PACIFIC EXTREME SPORTS SEMINAR DAY 2010 BIOGRAPHIES
Penn Day in Sacramento headlined by legendary Captain Frank LoPreste; features seminars by expert saltwater fishing angler-educators

The biggest-ever saltwater fishing symposium in the city of Sacramento will take place from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 1, at Pacific Extreme Sports new location, 1313 N. Market Blvd #120, Sacramento [near Arco Arena].

Free seminars on a wide variety of saltwater fishing styles will be delivered by well-known experts. A full day of fishing information, food, fun, and tons of prizes including a Penn Torque TRQ200 reel, and a pair of passes aboard an overnight boat from Fisherman's Landing in San Diego. Long-Range, big-game, and tuna anglers should consider this seminar a "must-do"! Call 646-3474 for more details. If you can't be out on the water, it simply doesn't get any better than this.

The lineup includes:
Captain Frank LoPreste
One of the true pioneers of Long-Range fishing as owner/operator of the legendary Royal Polaris. LoPreste conceived many of the modern standup fishing techniques in use today for "cow" yellowfin tuna in excess of 200 pounds, and even "super cows" in excess of 300 pounds. Frank will be on hand to answer all of your San Diego Long-Range fishing questions.

Captain Bruce Smith
Seminar topic- San Diego Long-Range fishing
Known for his trademark slogan: "Big Fish Happen", Bruce Smith is the skipper of the mighty "Shogun" out of Fisherman's Landing in San Diego. Bruce will share his uncanny knowledge for catching everything that swims.

Captain Brian Sims
Seminar topic- San Diego Long-Range fishing
As Captain aboard the world-famous long-range boat "Royal Star" out of Fisherman's Landing in San Diego, Brain Sims is known as one of the top producers in the fleet year in and year out.

Captain Mike Baxter
Seminar topic- Northern California Albacore
More than two decades on the water in Northern California and San Diego have made Mike Baxter one of the most respected albacore experts anywhere. He spent several years as skipper on the legendary "Wild Wave" out of Santa Cruz.

Mike's seminar will include discussion of water temperature and clarity, live bait, trolling lures, rods, reels, line and even the proper footwork to maximize your catch of "California's most exciting game fish".

Captain Jay Yokomizo
Seminar topic- San Francisco Bay Potluck and Live Bait
Owner of the "New Huck Finn" out of Emeryville Sportfishing, Jay Yokomizo specializes in light tackle live bait fishing for striped bass, halibut, rockfish, and sturgeon. After many years of running one of the Bay Area's most popular party boats, Jay has seen it all, and is happy to impart his knowledge to fellow anglers.

Steve Carson
Seminar topic- Baja's East Cape
Director of the Penn Fishing University seminar series, Carson is ranked #3 in the world among IGFA membership for the most different species of fish caught on rod and reel [235]. Carson is also heard by Sacramento radio audiences as "Senor Tuna" on KHTK's "California Sportsman with Sep Hendrickson" radio program.

Carson will discuss the red-hot fishing of Baja's East Cape region. Catching marlin, sailfish, tuna, roosterfish, dorado, wahoo and more is an everyday occurrence at the East Cape. Discussion will include rod and reel selection, lures, live bait, and tips for packing fishing tackle to satisfy new airline rules.