Fishing School or Camp for Kids

Ages 8-16

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Designed for the child who enjoys fishing and being on the water, this program is the first of its kind in the Tampa-Sarasota. The purpose of the Fishing School is to expose children to experiences which will broaden their understanding in three key areas: fishing, boating, and environmental conservation. Under the direction of Captain Savaglio outstanding staff, including other local talented Captains. The following topics will be covered: Equipment, bait and lure selection, rod building techniques, rigging, casting instruction, cast netting, casting skills, tournament strategies, presentation of baits, fish fighting skills, fish handling, environmental and conservation issues, knot tying, catch and release, boating safety, maintenance and life on the water.

Two Day Format

Day 1.

Fishing ethics and courtesies, safety laws and limits, baits, live, artificial, rigging, cast netting.

Day 2.

Recap followed by tackle, spinning vs casting, lines, knots and leaders, FWC officer, fishing trip followed by a picnic.

Note: Due to the popularity of this program, please consider that this program was designed for the child who loves fishing rather than the child who thinks they might like fishing.
 

Four 4-Day Sessions
  Session I April 12, 13, 2008 (Cancelled)
  Session II June 28, 29, 2008 (Openings)
  Session III TBA July 2008
  Session IV TBA August 2008
  Session V TBA September 2008

The classroom portion of the course will be taught on Day one and the on water instruction portion of the school will be conducted on day 2. The area is known for some of the finest in flats, back bay and skinny fishing for snook, tarpon, trout, redfish and other shallow water fishing for all ages. Click below to learn more about fishing the area or for more about fishing with captain Jim Savaglio.  

Inshore Slam Fishing Charters - Captain Jim Savaglio

 

Age Level
Girls and boys entering grades 5 through 10.
 
Tuition
$250 per session. Lunch is not included but available for an additional fee.
 
Fishing excursion will include a U.S. Coast Guard certified Captain who is licensed and insured.  Weather and tide permitting of course.  Fishing trips, fishing instruction from local area experts, equipment provided by Inshore Slam  Summer Programs. 
 
Directors
Program Director, Captain Jim Savaglio. Mr. Savaglio is a full time Captain, hunting guide and Biologist with more than 20 years working with youths in areas of coaching and education. He holds a U. S. C. G. License, and has been fishing the bay area waters for nearly 20 years. He is an outstanding outdoorsman and has been involved in youth athletics since graduating from college in 1985. 

For more information please call 941.238.7597 or 813.477.7657 or e-mail Contact the Captain