Winter Seminars
Seminars are held in D&R’s Service Department, and run from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
All Seminars are FREE, no registration necessary.
Wednesday, February 15 – Spinnerbaits and Buzzbaits with Jonathon VanDam
Touring BASS Elite Pro, Jonathon VanDam will share his (as well as his dad’s and uncle’s) secrets for success using spinnerbaits and buzzbaits for bass. Spinnerbaits are what started it all for the VanDam family, and these baits continue to be one of the #1 choices for tournament success. Selection, presentation and those little tricks of the pros will be the focus of this informative seminar.
Thursday, February 16 – Tactics for Success on Great Lakes Salmon, Part 1 with Jim Hamrick
D&R’s Jim Hamrick will give you all the information you need to successfully catch salmon out on the Big Lakes in this two-part seminar. Part One covers techniques and tricks for downriggers and Dipsey Divers. Equipment, rigging, lures and tricks of the trade make this a must-see seminar for anyone interested in catching trout and salmon in the Great Lakes.
Wednesday, February 22 – Precision Turkey Hunting with Jason Herbert
A calculated, step-by-step approach to getting the most out of a turkey hunt. Local outdoor writer and speaker, Jason Herbert will share ideas and strategies to effectively hunt turkeys all day, not just the early morning hours. He'll also cover everything from the basics like calls and decoys, to precise setup strategies for bowhunting turkeys. From rookie to seasoned veteran, this seminar is sure to offer new tricks for everyone who's chasing longbeards this spring.
Thursday, February 23 – Tactics for Success on Great Lakes Salmon, Part 2 with Jim Hamrick
In Part Two of the Salmon Series, Jim focuses on how to catch more fish using planer boards, lead core and copper wire. Jim’s seminar will simplify the process and reduce the confusion associated with these specialized techniques. Learn how to make the right presentations by attending this seminar.
Wednesday, February 29 – Catching Bluegills All Summer Long with Denny Hettig
The feature of countless magazine and newspaper articles, Denny Hettig and his Bo’s Bluegill Busters lure and technique have amazed us all on how to catch big bluegills, and lots of them, even in those dog days of summer. Now you can learn how it’s done from the creator of this popular rig!
Thursday, March 1 – What’s New for Bass Tackle & Equipment with Randy VanDam
Randy VanDam will share all the latest new lures, equipment and techniques that will keep you on the cutting edge of bass fishing. See and learn about all the new gadgets, gizmos and secrets of the pros. This seminar will definitely put you a step ahead.
Also check out our Weekend Events page for more exciting events and workshops!
