There is an art to being a successful bottom fisherman, and Capt. Brant can help you learn.  Join Capt. Brant as he gives you a hands-on demonstration of all the aspects necessary to master in order to catch more Grouper and Snapper. 
Classes will include a full day of fishing aboard the OIFC 1 where you'll learn knots, tackle, anchoring, fish hooking, etc.....
This class is guaranteed to put more meat on your table.

COST:  $400 per person /  4 person class

2008 SCHEDULE:

Saturday, August 9th- Fish 7am-5pm   (2 spots open)

Saurday,August 23rd- Fish 7am-5pm   (3 spots open)

Monday, October 13th- Fish 8am-4pm (4 spots open) --                                                     $300 per person THIS CLASS ONLY

CALL CAPT. BRANT AT (910) 575-3474 XT 3 or EMAIL TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR ONE OF THESE CLASSES

2008 class dates:

October 2nd:    Thursday 7am-4pm fishing and class

(4 spots open)

COST:  $350 per person

** It helps if you are proficient at cast netting bait and live bait fishing before you take this class**

This is an auxilary class to the standard live bait fishing class I've been hosting.  This class specifically focuses on how to catch fish while anchored- by both fishing with balloons and in particular- KITE FISHING.  Particular techniques covered will include:  anchoring setup, chumming, balloon fishing, kite fishing, and angling a fish from an anchored boat.

Anchor fishing is a fun and often underutilized form of fishing.  It keeps you busy at all times and it seems like something is always going on to occupy the time between bites. In addition, anchor fishing often produces larger fish and give you the opportunity to kite fish, which is exciting in itself.

COST:
$450 per person (4 MAX) 

 **GIFT CERTIFICATES available**

2008 CLASS DATES:

- July 10-11:  Thurs. 6-8pm-land class, Fri. 7am-4pm fishing
 ((FULL)

- July 17-18:  Thurs. 6-8pm-land class, Fri. 7am-4pm fishing
 (3 spots open)

- July 24-25:  Thurs. 6-8pm-land class, Fri. 7am-4pm fishing
 (4 spots open)

Call Capt. Brant direct at (910) 575-3474 xt 3 if you have interest in reserving a spot for one of the classes.
NOTE-- Max 4 persons per class- first come first serve.

                                SPECIAL TOPICS
- rig tieing
- cast net throwing
- bait jigging
- gaffing fish
- setting up your equipment
- King Mackerel psychology
- Local hotspots
- tournament tips
AND MUCH, MUCH MORE !!!!

CALL (910) 575-3474 XT 3 OR EMAIL TO MAKE A RESERVATION OR GET MORE DETAILS.

Learn how to become a more effective Gulf Stream fishermen targeting species such as Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Billfish.  Capt. Brant invites you to join him as he provide hands-on lessons on how to catch more fish while Gulf Stream fishing.  The class includes a 2-3 hour "ground" school at the Ocean Isle Fishing Center from 6pm-8pm where skills such as tieing rigs, rigging baits and more will be learned.  The following morning you'll leave the Fishing Center at 6am and head offshore aboard the OIFC 1 for a full day of Gulf Stream fishing.  Catching fish is certainly a desire, but the main focus of the day will be for you to learn and become comfortable with everything from setting your spread to landing the big one.  This class is guaranteed to make you a better fisherman and is certainly the fastest way to turning a beginner into a pro.

COST:
$475 per person / 4 person class 
**** GIFT CERTIFICATES available***

2008 SCHEDULE:

April 12-13/ Sat 6-8pm- land class, Sun  fish 5am-5pm 
(FULL)

April 19-20 Sat 6-8pm- land class, Sun fish 5am-5pm 
(FULL)

April 24-25 Thurs 6-8pm- land class, Fri fish 5am-5pm 
(FULL)

April 26-27 Sat 6-8pm- land class, Sun fish 5am-5pm 
(FULL)

May 3-4  Sat 6-8pm- land class, Sun fish 5am-5pm                                                           (4 spots open)                                                        

May 10-12  Sat 6-8pm-land class, Sun & Mon fish 5am-5pm in Far Out Shoot Out Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo tournament- additional costs- $190 pp entry fee + $400 pp additional fishing day- TOTAL= $1065 pp- tournament winnings split 5 ways.             (4 spots open)

CALL (910) 575-3474 OR EMAIL TO RESERVE A SPOT FOR ONE OF THESE CLASSES.