Michiana Boat and Sport Show -- Century Center, 120 S. St Joseph St., South Bend, IN.
January 27-28-29, 2017. 50,000 sq feet of exhibits !
Show hours are:... Fri – Noon-9pm;.... Sat – 9am to 9pm;.... Sun – 9am to 4pm.
Admission is $5 adults, Children under 12 free
Free parking in city garages Sat & Sun. Free parking Century Center Sun only
Dealers across Michiana, Northwest Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Ohio gather to present the newest and finest in boats.
The show will feature exhibitor booths displaying lake shore equipment with Docks, Lifts, and Piers; Fishing resorts and Canadian lodges: Lake Erie and Lake Michigan Charter Captains; Local tackle dealers; Custom canvas suppliers; Hunting and fishing guides; Trucks and SUV's.
Added special attraction will be a Free Trout Pond (catch and release), for children. This year specially tagged trout have been added. Catch a specially tagged trout and win a chance for a $2,500 Scholarship. Drawing will be held after the show.
Seminars held by well known professional fishermen. This year will feature three speakers:
Mark Romanack, host of Fishing 411 and an outdoor communicator for over thirty years dedicated to teaching men and women to become better anglers;
Julia Davis “Captain Juls” , USCG Charter Captain and professional walleye tournament angler for over 10 years. She has competed on the FLW Walleye Tour, Professional Walleye Trail (PWT), and the Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC); and
Jake Romanack, co-host of Fishing 411 TV, Video Editor, and a USCG Charter Captain. Jake has taken his passion and knowledge of fishing to the next level and become a teacher of the sport.
FRI - JAN 27:............6 pm - Part 1— Intro to Fishing World, and Fishing Lake Erie — Juls Davis
.................................7 pm - Ice Fishing with Jake Romanack
SAT - JAN 28:..........2-4 pm - Walleye Fishing Seminar with Mark, Juls, & Jake
.................................5 pm - Using your Electronics for Bass Fishing - Kendal Ulsh
SUN - JAN 29:..........1 pm - Lake Michigan Fishing for Salmon, Coho, Steelhead - Mark Romanack
..................................2 pm - Part 2—Intro to Fishing World, Charting, Fishing Lake Erie - Captain Juls
Also additional speakers will be available to discuss pan fishing; INDNR on Indiana fishing regulations; IN state biologist will cover local water conditions and aquatic health.
South Bend Power Squadron will cover boating safety and requirements to pass a Coast Guard inspection .
ALL
SEMINARS ARE FREE WITH PAID ADMISSION
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Parking is available at Century Center Fri & Sat for $5/day. Free parking available after 6:00 p.m. from Mon - Fri, and all day Sat & Sun, in city parking garages or city parking lots. (
downtownsouthbend.com/parking-and-maps). Wayne St. Garage is just across the street from Century Center.
Co-Sponsored by the Michiana Walleye Association (see our page on Facebook)
More information can be found on-line at:
www.michiana-boatshow.com/
If you are interested in an 8 X 10 Booth, go to link above.
