The annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum will feature some star power.

In the mix of seminars on new regulations, management, marketing strategies, fishing techniques and more; will be captain Keith Colburn. He captains The Wizard, one of the featured boats on the Discovery Channel show 'Deadliest Catch.'

Colburn will make the 5,000 mile trip from his home port in Dutch Harbor, Alaska to Rockport, Maine. The forum will take place at the usual venue, the Samoset Resort. The three day forum runs from Thursday to Saturday March, 1st. It features 40 over seminars and a trade show with over 120 venders. Other events include an ocean survival training session, utilizing the resort's indoor pool. There will also be a scholarship benefit auction.

Captain Colburn will be one of the featured speakers. He's planned a talk and an open discussion session with attendees, Thursday at 1PM.

All of the forum seminars are free and open to the public. For more info on the Maine Fishermen’s Forum, visit mainefishermensforum.org.

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