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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
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
Restaurants in Warren
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 People Mover – A fun ride around downtown.
Central IL Recreational Show
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson
Peoria, IL 61602
March 6 – 8, 2009
Accommodations in Peoria
Restaurants
What to do in Peoria?
Bishop Hill Arts Council – Swedish Historical Museum
Rumors
A fast paces, fun-filled farce from playwright, Neil Simon. Four couples arrive at an anniversary party to discover the host has shot minself and his wife is missing. Hilarity erupts as the couples get more and more crazed trying to keep the story straight
Dates: 02/27/2009 to 03/08/2009
Location: Illinois Central College, 1 College Dr..
Hours: Fri & Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2:30pm
Admission: $7; students & seniors $5
309-694-5136
Northwest Indiana Steelheaders Spring Fever Outdoor Show -
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
Take in a movie!
Our World-Underwater Dive & Travel Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
9301 Bryn Mawr Ave
Rosemont, IL 60018
Rosemont, IL
February 20-22, 2009
Weekend at a Glance
OW-U runs over 3 days and has a lot for you to see.
Check the Weather in the Rosemont area before you leave
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2009
PSI Visual Cylinder Inspection Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Credits: Certificate issued on successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Public Safety Diver Workshop
• Hosted By: Diving Unlimited Intl., Ocean Technology Systems, SubSalve Lift Bags, Dive Rescue International, International Assn. Of Dive Rescue Specialists SeaBotix
• Schedule: Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Underwater Photography Made Simple
• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Friday, 9:00am – 12:00noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will help any beginner or intermediate underwater photographer.
Improving Your Underwater Video Workshop
• Instructor: Jim & Pay Stayer
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This 3-hour workshop will cover the difference between HD and SD video formats.
Getting Good Exposures
• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The biggest problem in underwater photography is getting a good exposure. This class will explore problems using both Point & Shoot and digital SLR cameras.
SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 21, 2009
DAN Oxygen Provider
• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: TBA
•• Description: This practical session gives students hands on training in the use of a DAN oxygen unit and its component parts
Update / Recurrent Training
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 8:00am – 9:00am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: The one hour update will renew and update your PSI Visual Cylinder Training per the code of Federal Regulations Hazmat handler.
Eddy Current Instrument Technician
• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion: NAUI & PADI endorsed
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:30am – 11:30am
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students to understand and use the Eddy Current Instruments available for cylinder inspection
Valve Repair Technician Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham
• Schedule: Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course teaches students the basics of J & K Valve service and repair in the cylinder inspection process.
Oxygen Cylinder Cleaning Technician Course
• Instructor: Mark Gresham, Professional Scuba Inspectors, Inc.
• Credits: Certificate issued upon successful completion
• Schedule: Saturday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This course provides you with the information you need to clean and maintain cylinders used for enriched air service.
To Tech or Not To Tech
• Instructor: Bob Sheridan
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am - 12:00 Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop educates divers about the : prerequisites, courses, equipment, training, fitness, attitude, commitment and expense before plunging into tech diving.
Making A Picture – The Next Level in Photography
• Instructor: Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
• Schedule: Saturday, 9:00am – 12:00 Noon
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: A 3-hour workshop aimed at those who want to get more out of their u/w photography and complements the speakers’ other workshop “Underwater Photography Made Simple”.
Exploring Adobe Lightroom
• Instructor: Jack & Sue Drafahl
• Schedule: Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
• Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: If you are thinking of purchasing Adobe Lightroom, or if you already own it but are having trouble understanding how it works, then this is the program for you.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009
DAN On-Site Neuro Assessment
• Instructor: Harold Bach, III
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00 am – Noon
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver.
Rebreather 101:
Everything you Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
• Instructor: Richie Kohler & Tara Thomson
• Schedule: Sunday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: Join CCR Instructors Richie & Tara for a 3 hour workshop and hands on look at some of the closed circuit rebreathers available today.
Intro To Photoshop
• Instructor: Larry & Denise Tackett
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Description: This workshop introduces the student to Adobe Photoshop and the art of image control, modification and manipulation.
How To Get Started in Video Production!
• Instructor: Annie Crawley
• Schedule: Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
• Room: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
• Descripton: When speaking with visuals, you must convey your story with images. Research, planning, anticipating and visualizing before getting wet will allow you to create better images. Film producer Annie Crawley will help you learn the basics of video production and show you how easy shooting and editing go hand in hand.
2009 OW-U Photo Competition
Hotels - Discounts for OW-U
Book your room early!
Film Festivals Sponsored
Restaurants
IHOP-International House of Pancakes
Shopping
In nearby Chicago shopping is unending.
Things to do!
The Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels
Corporate Sponsorship
Become an OW-U sponsor today
Michiana Boat & Outdoors Show
Century Center
120 S St Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601.
Feb 20-22, 2009
Sixteen area dealers will show the latest in fishing, pontoon, wake boats and personal watercraft.
Also available at the show will be information on fishing charter, boating safety, boat finance, travel, boat docks and lifts and much more.
Check the weather in South Bend before you leave.
Exhibitors
Appollo Marine
B & E Marine, Inc
Bodine State Fish Hatchery
Burke Seawall
Chiphone Federal Credit Union
Coloma Motor Sports
Con-De Mfg. Co. Inc.
D & R Sports Center
DB Safes & Vaults Inc.
Eagle Lake Marine
Fay’s Marina Inc.
