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

Directions

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

Quality Inn Warren

Restaurants in Warren

J Edgar’s On Hoover

Bob Evans Farms Restaurant

Chinese Village Inn

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 Zoo

Detroit People Mover – A fun ride around downtown.

Warren will welcome you warmly! Bring the family, make it a holiday!

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Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson
Peoria, IL 61602

March 6-8, 2009

March 6 – 8, 2009
Accommodations in Peoria

AmericInn

Baymont Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriot

Restaurants

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Cracker Barrel

Hometown Buffet

What to do in Peoria?

Bishop Hill Arts Council – Swedish Historical Museum

Brown’s Oakridge Zoo

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

Come to the show………Peoria welcomes you!!

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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!

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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.

Directions

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!

HYATT REGENCY O’HARE

DOUBLETREE HOTEL

EMBASSY SUITES

SOFITEL CHICAGO O’HARE

Film Festivals Sponsored

Restaurants

Chipotle

IHOP-International House of Pancakes

Quizno’s Subs

Shopping

In nearby Chicago shopping is unending.

Things to do!

The Donald E. Stephens Museum of Hummels

Rosemont Theatre

Rosemont awaits! Bring the family and enjoy a holiday.

Corporate Sponsorship
Become an OW-U sponsor today

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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.

Directions

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

Holiday Inn South Bend

Signature Inns

Restaurants

222 Italian Steakhouse

Das Dutchman Essenhaus – Amish Country Cooking

Hacienda Fiesta – Mexican Cuisine

Shopping

100 Center

Old Bag Factory

Entertainment

Michiana Monologues - a locally written and produced play featuring area women sharing their stories

Snite Museum of Art

Broadway Theater

Bring the family……..South Bend welcomes you!!

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Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 North Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173

Feb 12-15 2009

Show Hours

Thursday, February 12
3pm–9pm

Friday, February 13
1pm–9pm

Saturday, February 14
10am–9pm

Sunday, 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!

Directions to the Center

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

Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel

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.

Bring the Family……..Enjoy a holiday!

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Veterans Auditorium

Feb 6-8, 2009

Hours:

Friday     February 6         5 p.m.- 9p.m.
Saturday February 7      10 a.m.-  7p.m.
Sunday   February 8      10 a.m.-  4p.m

Seminar Schedule

Directions

Free Parking

Check the Weather in Des Moines before you leave.

Canada’s Best Fishing and Hunting!

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

Holiday Inn Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Event Center

Red Roof Inn and Suites

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”

Rabbit Hole

The story of a suburban American family … they have everything they could want, until …

For the Children?

Willy Wonka

Take a winter break! Bring the family and have a holiday!

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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

Glenbrook Square

Cookie Cottage

DeBrand Fine Chocolates

Things to do in Fort Wayne

American Heritage Village

Children’s Zoo

Genealogy? Biggest Collection of Records in the U.S.

Bring the family! Have a blast!

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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

Avon House Bed & Breakfast

Baymont Inn & Suits Flint

Comfort Inn Flint

Restaurants

Beale Street Smokehouse BBQ

Old Country Buffet

Frank’s Tavern - Seafood

Shopping

Genesee Valley Center -

130+ retailers anchored by Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory.

Prime Outlets Birch Run –

The Midwest’s largest outlet shopping center with over 150 brandname stores including Michigan’s only Pottery Barn Outlet.

Carriage Town Antique Center

What to do in Flint

Art Galleries and Museums

Theaters

Flint Cultural Center

Enjoy your chance for a holiday. Take the family along!

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Indoor Sports Center

Eau Cliare, Wisconsin

January 30, 31 & February 1, 2009

Comfort Inn Eau Claire

Ramada Convention Center

Restaurants

Bar & Grills

On-The-Water Dining

Nightlife

Shopping in Eau Claire
Antiques:

Schultz’s Country Barn

Malls:

Oakwood Mall

Specialty & Regional Foods

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.

Crystal Cave

Eau Claire offers something for everyone. Bring the family. Make it a holiday!

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