Black Hawk II - Party Boat Fishing at its Finest
Deck Tech University

We've been telling you for quite a while about Deck Tech University - and now it's finally here!  The Black Hawk and Connecticut Outfitters are proud to announce that enrollment for Deck Tech U is now open!  
  
Here's the info:

What: Deck Tech University

Where: Classes will meet at Connecticut Outfitters
512 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield 

When: Classes will meet on four dates - 
from 6-9 pm each day.

Tuesday, March 13
Wednesday, March 14
Tuesday, March 20
Wednesday, March 21


 
These classes will cover the basics for those who would like to be a "Deck Technician" on a party boat like the Black Hawk, a charter boat, or even just want to gain some knowledge for their own boats.  Among the many topics we will cover:   

  • Preparing for a trip  
  • Where to fish
  • Equipment used on the boat 
  • Maintenance of equipment/ tools on a boat
  • Safety on the boat
  • Basic fishing information
  • Customer Service on a boat
  • Party boat fishing skills- nets, gaffs, filleting, etc.
  • Plus lots more! 


Each participant in the class will receive: 

  • 12 hours of training from experienced captains and deckhands
  • A new pair of pliers for use on the boat
  • A certificate of completion
  • A shift as an active deckhand working alongside the crew of the Black Hawk on a 6 hour fishing trip on Long Island Sound (dates/times to be arranged with the captain)  

The cost of this course is $100, and registration is limited to the first 20 people who sign up.   

To sign up, call Connecticut Outfitters 
 860-571-8986. 

You cannot sign up via email or online- 
the only way to register is to call 
Connecticut Outfitters- 
so call today!