2006 Shallow Water Fishing Expo
Charleston, South Carolina


Danny RourkDanny Rourk Danny hails from Beaufort and owns his own charter service, Tailwind Charters, there. Specialty? Inshore light-tackle and fly fishing charters backed up by 30-odd years of fishing the Low Country both in and off-shore. Adding to the jewels in his crown is Danny's win at the IFA Redfish Tournament on Hilton Head last year.
Rick RuoffRick Ruoff Kids love to learn and Rick loves to teach which is why he's here to help them conquer casting and fly tying. Bring your cameras, parents, to mark the occasion. And, ladies, here's your chance to learn to fly cast in Rick's No Tears, No Fears Casting Class
at 1:00. He's a likeable guy and a fine instructor. Saturday only.
Rod SalyersRod Salyers Twenty years of professional guiding in fresh and saltwater tends to hone one's skills. Rod is honed. So honed he's been devoting himself to chasing
trophy trout and smallmouth bass in the Holston River in southeastern Tennessee. He finds them, too, using his own techniques for hooking "fish of a lifetime." Rod owns Tight Line Fly Fishing in Jonesborough, TN..
Kevin ShawKevin Shaw Capt. Shaw is the owner and creator of FiberTex in South Texas. His company makes and repairs boats, fabricates center consoles and makes Stiffy
Push Poles. Kevin’s a pro on and off the water so listen up as he shows you how easy poling can be. Tip: Check out the Stiffy Fishing Rods. Kevin's worked mighty hard to make them perfect.
Joe ShuteJoe Shute Captain Shute was the first inshore light-tackle guide in the Cape Lookout area. He knows the flats, marshes and coastal waters and, better yet, he knows his prey. Owner of a bait & tackle shop and a fly shop, you might say Joe knows fishing.
Richard StuhrRichard Stuhr Captain Stuhr has been fishing and boating the Lowcountry all his life. This Charleston native can answer 'most any question you might pose on how to fish the coastal region. He's Orvis endorsed and a specialist in light tackle and fly fishing. His tips will sharpen your skills.
Ken SturdivantKen Sturdivant This is one friendly, likeable, hot-to-trot fisherman!
Ken developed the Southern Fishing Schools in the early eighties and now can boast thousands of happy graduates. He's wildly popular giving monthly fishing seminars at Bass Pro and Sportsmans Warehouse in his home state. His background is banking (!) which, of course, is solid footing for an angler. He's also a Lake Lanier legend starting from the mid-50's right up until today.
Dr. Charles WennerDr. Charles Wenner This marine scientist has devoted over 20 years to
the SCDNR. Prior to that, Charles put in years at sea working on research vessels and studying fishes of the East Coast. He also worked on the Johnson-Sea Link where he studied deep water reefs off the coast of South Carolina. Today he narrows his focus to
"Fishing Reds."
Blair WigginsBlair Wiggins Blair's got a habit: fishing. He's so proud of his addiction that he broadcasts it all over the country.
You might know we're talking about his TV show, Addictive Fishing. Meet him in person at the Ranger Boats Display. "The Mogan Man" embodies the excitement and enthusiasm that make the sport so entertaining.


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