Matt Johnson Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm really looking forward to the new seminar series that we've started at Thorne Bros. We have several fun topics for the month of January... All the seminars are FREE and start at 7pm at the Thorne Bros store in Fridley... Thorne Brothers 7500 University Ave Fridley MN, 55432 www.thornebros.com (763)572-3782 Here are the seminars for the month of January (and one in December )... December 5: “The Squeak-cheek Shuffle” Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Matt and Pat will talk about the wonderful and productive early ice period. Everything from panfish to walleyes!! January 2: “Crappies and Sunfish” Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Matt and Pat will address tips and techniques on how to catch more and bigger panfish. Everything from finicky bluegills to slab crappies!!! January 9: “Lake Trout” Host(s): Brett Erickson Description: Brett will talk about how to locate and catch lake trout through the ice. Learn how to tackle these wintertime brutes!! January 16: “Understanding Your Electronics” Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Flashers… underwater cameras… handheld GPS… learn why your electronics can be your best friend out on the ice. January 23: “Big Water Fish” Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Don’t let big water intimidate you anymore. Learn how to break down a lake and locate fish. Jumbo perch, walleye, pike… everything and anything big water throws at you!! January 30: “When Fish Turn Negative” Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Mid-winter can throw some twists at you and fish can become tight-lipped. Stay productive with various ways of finessing finicky fish. Seminar schedule for February will be out by January 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Bechtold Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Sweet!!! Thanks for all the hard work you guy's do. Great information from great anglers. Later, Corey Bechtold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Matt and Pat put on some great seminars with cutting edge information. A definite "Must See". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjac Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Matty J takes great care of me every time I'm in Thorne Bros no matter what I'm looking for!! Gotta line up the work schedule so I'm in the north metro on Wednesdays! Sounds great! Gonna hook up with MJ for some Horseshoe cats this winter for sure! I'll be in touch! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 You bet Chris! Those kitties are a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 The first seminar is a week from today at 7pm at Thorne Bros in Fridley...December 5: “The Squeak-cheek Shuffle”Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat SmithDescription: Matt and Pat will talk about the wonderful and productive early ice period. Everything from panfish to walleyes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Early ice seminar tomorrow night... this is one of Pat's favorite topics and we're looking forward to chatting about the new season!!Hope to see a lot of you there!7pm at Thorne Bros in Fridley, MN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing_Novice Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Hey Matt, I am planning on coming to the seminar tomorrow night. It sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockwinger Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Matt,Due to work hours, I know there are a few of us who cannot make these seminars and would like to. Any chance of making them pod-casts in the future? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Next seminar is on January 2... we're going to talk about "Crappies and Sunfish."Hope to see a lot of you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotwfisher Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I like the pod cast idea, or maybe filming the seminars and selling them in the store as informative dvds!! I dont get a chance to get to fridley to see you guys in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 Next seminar is tomorrow night! Pat and I are going to talk about Panfish, both crappies and sunfish. Starts at 7pm at Thorne Bros in Fridley. We're also going to give everyone a discount on their purchases after the seminar. So if you're looking for some new gear we'll do what we can to help save you a few bucks Hope to see a lot of you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarsusd81 Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 Matt, I think I am going to make my way down there tomorrow. I would like to listen to the seminar and pick your brain a bit if you don't mind. See ya then.Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted January 2, 2008 Author Share Posted January 2, 2008 ***Note change in topic***January 9 and January 16 seminars will be flip-flopped. Brett Erickson will speak on January 16 on Lake Trout and January 9 will be the Electronics seminar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarsusd81 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Matt, that was a great seminar last night and I learned quite a bit of stuff I didn't know and cleared up a lot of stuff too. A big thanks to you and Pat. I will be back for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I second that, on last nights seminar. There is always a new angle, in angling, to learn about.Job well done,Matt and Pat.It's nice to be able to walk out to the store afterwards, to pick up a few 'sundry' items,as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Next seminar is tomorrow night...January 16: “Lake Trout”Host(s): Brett EricksonDescription: Brett will talk about how to locate and catch lake trout through the ice. Learn how to tackle these wintertime brutes!!I plan on stopping by the seminar as well, should be a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Next seminar is tomorrow night... January 23: “Big Water Fish” Host(s): Sean "Ogur" Spraungel, Matt Johnson and Pat Smith Description: Don’t let big water intimidate you anymore. Learn how to break down a lake and locate fish. Jumbo perch, walleye, pike… everything and anything big water throws at you!! ***Sean is an avid big water angler who spends a lot of time on Lake Mille Lacs and Lake of the Woods. Sean also holds the world record for the fastest 3 holes cut by a gas auger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted January 29, 2008 Author Share Posted January 29, 2008 Next seminar is tomorrow night...January 30: “When Fish Turn Negative”Host(s): Matt Johnson and Pat SmithDescription: Mid-winter can throw some twists at you and fish can become tight-lipped. Stay productive with various ways of finessing finicky fish.This is probably one of my favorite topics, should be a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Matt, when you get the chance, can you put up the seminar schedule for February? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Here's a link to the topic...http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1261026#Post1261026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockman Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks,Matt.I didn't go far enough into the past threads/posts, to find the Feb. schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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