Seminar Schedule

Pro Angler Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell Bio
JMO consistently has some of the highest raw Nielsen ratings in the industry airing in up to 12 million households each week. Before television, Mitchell was a successful guide on Devils Lake and operated one of the largest guide services in the Midwest. In 2016, Jason Mitchell was inducted into the North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame.
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February 10 | 12:30-1:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)
February 10 | 3:30-4:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Angler Marianne Huskey Fechter
Marianne Huskey Fetcher Bio
The first woman angler to grasp the title of AOY during an all male Pro-AM event in 2012 while competing in the AIM Pro Walleye Series and then to become the “First Woman” again in 2021 to win an event while competing in the Head 2 Head Pro Series on the Mississippi River during the live event.
Marianne has been a mentor, instructor and public key note speaker for outdoor shows for the last fifteen years. She enjoys teaching others how to capitalizing their time on the water.
She also spent time competing in salt water events including Tarpon, Snook and Redfish.
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February 10 | 5:00-6:00 PM
February 11 | 2:30-3:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Angler JR Carter Fishing
JR Carter Bio
Since 2010, JR’s passion for fishing has brought him to a variety of walleye tournaments all over the Midwest, which have included local state events, AIM Pro Walleye Series, Master Walleye Circuit, National Walleye Tour, and Head 2 Head Professional Walleye Series.
JR is a member of the National Professional Anglers Association. When not fishing professionally, JR shares his passion for fishing by donating his time to hosting Kids Fishing Clinics and assisting with annual fundraising efforts to help cure childhood cancer one lake at a time through the North Dakota Fishin’ For A Cure Chapter.
JR is sponsored by American Ethanol, Tharaldson Ethanol, CTE Global Inc., Urban Air Initiative, Lallamand Biofuels, SCHEELS of Bismarck, ND, NABP, Smooth Move Seats, Lowrance, Motorguide, Yeti, Mercury, Warrior Boats and Mild 2 Wild Motorsports.
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February 09 | 5:00-6:00 PM
February 11 | 4:30-5:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Anglers -Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV
JASON WRIGHT & KURT SCHIRADO BIO (Local Fishing Enthusiasts)


Jason Wright and Kurt Schirado have spent most of their lives learning about the outdoors and have since earned the reputation of being enthusiastic and professional promoters of the fishing industry as well as the excellent opportunities North Dakota provides anglers. It was their fishing passion that brought them together over 20 years ago which eventually led them down a path to outdoor television. They partnered up with John Arman and co-hosted the popular outdoor-based television show, “Ultimate Outdoor Adventures TV,” which allowed them to share their adventures with a larger audience. Fast forward many years and “Walleye Fever” continues to drive the duo’s passion for both recreational and tournament fishing. Both Kurt and Jason take every opportunity to learn from others and share fishing stories with most anyone while providing insight on the newest tackle, gear, and equipment as well as specific locations & tactics to help anyone have a better fishing experience. They have been hosting fishing seminars at winter sport show events for 20 years providing informative tips, tactics, and storytelling of all their adventures. When they aren’t fishing Kurt manages a construction supply company in Bismarck and Jason is a Middle School Teacher for Bismarck Public Schools.
Supporting Businesses: River City Sports, Cedric Theel Toyota, Smooth Moves Seats, Pure Fishing, Mercury Marine, Vexus Boats, Triton Boats, First Lite, Tires Plus and Lowrance
Friday Afternoon/Evening Seminar Title/Summary
TARGETING SEASONAL WALLEYES ON LAKE SAKAWEA
Kurt Schirado & Jason Wright – local walleye fishing enthusiasts – are inviting all fishermen/women from the beginners to the most experienced tournament anglers to join them for an informative walleye fishing seminar. They will focus on locating, targeting & specific patterns to catch more walleyes during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. You’ll also learn what to expect throughout the 2023 fishing season – walleye populations, year classes and forage outlook. Oftentimes anglers seem to find most of their fishing success during specific times of the year and their goal is to share what allows this fishing duo to be successful from ice out to ice up breaking the lake into sections to provide great information for all anglers no matter their preferred location.
Saturday Mid-Morning Seminar Title/Summary
WALLEYE ICE ADVENTURES OF LAKE WINNIPEG
Join Kurt Schirado & Jason Wright for an informative seminar focusing on one of the most renowned walleye ice fishing destinations of North America – Lake Winnipeg – also known as Big Windy! Whether or not icing a once in a lifetime walleye from Lake Winnipeg is on your bucket list or maybe you frequent Lake Winnipeg yearly you will enjoy listening to all the adventures this ice team has shared together over the years while targeting walleyes north of the border. They will discuss everything you need to know about planning an ice fishing adventure of your own from travel and lodging tips to the necessary gear, tackle, and other equipment to help make your trip successful. Ice anglers are sure to leave this seminar with more knowledge of ice fishing Lake Winnipeg and the learned techniques and tactics will help put more fish topside on most any lake.
February 10 | 2:00-3:00 PM
(Prairie Room 105)
February 11 | 1:00-2:00 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Runner Star April Lund
April Lund Bio
February 10 | 6:30-8:00 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Cyclist Star Jairo Ramos
Jairo Ramos Bio
Kids & families, join Jairo for a fun-filled seminar and bike fun on “Past, Present, and Future Bikes” as you have the opportunity to partake in designing the bike of the future. Stay to the very end to enjoy a surprising bike show!
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February 09 | 6:30-7:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)

Pro Soccer Star Ricardo Pierre Louis
Ricardo Pierre-Louis Bio
Education in Haiti is tough and selective, leaving most of its youth behind with no hope for the future. Soccer can open doors and take you places, but it is also reserved for a select few, and is not always a promise of success. Having your life left up to chance seems unfair and terrifying, but when opportunity is scarce, one moment really can change it all.
International soccer star Ricardo Pierre-Louis has lived this existence, and emerged with more than awards and fame. He has found a way to bring hope to coming generations in Haiti and the United States, using his own struggles, love of soccer, and strong personal faith.
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February 11 | 11:30-12:30 PM
(Prairie Room 105)