Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show
Porter County Fairgrounds Expo Center
Route 49 and 30
Valparaiso, Indiana

Saturday    Feb. 28th      9 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday      March 1st     9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free Seminars and Special Events

Sports retailers, Boat Dealers, Conservation Organizations, tackle reps, fishing Charters, Rod Building, Specialty Shops, Campers and Equipment, Taxidermist, Decoy and Painting, Turkey and Deer Hunting.

Door Prizes!  Refreshments!

FREE PARKING

Check the Weather in Valparaiso before you leave.

Saturday Seminars

10:00 a.m. The Underwater Realm
Catch More Fish
TV Host Krieg Adkins

11:00 a.m. Indiana Musky Techniques
Webster Lake Guide Service
Chae Dolson

11:30 a.m Outdoor Hunting Retrieving Dog
Kankakee River Hunting
Retreiver Club

12:00 p.m. Calling All Kids
Let’s Go Fishing
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

1:00 p.m. Trapline Tactics
Brother Nature Charters
Mike Schoonvelt

2:00 p.m. Calling All Gobblers
Spring Turkey Hunting
Team Unstable

3:00 p.m. Lure Colors Underwater
Spring Salmon Fishing
Rich Holmes – Seaquest Lures

4:00 p.m. Stream & Shore Steelheading
364 Days a Year
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

Sunday Seminars

10:00 a.m. The Underwater Realm
Catch More Fish
TV Host Krieg Adkins

11:00 a.m. Indiana Musky Techniques
Webster Lake Guide Service
Chae Dolson

11:30 a.m. Outdoor Hunting Retrieving Dog
Kankakee River Hunting
Retreiver Club

12:00 p.m. Calling All Kids
Let’s Go Fishing
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders

1:00 p.m. Finding ‘Em
Kankakee River Fishing
Ed Mullady
Sportsman Letter

2:00 p.m. Let’s Go Quackin
Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl USA

3:00 p.m. Perky Perch
John Galambos

Accommodations in Valparaiso

Holiday Inn Express Valparaiso

Best Western Expressway Inn Valparaiso

Super 8 Motel Valparaiso

Take in a movie!

Cinemark at Valparaiso

Explore Indiana! Take your family on Vacation!

Website

So here we are in the middle of January! Wow, what a year we had at Forrest Lodge. The summer that never came until September, the huge walleyes, and what about the gators! And the hunting season when we needed bug dope and SPF30. As I sit in front of this computer and think about last summer I can almost taste the walleye from any particular fish fry. I can also remember the friends that we all made at any particular fish fry. While I stood over the fryer and talked to our friends I recall how everyone had a fish story to tell. It didn’t matter if it was about a certain bait or presentation or a favorite spot or even an event from years gone by at another fishin’ hole, these are the things that cement us all. Any one moment in your life that you can recall and smile about and share is what makes us all brothers and sisters. And what a better way than to go fishin’. Talk about comradery! Someone once said “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he will eat for a life time”, or something like that. As we progress through these “economic uncertainties” just remember the cement. When you go to the local Mega Mart think about where that coffee maker was made or where that LCD TV was made or where the produce came from. Now think about where that fishin’ reel was made, or the fishin’ rod, or the tackle. Even the gas that you put in the car that was made from parts from where? When you are at the Mega Mart does the guy behind the counter know where the bite is hot? If not then tell him. Cement. Just something to think about next time you spend a few bucks. Down the road from us are few local bait shops. I can spend hours looking at stuff and another few hours talkin’ about stuff. Cement. I get a mail box full of catalogs. Every body has the best prices or the best deal or the biggest discount. The more you buy the bigger the discount. So I call these guys and start talkin’. Cement. I don’t buy much cuz’ most of the product is made somewhere else. I guess I like to talk. And sometimes it gets me into trouble. The other day I spent about an hour on the phone talkin’ to a friend about about ice fishin’. Cement. If you haven’t hard water fished then you owe it to yourself to go give it a try. Oh, and take your best fishin’ buddy with you. Cement. There is something about fish through the ice that puts the experience and the taste of the fillets in a whole’ nother world. Go to the local pond with your fishin’ buddy, snag a few blue gills, clean em’ up and get them in the fryer while your hands are still numb and savor each bite as though it was your last. Cement.  While the weather outside is frightful, get together with your fishin’ buddy and look at your tangle boxes and talk about fishin’ and stuff and tell stories and jokes and remember….THINK WALLEYE!…..cement.

