Catfish Seminars!!! Iowa/Illinois area

[Fishaholic]

Heres a list of a few area catfishing informative events channel/flathead


Feb 6th, 2008 Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon/Sterling,IL
6-8pm cost is $19.00 hosted by our very own Matt Jones (catmatt)
This information packed seminar will focus on how to catch Channel Cats, Channel Cats are strong fighters with good endurance. Learn which baits are best to use along with proper techniques.

Flatheads
March 12th 6-8pm same location
Flatheads are one of the biggest catfish species. They are a great sport fish and put up a great fight. This seminar will focus solely on techniques and baits to use to catch flatheads. cost is $19.00 again held by catmatt

Contact the college directly to sign up 815 288 5511. I will find out more about the sign up asap...

@@@@ I recently attended a seminar of Matts on flatheads, I am not a regular flathead fisherman, but I walked away from this seminar with a lot of knowledge that would have taken me months/yrs to develop on my own. He will make sure you understand what hes talking about and will take the time to make sure you do understand. If you would like any more info on either of these events contact me, and I will help you out, or contact Matt (catmatt) himself.

He aslo does occasional events at the Gander Mountain store in Davenport, I will be postiong these up shortly when I get the info...

[Fishaholic]

Greg Gelwicks from Iowa DNR has done a few different radio telemetry studies tracking flathead movement on several tributaries of the Mississippi river.

He will be speaking on the topic of seasonal flathead movement at the quad cities show Friday January 18th, 3:30 pm. there several folks in the quad cities area here.

This guy knows his flatheads, he's done many studies about them and also does some angling too. .


Here's a link

http://iowashows.com/index.cfm?Display=Shows/index.cfm&Link_ID=9 (http://iowashows.com/index.cfm?Display=Shows/index.cfm&Link_ID=9)

[Fishaholic]

Finally an expo just for catfisherman. Paducah Kentucky, March 21,22,23 of 2009. There will be a large Cabela's King Cat tourney in conjunction with the event. Booth space for vendor's will be 250.00$ for the whole 3 day weekend in a 10 by 10 booth. Seminar's, tournament, all catfish related products on display, what more could you ask for?????. Do not miss this event. The Riverfront Expo Center, Paducah KY.

this one and the one above are off of catmatts website!!

[Screen]

Thanks - now is catmatt going to hand out maps of where the holes are? LOL

[gofish]

that there bit of info might cost ya a bunch screen....that theres a river runnin mans gold.......course ya gotta know how ta fish em right too....right catmatt?:icon_biggrin::evilgrin0039:

[gofish]

whens the flatheads hit heavy prespawn up there? might be able ta load up one of the boys an git with ya fer a weekend of fishin.still lookin fer my 50 lber lol

[Screen]

Uncle !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Illinoisgiller]

I and Schoe are going to the catfish seminar. Anyone wishing to climb in contact Schoe or myself. We need some lead time as we need to send in the $19 fee as soon as possible. Mike

[cattracker16]

Hey catmatt yathink ya can get ole giller into fishin for sumthin bigger than them gills he always chasin? LOL j/k giller yaknow who luvs ya

[Fishaholic]

Hey catmatt yathink ya can get ole giller into fishin for sumthin bigger than them gills he always chasin? LOL j/k giller yaknow who luvs ya

he seems to have in interest for these catfish seminars...the giler rubbin off on the cat hunters, now the cat hunters rubbin off on the giller!!!!
2008 mighty muddy....results??? 1 catfisherman (giller)
20 other guys took off fishing for "bait" lol...

[Illinoisgiller]

Cummon fellas, Nothing wrong with picking up some learnings from a local fella that knows what he is talking about. :confused0024::confused0024:
Matt haunts one of, If not the ,most remote stretches of the Rock River in search of the good cats. Guess what--:party0045: He FINDS them.:party0045: :confused0024:
Matt also knows how to give a seminar and that is a big plus.
I'm looking forward to attending, but wish it was at a more convenient time of day, like 4:00 am, but I'll adapt. Mike

[Fishaholic]

4AM!!!!!! thats convenient?????? umm...what is 6pm than....please dont say bed time!!!!!lol

[Illinoisgiller]

Most folks think I fish for bluegill only- I knew if I put a 4:00 am on that hook, I'd get a stringer full of FISHERMEN. lol Actually, I do get up too early most days when I get to working hides on a regular basis. Even ole fellers got to have a little fun.:icon_razz: Mike

[capt.kirk]

Mike,Your right about ole fellers havin fun,Im ready,got an awful case
of CABIN FEVER!!!!!!!!!:confused0018: Kirk

[gofish]

catmatt ya jus might see the bobber boat an me up there round then.....long as the blue cats are dun with prespawn here anyway lol.

gillers learnin bout them cats jus cause he knows ya find the cats an gills aint far away lol..they are "bait"ya know lol.

[Rainman4u2]

Schoe/Giller.

Is this the thing at the River Center in Davenport Friday that you would like a list for, or is it the one at Gander Mountain???? I may attend the one at the River Center (kind of like that show) but I need a date for the Gander Mtn one.

Ray

[Fishaholic]

Schoe/Giller.

Is this the thing at the River Center in Davenport Friday that you would like a list for, or is it the one at Gander Mountain???? I may attend the one at the River Center (kind of like that show) but I need a date for the Gander Mtn one.

Ray
sounds to me like One being held at Sauk Valley college here in sterling. about 40 min drive from moline!!!

[Rainman4u2]

Can we confirm that????

