Boat and Sport Shows

Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

2009 Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

Presented by the

Michigan Fly Fishing Club
Macomb Community College Sports & Expo Center
14500 #. 12 Mile Road
Warren MI 48088
(12 Mile & Hays, Warren, MI)

March 7th & 8th, 2009

Directions

From Interstate 696, exit Groesbeck Highway (M-97) and proceed north.  Then turn west onto Martin Road.  From I-94, exit 12 Mile Road and proceed west.  Then turn south onto Hayes Road.

Parking is available off both 12 Mile & Hays Roads

Check the weather in Warren before you leave!

FEATURING

Gary Borger

As Executive Vice President and equity partner in Targus Fly and Feather, Inc., Gary is intimately involved in all aspects of fly design,  new material sourcing, the incredible Targus ColorMatch™ System of coordinated colors for tying materials, rod and reel design, and much more.

There’s so much more to fly fishing than just learning how to catch more fish. Sure that’s significant in the overall picture, but there’s also another whole world of gear, fly tying materials and design tactics

Oscar Feliu

Oscar is a very innovative tier who is very well known for his realistic patterns. He has Shared his tying skills at several F.F.F. conclaves over the years, and is highly respected as a tier.

Bob Jacklin

Jacklin’s Fly Shop can take care of all your fishing needs, as we offer a complete tackle shop, guide service, flyfishing school, and up to date fishing reports on all the major waters in the area.

Jim Teeny

Jim has been doing Club and Sports Show presentations for the past 37 years.
and more…

Enjoy the 100′ Casting Pond!

Test Drive a New Rod!

Kids Fly Tying Area will be a great attraction!

Accommodations

Comfort Inn- Warren

Candlewood Suites Detroit, Warren, Mi

Quality Inn Warren

Restaurants in Warren

J Edgar’s On Hoover

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant

Chinese Village Inn

Shopping

Warren is just 8 miles from Chicago and all of Chicago’s shopping awaits you.

Things to do

Detroit Historical Museum – 8 miles from Warren

Detroit Zoo

Detroit People Mover – A fun ride around downtown.

Warren will welcome you warmly! Bring the family, make it a holiday!

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Des Moines All Canada Show

All-Canada Show – Des Moines

Veterans Auditorium

Feb 6-8, 2009

Hours:

Friday     February 6         5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7      10 a.m.-  7p.m.
Sunday   February 8      10 a.m.-  4p.m

Seminar Schedule

Directions

Free Parking

Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.

Canada’s Best Fishing and Hunting!

Our sole purpose is to promote fishing, hunting and outdoor adventures to Canada.

When you talk fishing, Canada is at the top of the list. Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, small-mouth bass, speckle trout, grayling and arctic char are just some of the fish you can pursue. Are you ready for the trip of your dreams!

Opening Night is EPPINGER Night

Receive a FREE Lure!

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featuring Roplene construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique smooth quite ride and virtually no maintenance, with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke outboard and matching trailer.

The All-Canada Show attracts over 300 of the finest lodges Canada has to offer…and our show is the largest gathering of Canadian lodges to appear in every one of our nine great  Midwest U. S. markets.

2009 GRAND PRIZE – for all nine markets

Triumph 170 Sportsman boat, featureing Roplene

construction offering unrivaled toughness, a unique

smooth quite ride andvirtually no maintenance,

with a Yamaha 50HP Four Stroke

outoboardand matching trailer

US PASSPORTS

The United States Postal Service is accepting passport applications at all our events including taking passport photographs. Apply at the show!

Enjoy a Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch

Great Times with friends are made in Canada.  Enjoy a cold Labatt Blue and fresh walleye shore lunch.

Meet Wildlife artist Anthony J. Padgett

Meet the 2008 Ducks Unlimited Wildlife artist-of-the-year and painter of theoriginal artwork ‘Locked at Lac Seul’. You can also purchase a print right at the show!

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine.  Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

See ‘Locked at Lac Seul’ presented by:

See the largest locked antler exhibit in the world. This amazing exhibit recreates the actual battle of two-trophy Bull Moose that cost them their lives. Back by popular demand, Locked at Lac Seul is sure to surprise you – even if you’ve seen it before.

