| “Can’t miss” event focuses on turning your fishing passion into your profession. Forestville, WI (October 14, 2024) – The dates and location have been announced and anticipation is already on the rise for the National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) 2025 Annual Conference. The premier event for all sportfishing industry professionals ranging from tournament anglers and guides, to tackle shop staff, service crews and industry representatives will commence on Friday, January 3rd , and runs through Saturday January 4th, at Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells, WI. “This is an impressive venue, and we are really looking forward to this event coming back up north,” says NPAA president, Patrick Neu. Located just 50 minutes northwest of Madison, Wisconsin, this conference venue offers an opportunity for our Members from the Upper Midwest to attend the event with an easy drive from many Midwest locations. If attendees choose to fly into the Dane County Regional Airport, Chicago Ohare, or Milwaukee and they can rent a car for a scenic drive to the venue. The family friendly resort offers one of the largest waterparks in the Midwest and the $139 a night room rates include 4 water park passes. |
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| Johnny Morris at Chula Vista Resort in 2020 Neu went on to say, “An NPAA Conference attendee can learn more about making a living in this industry in a weekend at this event than they can in 10 years on their own, just ask anyone who has attended a conference.” This year’s event will zero-in on how to “Rise Above the Noise” and be successful as a tournament angler or guide in the sportfishing industry. Speaking from years of experience Neu stated, “It’s a journey that’s a lot easier and faster if you put into practice what you are able to learn at our conferences each year.” “Simply put, our focus will be on providing attendees with an understanding of the tools needed to be successful on a professional level in this industry,” states Neu. Additionally, the early January timing is perfect for attendees learn about the latest trends on and off the water prior to the beginning of the 2025 guiding and tournament seasons.” |
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| Justin Hamner at 2024 Bassmaster Classic The 2025 Conference will include featured presentations from two young and talented professional anglers. Justin Hamner, the 2025 Bassmaster Classic champion will be sharing insights on how he is working to leverage his big win at the 2025 Classic to boost his professional angling career. Also presenting will be Tom Huynh, the 2024 National Walleye Tour champion, who also tied for the NWT Angler of the year title. Tom has a unique business strategy for his angling business, and he is looking forward to sharing his strategy with the attendees. |
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| Tom Huynh at 2024 NWT Championship Our new format for the Conference will give our partners an opportunity to host breakout sessions on Saturday morning between 9:00 AM and Noon. Following the breakout sessions there will be a lunch provided and then the NPAA Annual Business Meeting. All members and partners are invited to that meeting. The day concludes with the two featured speakers and the Future Angler Foundation Benefit Banquet presented by Yamaha and Skeeter Boats. A ticket to the FAF Banquet is included with the registration fee and additional tickets can be purchased for just $40 each. |
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| FAF Benefit Banquet The Conference is open to both members and non-members. Pro-Members will pay $125 for their registration with NPAA Student Anglers paying just $75.00 to attend. Non-Members are $50 more but they will receive a $50 rebate on a membership if they become members prior to the end of January. The NPAA 2025 Annual Conference is expected to sell out quickly as registration is limited to the first 200 registrants. Registration is available on line by clicking this link, Conference Registration. Download the tentative Conference agenda by clicking here. For more information on joining the NPAA, attending the Annual Conference, and exploring the many benefits membership provides, visit www.npaa.net . About the National Professional Anglers Association: The National Professional Anglers Association (NPAA) is a non-profit, member-based association dedicated to sportfishing. The NPAA’s membership is composed of professional guides, tournament anglers, angler educators and sportfishing/marine industry professionals who are passionate about the sport. For more NPAA partner, member, and industry news, go to www.npaa.net. |