Featured Speakers

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Mike Colameco                                                                                                                            Colameco

Mike is the acclaimed radio show host of “Food Talk” on WOR710AM and Colameco's Food Show on Public Television 13WNET. Mike and his family divide time between homes in South Jersey and the West Village of NY, and his passion for fishing and boating is no secret to fans of his shows. While working as a cook & chef in New York City for over a decade, Mike spent his summer vacations touring France, Italy, Switzerland and England dining at many Michelin 3-star restaurants as well as countless wonderful local restaurants featuring regional cuisines. These dining experiences & 20-plus years spent in restaurant kitchens have helped Mike develop a very well-trained palate. A New York National Boat Show first -- Mike will be cooking fish recipes in person at the Show Wednesday-Friday at 5pm sharp and spending time in The Fishing Line booth for you to personally speak with him about fishing, favorite recipes and, of course, his shows. Visit Mike online at www.colameco.com.

 

Rich Johnson

Rich is a sponsor and producer of the NY National Boat Show Seminar Series, and he sponsors and produces series at other outdoor expos as well. Johnson is the executive producer, host & creator of “The Fishing Line” television and radio shows with the radio broadcast Saturdays at 4 p.m. on WGBB 1240AM radio. The radio show is heard live through his Internet site throughout the country and around the world. You can watch the full 30 minutes television shows on his site as well 24 hours a day. Rich has been on the airwaves of radio and TV now for 15 years and is a popular featured speaker at regional events. He has 45 years fishing experience in salt and freshwater and specializes in stripers from boat or beach. A fishing guide, lecturer & freelance writer Rich has taught Adult Education fishing classes over 15 years. You can find Rich online at www.thefishingline.com.

Al Ristori                                                                                                                                       Al Ristori

Capt. Al Ristori has been the Saltwater editor of NJ’s The Star-Ledger since 1984 and is a regional editor of Salt Water Sportsman. Al has appeared on The Fishing Line radio & TV shows and his books include North American Saltwater Fishing; The Saltwater Fish Identifier; Fishing for Bluefish; The Outdoorsman's Edge Guide to Saltwater Fishing; and the upcoming Complete Book of Surfcasting. Al holds the IGFA all-tackle world records for leather bass and round whitefish and even caught New Jersey's first "grander,” a 1022-pound giant tuna! Al is Conservation Editor of The Fisherman magazine and a tireless conservationist for our fisheries, also serving as executive director of the Emergency Committee to Save America's Marine Resources, and as a member of the original Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Ristori charters the 35-foot Wellcraft center console, Team Wellcraft, out of Highlands, N.J. Al Ristori will be speaking the first weekend of the Show and will be in The Fishing Line’s booth to answer your questions.

Capt. Greg Markert                                                                                                                      Greg Markert

Captain Greg is the protégé of Captain Hank Leonard, a third generation party boat owner and well-known NJ fishing icon. Capt. Greg earned his masters license by working on four of the legendary NJ party boats including the one he currently owns, the “Golden Eagle.” After many successful trips and placing in various tournaments, Capt. Greg started this second business from his passion for fishing, and with his wife Nancy, he continues the tradition of quality, family party boat fishing on the “Golden Eagle.” Capt. Greg and the captains of the “Golden Eagle” are veterans of untold canyon tuna trips and feel his crew’s coordination and teamwork are what puts more fish into the boat. For over 25 years, Capt. Greg has fished waters from New Jersey to Maryland, and he continues to commit himself to providing the best fishing experience to everyone who boards his vessels. Capt. Greg will be speaking both weekends and throughout the Show covering Canyon Party Boat Tuna Fishing and Kid’s & Party Boat Fun. Visit him online at www.goldeneaglefishing.com

 

 Capt. Chris Cullen                                                                                                                       Chris Cullen

Capt. Chris Cullen, owner/operator of the Island Current Fleet in City Island, NY, has extensive knowledge of the western and central areas of LI Sound. With 25 years experience both on deck and in the wheelhouse, he is knowledgeable about everything from bottom fishing for giant blackfish to nighttime trophy striped bass fishing. Capt. Chris's results have a high success ratio as every trip is carefully planned on tides and currents with a precise tackle selection. His upbeat presentation matches his personality, and his seminars on Hunting LI Sound Trophy Bass, fluke and blackfish will be well received and crowded -- so get a seat early! Capt. Chris will be speaking throughout the week-long seminar series at the Show. Visit Capt. Chris on the web at www.IslandCurrent.com.

Skip Lerman                                                                                                                                  Skip Lerman

Skip is one of the nicest, most down-to-earth fishermen you’ll come across anywhere. Skip has competitively fished the touring bass circuit for over 28 years, with five (5) Eastern Bass Championships, four time winner of NJ Bass Federation tournaments and two (2) ABA Angler of the Year Titles, three time overall Eastern Bass champion and many top three finishes. Skip is a featured lecturer in the freshwater realm of bass fishing, has made several appearances on television and presented a number of seminars on a variety of fishing topics. His sponsors include Pure Fishing, Lures. Skip will speak Saturday of both weekends at the Show.

Pat Marshall                                                                                                                                  Pat Marshall

Pat has been fishing since he was a small child in Minnesota. His passion finds him fishing for anything that swims, but he caught the Muskie bug early in life having grown up in MN. While he has fished competitively for the last 15 years for Bass, Walleye and Muskies, Pat is obsessed with Muskie fishing and will travel far and wide for the perfect catch.  As the current president of Muskies Inc. Chapter#22 in New Jersey, Pat enjoys teaching new people the very challenging and rewarding sport of Muskie fishing…the fish of 10,000 casts.

For additional information, visuals and interviews, please contact: Carrie Waible, New York National Boat Show, 646-423-0230 carrie@cadenceco.com