Dave Barus

Seminar Title: Teach me to Fish - for Kids of All Ages
Date: 1/24
Time: 10 AM

Short Description of your Seminar (3 - 4 lines):
**** How to get started fishing - what to do, what to learn, where to find information, tackle to buy, live baits to know, lures to carry, easy-to-tie knots to know, who to call for help, how to stay safe, how to identify fish, what fish to eat – or not, cleaning fish, storing fish, the length of your first fishing trip with kids, how long should the fishing trip, how to have fun in the outdoors through the fun world of fishing. Colorful slide show and seminar discussion. ****

Seminar Title: Locating & Catching Lake Erie Perch
Date: 1/24
Time: 1 PM

Short Description of your Seminar (3 - 4 lines):
**** Finding the fish – a few tricks, using your boat and GPS, maps and your fish-finder, depth sounder, the right tackle: key components…rods, reels, line choices; rigging options, how much weight, how deep, when to move, where to fish, best baits, live baits, lures that catch giant perch, 1-hook / 2-hook / 3-hook rigs and why, options for anchoring, suspended fish, the changing seasons, catching perch without a boat – winter and early spring, where to access - launching your boat, cooking your catch, storing your catch. Colorful slide show and seminar discussion. ****


Seminar Title:
Sonar - Where to take your Kids fishing in Erie County
Date: 1/24
Time: 2:30 PM
Short Description of your Seminar (3 - 4 lines):
****County Parks, ponds, inland lakes, creeks, Lake Erie and tributaries, using maps - public fishing zones, private property hotspots, 6-Deadly fishing secrets for fishing success, using the internet - free directions and free maps, what kind of fish to focus on, fishing boats include rafts / kayaks / car-top boats, things to know to stay safe, how to recognize poison ivy and poison oak, having fun in the Erie County Outdoors through the fun of fishing local waters! Colorful slide show and seminar discussion. ****

Biography:
****Dave Barus bio: Hunter, Fisherman, Outdoorsman, Syndicated outdoor journalist 1983 – present, Pen Name: Forrest Fisher, Active Member of OWAA (Outdoor Writer’s Association of America) since 1984; Cornerstone Member of Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA); regular weekly Outdoor Columnist for Hamburg Sun News, East Aurora Advertiser, Elma Review, Springville Journal, Wyoming County Courier, many others. Seminar speaker. Expertise: freshwater fishing, whitetail deer archery hunting, camping, boating, fishing maps, electronic gear, fishing rods; founder of "Teach-Me-To-Fish" kids program to introduce youngsters of all ages to the fun of the outdoors through fishing; New York State Outdoor Hall of Fame, awards for Best Outdoor Column, Family Participation, Youth Outdoor Education, others. Contact Info: David L. Barus, PO Box 560, East Aurora, NY 14052; email: nugdor@yahoo.com, cell phone: 716-597-4081, home phone: 716-652-2256. ****