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Join the region's fishing experts during ARC's "Super" Demo Day June 9th for demonstrations and discussions on rigging, outfitting and fishing strategies. Presentations will be held at Wilcks Lake Island near the registration pavilion.

9:30 - 9:45am - "Quick Tips for Easier Paddling"
Danny Mongno (Werner Paddles) will share tips on being a more efficient paddler to help make your days on the water safer and more enjoyable.

10:00 - 10:15am - "Installing Anchor Trolleys"
Join Chuck Wrenn (Hobie) and Mark Lozier (Native Watercraft) for discussion on mounting, and the benefits of using, anchor trolleys for drift chutes, anchors and stake out poles.

10:45 - 11:00am - "Installing a Depth Sounder"
Join Marty Mood (Hobie) and William Rugulsky (Hurricane) for discussion covering the hows and whys of depth sounder installation and powering.

11:30 - 11:45am - "Rod Storage / Understanding Rod Holders"
We know we need them, but what type, where and how many? Join Seth Goodrich (Malibu) and Jay Brooks (Wilderness Systems) for discussion on installing and using Crates, Ram, Scotty & Flush mount rod holders.

12:15 - 12:30am - "Videotaping and Documenting your Trip"
Join "Kayak Kevin" Whitley (Ocean Kayak) and Rob Choi (Ocean Kayak) to learn about catching and documenting your fishing trips. This is a great craft to learn for sharing (or proof ) of that tournament winning catch.

1:00 - 1:15pm - "Mounting and use of Yakattack 'Gear Tracs'
Join Luther Ciphers (Yakattack) and Chad Hoover (Wilderness Systems) to learn the many uses and mounting suggestions for the "Gear Trac" and "Mighty Mounts". Then we'll see what can be attached to them & maybe even get a glimpse at the latest developments from "Yakattack".

Meet the Pro Staff

Learn how our local and regional Pro Staffers got started, hear some of their favorite fishing stories and most importantly learn secrets to catching your favorite fish. Discussion topics may include fish identification, angling techniques (fly, bait, artificial), maybe some local hot-spot suggestions, recommended gear, and typical feeding locations.
Pro Staffers will be at the Hampton, VA store between 5pm and 6pm with discussions beginning at 6pm. Bring a chair, settle in and get ready to spend an evening learning from the Pros!