Featured Speakers

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  • Seminar Series presented by Boat U.S. Angler Insurance Program

    Charlie Hildreth-2003 C.A.S.T. Crappie National Points Champion

    Fishing the crappie tournament trail since 1993, Charlie's many accomplishments include: 10-time Crappie USA Regional Qualifier, 6-time Crappie USA Classic Qualifier, 3-time C.A.S.T. Classic Qualifier, National Points Champion in 2003 and C.A.S.T. Points runner up in 2004. Charlie articles have been features in national magazines such as The In-Fisherman and Crappie World and he has appeared many times on the Midwest Crappie television show.

     

    Randy Duncan

    Randy Duncan, from Killen, Alabama, has been a professional Bass Guide and Tournament fisherman for the past 20 years. His favorite lakes to guide on are Wilson Wheeler Lake and Pickwick Lakes in North Alabama.

    Randy is a member of the FLW and ABA tournament trials. He is an up-and-coming force in tournament trials. He is the 2006 FLW Old Hickory Lake Champion and specializes in the art of bass angling. Come learn his secrets!

     

    Joey Monteleone

    Joey Monteleone has earned national attention as he has fished, guided and instructed all across North America. His list of credits include catching more than 25,000 bass in the past two decades with documented catches of more than 1,025 trophy fish larger than five pounds. Monteleone is an expert at catching all species of bass, as well as trout, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and more while using many types of tackle and techniques. Joey has been sharing his secrets of success on the pages of BASSMASTER, IN-FISHERMAN, BASSIN’ and other publications for more than 20 years. On television, Joey has made numerous guest appearances including serving as a "guide" on nationally syndicated (Outdoor Channel & Comcast Sports South) Tennessee Wild Side. For the last 15 years, Joey has been heard on Nashville radio stations and world-wide on the Web. Currently, he can be heard on AM 650, where he hosts "Inside the Outdoors."

     

    Dave Rennaker

    Dave Rennaker has been a professional guide for more than 25 years offering Muskie and Striped Bass fishing trips as well as bowhunting for deer, and spring turkey hunts. Be sure to catch his seminars where he will  share his Muskie catching secrets.

    Seminar topics include: Spring Muskie Baits and Tactics, Trolling Lake and River Waters, Shad Harnessess on Spinners for Muskie and New Ideas in Muskie Baits.

     

    Brad Weakley-Successful Tournament Angler and Fishing Guide

    Brad, a Kentucky native, is a successful tournament angler and licensed fishing guide. Recognized as an expert deep water summertime ledge or break fisherman he has been featured in Bass Master, Field and Stream, Outdoor Life, In-Fisherman, Boating Life as well as many regional publications. His guest TV appearances include MidWest Outdoors, Kentucky Afield, Shad Wilson Outdoors, and Tony Bean’s Small mouth USA to name a few. Come hear Brad’s secrets to summertime ledge/break fishing.

  

I am the owner and operator of Gone To The Dogs Daycare & How To Talk Dog Training Center in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. I have been in operation since August of 2003 and will have the second location open fall of 2006 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Never being satisfied to have just one or two dogs, I have always loved the interaction and relationships that multiple dogs offered. Knowing that dogs are pack animals, I realize the importance of canines having social structure and discipline. I have been able to turn my love of dogs and my passion to study them into an informative seminar on the way dogs’ function in your house. I will share with you why a puppy chews things to why some dogs like to chase cars. I will help you correct these problems with my informative and interactive presentation. I always have some of my dogs with me at my seminars.

I am 42 years old and currently have 8 dogs that I call my own. They all live in the house as members of my family. They range in age from 6 months to 9 years, and range in size from 20 lbs up to 75 lbs. They have all been rescued except for two. I am very active in dog rescue and adoption and have placed over 80 dogs since I have opened.

I train dogs on basic obedience and how to function in your pack. I train dogs of all ages and sizes. I can train dogs not to be food aggressive and not to be aggressive towards other dogs. I can show you how to have a well-behaved pet in less than two hours. I can teach your dog not jump up on people in less than fifteen minutes. I train dogs at my training center and also make in-home visits. All of my training is guaranteed.

I have appeared on "Talk of The Town", Channel 5 Nashville, Rick and Bubba Radio Show, Birmingham, Alabama & The Super Pet Expo in Chantilly, Virginia. I write a weekly column called "Dog Talk" that appears each week in the Goodlettsville Community Ledger and The Hermitage Ledger.