Freshwater Striper Fishing
Dates: September 14 - November 9, 2023
Meets: Th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building
Registration/Tuition: $79.00
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Using time tested and tournament proven methods, this course will introduce the angler to the sport of freshwater striper fishing. In addition, you'll learn the basics of using a SONAR/GPS, reading a topographical map, seasonal fish movements, and much more that can aid in the pursuit of a variety of freshwater fish such as largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and perch.
Weekly topics include:
1. Introduction/Safety/The Striper Boat
2. Stripers: Put and Take/Using your SONAR/GPS
3. Keeping a Fishing Log/Reading a Topo Map
4. Road and Reels/Terminal Tackle
5. Seasonal Movements/Catching Bait
6. Downline Methods/Topline Techniques/Weather Patterns
7. Cutbait Methods/Clothing/Cleaning Your Catch
8. Artificial Techniques/General Boat and Trailer Maintenance
9. Longlining for Crappie
Book included in registration fee.
| Fee: | $79.00 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | 18.00 |
| CEUs: | 1.80 |
IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building
The Industrial and Business Development Center (IBDC) is located on the main campus in Pendleton. Parking is available near the IBDC in "Lot I" and "Lot E" (https://www.tctc.edu/media/8540/campus-map-0222-color-cp022822.pdf).Please complete a parking permit form (https://www.tctc.edu/media/9356/tctc_pendleton_campus_cce_parking_permit.pdf) and place it on the dashboard of your vehicle while parked on campus.
The physical location of Tri-County Technical College (TCTC) Pendleton Campus is 7900 Highway 76 East, Pendleton, SC 29670. Directions: (https://www.tctc.edu/admissions/the-tctc-value/convenient-locations/pendleton-campus/).
John Sawyer
Instructor: John SawyerJohn sawyer was born and raised in Durham, NC. He grew up fishing Buggs Island (Kerr Reservoir) on the NC/VA border. John attended North Carolina State University, where he earned a Master's Degree in Engineering. Upon graduation in 1989, he took a job with Duke Power Company in Charlotte, NC. During the 1990's, John lived in the Mooresville, NC area and learned to fish for reservoir stripers on Lake Norman. During the late 90's, John was prominent member of the Lake Norman Striper Swipers (LNSS). John moved to the Lake Keowee, SC area in 2001, and is currently a member of the Appalachian Striper Club. John has fished for reservoir stripers on a number of southeastern lakes including: Hartwell, Russell, Clarks Hill, Murray, Lanier, Norman, High Rock, Badin, Tillery, and Buggs Island. John has fished in many reservoir striper tournaments, and his team has had several major tournament wins, including the 2002 NSBA National Championship (Clarks Hill) with partner Wade Dunaway. John continues to fish regularly on the Savannah River chain of lakes. He mainly targets trophy stripers, but takes time to occasionally line for crappie in the spring and fall.
| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 09/21/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 09/28/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 10/05/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 10/12/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 10/19/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 10/26/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 11/02/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 140 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
| 11/09/2023 | Thursday | 6 PM to 8 PM | IB 126 - Pendleton Campus, IBDC Building |