Test your skills on the Cabela’s hunting simulator.

Hunt big game at the show with our FREE Cabela’s hunting simulator. Kids love to test their skills on this life-like hunting machine.  Hunt for Bear, whitetail or Elk.

Accommodations

Holiday Inn Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Red Roof Inn and Suites

Restaurants

Hessen Haus – German Cuisine

Spaghetti Works – Italian Food

Splash Seafood Bar & Grill – Enjoy American Food

Shopping

Historic East Village is a progressive, pedestrian friendly neighborhood featuring eclectic local flair.

Historic Valley Junction offers nearly 150 unique stores and restaurants.

Things to do in Des Moines

Iowa Chops vs Houston Aeros…. Enjoy a hockey game!

To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Performing his hilarious hit one-man play this Valentine season, Rex Havens presents “To Her With Love/What You Learn When She Thinks You’re Not Listening”

Rabbit Hole

The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …

For the Children?

Willy Wonka

Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!

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Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

January 23-25, 2009

Interstate Conference Center
2301 W. Market
Bloomington, IL 61704

Hours

Friday, January 23 Noon to 8:00 PM

Saturday, January 24 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sunday, January 25 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Enjoy Seminars by

Ted Takasaki: A top competitor on the In-Fisherman Professional Walleye Trail (PWT)

Jerry Martoglio: 2008 Illinois Bass Federation Angler of the Year

Ken Freeman: Dedicated to the great outdoors promoting competitive fun, Kenneth Freeman is President and CEO of Ken Freeman Outdoor Promotions.

Jonn Graham: Jonn has fished in excess of thirty different bass streams throughout the Midwest in addition to famous waters such as Dale Hollow and Pickwick Lake.

Jim Crowley: Jim has fished in the Caribbean, the Atlantic, the Pacific, throughout the Midwest, and Canada. His pictures are featured in the 2006 and 2007 Manitoba Travel and Adventure guide

Steve Welch: is an accomplished writer, with articles published in several magazines, such as Heartland Outdoors, Adventure Sports Outdoors, North American Crappie.

Terry Brown: Journalist, tournament angler, radio host, fishing educator, sports broadcasting and television personality.

Parking

Free Parking Sponsored by Dennison Toyota

Directions

The Interstate Center in located directly west of Bloomington-Normal and is accessible from the junction of I-39, I-74 and I-55. Take exit 160B and follow Route 9 precisely one mile and the facility is located on your right.

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WIN A TRIP TO CANADA!

GRAND PRIZE
Latreille Lake Lodge
Northwest Ontario Fly-in Fishing Lodge

Value: $3000

Situated in pristine Northwest Ontario, Latreille Lake Lodge offers the very best for your Canadian fly-in fishing trip…

FISH FRY
Illinois Fish and Feather will be hosting a fish fry all three days of the event.

CASTING KIDS
Friday: 3 pm – 7pm • Saturday: 10 am – 7pm • Sunday 10 am – 3pm

The Illinois Fish and Feather Expo will feature over 120 different exhibitors covering the entire spectrum of the outdoor recreation industry. This page will be updated frequently with vendor specials and promotions that can be used while attending the show. 

Doubletree Bloomington

Eastland Suites Hotel

Burr House Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants to experience

Avantis Italian Restaurant Pizza, Italian Restaurants, Carry Out & Take Out

Carls Ice Cream Factory

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican food at an affordable price. Great place for large groups.

For your travel enjoyment in Bloomington

Miller Park Zoo
Beer Nuts and Bloomington Sale Barn

Shopping

Bloomington Commons, East Empire St. There are seven stores here including Schnucks, Toys ‘R Us, Barnes & Noble, Peggy’s Hallmark, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts.

Eastland Mall, East Empire St. Shop over 90 specialty stores including Old Navy and five major department stores, Bergner’s, Famous Barr, JCPenney, Kohl’s and Sears and more…..

Take the family. Make it a holiday!

