Fish Club meetings and Seminars, I will add to this, with speakers, dates  and topics
Scroll down the page to see what is happening each month. talks and classes are being held at Fishin Franks

Seats may be reserved for Luigi's as of the 1st of each month Call (941)-625-3888 for reservations

Chucks Custom Carpentry 

Fishin Franks new Covid 19 hours 8:am to 5:pm
10 people in the store at a time.
The front door will be for pick up only with a pass-through opening, for bait.
If you wish to come into the store the back door on Edgewater has a larger parking area.
where we can allow up to 10 people in at a time.
 This is what we have to do to stay open.
"Hey it's better than being closed down"
please remember to social distance in the store.
Thank you Fishin Frank and  the Pirate crew

The Boat ramp will remain open in Charlotte County

All talks Cancelled until further notice

The Boat ramp will remain open in Charlotte County
 

     All talks Cancelled until further notice

 

All talks Cancelled until further notice

 Luigi's talks Cancelled until further notice
Luigi's talks Cancelled until further notice

March Tuesday the 24th or  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations
Luigi's talks Cancelled until further notice

Luigi's talks Cancelled until further notice

 

All talks Cancelled until further notice

Each and every week  Tuesday 8:am This is an outside talk in the seminar area.
All talks Cancelled until further notice


 

 

 

 

April Tuesday the 28th or  Wednesday the 29th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations


 

 

May 2020

 

May Tuesday the 26th or  Wednesday the 27th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

 

 

 

June Tuesday the 23rd or  Wednesday the 24th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

 

July Tuesday the 28th or  Wednesday the 29th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

August Tuesday the 25th or  Wednesday the 26th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

September Tuesday the 29th or  Wednesday the 30th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

October Tuesday the 27th or  Wednesday the 28th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

 

November Tuesday the 24th or  Wednesday the 25th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

December Tuesday the 8th or  Wednesday the 9th  6:30 to 8:pm  2020

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Past seminars we have done 2019

 

 

The Punta Gorda Boat Show

 

Thursday
!0:30   top water lures for the flats     11:30    Tricks for fishing under the Mangroves     12:30   Sand bar fishing in Charlotte Harbor    
1:30    Fishing the Pot Holes        2:30    Snook fishing 
Friday  
10:30   Mangrove Snapper and Sheep head       11:30   Flats  fishing     12:30    Canal Fishing
 1:30      Pier fishing tricks      2:30     Reef fishing in the Harbor and gulf
 Saturday
 10:30   Must have lures       11:30 Fresh water fishing south west Florida      12:30  Mackerel Mania
 1:30  Trolling in the canals and by the bridges         2:30  Flats fishing should you fish open water or the mangroves
 Sunday
 10:30   Finding fish and success on the reefs       11:30   beginner fishing tips      12:30   Choosing lures
1:30    pier fishing

 

We booked Doug and Mary months ago as they have to fly in from out of state to talk with every body, Ok Doug had a work related problem come up so we had to change the date.
    and can not be here until the 25 & 26 of February.

 

      This will be here at
Fishin Franks        seminar area
no reservations required, just come as you wish. Our Hot dog vendor guy Joe will be here.

Write this one down mark your calendar
Doug and Mary from Strike king are going to be here.
 and you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE!!!

Strike King day Tuesday February 25th and Wednesday the 26th
Tuesday 10:am and 5:pm February 25th

Wednesday 9:30 and 3:pm February 26th

 

 

Legends in the Fishing industry Mary and Doug
 Truly some of my favorite People



Most of the Fishing show you see on T.V. are the hard work of these fine people

Stop by and shake the hands of these real life, walk around, living legends

 

 

Reaper rods- Dec 18th

    

Come meet Tim the owner of Reaper rods.
Seminars at 9:30 am, 2:pm or 6:pm
Talks will be about Red fish, with lures or natural bait.
learn Tim's secrets to catching Big Cobia.
Tim is the owner and Inventor of Reaper Rods and one of the best anglers
I know and I believe he will be giving some great pricing on Reapers the best loongest casting Rods in the world

 

 

Rapala Days Tuesday December 3rd
come as you are no seat resverations

Tuesday 9:30 am,  2:pm , 6:pm

Wednesday 9:30 am & 2:pm
Off shore
Rigging , trolling, fishing wrecks, and
best Leader, Jiggin the reefs- 9:30 am 
 

