Johnny Wilkins – May 12

Johnny Wilkins Multi-Species Fishing
Float Fishing Pro, Fishing Guide & Vintage Bobber Expert

Johnny’s fishing seminar is a must see!  Always presenting with detailed graphics and tactics, he calls this presentation the Greatest Show on Projector. Learn pro tactics that regular anglers can use to boost their catch locally, from boat and shore. Advancing your approach and tweaking your tackle to make your fishing day better! Learn how to control fish behavior. Get fish feeding. Learn to set up your gear to see every single touch and make your floats so sensitive, you can see when fish are nearby!

Johnny fishes competitively for the USA Fishing Team and has appeared in 3 World Championships for the USA. Top finishes include Champion Chicago Fishing League, 2nd Place US Open and 1st Place overall Day 1 of the US Open.

As seen in Midwest Outdoors Magazine, you can catch Johnny’s column in the Midwest Section! Want brownie points? Bring vintage floats and your craziest bobber to Johnny that night. He is a bobber historian and will swap you for new gear.

Catch more and larger fish where you fish. Catch fish closer to home and also fish better on vacation. Affordable tips for the regular guy (and girl) who doesn’t fish the competitive circuit. Bargain sonar tactics that regular people can afford and even the amazing $1.99 sonar! You don’t need to own a boat to rule the water! RFC is running a special on guest admissions you can get in to see the seminar for 1/2 price with the coupon below.

(click to download this $5 Guest Coupon) – GUESTS ARE WELCOME

You Can Catch Without Owning A Boat

Johnny will show you how with a rental boat and simple lightweight tackle, you can change your luck.  You don’t need expensive gear or expensive electronics to succeed in catching more fish. Expect a night of fun, a crisp presentation with some killer rigs, tactics and baits that fish can’t resist. You might learn, you might laugh – you definitely will see content you can’t find on YouTube and have a chance to fish better.

Monster Crappies caught on sensitive floats.

Johnny trained under the guidance of teacher Mick Thill and looks to advance float fishing. He learned skills while fishing for Team USA in three World Championships in Portugal, Belgium & Italy as well as fishing competitions with Mick in the US, Canada and even China. You can visit Johnny’s Float Fishing Store at LiveBaitFishingTackle.com or book a guided fishing session and up your game at ChicagoFishingSchool.com

Doors Open 6:30 PM – We wrap up at 9 PM. Cash Bar, Raffle Chances available – bring some extra cash to support the club.

MEETINGS BACK iN PERSON ) We will also feature a VIRTUAL MEETING for those who wish to be a part of our club who can not make it to the meeting. If you don’t feel well – stay at home and enjoy the video stream. Check your club email for details. Guests can get the stream also – $10 for the seminar streamed to your home. Contact johnny@chicagofishingschool.com before Thursday 5 pm to arrange for the guest meeting stream.

Riverside Fishing Club (La Grange, IL) will hold its regular club meeting – in person and streaming meeting – on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Guest welcome (guest fee will apply).