Active Adventure
Today, the world’s #1 multi-sport training complex for junior, collegiate, adult and professional athletes and anglers consists of the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy, the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, the Soccer, Baseball and Basketball and Officiating Academies, the International Performance Institute, Mental Conditioning, Game On, the Professional Fishing Academy (featuring Capt. Blair Wiggins) and the IMGA Golf & Country Club. It is known, collectively, as “IMG Academies.”
IMG Academies and Cay Club International are proud to welcome you to the Professional Fishing Academy featuring Captain Blair Wiggins. Wiggins has often been described as a cross between the Crocodile Hunter and a Professional Wrestler when it comes to fishing. Blair has played host to the number one rated fishing show on television for 7 years, Addictive Fishing. Capt. Blair is a seasoned professional fishing guide and is also the 2006 FLW Redfish Series Champion.
Capt. Blair now brings his lifetime of fishing experiences to a training and educational setting at IMGA. He lends his knowledge, winning experience and accomplished colleagues to IMG Academies in a series of summer camps, weekly programs and full-time semester programs.
IMG Academies and Cay Club International are proud to welcome you to the Professional Fishing Academy featuring Captain Blair Wiggins. Wiggins has often been described as a cross between the Crocodile Hunter and a Professional Wrestler when it comes to fishing. Blair has played host to the number one rated fishing show on television for 7 years, Addictive Fishing. Capt. Blair is a seasoned professional fishing guide and is also the 2006 FLW Redfish Series Champion.
Capt. Blair now brings his lifetime of fishing experiences to a training and educational setting at IMGA. He lends his knowledge, winning experience and accomplished colleagues to IMG Academies in a series of summer camps, weekly programs and full-time semester programs.
Typical Day
Expect to Learn:
Reading and understanding charts • Effects of weather, tides, moon cycles • Discussions on regional marine life • Equipment requirements and specifications • Rigging techniques • Artificial and natural bait presentation techniques • Lure choice for different areas and species to target • Fish fighting skills and fish handling techniques • Tournament preparations and procedures • Safety and vessel operation • Conservation and preservation of marine life • and live fishing in the backcountry waters of Bradenton/Sarasota, FL. . .
Reading and understanding charts • Effects of weather, tides, moon cycles • Discussions on regional marine life • Equipment requirements and specifications • Rigging techniques • Artificial and natural bait presentation techniques • Lure choice for different areas and species to target • Fish fighting skills and fish handling techniques • Tournament preparations and procedures • Safety and vessel operation • Conservation and preservation of marine life • and live fishing in the backcountry waters of Bradenton/Sarasota, FL. . .
Age range, type of group
Professional Fishing Academy classes are tailored to either juniors (10 – 18), adults (over 18) or professionals (charter boat captains, mates, and tournament level anglers) and take place on the IMGA Bradenton, Florida campus and on some of the most pristine backcountry fisheries Florida waters have to offer.
Disclaimer: Information provided through RealAdventures website, newsletters, emails or other services has been provided directly by the companies and/or individuals owning or offering the products/services. RealAdventures does not guarantee or warranty the accuracy of the information contained herein. It is the sole responsibility of the user to ensure the accuracy and clarity of any posted material and to determine the suitability of any service for their particular needs or requirements. Likewise, it is the responsibility of advertisers to determine the suitability and credit worthiness of potential customers prior to any transaction.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.