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As can be expected for this time of year, the past couple of weeks have not been that conducive to those who like fishing, especially along the East Coast. Water temperatures have finally dribbled down to the lower 50s and add to that plenty of rain, wind and storms, and you don’t have the makings for much of any outdoor activities, especially involving those on or near the water.

That’s the bad news. The good news is we’re at the end of January and in a couple of months, or maybe even sooner, we’ll hopefully be talking about spring fishing and possibly even catching something. As is always the case for our waters, it only takes a few days of sunshine and a few warm temperatures to make something happen, so the possibility of catching something is not impossible, but until those days happen, head out to some fishing schools.

Mainly due to the rain coming down the past couple of weeks, the Cape Fear River has become very muddy, thus also shutting down what little fishing was left. There are still a few anglers managing some stripers here and there but they have to work for them, as if when conditions are perfect they are easy to catch. Until the waters clear substantially, the lower Cape Fear River will also be just as difficult to manage some catching. So for all those who have pretty much given up until conditions improve dramatically, why not spend some time indoors with the pros, learning some new things and maybe even winning some cool prizes?

Coming up this weekend is the 2015 Fishing School held in Oak Island on Jan. 31 with captains Jerry Dilsaver and Jimmy Price. As of press time, tickets are still available. Call 910-278-5518 for more information.

Next weekend, Saturday Feb. 7, is the full day Fishing “Hands On” School hosted by Fisherman’s Post. Tickets are $95 before Friday, Jan. 30 and $105 at the door. Classes and programs will be held the entire day from 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The following day, Sunday, Feb. 8, is the Fisherman’s Post first annual Half Day “Hands On” Fishing School held from 7 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Ticket Prices are $60 by Jan. 30 and $70 after.

Both schools, held in downtown Wilmington at the Coastline Convention Center, are offering lots of information and tactics from numerous knowledgeable captains as well as goodie bags and chances at doors prizes. Visit the website www.fishermanspost.com for a more detailed list of what is being offered and a complete schedule including the captains conducting the instruction or call the office at 910-452-6378.

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