Timonium (January 8, 2011) - The 27th Annual Fishing Expo & Boat Show, Jan. 13-16, kicks off the show season with an incredible display of freshwater, saltwater and offshore fishing tackle, boats, motors, trailers, marine accessories and many other fishing businesses and organizations. With almost 100,000 square feet of fishing equipment, the show's emphasis this year is on tackle used specifically in this region and tackle not found in even the largest tackle shops. In addition to tackle from all the major tackle manufacturers, exotic, foreign, custom and hard to find tackle from more than 50 manufacturers (most tailored specifically for this region) will be available. Additionally, with more than 70,000 square feet of fishing boats, the selection of both saltwater and freshwater fishing machines is among the East Coast’s most diverse. This, in addition to a seminar series presented by a spectacular lineup of 24 nationally known fishermen, local and regional fishing guides, experts and guest speakers, makes this year's Fishing Expo & Boat Show a must attend event.
70,000 SQUARE FEET OF BOATS AT ONE LOCATION
Climb aboard, put yourself in the helm seat, close your eyes and imagine the wind blowing through your hair as you cruise over the Chesapeake's placid waters. With over 70,000 square feet of fishing boats all at one location, the 27th Annual Fishing Expo & Boat Show offers boating consumers a vast array of both fishing and some pleasure boats to peruse during this exciting, four-day event. Everything from mid-size, bluewater craft capable of
running to the Atlantic's offshore canyons, to open, center console and walkaround boats increasingly popular with the Chesapeake Bay's light tackle enthusiasts, to high-powered, lightning-fast, bass fishing machines, to lightweight, versatile aluminum and jet powered boats will be on display, many at bargain, pre-season prices. The vast majority will be powered with the latest, fuel-efficient, high-performance outboard engines that are quiet, lightweight and extremely reliable. If you're searching for a new boat, the 27th Annual Fishing Expo & Boat Show is the only place to shop.
GO FISHING WITH THE PRO TEAM
Anglers can put the odds in their favor by attending 72 back to back seminars provided by a team of 24 of this region's most knowledgeable anglers (including the region's top bass guides, light tackle guides, Chesapeake Bay charterboat captains and offshore charterboat captains), covering practically every aspect of freshwater and saltwater fishing. For 2011, we are bringing back the 4,000 gallon mobile fish tank which will be used for bass fishing seminars. Additionally, because of the number of bass pros in attendance this year, we are having a second bass seminar venue. Please click here for a floor plan showing Tank and seminar room locations.
For bass fishermen, Kelly Jordon, who is a B.A.S.S Elite Series pro fisherman with over $1.5 million in earnings will make a personal appearance on Saturday and Sunday and present seminars catching bass out of vegetation and shallow water crankbaiting. Another well known B.A.S.S. Elite Series pro, Bill Lowen, will present seminars on Friday and
Saturday – topics include how to use new techniques for old school lures and techniques for catching bass on structure.
Craig Powers, who has earned more than $1 million on the FLW Circuit will also be in attendance all weekend. Ken Penrod, owner of Ken Penrod's Life Outdoors Unlimited Guide Service, who has been inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide, will share his intimate knowledge of the Upper Susquehanna, the Upper Potomac, tidal Potomac and Lowrance HDS and Sidescan technology.
In addition, other nationally known pros attending are Jason Ober, Jason Reynolds and Ron Shaw. Finally, the list of local guides and experts presenting seminars is like the "who's who" of mid-Atlantic bass fishing including Capt. Keith Barker, Capt. Brian Barnes, Guide Mike Breeding, Guide Danny Grulke, Capt. Walter “Cowboy” Hairston, Mike “Pappy” Jones, Capt. Dave Kerrigan, Mark Kovach, Jeff Little, Guide Max McAllister, Chris McCotter and Guide Chris Sanno. Click here for a complete list of bass seminars. Click here for biographies of the featured bass fishermen.
Heading up the saltwater speaker list is Capt. Richie Gaines, President of the Chesapeake Guides Association and member of the Sportfishing Advisory Commission. Richie is one of the Chesapeake's top light tackle guides and will discuss tactics for locating and catching rockfish with light tackle. For off-shore enthusiasts, Capt. Mark Hoos, who has received the Ocean City Marlin Club's award for "Most Tuna Caught by a Charterboat" for the last 7 consecutive years, will discuss tactics for catching tuna and mahi-mahi and basic trolling techniques & tackle. Capt. Dave Kerrigan will provide seminars on catching Sharks and Tuna from Ocean City. Keith Kaufman, former Editor of The Fisherman Magazine, will discuss tips and techniques for catching Spadefish, Triggerfish, Cobia and Flounder.
Joe Bielawski will reveal tips for catching large flounder and also tips for trolling, including some that the pros won’t talk about! Capt. Chuck Fisher will present seminars on live lining for stripers and Springtime trolling for trophy rockfish. And, Capt. C.D. Dollar will discuss the rapidly growing sport of kayak fishing for various mid-Atlantic species. Click here for a complete list of saltwater seminars. Click here for biographies of the featured saltwater fishermen.
Show Hours:
Thursday and Friday: 12 noon - 8 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 8 pm
Sunday: 9 am - 6 pm
Adult admission - $8.00
Ages 10-14 - $4.00
Under age 10 - FREE
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