sportsman of the Year in ’04, to name a
few. ON STAGE Friday 6:00PM and Saturday from 3:00 to 6:00PM in the “Walleye College”
sessions.
JOE BALOG – It’s no surprise BassFan.com has singled out Joe as “one of the most influential
smallmouth (bass) fishermen of modern times”. Joe has earned over a quarter-million dollars in
bass tournament winnings on the Great Lakes while winning a BASS Northern Division Open
event and an Everstart Championship, just to name a few. When he’s not in tournaments, Joe is
an in-demand lecturer, author, guide, and inventor. He has appeared in hundreds of publications,
TV shows, and radio broadcasts. ON STAGE Friday at 7:00PM; and Saturday teaming up with
Jared Rhode and Bryan Coates for the special “Bass College” from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
BRYAN COATES - He is a bass tournament champion that calls Ohio’s waters of Lake Erie
home. While fishing in 44 FLW sanctioned events, Bryan has chalked up 5 wins and 13 top 10
finishes, and has earned over $125,000 in winnings. Bryan is noted for his attention to detail and
as a master of finesse fishing for huge Lake Erie smallmouth bass. ON STAGE Saturday with
Joe Balog and Jared Rhodes for the special “Bass College” from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
JARED RHODE – His success as a bass tournament angler has become widely acknowledged.
He has racked up 3 wins and 26 top 10 finishes in FLW tournaments, taking home over $75,000
in winnings. Plus, Jared has scored 3 top 10 finishes in B.A.S.S. events winning more than
$27,000. ON STAGE Saturday, teaming up with Joe Balog and Bryan Coates for the special
“Bass College” from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.
TRAVIS HARTMAN – Licensed Captain and tournament angler presenting trolling and
seasonal fishing techniques; 2015 Cabela’s MWC World Walleye Championship qualifier; 18
top ten tournament finishes; 2-time WBSA Lake Erie Trail Team of the Year; Master’s degree in
fisheries sciences and recognized for his wide ranging fishing expertise. ON STAGE for the
“Walleye College” Saturday 3:00-6:00PM; the Future Anglers Foundation’s “Kid’s Fishing
Clinic” Sunday at 1:00PM; and Monday at 12 Noon.
RANDY EYRE - A USCG licensed captain, Randy has come onto the walleye tournament
scene with great success. A member of the 2014 WBSA Lake Erie Walleye Trail Team of the
Year, he has also qualified for the 2015 MWC World Walleye Championship. Passionate about
teaching youngsters to fish, Randy will be ON STAGE Sunday at 11:30AM, and will also team
up with Travis Hartman, Matt Davis and Dan Gies for the Future Anglers Foundation’s ”Kids
Fishing Clinic” Sunday at 1:00PM.
DAN GRIES – Veteran Walleye tournament team angler, teaching how to create winning
fishing patterns, expert at trolling techniques; World Walleye Champion ’09; MWC Team of the
Year ’09; 8 consecutive years qualifying for FWC Championship. ON STAGE for the “Walleye
College” Saturday 3:00-6:00PM; and the “Kid’s Fishing Clinic” Sunday at 1:00PM.
MATT DAVIS – A successful Walleye tournament angler on the 2009 World Walleye
Championship Team with Dan Gies. They were also named MWC Team of the Year in 2009,
and have qualified for the MWC championship 9 consecutive years. ON STAGE Sunday with
Dan Gies, Travis Hartman and Randy Ayre for the “Kid’s Fishing Clinic” at 1:00PM.
RYAN BUDDIE - A member of the 2010 National Masters Walleye Circuit Team of the Year as
well as the 2010 Lake Erie Walleye Trail Team of the Year. A licensed captain, Ryan is a 5-time
qualifier for the National Team Championships and in 2012 captured 3rd place at the World
Walleye Championships on the Mississippi River. ON STAGE Sunday at 2:30PM.
For more Boat Show information and any late changes, go to: www.Clevelandboatshow.com
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