More about the Illinois Fish & Feather Expo

Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show

Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & Vacation Show

RiverCentre
St. Paul, Minnesota
January 14-18, 2009

Daily Seminars - By Some of the Most Renowned Fishing & Hunting Experts

Live Trout Fishing

Special Feature Event Stages

Take Advantage of the Great Market Potential of the Twin City Area

SHOW HOURS:

Wednesday January 14    Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday    January 15    Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Friday         January 16    Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday     January 17    10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday       January 18    10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Driving Directions

Take Advantage of the Great Market Potential of the Twin City Area – Cenaiko Productions

Hotels in St. Paul MN

Best Western Kelly Inn – St. Paul

Embassy Suites St. Paul

Super 8 of Saint Paul

Restaurants in St. Paul

Carmelo’s Ristorante

Fuji Ya Japanese Restaurant

Quiznos of Kellogg Square

Shopping in St. Paul

Albertville Premium Outlets
6415 Labeaux Avenue NE #A109
Albertville, MN 55301

Email:  kzeller@cpgi.com

Find impressive savings at 100 designer and brand name outlets including Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Coach, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren and more. Conveniently located on Interstate 94 at exit 202. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Winter and holiday hours may vary.

Mall of America

Macy’s St. Paul

What to do in St. Paul

Science Museum of Minnesota

St. Paul MN waits to welcome you. Bring the family!

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Ultimate Fishing Show

Ultimate Fishing Show

Ultimate Fishing Show – Detroit
Rock Financial Showplace
46100 Grand River Drive
Novi, MI 48374

Michigan’s BIGGEST Pure Fishing Show!

January 8 to 11th, 2009

2009 Dates & Times

Thursday, January 8       2pm – 9:30pm
Friday,      January 9      12 Noon – 9:30pm
Saturday,  January 10    10am – 9pm
Sunday,    January 11    10am – 5pm

Daily Schedule

This show is all about fishing tackle, fishing trips, fishing boats and features: Lake Ultimate, Trout Pond, Seminar Stages, Walleye Fish Fry and more. Detroit is the largest freshwater fishing market in the U.S. …and now it has the Ultimate Fishing Show in the BEST suburban expo center!

Special Appearance by Babe Winkelman

Babe will make a special appearance at the Show on Sunday only, courtesy of Evinrude!

Super Salmon Clinic

Captains Dave Engle and Bill Bale of Best Chance Promotions will be on hand for a one time only special appearance for this must see presentation! ($20 Fee)

Trout Pond

The state’s BEST Trout Pond will be full of frisky rainbows to challenge anglers young and old.

Rock Climbing Wall

Participants may climb this 25-foot wall utilizing the state-of-the-art hydraulic billet system.

Fishing Boats

There is no better place to shop for a fishing boat! Area dealers display makes of every type of fishing boat used in Michigan.

Fishing Tackle

The ULTIMATE Tackle Expo! Michigan tackle shops supported by the major maufacturer displays offer the best deals of the year.

Fly Fishing Area
Presented by Colton Bay Outfitters & Michigan Fly Fishing Club
The Ultimate Fishing Show has teamed up with the best local fly fishing store to create a huge fly fishing area! With continuous free fly casting lessons and non-stop fly tying demonstrations, this area will offer the best in information and products to Detroit fly fishing anglers

Free Fly Casting Instruction – Come take advantage of the FREE fly casting instruction! Stop by and ask for help with fly casting fundamentals from beginner to advanced.

Fly Tyers Corner – Come to watch some of the top fly tyers in Michigan as they set up and demonstrate their favorite patterns or make a request. This is a constant workshop for anglers that share an interest in this artful pastime.

Directions

Check the Weather in Novi before you leave.

Accommodations in Novi

Your choice luxury to cheap found here.

Restaurants

Picasso Cafe

Rates: Inexpensive ($2 – $8) — Picasso Cafe makes their special recipe tuna, chicken, and turkey salads from scratch everyday. Their deli sandwiches are made with the highest quality meats and are served on breads baked fresh everday.
Address: 39915 Grand River Ave Novi MI 48375

Shopping

Twelve Oaks Mall

Crafts & Hobbies

What to do in Detroit

Museums

A grand array of museums, to compliment many interests, are available.

Greater Detroit Zoos & Aquariums

Castles & Stately Homes

Detroit offers a wonderful variety……take your family along and enjoy a holiday!

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