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Everything You Want to Know is Probably Here,

But IF NOT: Just Email Me

indeepoutdoorsmedia@gmail.com

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Once you sign up you will receive a confirmation email with instructions as well as details on how to access the foundational seminar

(available December 10th).

1: Instructional Seminars: Each is guaranteed over 2.5 hours (typically 3-3.5 hours each), but I hope to make this year even tighter and denser: they're long because there's a lot to cover, not because they're filled with fluff. Seminars are designed to have elements that appeal to everyone- from beginner to advanced- but in general are "higher level" seminars. These sessions go far beyond typical fishing-show seminars, and we really dig deep into the topic areas. I build on each seminar and topic as we move through the series, and go deeper than you'll find anywhere else. Expect a presentation with lots of photos, annotation, and graphics- not just boring text. Seminars will also include Q&A, a short discussion each week on striped bass conservation, and other recurring bonus content. Detailed topic descriptions are at the bottom of the page. These are professional, top-tier presentations that you won't find anywhere else in surf fishing- or really anywhere in the fishing world!

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2: Interviews: There will be two interviews this year. Each will be 2- to 4-hour-long and highly in-depth. I will get you inside the mind, heart, and soul of arguably 2 of the greatest living surfcasters- Pete and John. One of the major benefits of subscribing it being able to steer the conversation with those being interviewed by submitting questions ahead of time- but since they’re live, you also get to help dictate the discussion in real time. The interviews are a mixture of instruction, tactics, stories, philosophy, and humor- these sessions are some of the most rewarding fishing conversations you'll ever hear. These are much, much more in-depth than a podcast. I get our guests to open up and take about surfcasting in a unique way!

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3: Foundational Session: The foundational session is pre-recorded. It's designed to primarily do three things. 1) help beginners get caught up, and on the same footing as more advanced anglers. I will discuss "101" topics, and basics of gear, and help jump-start your fishing journey, 2) help anglers get caught up that have not been part of previous series, 3) address common questions that I receive repeatedly, 3) revisit past topics and critical components for all levels. This means those that are new to the series (but not beginners) don't miss out completely on past topics, and are prepared for the upcoming talks, but also those that have been with me for 2-to 4-years don't have to sit through the same information every year.

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4: Re-watch every sessions through April 3rd as many times as you want: You will be able to watch each recorded session as many times as you want but ONLY for the duration of the series, until March 31st. Every year people miss this- so let me say again: as many times as you want, but only for the duration of the series (not forever). You do not need to attend live! Want to listen 80 times? Go for it! All on your own schedule.

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5: Email me all your questions. Think of a question from last session? Were you not able to catch the session live, and want to follow-up with me? Do you just want to pick my brain about something random? Wish you could ask me something but never had the chance? I answer EVERY question I receive. This has been a big hit- In 2023 I answered so many questions I had 63-pages of single spaced text, and in 2024 that document was 55-pages!

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Seminar Topic & Interviewee Abstracts:

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1- A Seasonal Approach

Thanks to numerous requests from previous subscribers, I've added this new seminar to the 2026 line-up. Essentially, this seminar will take you through my approach for the season. How I choose my spots in each season and what factors are most important. Since this will be an honest approach, you will see how tide and weather might be more important at certain times, while bait and striper movement might be more important other times, and how these and all the other factors that go into planning a year integrate.

2- Advanced Plugology

This seminar will take you through my various plug bags to show you why I choose and use each plug in my arsenal, and where some excel and other fails. This will be much more than a "use a skinny plug around sand eels" talk, but rather I will be detailing how I think about plugs in terms of presentation, action, and profile. This year I will be adding a lot more about modifying plugs and trying to teach you how to be more flexible with your expectations of plugs. In essence, I treat plugs like problem solving tools, and I identify the problem in front of me before I reach for the right tool. This philosophy- which I will teach you- will help you break away from tired stereotypes of plugs and figure out how to be the most efficient when packing your bag- or even while making new purchases! For those who have been in my series before, this is often one of the most popular seminars- but this year I'm taking a different angle that will be fresh and new if you're a repeat customer. I think I'm going to open up about a few secrets I've kept to myself this year as well- it's time!

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3- Sand Beaches and Boulder fields

I'm combining two of my "spot" seminars into a single session this year. I couldn't eliminate either one, so you're getting more bang-for-your-buck in 2026! In this talk, I will take you through the factors I look for both on the sand and in the rocks, and what I think you should be focusing on for each. Then, we will do some spot dissection using satellite maps and drawings, and I will pick apart some anonymous spots so you can see exactly how to approach a real-life scenario. I will cover as many bases as possible- structure, tide, wind, weather, bait, exceptional scenarios and one-offs, and all the associated gear (that isn't covered in previous sections). If you are looking to understand your own spots more thoroughly, this seminar will help as it gives perspective on what is, or isn't, most important.

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4- Bite Windows and Trophy Fish

Another combination seminar, I'm adding "bite windows" to my most popular seminar "trophy fish." First, bite windows is a dying art in surfcasting, as there is more emphasis on chasing bites and using networks than finding, understanding, and owning your owns spots. Yet, I think identifying windows is more important for catching trophy-sized fish than many other (or even most other) factors. I will take you through what a bite window really is (no it's not just slack), how you might find your own, and how best to make use of these limited periods. Then, we'll dive into the factors that make up a trophy-hunting surf angler, what I do to catch trophy sized fish (and what I do wrong, and/or refuse to do), the mindset and tools you'll need to up your game, and how we might need to change our perspectives in a fishery that is also changing. If you have struggled to catch fish over 20- or 30-pounds, this will likely be the highest impact seminar, but if you're a hard-core angler, you may also gain some perspective about how I do it- which will likely lead to fresh ideas on your own turf, in your own region.

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5- Interviews with Pete Utschig and John Skinner

​Finally, I will be doing two interviews this year with arguably two of the top surfcasters of our time- each representing very different perspectives and approaches. I do not believer either needs any kind of an introduction, but in case you want to learn more, you can find out a lot about Pete via his Instagram pages @Peteutschig @phasegear and you can find so, so much about John Skinner on his YouTube page John Skinner Fishing. My interviews are equally about gaining perspective on who the angler is and what makes them tick as it is about what new tactics and tips they can give us. If you've made it this far reading, I would welcome any of your comments or questions for either of these anglers- just email me!

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