``A Unique Educational Experience in...Saltwater Fishing;'' Seven Genmar Companies and Evinrude to Open New 'Backwater' Fishing School This Spring.Sports Editors/Travel Writers SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2003 Seven of the Genmar boat companies that market saltwater fishing boats, along with Bombardier's Evinrude engines, have teamed together and are introducing the Backwater Fishing School which will hold its premiere class in May. The four-night, three-day school will be held at Tarpon tarpon (tär`pŏn), common name for members of the family Elopidae, large herringlike game fish of the warm seas of the Western Hemisphere, ranging occasionally from Long Island to Brazil and to the west coast of Africa and entering freshwater Lodge on Pine Island Pine Island is the name of several places in the North America: Islands
Genmar boatbuilders with boats at the school are Aquasport, Fish Hawk, Hydra-Sports, Ranger, Seaswirl, Triumph and Wellcraft. Evinrude engines will power all boats. Jacobs notes that "building angling skills and learning methods of protecting our ocean's resources are the primary themes behind the Genmar/Evinrude Backwater Fishing School." The school, he adds, "offers an in-depth curriculum on all aspects of backwater, inshore in·shore adv. & adj. 1. Close to a shore. 2. Toward or coming toward a shore. inshore Adjective in or on the water, but close to the shore: and offshore saltwater sportfishing sport·fish·ing n. The sport of catching fish using a rod and reel. Noun 1. sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion fishing field sport, outdoor sport - a sport that is played outdoors ." Jacobs points out that the 77-year-old Tarpon Lodge Sportsman Inn has panoramic views of Captiva, Sanibel, Useppa and Boca Grande. The waters surround pre-Columbian Indian mounds of the ancient Calusa civilization while harboring schools of redfish redfish or rosefish or ocean perch Commercially important food fish (Sebastes marinus) of the scorpion fish family (Scorpaenidae), found in the Atlantic along European and North American coasts. , speckled speck·led adj. 1. Dotted or covered with speckles, especially flecked with small spots of contrasting color. 2. Of a mixed character; motley. Adj. 1. trout, kingfish kingfish, common name for several fishes, among them the croaker and pompano. kingfish Any of various fishes, among them certain species of mackerel and a drum. , snook snook: see bass, fish. snook Any of about eight species (genus Centropomus) of tropical marine fishes that are long and silvery and have two dorsal fins, a long head, and a large mouth with a projecting lower jaw. and tarpon. The curriculum is designed to introduce newcomers or enhance current skills and the sessions are taught by both male and female fishing instructors, as well as licensed charter boat captains and guides--most of whom make their living fishing for and catching the many species inhabiting the local waters. Basic through advanced fly fishing and light-tackle sportfishing skills are part of the program, as is instruction in basic boat operation, maintenance and trip preparation, and boating safety, along with accident prevention. Other subjects include bait rigging, live bait and artificial techniques, fish habits vs. angler habits, electronics, cast netting, knots, trailering, light tackle use, fly casting techniques, environmental and conservation programs. There are three very full days of 'hands-on' instruction. "The Backwater Fishing School provides its clients with the necessary techniques to finding fish and how to catch them, as well as the most effective ways of using fishing equipment and tackle--whether deep water or using a fly rod for shallow water species," Jacobs says. Students will stay at the recently expanded historic Tarpon Lodge Sportsman Inn, which boasts a 4-Star restaurant. The introductory price for the four night, three-day, course is $1,595, which includes everything except air and ground transportation to and from the Lodge. The schedule of courses for 2003 is May 11-15; June 8-12; Sept. 7-11; Oct. 5-9; Oct. 12-16; Nov. 9-13; and Nov. 16-20. In 2004, March 7-11, March 14-18 and April 4-8 have been scheduled. The school website is: Genmarfishingschool.com. For information or reservations, contact Zora Frazier at 941-753-7811 or e-mail Frazierz@wellcraft.com |
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