Adventures In Travel

Sponsored by the Los Angeles Times, in one month from today the Travel & Adventure Show 2010 begins!

Travel & Adventure Show at a Glance

February 13 – 14, 2010
Los Angeles Convention Center
Travel Trade: Saturday 8 – 10 am
Public: Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm

With the turn in the economy, this year’s marketing is going to be more important than ever.

In good economy and bad – some businesses manage to weather the storm and keep sailing, while their competition flounders, seemingly without a rudder. Success depends on many factors, to be sure, but so does Failure!

What boat are you in this year?

2010 Sport Show Season

Sport Show season is Sales Season. If you don’t want to watch all the customers and sales going to other booths, get prepared!I recommend that you read this quick, powerful book several times. Bring it with you to Sport Shows for a Re-Brief each day before you hit the Booth. Yes! You Can Learn How To Sell Far More Effectively! – written by Peter Lowe.

In addition, I recommend that you learn all that you can from Barry Siskind

Below I’m republishing an article I wrote in March of 2008 – Making Trade Shows Work

One Month From Today!

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

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 Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday            3p.m. To 9 p.m.

Saturday        10 a.m. To 6 p.m.

Sunday          10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2010 GRAND PRIZE - for all eleven markets

Anthony J. Padgett original work of art, PLUS a Cabela’s Gift Card valued at $1,000.

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

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON 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.

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Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

Minneapolis All-Canada Sport Show

All-Canada Show- Minneapolis 2010

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781
(612) 335-6025

February 5-7, 2010

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 Sport Shows!

Take in the displays and attend the FREE seminars:

Hours:

Friday February 5           3p.m. To 9 p.m.
5 p.m.  Don Lamont presents Catfishing Canada

Saturday February 6       10 a.m. To 6 p.m.
12 noon  Norm McCreight presents Big Pike Tactics

Sunday February 7         10 a.m. To 4 p.m.

2009 GRAND PRIZE - for all nine markets

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

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

TEST YOUR SKILLS ON 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.

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Directions to easily locate the Convention Center

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking Facilities at the Center and in the City

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Metro-transit delivers you care free around the city

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Hotels in Downtown Minneapolis

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Check the Weather in Minneapolis before you leave

Shopping is a premium in Minneapolis & her twin City St. Paul

Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:

Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Include Minneapolis Entertainment and night life in your weekend

Minneapolis Entertainment

Visit Minneapolis All- Canada Show Website

Take your family, enjoy the City hospitality as only Minneapolis can offer!

Wow, another year has come and gone, where does the time go. As midnight approached, all was quiet, not a creature was stirring, not even Scott (he has to get up at 6 a.m. for work). I was lying there thinking about how regimented we are. We have to know what time it is, we have to know what day it is, we have to know… you get the idea. I thought about being at the lodge, slowing down and looking all around at the surroundings that we were provided to enjoy and celebrate. With all things that are wrong in the world today, take a minute or two, and look around you. Look at the trees, the water, the landscape, family, friends, pets,look at everything. Absorb it like a sponge. There’s more good than bad, more giving than receiving. I guess without knowing it, I made my New Years resolution; to look at everyday as a new beginning,  a new adventure and take the time for the journey of life and enjoy it along the way.

May all of you have a safe, healthy, happy and prosperous New Year. 

Scott and MaryJo

One Month From Today

Illinois Fish & Feather Expo
January 29-31, 2010

Interstate Center
2301 W Market St.
Bloomington, IL

The Home of Central Illinois Largest Outdoor Show!

January 29-31 2010

Interstate Center, 2301 W Market St., Bloomington, IL

WIN A TRIP TO CANADA!

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.

The Midstate Fish and Feather Expo will be held at the Interstate Conference Center. The INTERSTATE CONFERENCE CENTER is the Midwest’s newest and most adaptable multi-purpose facility. Their 170 acre complex is the prime location for business meetings and entertainment.

Starting in One Month!

Milwaukee All Canada Show

Milwaukee County Sports Complex
6000 Ryan Rd.
Franklin, WI 53132-
(414) 423-9267

January 21-24, 2010

Hours:

Thursday January 21 5-9
Friday January 22 3-9
Saturday January 23 10-6
Sunday January 24 10-4

Norm McCreight brings a lifetime of outdoor experiences to the All-Canada
Mainstage. 2009 was the 25th anniversary of Norm doing seminars at the All-Canada Show. Norm’s two seminars are Big Pike Tactics and the Art of Moose Hunting.