Ray

[Fishaholic]

I and Schoe are going to the catfish seminar. Anyone wishing to climb in contact Schoe or myself. We need some lead time as we need to send in the $19 fee as soon as possible. Mike
if hes talking about the $19 its for the seminars at sauk, ther is no charge at the Gander Mtns ones..

[Illinoisgiller]

The $19 fee is for the seminar at Sauk Valley College.
I'm going to attempt to jump through the proper hoops tomorrow to get signed up. It's like working with the government. Mike
Mike

[Illinoisgiller]

Matt, I called the number once and got transfred to some gal that said it isn't her dept., but there is supposed to be a form on their website somewhere to fill out. I asked if we could just get there early and pay. She told me that if there isn't enough advance interest it won't be held. If I have to I'll drive up and sign in, but don't want to. Mike

[Schoe]

Yeah, there is a few of us that want to attend the one there in Sterling but are having difficulties getting signed up.

If all else fails we will attend the one at Gander Mountain comming up. Schoe

[Rainman4u2]

That one may be easier for me also. I wish to attend, but it's a hair to far to drive to the college.

Ray

[Fishaholic]

Yeah, there is a few of us that want to attend the one there in Sterling but are having difficulties getting signed up.

If all else fails we will attend the one at Gander Mountain comming up. Schoe


Sure matt will get with them on that but if you guys are comin down I can get ya signed up. ill be out there thursday for class.

[Illinoisgiller]

I would just like to know what form to use to send in. They have a long list of downloadable forms on the website, but I can't find which to use.
I'm not sure you can sign us up without payment. It might be a national security thing.:confused0024::confused0024: lol
This seminar is on chanell cat and I was thinking the Gander ones are on flathead. Mike

[Fishaholic]

I would just like to know what form to use to send in. They have a long list of downloadable forms on the website, but I can't find which to use.
I'm not sure you can sign us up without payment. It might be a national security thing.:confused0024::confused0024: lol
This seminar is on chanell cat and I was thinking the Gander ones are on flathead. Mike

Matts on it, we'll wait for an update from him!!!

[Illinoisgiller]

Thanks Matt, I'll contact her today, Mike

[Fishaholic]

Telephone 815/288-5511, ext. 212 or 302 to register with a credit card. got this off the website but nothing on there to register online. best I could find!!

[Illinoisgiller]

Thank you fishaholic and catmatt--
I called the number fishaholic posted and the nice lady there signed me up quick and easy.
It was taken care of by Jeanni Depuy. She a gitter-done gal.:icon_cool::icon_cool: (Hope she doesn't check my spellin) lol Mike

[Fishaholic]

The next Gander Mountain seminar will be on channel cats and it will be held February 23rd from 1-3 P.M. this is the Davenport store by the way.

This is a saturday afternoon!

[Schoe]

Thanks Jason, Just yesterday I got an E-mail from Jill (Matt's wife) that stated the Feb 1st seminar has been changed to the new date you posted (Feb. 23).

The outdoor writer, Bob Groene, who does the Outdoor page for the Moline Dispatch, Rock Island Argus, and the Leader will be posting about the Gander Mountain seminar to help us get the word out to the local public. A big thanks to Bob for that.

I do urge all those within the driving area to attend this event. I have been to one of Matt's seminars and really gained more knowledge to increase my Flathead catches.

Also I plan on attending every one of Matt's seminars that I can and urge all of you to do the same.

Don't forget the one in Sterling on Feb. 6th at the college. I will be at this one as well.

Schoe

[Fishaholic]

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Also I plan on attending every one of Matt's seminars that I can and urge all of you to do the same.

Don't forget the one in Sterling on Feb. 6th at the college. I will be at this one as well.

Schoe
Im totally with schoe on this. I plan to attend as many of these as I can, Matt is serious about what he does and loves to share it. all round great guy!!
I urge to make an attempt to make it out to one of his seminars, you will leave there with new knowledge everytime!! oh hell its also a great excuse to get out of the house and hang out with fellow WIF members and make some new freinds, as he has members from the Catfish Academy attend them as well...thanks and see ya atta event!!!!!!

[Rainman4u2]

Feb 23 is now marked on the calender. Barring work, I'll attempt to be there.

Ray

[Fishaholic]

Davenport Gander Mountain Presents:

Tune Up for

Channel Cats!

Presented by Catfish Academy

Saturday, Feb. 23rd

1PM - 3PM

FREE SEMINAR

Matt Jones, an avid catter and pro guide, who has been featured on North American Fisherman, Midwest Outdoors, Catfish in America TV Show, The Sportsman's Channel and Men's Outdoor Recreation, will be holding one of his favorite seminars concerning his favorite pursuit, channel catfish. Matt is always willing to share what he knows and can't wait to encourage and instruct others in the fine art of fishing the greatest fish in North America...don't try to argue this with him!

If you're interested in taking up the sport or just looking to find out a couple pointers (you may have overlooked) in order to improve your catch, you can't afford to miss this excellent opportunity to join up with one of the Midwest's very best in the sport!

Gander Mountain is located at 3940 Elmore Avenue

Davenport Iowa, 52807

PH 563-344-8880 for futher information

[Fishaholic]

The seminar scheduled for wedesday 2/6/2008 has been moved to Feb 15,2008 Sauk valley college was closed yesterday due to the snow, if you are signed up and cannot make the event call sauk and they will refund..sure if you all have been called by now if your were signed up!!!!

[Schoe]

The upcoming Seminar at Gander Mountain would be the perfect time and place to choose the winner of the Acadia Reel. We will have an independent person choose the wining number.

If the winner is in attendance I will throw in a Acadia rod to go with it. Schoe

[cattracker16]

I plan on makin this one. It should be informative.