School

Capt. Sergio Atanes

Saltwater Fishing School

Kingfish-Spanish Mackerel

Cobia

March 12th, 2022

Capt. Sergio will teach when, where and how to catch Kingfish, Mackerel and Cobia. We will supply all the materials need to make your own fishing rigs to catch these species. All you need is to bring a fisherman's plier. Cost is $40.00 per angler. Class starts at 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tampa Fishing Outfitters 3916 West Osborne Ave. Tampa, FL 33614

Capt. Sergio Atanes

Saltwater Fishing School

2-Day class

April 9th & 10, 2022

Capt. Sergio’s Fishing School will cover some of the basics and advance methods of fishing. We have 6 local captains working with Capt. Sergio, each teaching their own techniques to help you catch more fish. A 2-day class hands on and power point format.

Some of the items covered in the class:

Rigging techniques (knot tying-leaders-hooks-tackle)
Our class covers areas to fish both for shore anglers and boaters
When and where to fish (from Double Branch to Fort DeSoto)
How to catch Snook-Redfish-Trout-Cobia-Flounder-Mackerel-Tarpon
Understanding Tides and Solunar Tables and making them work for you
How to throw a bait net

The class starts at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and runs through 2:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. Sunday class starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 2:00 p.m.

Cost $75.00 for adults and $35.00 for kids 15 and under, lunch is included.

Class is limited to 25 students on a first come bases.

Capt. Sergio’s Saltwater Fishing School Schedule

April 9th Saturday

9:00 a.m. Sign up and introduction.
9:30 a.m. Tackle selection, knots and Techniques.
10:30 a.m. Tides-Solunar Tables-Moon Phases.
11:00 a.m. Where to fish.
12:30 p.m. Lunch.
1:00 p.m. Tarpon Springs area (Capt. Michael Dawson).
2:30 p.m. Capt. Edward Caldwell (AKA Mr. Snook).
3:00 p.m. Cast netting class (learn from the pros).

April 10th Sunday

10:00 a.m. Fort DeSoto area (Capt. Sergio Atanes).
11:00 am. Local knowledge (Capt. Charlie Howell).
Noon: Break (15 minutes)
1:00 p.m. Lower Tampa Bay (Capt. Sergio Atanes)

2:00 p.m. North Tampa Bay-Double Branch to Howard Frankland area.

The school is sponsored by: Tampa Fishing Outfitter, Loadmaster Trailers, Yamaha, Fins Braided lines, Power Pole, Stadium Toyota, Okuma and Pathfinder Boats.