For Immediate Release:

Contact: Henri Boucher, Show Producer (616) 447-2860
Julie Stolper, Show Publicity (262)-650-9852

The ONE, The ONLY, Milwaukee Boat Show

At the Expo Center at State Fair Park - January 16-25, 2009

For all details and schedules: MilwaukeeBoatShow.com

FEATURES OF THE BOATING LIFESTYLE
AT THE BOAT SHOW

“The Improve Your Catch Series”
Bass, Muskie & Pike, Panfish, Salmon & Trout, Walleye

 

The Ultimate Fishing Seminar Line-up – This year the Milwaukee Boat Show is getting right down to basics. Each Saturday and Sunday, Dan Small of Outdoors Wisconsin will host presentations by the best presenters we can find on the 5 most popular game fish categories in Wisconsin.

Special notice: the first 400 attendees at these seminars will be presented with a special commemorative ”2009 Milwaukee Boat Show” Dare-devle spoon, with a retail value of $4.95 and is of collectable caliber.

Our Host

 

Dan Small - Dan is celebrating 25 years as the Host of "Outdoor Wisconsin" on PBS TV this year. Universally recognized as the flagship of Sportsman's programming in the Badger State, this Thursday night tradition and Dan's personable and inquisitive style are classic. We are very pleased to carry on the Boat Show tradition of Dan hosting our Fishing Seminar Stage.

Walleye Specialist

 

Jim O’Brien – Jim operates Dancing with Walleyes Fishing Guide Service in Southeast Wisconsin. Jim also competes in several Walleye tournaments each year with his two best partners, his sons, Jimmy and Chris. “There is no better feeling than walking across the stage with your sons collecting several top 10 finishes and Father / Son team of the year awards.” Jim takes great pride in passing on fishing skills learned to anglers young and old. He is a Certified Instructor, Outdoor Writer and a presenter of many fishing seminars throughout the year.

Panfish and Bass Specialist

 

Tom Newbauer – Tom is celebrating his 25th anniversary as the Fishing Educator of the PBS TV show Outdoor Wisconsin. Few Sportsmen in Wisconsin are not familiar with the expertise that Tom Newbauer is generous to share, whether it is over the air waves or up close and personal on the seminar stage. Tom will present tips on improving your catch in 2 categories. Covering both Smallmouth and Largemouth in Wisconsin Waters will be his first presentation, and a subject he is famous for. When offered the roll of sharing tips on Panfish he jumped at it. Whether it is Crappie, Sunfish, Bluegills or Perch, this category may appeal to the largest group of anglers and Tom knows it. We know he will pack the house for this one.

Salmon & Trout Specialist

 

Jason Woda – Jason has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 20 years and guiding for almost 10. Specializing in the waters off Milwaukee, Jason has found the most productive waters nearby throughout the year. Starting at New Years, Jason finds the open water for excellent fishing for Browns thru the winter. ….shifting to Winthrop harbor for incredible Coho action April thru June. Chinook are “King” thru September with some Steelies tossed in for the acrobatics. No serious off shore troller will want to miss the experience that Jason shares on the seminar stage.

Muskie & Pike

 

Steve Miljat – One of Wisconsin’s most respected guides and wildlife artists will give seminars on both weekends of the Boat Show. Steve will share his knowledge regarding the Muskies of Pewaukee Lake and the many other locations where he has had famed success: Lake Vermillion in Minnesota and Big Bay de Noc in Northern Lake Michigan to name a couple.

Special Guest

 

Babe Winkleman – Sunday, January 25th only – special appearance presented by Evinrude. Come meet Babe Winkelman and learn about the latest in Evinrude technology. Babe launched the ever popular “Good Fishing” TV series in 1985 and quickly became one of the nations foremost Outdoors Specialists. Teaching “Pattern Fishing” Babe is highly regarded for the expertise he shares on improving your catch of most any species……especially those found in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan waters.

Pro Wakeboarders and Skiers at the Boat Show

 

Meet Professional Wakeboarder Scott Byerly! He’ll be at the Lauderdale Lakes Marina display on Friday, January 23rd and Saturday, January 24th!

Scott Byerly has consistently been at the forefront of the wakeboarding industry through his innovate ability to progress the sport in ways never thought possible. Through a decade of progressive tricks, board designs, artist board graphics and contest formats, Scott has always embodied the unconventional aspects of the sport. His unique style and vision helped create the sport’s recognition worldwide.


Wisconsin Scale Boats – Meet the model boat enthusiasts and view their unique display of boats located in the West Concourse. Association Members will be on hand to answer any questions and demonstrate their crafts.

National Weather Service will conduct workshops on reading and preparing for foul weather situations for all Boaters. They will be demonstrating how boaters can easily get weather information from our local office web site, as well as the national NWS site, and other NWS offices with marine forecast and warning responsibility to brief them before setting out or to get the information at the marina with the expansion of wireless internet at many locations.

The National Weather Service will feature the NWS Great Lakes web site that is a one-stop web site for weather forecast information, current observations, weather watches and warnings in the Great Lakes region for both boaters and land-based folks.

They will be featuring information about an upgraded rip current forecast program that will be going into effect this upcoming summer season. They will have a display of NOAA All-Hazards Weather radios that are available…from table top models to portable hand-held models that can go anywhere. NOAA All-Hazards radios can alert you to approaching severe weather as well as provide a 24-hour source for all your weather information.

“BOAT SMART®”
One day Boating Safety Certification Courses
to be held Saturday, January 24th
at the Milwaukee Boat Show

 


Representatives of the U.S. Power Squadron will conduct a special one-day class and those that pass will be mailed the certificate of completion. Typically these classes run for a series of weeks.

All boaters should carry this certificate. The knowledge gained could save you and your family’s life (at the very least it will reduce your insurance premiums).

This certificate is REQUIRED of all persons who were born after January 1, 1989 and are at least 12 years old to operate a boat (or personal watercraft) without an adult aboard. This is a great opportunity to prepare for safe summer fun in ONE DAY…… then take in the Boat Show, for free.

Boat Smart® covers:
v Boat Types & Terms

v Boating Regulations & Safe Operation

v Aids to Navigation

v Adverse Conditions & Emergencies

v Boat Registration & Equipment

v Navigation Rules

v Boat Handling & Seamanship

v Knots, Bends & Hitches

v Introduction to Charts & Piloting

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
1) Call (262) 786-2599 for information on how to pre-register.

2) Register and Pay at Booth #63 at the MMDA until Friday, January 23rd

3) Register and Pay at the door on the day of course, Saturday, January 24th
(If there is space available) at 7:45 am

To be assured of a seat and materials, advanced registration is suggested.

7:45 am - Open for at-the-door registration (if space is available)
8:15 am - Instruction begins
5:30 pm - Graduation & Distribution of Certificates


For details, map, seminar schedule and total Boat Line Listing go to: www.MilwaukeeBoatShow.com

Show Hours are Friday, January 16, 3-9:30 pm; Saturday, January 17, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, January 18, 10 am-6 pm; Monday thru Thursday, January 19-22, 3-9:30 pm; Friday, January 23, 12 noon-9:30 pm; Saturday, January 24, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, January 25, 10 am-5 pm.

Admission: $8 adults, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

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