[kayakangler]

We are really looking forward to Ralphs Seminar at LMA!

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

Just wanted to thank everyone who signed up this week. Looks like it will be a great turn out again this year.

Space is limited at both the Lake Michigan Angler seminar and the Cabela's seminar halls. Both halls only hold about 60-65 people. Last year I had to turn people down because seating wasn't available. If you plan on coming early sign up is recommended.

I'll have a lot more details over the next few days. More info at: http://www.captainsteiger.com/pages/lak ... minars.php

Thanks Ralph

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

Lake Michigan Angler - Seminar Info - Feb. 2nd

Again a big thanks to everyone who signed up this week. Looks like we will have a full house. Seating is limited due to the space at the store. Below is a outline of just some of the topics we will discuss. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. I also included links for more info and sign up.

More info at: http://www.captainsteiger.com/pages/lak ... minars.php
Sign up at: https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/

Lake Michigan Angler Winthrop Harbor, Illinois location

Capt. Caleb Weiner of Migrator Charters will be joining Capt. Ralph Steiger at the Lake Michigan Angler seminar this year. Caleb is one of the most reputable and respected charter captains out of Winthrop Harbor. He operates his charter business from early April all the way thru October. We are all looking forward to hearing how he catches fish on a daily basis regardless of time of year. We will cover how to become a successful Great Lakes salmon/trout fisherman throughout the year.

Date: Febuary 2nd
Time: Seminars starts at 9 AM and will continue till 12:30 PM, doors will open at 8 AM.
Location: Lake Michigan Angler store
Address: 1038 Sheridan Rd. Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Cost: 40 dollars per person
***SPECIAL - 2 person group special - 60 dollars total for 2 tickets
Sign up: www.captainsreports.net under seminars

Salmon/Trout Agenda
• Early spring trolling bait choices and locations
• Transitions into deep water fishing
• Offshore steelhead techniques
• Deep water techniques for salmon and trout
• Understanding lure choice, currents, trolling speeds, and water temperatures in deep water
• How and when to fish flasher/fly combos, dodger/fly combos, spoons, body baits, and meat rigs.
• Alternative ways to run meat rigs for multi-specie success
• How to target specific species
• Understanding trolling speeds, currents, and trolling directions
• How to be successful regardless of boat size
• Choosing the right spread for target species and depths of water
• Fall king salmon tactics
• Late season lake trout techniques

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

Hey everyone I have been in Key West for the last 10 days fishing. I missed a ton of phone calls, emails, and texts sorry for the delay it was hard to answer the phone when I had a giant fish ripping my arms off! . I will get back to everyone this morning. Fishing was outstanding for me in the ocean. Big tuna, kingfish, mahi, tons of different snapper, sharks, barracuda, and a whole lot of other crazy fish. Awesome trip. I have a ton of pictures on my Facebook page for anyone who wants to check them out.

Wanted to give a big thanks to everyone who signed up for the seminars this past 2 weeks. Turn out should be great. Again space and seating is limited, don't want till the last minute to sign up. If anyone has any questions feel free to email, call, or text me. Below is all the sign up info.

For more details: http://www.captainsteiger.com/pages/lak ... minars.php
Sign up at: https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/

Thanks Ralph

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

One of the coolest donations I have had so far in running the Learn Lake Michigan Seminars. A past guest of the seminars had a dream of retiring and running a resort in Canada that he loved to fish at. He is also a avid Lake Michigan fisherman. He recently retired and purchased the lodge! He thought so highly of our past seminars that he reached out to me and donated a 7 day stay, boat, and lodging at his resort for one person! A 650 dollar value, this is based on 2 person occupancy. Meaning one person is free one person would pay the normal 1 person a week rate. This means someone attending the Hammond, IN Cabela's Learn Lake Michigan Seminars will win a free trip to Canada for a week. If the info wasn't enough for you to sign up, this should be the icing on the cake! Lots more surprises to come!
Take a minute and check out his FB page, looks like an amazing place. Tall Pines Camp Ontario or www.tallpinescamp.com
For seminar sign up check out: https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

A huge thanks to everyone who came out to the seminar at Lake Michigan Angler this past weekend. Our next seminar is right around the corner at Hammond, IN Cabela's on Feb. 17th.

Just wanted to thank everyone who signed up this past couple of weeks. I said this last year and I will say it again. Seating is limited. We are over 1/2 filled as of today and I don't want to have to turn people down at the door, this happened last year and I didn't like it. Cabela's has a limit on the room for safety/fire/legal reasons. So if you want to come sign up ahead of time. It's easy and takes 2 mins and is all done online. Below is a brief run down of what we will cover. I am currently working on a new power point just for this seminar. Hope to see you there and thanks for all your continued support. Sign up at: https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/

Salmon/Trout Agenda

Jigging for early spring lake trout
Casting for spring coho salmon and brown trout
Early spring trolling bait choices and location
Transitions into deep water fishing
Inshore and offshore steelhead techniques
Deep water techniques for salmon and trout
Understanding lure choice, currents, trolling speeds, and water temperatures, in deep water
How and when to fish flasher/fly combos, dodger/fly combos, spoons, body baits, and meat rigs. Capt. John Warren of King Seeker Charters will be talking about alternative ways to run meat rigs for multi-species success.
Choosing the right spread for target species and depth of water
Casting and trolling for fall king salmon
Jigging and trolling patterns for fall lake trout

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

Still about spots available for tomorrow's Learn Lake Michigan seminars. Please register online for seating. See everyone soon at Hammond Cabela's. Sunday will be all about salmon/trout fishing, both trolling and casting will be covered.

More info at: http://www.captainsteiger.com/pages/lak ... minars.php
Sign up at: https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/

[Capt.RalphSteiger]

Seats are still available for tomorrow's salmon and trout seminar myself and Captain John Warren of King Seeker charters will be covering how to be successful year round both casting and trolling. Hope to see you there. More info at. https://www.captainsreports.net/learn-l ... -seminars/