Great for beginners, or a Parent with kid(s) begging to take them fishing.  Also, Great for those who do have some experience, and want to learn new methods, techniques, knots, fishing locations, and rigs.  The Reynolds' Rig- my invention, is taught in Lesson #3 – Surf Fishing Basics. The various Lessons will sharpen and build upon existing skills one already possesses; therefore, making one more successful in their future fishing adventures. 

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Lesson #1-   Back Bay Basics - Perfect for Beginners, and the Novice, to build a solid foundation. 

(Covers both Freshwater, and Saltwater, Basics of Fishing from Land, Pier, Boat, or a Rock Jetty with Live Bait Gathering. Various factors will determine the fishing location. – Year - Round) 

Lesson #2-   Back Bay Advancements - Continues to Build upon the knowledge learned from the first lesson.  (Covers More Rigs, Knots, usually a second different fishing location, and with different kinds of Live Bait Gathering – Tide permitting, -- Year - Round)  

Lesson #3-   Surf Fishing Basics  - (Fishing From off the Beach) - Build the Top of the Pyramid, and after taking the first Three Lessons, 10 years of knowledge will have been shared. (Covers, artificial baits and lures, new rigs, different knots, and is done from off the sand at the beach.  Fishing Licenses Required for anyone 16 years or older – Year - Round)

Lesson #4-   Surf Fishing Advancements - (Fishing From off the Beach) - Continues to Build upon the knowledge learned from the third lesson.  (Covers, artificial baits and lures, new rigs, different knots, and is done from off the sand at the beach.  Fishing Licenses Required for anyone 16 years or older Seasonal June – October)

Lesson #5-   Boat Lesson #1 -- Boating & Near-Shore Fishing Lesson - I will guide you on YOUR boat, and we will seek after many of the Near-Shore species of fish to be caught. (Covers most of the Lesson #1 Plan and is great to learn of new fishing spots which have produced Big Fish in past years.  Fishing Licenses Required for anyone 16 years or older.  Done inside of the Long Beach Harbor – Year - Round)

Lesson #6-   Boat Lesson #2 -- Boating & In-Shore Fishing Lesson -    I will guide you on YOUR  boat, and we will seek after many of the In-Shore species of fish to be caught. (Covers Deep Sea Fishing, and Trolling Techniques. Fishing Licenses Required for anyone 16 years or older.  Done outside of the Long Beach Harbor in open water. – Year - Round) 

Lesson #7-   Lobster Lovers Lesson - I will go with you on YOUR boat and teach when, where, and how to catch Lobster. Only available nights during Lobster Season.  (Covers everything from A - Z regarding Hoop Netting. Fishing Licenses Required for anyone 16 years or older, and Lobster Report Cards Required for All.  Done inside of the Long Beach Harbor – Seasonal Oct. - March)

Lesson #8- A Customized Fishing Lesson - Perfect for Novice, or advanced Anglers, to build upon their existing knowledge. Other Professional Anglers welcome- (Covers whatever the Client is in need of or wants to learn.  This could also be a Review of previous lesson knowledge taught. … A Customized Lesson Plan- if you will -- Year - Round)

Lesson #9-   "A BEAR GOES FISHING" - Cub Scout Program Lesson, a Three-Hour Lesson will cover the material needed in order to earn the Fishing Belt Loop. (Covers the book requirements to earn the fishing belt loop, the only thing that will be left to do is....at the next Den Meeting to draw a picture of a Fish. Usually hosted at Mother's Beach in Long Beach -- Year - Round)

Lesson #10-   "A BROWNIE GOES FISHING" - Girl Scout Program Lesson, a Three-Hour Lesson (Covers the book requirements to earn the reward and will be hosted at Mother's Beach in Long Beach -- Year - Round)

Lesson #11 - Bait Gathering Only Lesson - Learn to catch live smelt, ghost shrimp, sand crabs, and other various kinds of live baits- A True Survival Course! (Covers everything to know about bait selection, and where / how to obtain it. Fishing License Required -2 hrs. Year – Round)

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Lesson #12 - Specific Species Lesson - Focus majority on trying to catch ONE specific kind of fish.... a type of Customized Lesson (Covers most of the #1, and #2 Lesson Plans, Live Bait Gathering, and information to build upon existing knowledge.   Fishing License Required and can be either Land-Based or on your Boat. -- Year - Round) 

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Lesson #13 - Freshwater Lesson Only - (Covers Freshwater Basics at a Local Lake.  Fishing License Required, Lake / Park Entrance Fee also. Seasonal for some Species of Fish...inquire for more info. At least Lesson #1 is recommended to take before -- Year - Round)

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Birthday Parties & Group Lessons are Available -- Year - Round

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Gift Certificates Available

• Basic On-Shore / In-Shore Freshwater & Saltwater Fishing Skills are taught in Lesson #1.

• Learn how to catch, and use, various types of Live Bait.

• Learn how to tie effective knots.

• Learn general fish anatomy.

• How to read a location and find fish.

• Learn how to Cast using different sizes, and types, of equipment.

• Surf Fishing Lessons - Learn the surf zones, and which types of fish are commonly found in the different zones.

• How to use Artificial Baits and Lures.

• Location Specifics: Rock Jetty, Piers, Beaches, Lakes, River Mouths, Beaches, Harbors, Open Water, and Back Bays.

• How to clean, and care for equipment.

• The 3 ways to prepare fish for consumption .... if we catch a fish that can be kept.

• Three approaches to take towards fishing taught - #1 The Survival Approach, #2 The Scientific Approach #3 Tactical Approaches

• Potentially become a PRO after 5 Lessons!