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. 
Classes will include a full day of fishing (10 hours) where you'll learn knots, tackle, anchoring, fish hooking, etc.....
This class is guaranteed to help you put more meat on your table.

COST:  $350 per person

2012 SCHEDULE:

Bottom Fishing

May 13 (2 spots open)

Custom dates available if you have a group of 3 or more. 

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

** AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST**

COST:  $350 per person

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

2010 CLASS DATES:

TBA

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.

Live Bait King Mackerel fishing 101- This class is guaranteed to make you a better live bait fisherman.  Spend 2-3 hours one evening tieing rigs, cast netting and learning other technical skills to becoming a better King Mackerel fisherman.  Then fish with Capt. Brant aboard the OIFC World Cat as you go through all the motions from catching bait, to picking a spot, to setting the lines to gaffing fish.  It is a hands-on classroom on the high-seas. 

COST:
$400 per person 

 **GIFT CERTIFICATES available**

2012 CLASS DATES:

June 23-24 (4 spots OPEN)

June 30-July 1 (4 spots OPEN)

***Custom dates available if you have a group of 3 or more

Call 910) 575-3474 if you have interest in reserving a spot for one of the classes.

                                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 !!!!

Learn how to become a more effective Gulf Stream trolling; targeting species such as Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Billfish.  NEW-- learn how to vertical jig the edge of the Gulf Stream to catch Grouper, Amberjack, Tuna and more....Capt. Brant invites you to join him as he provide hands-on lessons on how to catch more fish while Gulf Stream trolling and jigging.  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 World Cat or Carolina Cat 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:
$450 per person 

2012 SCHEDULE:

April 21-22- BOAT 1 (FULL)

April 28-29 (FULL)

*** Custom class dates available with groups of 3 or more

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

Learn the ins and outs of vertical jigging.  The land class will be held on Saturday PM and will consist of instruction on proper equipment from rods and reels to braided line to topshots and specific knots used to connect all the parts.  In addition, discussion on specific jigs and jigging techniques to target specific species is an important part of the class.  The actual full day of fishing will be spent at hot spots such as the Steeples or Winyah Scarp where you'll learn, practice and have success jigging for a variety of species from Blackfin Tuna to Grouper.  Vertical jigging has become a very important part of the Gulf Stream fishery as it guarantees a day with bent rods and fish in the box; particularly important when the trolling bite is off.

COST:  $450 per person

2012 SCHEDULE:

May 5-6 (3 spots open) 

*** Custom class dates available with groups of 3 or more

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