Kayak Fishing Clinic

Enjoy the Tar-Pamlico River the best way possible: by fishing on it like a pro! You are invited to join local fishing experts and the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation (PTRF) on February 18th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the NC DENR Division of Marine Fisheries Conference Room (943 Washington Street) in Washington for the second edition to our fishing series, “Kayak Fishing.”

Local fishing experts will provide information on the most popular species found in the river and the best way to fish for them in a properly outfitted kayak. Information will range from how to outfit a kayak for fishing to how to fly fish from a kayak. Informational handouts will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for questions and answers after each fisherman presents. You won’t have to worry about missing out on a thing!

Former PTRF board member, Greenville resident and author of “Fishing the Western Pamlico”, Peter Boettger, will be providing the introduction to the clinic. Informational presentations by fishing experts will follow.

Presenters are:
Ashley Williams, Great Outdoor Provision Company (GOPC)
Ashley Williams (aka, Druminator) is the captain of GOPC’s Kayak Fishing Team
and is extremely active in the kayak angling community, whether online, on-water or on location sharing his passion for the sport with others. Ashley’s annual Meet and Greet has evolved to become quite a social event, drawing kayak anglers from across the state. Ashley loves to talk kayak fishing with anyone who will listen and teaches numerous well attended kayak fishing clinics such as the one at the NC Aquarium. Ashley also does an annual fundraising event for the local chapter of Heroes on the Water.

Matt Sadler, GOPC
Matt is an outdoor enthusiast who loves to paddle, fish, and explore new places. He has been fly fishing for 20+ years. When he has a day off from managing the Greenville GOPC store, he is usually headed to the NC coast with his fly rod to search of red fish in shallow water.

Display tables and kayaks from GOPC will be available before and after the presentations for a close up look at baits, lures, rods, reels, lines and other fishing accessories. Every question you may have will be answered!

The clinic is open to everyone and FREE to all PTRF members. Not a member? “Kayak Fishing Clinic” is $30, which includes a one year PTRF membership. PTRF members receive 4 newsletters a year, free use of kayaks on PTRF sponsored trips, notifications of kayak trips and other sponsored activities, exclusive merchandise offers and reduced tickets to one of the biggest parties in Washington, our annual Oyster Roast.

Space is limited. You can reserve your seat by calling the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation at 252-946-7211. Advanced reservations are strongly encouraged and will be accepted until 5PM on February 17th. Walk in attendees will be admitted on a space available basis and charged $40.

This event is perfect for the fisher just starting out, someone looking for new ways to spend time with the family, or someone who is looking for a new way to fish. Come down to the NC DENR Division of Marine Fisheries on Saturday February 18th to learn how to fish, from a kayak, at the same time!

Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Division of Marine Fisheries
793 Washington Street
Washington, NC 27889