Forest River Marine
Full Pull Lake Erie Charter Service
Hewitt Lifts and Roll a Dock
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Krupp’s Power Sports, Inc
Lake Effect Powersports
Moore Boats
MRP of South Bend
Muskegan County Convention & Visitors Bu…
North End Cycle
Room for More Charters
The Edge, Inc.
South Bend Sail & Power Squadron
Wakeside Marine
White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Wyland’s Marine
Accommodations
Restaurants
Das Dutchman Essenhaus – Amish Country Cooking
Hacienda Fiesta – Mexican Cuisine
Shopping
Entertainment
Michiana Monologues - a locally written and produced play featuring area women sharing their stories
Schaumburg Boat & Sport Show
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Feb 12-15 2009
Thursday, February 12
3pm–9pmFriday, February 13
1pm–9pmSaturday, February 14
10am–9pmSunday, February 15
10am–5pm
Just a short drive to downtown Chicago and a one day’s drive from most major Midwest cities, the Schaumburg Convention Center hosts the Schaumberg Boat & Sport Show!
FREE Parking
Check the Weather in Schaumburg, IL before you leave.
Seminar Series
Learn new techniques and hear exciting stories from professional anglers about fishing and being on the water. Enjoy entertaining, fishing-oriented puppet shows and strolling acts. Over the course of four days, experience a wide variety of seminar topics. Your local anglers will be there and so should YOU!
Shimano Trout Pond
Free fishing for children 12 and younger in an indoor pond stocked with the largest trout east of the Mississippi!
USPS Passport Fair
For people planning a trip outside the US, the Schaumburg Post Office will be your ticket for travel tips. Staff will be there at the following times to assist with passport applications, fees and photos.
Contests and Giveaways
Win a $500 Show Shopping Spree — plus a 1-Night Stay at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Dinner for Two at Sam & Harry’s
Book a Trip and WIN a $300 Show Shopping Spree!
Buy a Boat & Win $5000 contest to a new boat buyer at the 2009 show!
Accommodations
Doubletree Hotel Schaumburg – 800-916-4641
Embassy Suites Schaumburg – 800-574-0835
Comfort Suites Schaumburg — 800-664-6835
Restaurants in Schaumburg
Chicago City Limits – Live Rock Music
Bahama Breeze Schaumburg – Traditional Caribbean Flavors
Village Tavern & Grill – Family dining, Children’s menu
Shopping
Woodfield Mall – Chicago’s Largest Mall
What to do in Schaumburg
Medieval Times Dinner Theater – European style castle.
Asha SalonSpa – Pamper yourself after a long day.
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Feb 6-8, 2009
Friday February 6 5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7 10 a.m.- 7p.m.
Sunday February 8 10 a.m.- 4p.m
Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.
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
Quality Inn & Suites Event Center
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”
The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …
For the Children?
Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!
Fort Wayne Boat Show
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN
February 5 - 8, 2009
Climb aboard and join us for one of the biggest boat shows of 2009.
Boat Show Hours:
Thursday February 5 3:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Friday February 6 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Saturday February 7 10:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m.
Sunday February 8 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.
Check the weather in Fort Wayne before you leave.
The Fort Wayne Boat Show and Sale. You¹ll find over 30 Marine Dealers from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan all in one place. Incredible prices, low financing and special incentives on boats, personal watercraft, accessories, piers and much more! Climb aboard, there’s never been a better time to save here at the boat sale.
Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express Fort Wayne East
Candlewood Suites – Fort Wayne NW
Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Wayne
Restaurants
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Bourbon Street Hideaway – Cajun to delight you.
Shopping
Things to do in Fort Wayne
Genealogy? Biggest Collection of Records in the U.S.
33rd Annual Flint Camper & RV Show
Perani Arena & Event Center
3501 Lapeer Road
Flint, MI 48503
Located just south of I-69 at the Center Road exit.
Directions….View Map of the Show
February 5-8, 2009
Hours
Friday February 5 2 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Saturday February 6 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Sunday February 7 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday February 8 2 p.m- 9 p.m.
Check the Weather in Flint before you leave.
All types of new recreation vehicles-over 125 units and over 30 brands displayed; folding campers, motor homes, travel trailers, truck campers and fifth wheel travel trailers, ranging in price from $5,000 to more than $120,000.
Booths featuring parts and accessories, campground information, RV financing and RV rentals make this the complete RV show experience. Consumers can pick up the new 2009 RV & Campsite. This guide to camping and RV dealers in Michigan now includes coupons.
At the show, enter to win the Ultimate MIS Race Experience package from Michigan International Speedway. Includes tickets, camping and VIP access (valued at nearly $3,000).
Accommodations
Restaurants
Frank’s Tavern - Seafood
Shopping
130+ retailers anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory.
The Midwest’s largest outlet shopping center with over 150 brandname stores including Michigan’s only Pottery Barn Outlet.
What to do in Flint
Northern Wisconsin Deer Classic
Indoor Sports Center
Eau Cliare, Wisconsin
January 30, 31 & February 1, 2009
Restaurants
Shopping in Eau Claire
Antiques:
Malls:
Playing in Eau Claire
UW- Eau Claire Greenhouse
The three greenhouses, located on the fifth floor of Phillips Hall, consist of 3500-3600 of square feet under glass. One of the greenhouses is divided into two separate rooms, each with different themes: a tropical rain forest and a desert.
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