2025 NSME SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
Whether you're here to sharpen your fishing game, get hands-on with new tools, or just soak up some knowledge, the Seminars & Workshops at NSME are your go-to destination for learning and inspiration. From pro-level fishing tactics to practical maintenance tips, this is where passion meets expertise—right on the show floor.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
We’re handing the mic to the Pacific Northwest’s most trusted fishing experts—Tom Nelson and Joey Pyburn of 710 ESPN Seattle’s The Outdoor Line. Their seminars are a crowd favorite for a reason: they’re packed with practical techniques, local knowledge, and the kind of insight you only get from decades on the water. This year’s lineup includes sessions on salmon angling, lingcod fishing, and shrimping—designed to give you the tools and tactics to find more success on Puget Sound.
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10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Triple-Threat Salmon Angling: Troll / Mooch / Jig
Presented by Tom Nelson & Joey Pyburn – The Outdoor Line
Master the three most effective salmon fishing techniques used in Puget Sound. Tom and Joey will walk you through how and when to troll, mooch, or jig—helping you adapt to conditions and increase your success rate on the water.
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12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Ling Cod 101
Presented by Joey Pyburn – The Outdoor Line
Ling cod are aggressive, exciting to catch, and delicious. Joey shares his go-to tactics for targeting these local predators—including where to find them, what gear to use, and how to land the big ones.
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1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
Successful Puget Sound Shrimping
Presented by Tom Nelson & Joey Pyburn – The Outdoor Line
Get ready for spot prawn season with this seminar covering pot setup, tides, bait, and strategy. Tom and Joey break down their proven techniques to help you bring home a limit when the shrimping window opens.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
Stop by the Interactive Workshop area to see live, on-demand demos from top marine product manufacturers. Reps from Interlux will share best practices for prepping and applying boat paint like a pro, while Mirka will walk you through their surface-finishing tools for sanding, refinishing, and repair. No set schedule—just drop in, ask questions, and get hands-on whenever you’re ready.
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INTERLUX COATINGS DEMOS
Learn how to prep and apply marine coatings like a pro. Interlux reps will showcase the proper use of Toplac Plus and other topcoat products, sharing tips to get smooth, lasting results on your next paint job.
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MIRKA SURFACE FINISHING DEMOS
From fiberglass repairs to hull refinishing, Mirka will demo their advanced abrasive tools and dust-free sanding systems. Stop by for real-time advice on improving your boat’s finish—and check out the tools the pros use.
