Hosted by 5 time IGFA world Record holder — Capt. Tommy Cornicelli

How does a low pressure system affect striped bass?
In what direction will a fluke lie in the current?
How do you tie a locked clinch knot?

I will teach you the answers to all these simple questions and much more which will make you a more proficient angler — its my 20 years of professional charter boat fishing experience taught to you by me and my crew in a 3- day, on the water fishing school. We will show you how to maximize your time on the water in turn saving you thousands of dollars in fuel!

I will teach you what works – simple and effective tactics with enormous technical value for a variety of fishing situations aboard my new 25 Contender in actual on the water conditions.

We will be covering rigging, knots, bait selection, casting and of course boat handling skills especially while "Hooked Up".

Learn how to read the water and better understand tides, weather conditions, moon phases and bird activity all this and more which will clearly aid you in effectively locating fish. I will instruct you in actual "fish-on" situations and teach you the many techniques needed to hook, fight, and land game-fish properly and above all safely... all this woven into a quintessential school.

For anyone that is serious about becoming a better saltwater angler that will catch
more fish regardless of your skill level this school is an absolute must!

Children's Saltwater Fishing Camp

As the proverb says,

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish
 and you feed him for the rest of his life."

Teach children to fish and you nourish their body and soul for life. Unfortunately , many children are missing out on one of life's most pleasurable pursuits. This part of the academy is strictly supervised with safety in mind.

State law requires all child anglers to wear safety devices during their time on the water. The academy provides the campers with Coast Guard approved life-preservers, as well as, all the other necessary equipment. This is a 41/2 half-day camp using light tackle in the bay and close to shore to avoid sea sickness. This is to ensure a relatively easy run back to the dock when patience and energy runs out or weather turns sour.

My goal here is to make this introduction as pleasant and successful as possible. Everything— is "spectacular" from the smallest fish to the shortest cast. The children will be instructed in basic fishing techniques such as proper rod handling, casting, fish fighting techniques, knots, bait identification and much more depending upon skill level and age.

Fishing's not just fishing. These trips are broken up by moving from spot to spot , checking the salt marsh and its many wildlife inhabitants and landing on islands for shelling and exploration. If it's one thing I take great pleasure in and tremendous reward from is turning a child onto saltwater fishing especially at an early age. This is absolutely a key factor in the preservation of this great sport fishing industry.

Introduce your child to the wonderful world of saltwater fishing today!
— Bottom fishing, use of live bait
— Rod, reel and line selection
— Conventional, spinning, fly rodding
— Jigging, trolling
— Knots, locating fish, boat handling skills and more!