26th Annual
FISHING EXPO & BOAT SHOW
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium, Maryland
January 14 - 17, 2010

The 26th Annual Fishing Expo & Boat Show 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 70,000 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 45,000 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 19 nationally known fishermen, local and regional fishing guides, experts and guest speakers, makes this year's Fishing Expo & Boat Show a must attend event.

45,000 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 45,000 square feet of fishing boats all at one location, the 26th 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 26th 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 48 back to back seminars provided by a team of 19 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 bass fishermen, Ish Monroe, host of ESPN’s Yo Ish! TV show and a B.A.S.S Elite Series pro fisherman will make a personal appearance on Saturday and present a seminar on bass boats and equipment.  Another well known B.A.S.S. Elite Series pro, Todd Faircloth, will present seminars on Saturday – topics include Senco and jig fishing.  Kevin Short, successful B.A.S.S. Elite Series pro will also be in attendance on Friday and Saturday.  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, 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, Capt. Walter “Cowboy” Hairston, Mike “Pappy” Jones, Capt. Dave Kerrigan, Mark Kovach and Guide Chris Sanno. For a complete list of bass seminars, please click here.

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 and other Bay species and how to use electronics to find and fish structure. 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 four consecutive years, will discuss tactics for catching tuna and mahi-mahi. Capt. Dave Kerrigan will provide seminars on catching Sharks and Tuna from Ocean City. Capt. Joe Bielawski will reveal tips for catching large flounder and also tips for trolling, including some tips that the pros won’t talk about!  Capt. Jim Jenrette will provide a wealth of information pertaining to catching Spadefish, Triggerfish, Cobia, casting and jigging tips for the CBBT and using floats and eels to catch trophy rockfish. Lee Samson, author of “Fish the Surf” will educate attendees on the various aspects of surf fishing, one of the fastest growing segments of the sport.  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. For a complete list of saltwater seminars, please click here.

Show Hours: Thursday and Friday 12 noon – 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.. Adult admission is $8.00, $4.00 for ages 10-14 and children under age 10 are FREE.  For additional information, please call Bob Dobart at 410-838-8687.