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 the original 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 creates 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.

Parking:

Event parking in public parking lots.

Check The Weather in Milwaukee before you leave.

Accommodations:

Intercontinental Downtown

Hyatt Regency – Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites- Milwaukee

Things to do in Milwaukee

Restaurants

Zaffiros Pizza & Bar

EE Sane Thai Cuisine

Maharaja Restaurant – Indian

Enjoy exploring Milwaukee’s Unique History
Museums

Burlington Coat Factory

Birthdays Plus

Great Consignment of Thrifty Shopping

Bring The family Milwaukee welcomes you!

Website

It Starts In Just One Month!

Minneapolis Boat Show

January 20-24, 2010

Show Details
Dates & Location

Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Show Hours

Wednesday, January 20 ..5pm–10pm

Thursday, January 21 ….12pm–10pm

Friday, January 22 ………12pm–10pm

Saturday, January 23 …..10am–9pm

Sunday, January 24 …….10am–5pm

Admission

Beginning in early December 2009, pick up $3 off Adult Admission Discount Tickets good any day of the show at participating dealers, Minnesota Cub Foods stores and Subway restaurants.

Adults (16 and older): $10.00
Senior Day, Thursday, Jan 21 (62+) $5.00
Youth (13-15): $5.00
Children (12 and younger): FREE
Active Military: FREE Just show your active military ID at the Box Office onsite for FREE admission!

Discover Boating Center – Learn how to get started in Boating!

SailFest – Dedicated sailing showcase featuring sailboats, sailing gear, daily sailing seminars

5 Days of Boating Fun and Once-a-Year Deals!

Features at a Glance

Taste of the Lakes – NEW Opening Night Event!

Attend the opening night of the Boat Show and get a taste of summer in the middle of January!  Sample delicacies from your favorite summertime haunts like Maynard’s, Captain Jack’s, Sunset’s of Wayzata, Lola’s Lakehouse and Zorbaz while listening to live music and seeing all the latest boats and marine accessories.  A portion of the admission proceeds from this evening will be donated to the building of the Ronald McDonald House within Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.  The event will take place from 5pm-8pm or while suppies last!  Don’t miss this fun and tasty evening supporting a great cause!

Pirates of Colonial America

Avast ye mateys, surrender your booty!  Visit this interactive exhibit and learn how pirates played an active role in early Colonial America — from selling the colonists inexpensive untaxed goods to the start of the first North American college.  Attendees young and old will enjoy visiting the pirates, taking home signed pirate articles and pardons, seeing their pub, the gunsmith, the stocks and taking pictures in pirate dress. Aaarrrggggh!

Rail Jam

Prepare to be amazed! Watch as pro wakeboarders perform spectacular tricks and stunts on over 160′ of water—right on the show floor!

Affordability Pavilion

Think owning a boat is out of your reach? Think again!  When it comes to enjoyable ways to spend your leisure time, boating is for more affordable than you may realize. Visit the Affordability Pavilion to check out a special showcase of boats you can own for less than $250 per month.

When you compare the costs of boating to a single day at an amusement park or a trip to any major league game, you’ll find that dollar for dollar, boating is really quite affordable. See for yourself how boating can stretch your vacation and leisure time budget.

Meet SpongeBob SquarePants

Straight from Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob SquarePants will visit the Minneapolis Boat Show on Saturday, January 23th from Noon-3pm.

Kid’s Cove

Stop in the all new Kid’s Cove so your little skippers can have some fun!You’ll find boating and fishing games and a trout pond.

SailFest Seminar Series

Free daily seminars for beginner and veteran sailors as well as adventurers of all ages!

Driving Directions to Minneapolis Convention Center

Parking at the Minneapolis Convention Center

Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.

Parking Ramp Map

Parking at the Center

Parking in the City

Travel easily with Metro-transit

Accommodations:
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Marriott Minneapolis City Centre

Hilton Minneapolis

Weather in Minneapolis

Shopping
Mall of America

Southdale Mall

Restaurants:
Reviews and photos of Minneapolis restaurants

Minneapolis Entertainment

Minneapolis offers a great family vacation! Bring the family!

Website