Inshore lure rigging and tuning, which lure and what color
pattern, picking the lure for the water temp. 2:pm

 

Fresh water, salt water cross over lures, what lures work for largemouth
and just slam Snook. 1 lure two fish and other cross over baits 6:pm

 

 

Talks and seminars both days, with deals and specials

Wednesday Jim , Rodney, Bernie Freshwater and saltwater lure tech
 

Off shore Rigging , trolling, fishing wrecks, and
best Leader, Jiggin the reefs- 9:30 am 
 

Inshore lure rigging and tuneing, which lure and what color
pattern, picking the lure for the water temp. Fresh water, salt water cross over lures, what lures work for largemouth and just slam Snook. 1 lure two fish and other cross over baits. 2:pm 

 


    

Tuesday 9:30 am,  2:pm , 6:pm

Wednesday 9:30 am & 2:pm

 


 

 


 
Tuesday November 19th
                  Yo-Zuir day

with  William B. giving an in-shore fishing seminar 9:30am
Deals and special pricing

      2:pm off-shore deep water seminar with Chad H.
come one and come all open seating. 
All of the deals and maybe a freebie or swag or something

 

 

 

 

 

 Tuesday November 12th
Talk and seminars at ,  2:pm   6:pm
Star rod day, a day of fishing seminars and discounts on Star Rods
discounts and deals are all day not necessary to attend talks


Wednesday  November 13th Owner hook day,
With seminars  9:30am -  2:pm   6:pm learn which hooks for what type of fish.
how to match your Hook, bait & fish. rigging advice and building


 


 

November ----5th 2:pm and 6:pm Speaker Dan,
Live bait v/s Lures and how to choose a Rods

Stop by Tuesday or Wednesday and Meet Danny our Shimano Guy
He usually has a couple of Captains in tow.
On Tuesday 2:pm and 6:pm
On Wednesday at 9:30, 2:30 and 6:pm
There will be talks / seminars on picking Rods for live bait or lures,
and how to fish bait on the flats,
Triple tail secrets and tips, Canal and River Tarpon.
Big Snook from under the docks and piers.
call 941-625-3888 for info
come one come all no reserve seating, so weather you come for a few minutes or the day
oh and by the way, I think there will be some great deals to be had as well.
Fishin Frank

 

 

August Tuesday the 27th or Wednesday the 28th  6:30 to 8:pm

  
Yes we are back at Luigi's, same fish time, same fish place

 

July Tuesday the 9th or Wednesday the 10th 6:30 to 8:pm  2019

 

 


June Tuesday the 11th or  Wednesday the 12th  6:30 to 8:pm  2019

 
Call 941-625-3888 for reservations

 

 

3:pm & 6:pm Tuesday May 28th


Star Rod fishing seminar
Tuesday May 28th here at fishin Franks
Justin Will be here From Star Rods
Topic and times not yet Available.

 

 

 

There is no seat reservations for the Rapala / Boca Coast seminars
  
     There is no seat reservations for the Rapala seminars
  Come as you are, You are welcome to bring food or drinks
Drink choices are up to you. what ever you drink to stay cool.
Dress for the weather. casual cool is best. Jacket and tie not required
James will be here talking about his new Fish catching bait rub!!!!

 

 

Englewood Rotary Club Nautical Fest
April 13th and 14th
 Fishing the tides and weather,   Tarpon ,   Lure Fishing,   Snook & Red Fish
 Shark,   Inshore Fishing ,   Fishing in the Gulf

401 N Indiana Ave. Englewood Florida 34223

 

*** Wednesday January 16th 2019***
 
   Topics are Which bait and how to rig it for the weather conditions
and how to pick your Rapala for catching fish in the morning, afternoon or evening,
and which one for the Midday Flats. Also picking a lure to fish the canals.  

