Upon Arrival each student will receive a welcome package upon their arrival at Tarpon Lodge. This package will include a schedule, study manual and other important School information. The student will also receive a Backwater Fishing School professional Columbia fishing shirt and a cap. The School will host a reception with cocktails and light hors d’ oeuvres followed by dinner for students, paid guests and instructors.
ARRIVAL and WELCOME RECEPTION – (SUNDAY) |
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3:00 to 5:00pm
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Hotel check-in
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6:00pm
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Welcome Reception – Tarpon Lodge Lounge
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7:00pm
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Welcome Dinner – Tarpon Lodge Dining Room
School Briefing with Q & A’s |
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DAY ONE – (MONDAY) |
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7:00am
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Rob’s Continental Breakfast at the Lodge
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8:00am
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Classroom Instruction
Back to Basics – “Let’s go Catching” “Thinking Like a Fish” – Fisheries Management & Conservation |
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9:30am
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Break
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9:45am
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Return to Classroom Instruction
Basic First Aid w/hook removal, Accident Prevention and Emergency Procedures Boating Safety/Basic Navigation |
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12:00pm
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Lunch Break – Lodge
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1:00pm
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Skill Development Sessions
Group Session – Tackle Selection, Preparation and Maintenance (45 minutes) |
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Afternoon Review
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5:30pm
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Close of School - Day One
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6:30pm
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Student Dinner - Lodge Dining Room
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DAY TWO - (TUESDAY) |
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6:30am
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Rob's Continental Breakfast
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7:00am
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Boats arrive at the docks - Students will prepare and file a float plan prior to departure from the docks.
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7:30am
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Boat departure from Lodge docks to designated fishing areas.
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Lunch
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Cabbage Key. Time is at Instructor/Guide's discretion depending on fish activity and location.
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4:30pm
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Students return to Lodge.
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6:00pm
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Student Dinner - Lodge Dining Room
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DAY THREE - (WEDNESDAY) |
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6:30am
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Rob's Continental Breakfast
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7:00am
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Boats arrive at the docks = Students will rotate and fish from a different boat than on day two and will prepare and file a float plan prior to departure from the docks.
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7:30am
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Boat departure from Lodge docks to designated fishing areas.
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Lunch
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Box lunch provided on board.
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4:30pm
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Students return to Lodge
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6:30 - 8:30pm
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Graduation Dinner - Students and Staff - Lodge Dining Room
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FAREWELL BREAKFAST and DEPARTURE - (THURSDAY) |
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7:00am
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Rob's Continental Breakfast
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8:00am
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Departure from the Lodge - Some students may have already departed due to flight schedules.
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