Saltwater Angler& Sportsman Magazine....August 2024

Currently, Wilmington, NC has a couple of “fishing instructors” that seem to be having an early success with this new approach to fishing. Captain Rod Bierstedt and Captain Lee Parsons, both well- known fishing guides, have seen substantial growth in the program. Bierstedt’s focus is on offshore fishing. His program not only includes segments on having the right equipment but also on how to plan for a day of fishing. Learning the factors indicating the location of the fish such as water temperature, current movement, and types of fishing bottom are just some of the topics he covers. Parson’s program is very similar; however, his focus is on species such as Redfish, Speckled Trout, and other inshore fish. Both instructors are known not only for their fishing success as guides but also for their ongoing study of the sport. Possibly the best part of this new approach is the ability to tune in to the angler’s personal fishing knowledge, needs, and goals. It also allows the fisherman to take the program in a step-by-step approach, allowing them to move at their own pace. The cost of these programs is far less than you may think. Especially when you consider today's cost of fishing and most importantly the cost of trial and error. The end result is a program that enables the angler to become a successful fisherman quicker and actually with a much lower cost than that of trial- and-error fishing, While fishing seminars are and will remain popular, the hands-on and personalized approach of the "fishing instructor” method is far more effective thanks to being able to create the program for the fisherman’s specific level of knowledge, target species, and goals.

For more information on the “Advanced Fishing Instruction”

program call the numbers below.

Captain Lee Parsons 910-540-2464

Captain Rod Bierstedt 910-352-2719

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