Fish Fest '12: Christian Sportsmen Host One Day Fishing School in Wilmington

Fish Fest '12 a dynamic one-day school where you can learn everything you need to know about local Carolina saltwater fishing, is set for 8 am to 4:15 pm on Feb 18, 2012. This unique family event held by the Cape Fear Christian Sportsmen (CFCS) features an amazing lineup of local expert fishing captains that will teach you angling tips and techniques for catching everything from flounder to King mackerel.

Fish Fest '12 is a fun fishing school open to anyone including wives and children. There is no cost, although a $30 donation will certainly be appreciated. The event will be held at Scotts Hill Baptist Church in Wilmington, NC.

You can register for this great event now at www.capefearsportsmen.org/fishfest

The CFCS was started in 2008 as a ministry of Christ Community Church in Wilmington. CFCS was created by outdoorsmen bonding together through an appreciation of the outdoors and Jesus Christ.

The organization works to form authentic relationships for men from all backgrounds while doing the things that they love: fishing, hunting, shooting, and enjoying the outdoors. CFCS sponsors several events throughout the year including a fishing school, dove shoot, and a fishing tournament.

The fishing classes lineup for the event boast a truly amazing all-star array of local experts including:

• Shallow Water and Flats Fishing for Redfish by Capt. Brent Stanley
• Catching Spanish and Blues Nearshore by Capt. Butch Foster
• Offshore Vertical Jigging and Live Bait King Mackerel by Capts. Jodie Gay and Rick Croson
• Surf Fishing by Rusty Hooks
• King, Dolphin and Sails on Dead Bait by Capt. John McDow
• Using and Working Hard Baits and Cape Fear Stripers by Capt. Jot Owens
• Catching Flounder by Capt. Wayne Crisco
• Bottom Fishing by Capts. Butch Foster and Tim Barefoot
• Kayak Fishing by Capt. Nathan Raycroft
• Speckled Trout Specializing by Capt. Ricky Kellum
• Nearshore Mahi by Capt. Matt Hurlbut
• Know your Knots by Capt. John McDow
• Cast Net Throwing by Rick Stoker
• Fish Finding from Space by Capt. Dave Tilley
• Marine Electronics by Capt. Bobby Bailey
• Founder Gigging by Capt. Rick Stoker

Last year's CFSC event was the second and 200 folks showed up. Over 220 are registered so far this year. A light breakfast and lunch catered by Middle of the Island will be provided.

For more Carolina fishing and seafood information check out my latest book Surf and Saltwater Fishing in the Carolinas