Open-Water

Fishing Vacation School

June 8 - June 11, 2025
Linwood Beach Marina, Linwood, MI

Learn the techniques used by the pros through hands-on, one-on-one time with each pro, fishing from your boat.

(Snap-Jigging, trolling cranks/spinners, casting, boat rigging)

Requirements & Schedule

What you will need:
- A boat large enough to handle large waters rigged with sonar and GPS

 - Equipment –including rods, reels, lures, life preservers and any other equipment required by the U.S. Coast Guard

Day 1: Afternoon: Seminars on “tips and techniques” from the pros. Rigging of the boat and equipment; review of student's equipment & boats.
Day 2 - AM: Fishing from Student's boat w/ pro’s guidance
Day 3 - AM: Fishing from Student's boat w/ pro’s guidance
Day 4 - AM: Fishing from Student's boat w/ pro’s guidance, Till Noon

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Location & Important Information

Linwood Beach Marina - Linwood, MI
Maximum of 12 boats w/1-2 people.

**PLEASE NOTE**

Cancellations: At least 30 days notice of your cancellation is required for a refund. No refunds will be given after that (This is due to the upfront costs involved and arrangements made in advance of the school taking place). Thank you for your cooperation.

Testimonials

Dan Keith
Executive Producer Midwest Outdoors TV

"Since the early years of Midwest Outdoors Television, we have worked together with Mark Martin, and he has consistently delivered the highest quality segments, packed with knowledge, tips, and of course, great fish catching action. When we need a segment done right the first time, Mark is our go-to guy."

Gabe VanWormer
Producer of michiganoutofdoors.com

"Since 2001 when a small group of us outdoor writers met out on Little Bay De Noc, Michigan, the fishing vacation schools (by Mark Martin) have been one of my favorite events to cover each year. It's a chance to see all the new gear, techniques and learn walleye fishing one on one with the pros. It's drastically steepened my learning curve and helped me succeed on other bodies of water."
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Andrew Benoit
Writer

“I think Mark’s vacation fishing schools serve a great purpose in that they allow the average person to experience something they perhaps have never done before. The skills and techniques taught at the schools also allows those people to continue fishing long after they’ve left the school. It’s also just a great opportunity for your average fisherman to watch and pick the brain of world-class professional fishermen!”