*** Wednesday January 16th 2019*** 
  Fish Club meeting  9:30 am,  2: pm  and  6:pm -
sponsored by Rapala
 
Fishin Frank, Jim the Rapala Guy. Robert, and Capt. Karl
  call 941-625-3888 for reservations 

 

     Jan 30th Wednesday

9:30 am , 2:pm and 6:pm call for seating reservations
Speakers- Gary from Penn will be talking about catching Snook, "His Favorite fish to catch along with
sail Fish secrets.
And on top of that he will be giving deals and discounts, guaranteed to beat internet pricing
Fishin Frank & Robert will be talking about pier fishing, as well as trolling.
Call 941-625-3888 for seats

 

  February 6th

Seminars at 9:30 , 2 :pm and 6 :pm
deals and discounts on all Reaper Rods
Speaker include *Tim Owner* of Reaper rods, "Austin",
along with Fishin Frank and Robert
Tim and Austin will be talking catching Red Fish, Black Drum and Sheep head,
Frank & Robert will be slip sinker & limited travel slip for the best bite feel and upping your bite to hook up ratio.
call 941-625-3888 for seats

 

 

 

  February 13th  Wednesday
seminars at 9:30 am , 2 pm, and 6:pm call for reservations
Danny from Shimano discounts and deals on all Shimano Products
Speaker Danny From Shimano, Capt. Danny Latham, as well as Fishin Frank & Robert.
Capt. Dan Latham will be talking Red fish tactics and Trout .

941-625-3888 after February 1st for seating reservations

 

  Fish club meeting Wed February 20th
                                                                                                                                            With  A.F.W. as the Sponsor deals on Hi-seas, C&H lures and American fishing wire will going all day. 
meet Shawn from A.F.W. Who will be joining Fishin Frank, Robert and maybe ????
Seminars at 9:30 am , 2:pm
Call after February 1st for seating reservations
topic will be- what's most relevant for the month

 

 

 
 Capt. Jay Withers  Wednesday February 27th    Seminars at 3:pm or 6:pm
Call for reservations 941-625-3888 after February 1st
Topic is Snook fishing Live Bait and Lures
 

Bonita Spring Boat Show
at the Dog Track

February 28th, 29th, 30, 31,
seminars

THURSDAY  11:00 Lure Fishing the Flats,  12:00  Red Fish 1:00    Spotted Sea Trout    2:00    Grouper and Snapper   3:00     Sheep Head

FRIDAY   11:00   Inshore Fishing    12:00  Triple tail   1:00     Fishing the tides and weather  3:00    Red fish  4:00    Grouper and Snapper 

SATURDAY   11:00  Tarpon   12:00  Shark    1:00    Snook & Red Fish     2:00    Mackerel & Pompano  3:00   Grouper and Snapper

 SUNDAY  11:00  Fishing  weather and tide effect   12:00   Red fish    1:00     Snook   2:00    Fishing in the Gulf

 

 Wednesday March 6th
 

9:30 am – Chad Hickman – Offshore: kingfish, Grouper, snapper

2:00 Pm – Eric Henson – Inshore/Kayak – Trout, Redfish, Snook – on Artificial
of course deals and Specials all day

 

Punta Gorda Boat Show this week 03/07/19

THURSDAY   11:00  Lure Fishing the Flats     12:00  Red Fish      1:00  mangrove Shore lines With Lures     2:00    natural baits

 

FRIDAY     11:00   Inshore Fishing      12:00  Triple tail    1:00     Fishing the tides and weather    2:00    Red fish

 

SATURDAY  11:00  Tarpon    12:00  Shark    1:00    Snook & Red Fish    2:00  Schooling fish

 

SUNDAY   11:00  Fishing  weather and tide effect      12:00   Red fish       1:00     Snook     2:00    Fishing in the Gulf

 

 

Englewood Rotary at the Elks club
We are going to be in Englewood
for the Rotary Boat show and craft, and marine stuff .
any way it is a very nice festival with cool stuff and we will be there talking fishing.
Sat 14th and sun 15th

Saturday ------    10:30   Mangrove Snapper and Sheep head       11:30   Flats  fishing     12:30    Canal Fishing
 
1:30      Pier fishing tricks      2:30     Reef fishing in the Harbor and gulf

 

Sunday
 
10:30   Finding fish and success on the reefs       11:30   beginner fishing tips      12:30   Choosing lures

1:30    pier fishing

 

 

  Fish club meeting
or the 3rd Wednesday of the Month.
topic is whatever is relevant to the fishing going on.
Same Fish Channel and Fish time each month.
9:30 am, 2:pm and 6:pm  same topic each talk all day