For years now I have run my own charter service out of Lake Champlain and Bomoseen, am a member of many Prostaffs, and try and give back to the outdoor community as much as possible. In having my hand in many opportunities to promote angling and the outdoor lifestyle, I have been fortunate enough to know and work closely with Dave Genz, and value this more than I can put into words.

I’m always excited to see my friend from the Midwest when he makes his way out to our Green Mountain state. To me, his visits mean fishing hard, eating great food (most of which we catch that day), and catching up on the stories we have from the past season.

This year will be a little different than our annual fishing trip however. With Dave doing these seminars here in Vermont, and one in Lake George, his trip will be much more rewarding, as it will be about teaching those he meets the new methods and applications of the latest technology and gear within the ice fishing industry. I learn more and more each time Dave comes around, and it is his insight and guidance that has made me a much better person and fisherman in a very short time.

I hope that this feeling of progressing in the sport of ice fishing can be shared with all of those who attend one of the events this month. Dave is a mentor to me, and his love for the sport motivates me to be both fun and educational in what I do here in Vermont, as that is the philosophy Dave applies to what he does nationwide.

Overall, this is my favorite time of year – the ice covered lakes and good time with friends out there fishing, chatting, and enjoying the resources we have right in our backyards. I hope everyone takes this opportunity to see first hand how ice fishing has evolved into what it is today by checking out the upcoming seminars, and I look forward to seeing you all soon!

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Shawn Hayes

Dave will cover subjects such as mobility, clothing, electronics and the specific applications associated with ice fishing. Also, coming with years of hands-on research and know-how, Genz will outline his unique strategies that will teach fellow hard-water anglers how to consistently find and catch fish at all times.

In addition to professional knowledge and interesting discussion, attendees of these seminars will also enjoy the opportunity to walk away with many exclusive promotional items provided by sponsors and Dave Genz himself. These items range from door prizes, tackle and gift certificates to three Shawn “The Fish Whisperer” Hayes fishing charters. And the largest prize up for grabs, an all expense paid fishing trip with Dave Genz valued at over $1500.

This series of seminars will be very informative and educational, as the methods Genz speaks to have been applied and proven across the United States year after year. Aside from being a team USA silver medalist of the 1992 World Ice Fishing Championships, Dave’s articles are annually featured in such magazines as ‘In Fisherman’, and he has also written several books on hard-water fishing. When it comes to ice fishing, many in the industry refer to Dave as one of the most respected and recognizable authorities on ice-fishing worldwide.

The Dave Genz Seminars will be held in the month of January 2009 at the following locations and times:

Friday, January 9^th

Rutland, VT – Holiday Inn

Time: 6-8 pm

Phone:802-775-1911

Monday, January 12^th

Lake George, NY – Holiday Inn

Time 6-8 pm

Phone:518-668-5781

Thursday, January 15^th

Bulington, VT – Holiday Inn

Time 6-8 pm

Phone:802-863-6363

For more on Dave Genz and his accomplishments, please visit his site @ http://www.davegenz.com