Shallow Water Striper University will be held on February 18th and 19th, 2012 at the Sheraton Airport Inn, on Post Road in Warwick, Rhode Island. This will be our third year of operation having taught more than 200 anglers the finer art of striped bass fishing.

 This year, the focus is on saving time, money and effort, as well as cutting that learning curve by quite a bit so you can hit the ground running in the springtime. The more you know, the more likely you are to be successful. Each year we hear, "I've been fishing for striped bass for three, four or five years now and I don't seem to have all that much luck at it." Well, you aren't alone. Many other beginning anglers are in the same boat so to speak and find it difficult to unlock the secrets of being a successful striped bass angler.

 Shallow Water Striper University was created just for that purpose. To teach those who wanted to learn, how to do it correctly and to avoid many of the mistakes that most anglers make when they head out to fish for them. We bring in some of the best and most talented Pro's to teach you everything you need to know. Topics include: Surf fishing, surf casting, plug and lure selection, boat fishing, live and cut bait tricks, trolling, fly fishing, fly tying, kayak fishing, electronics, plug building, fishing with soft plastics, and our unique "Live Pool" demo, where we toss all types of baits in a crystal clear swimming pool and show you how they should be worked and fished when on the water.

 This is a COMPLETE educational program. Many say, I only surf fish, or I only fish from a boat, or I'm a fly fishermen, if you pay attention to the topics and the programs, there is SOMETHING TO LEARN FROM EVERY PRESENTER at our show. Many topics and things covered are interrelated to one another regardless of how you fish, or where you fish or when you fish. There maybe little differences between all the disciplines, but the main core of how, when, where and why to find and catch them is THE SAME, regardless of how you chose to catch them.

 The seminar's begin on Saturday February 18th at 8:00 am and run through the afternoon until 5:00pm. Then on Sunday the 19th we begin again at 8:00 am and continue to around 4 or 5 pm. You receive almost 16 hours of instruction which is a mere $5.00 an hour for some of the most helpful fishing info you'll ever get in seminar setting.

 Our University is also limited in space. We don't take more than 100 or so anglers. We kept it small so everyone gets personalized attention, or as much as possible. That leaves time for questions and answers, as well as time to talk to the Pro's who are teaching. Almost everyone who has ever attended has said that they never learned so much in such a short period of time, which is exactly what we intended it to be.

Following is a list of presenters for this year. Speakers are subject to change as well as topics, since things happen in life and sometimes some of our speakers can't make it at the last minute.

  Capt. Jim White, White Ghost-2 Charters, Capt. Joe Pagano, Stuff-It Charters, Capt. Pat Rena, T-Man Tackle) Dave Pickering, expert Surf Angler and Writer,Roland St.Denis,  expert Kayak angler, Capt. Jerry Sparks, Kayak fishing guide, Armand Tetreault, owner RI Poppers Lures, Capt. Jack Springel, East Coast Charters, Gene Matteson, expert fly angler and fly tyer, Capt. Dave Monti, outdoor writer and charter captain, Don Smith & Peter Vican, who currently holds the RI State Record for striped bass at 77 lbs. his second seventy in two seasons.  This is one of the best speaker line-ups in all of New England.

We'll also have the New England Rep from Lowrance Electronics on hand showing the new Generation-2 HDS Units, Ron Porier, from Ron-Z Lures, the Rep from Strike Pro Lures, T-Man Tubes and Tackle, a fly tying demo, rigging soft plastics, and much more. This is an event that you don't want to miss.

The cost for this weekend seminar is $89.00 for both days. If you only want to attend one day, the cost is only $49.00. The Sheraton Motor Inn has special rates for those who are coming from a long distance BUT YOU MUST MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT LEASE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SHOW DATE. The hotel will not hold the special room rate for much longer than that. The hotel is right next to the state airport so rooms are at a premium all the time.

Sponsors for this event thus far are: Wood Boat & Motor, Evinrude Outboards, Lowrance Electronics, Interstate Battery, Acme Tackle Co, T-Man Tackle Co, Ron-Z Lures, RI Poppers, Bomber Saltwater Grade Lures, Lunker City Lures, Strike Pro Lures,  Zing Products, Quantum/Fin-Nor fishing tackle, Lamiglass rods, Harbour Bags, (with more to follow).

Registration is simple: Send your check for $89.00 to Wood Boat & Motor, 3630 West Shore Road, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886, Attn Debbie Wood. Debbie will then send you a confirmation letter confirming your space in the University. You can call Debbie at 401-739-4040 or me, Jim White, at 401-578-9043 for more information or questions. This seminar is good for all anglers, their wives or girlfriends and children as well. Children are only $20 for the weekend.

 There will be Raffles, Prizes, and more. Start off the 2012 fishing season with more knowledge than you ever expected and be more successful than you were in 2011. We hope to see you there.

Capt. Jim White