HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 18th Northeast Fishing & Hunting Show will be Friday, February 13 through Sunday, February 15, 2015 at the Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford, Conn. Hours: Friday, February 13 from 12 noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
"This is a great outing for the entire family with 50 hours of seminars, hands-on activities, and hundreds of booths showcasing the latest products for fishing and hunting enthusiasts," explains organizer Kristie Gonsalves, President of North East Expos. "Attendees discover and can purchase the newest fishing, hunting and outdoor equipment by some of the nation's top manufacturers. They meet charter boat captains, check out latest models of fishing boats, watch fly casting and fly tying demonstrations, and enjoy numerous interactive activities. Back this year is the 'Elements of Nature' show, showcasing artists and their unique pieces in wood, antler, stone, clay, bronze, photography and taxidermy."
Featured will be the interactive Black Hawk II virtual fishing fighting chair, daily hunting and pointing dog demonstrations from Dusty W German Shorthaired Pointers, live Eagle Owl & Harris's Hawk flight shows at Talons! Birds of Prey, World's Outstanding Whitetail (WOW) and National Wildlife Turkey Federation displays, Catch & Release Trout Pond where children can win a rod and reel, NRA Laser Shooting Range, Sportsmen's Outpost's archery range, Kids' Bass Casting Competition sponsored by the Connecticut Bass Federation; fly-fishing demonstrations by Marla Blair and Dave Benoit, and fly-tiers demonstrations by Dave Brandt, Mike Motyl, Mike Stewart, and Fred Wilson.
Seminars/topics:
-Greg Myerson, World Record Holder for largest Striped Bass with his 81.88 lbs catch: Targeting Trophy Striper Bass;
-Del DelMastro: Urban Deer Hunting, Effective Use of Camouflage Clothing and Archery Equipment & Tree Stand Safety;
-Peter Fiduccia: Surefire Tactics to Bag Your Buck;
-Kate Fiduccia: Wild Game Cooking Demonstration;
-Roy Leyva (The Fish Whisperer): Shark Fishing from the Beaches – Cape Cod Canal;
-Ralph Craft: Your Fishing Pole & You;
-Toby Lapinski: Introduction to Surf Fishing and Surf Fishing in a Wetsuit;
-Al Gag: Spring and Winter Striper Fishing on Rivers;
-Captain TJ Karbowski: Down Rigging for Striped Bass Success;
-Captain Bruce Millar: Trolling Otter Spoons & Baits for Trophy Striped Bass;
-Captain BJ Silva: Fishing for Fluke and Chunkin' for Stripers and Black Fishing;
-Captain Greg Dubrule: Night Time Bass Fishing in the Race;
-Captain Blaine Anderson: Light Tackle Inshore Stripers;
-Captain John Planeta: Fluke Fishing the Mouth of the Connecticut River;
-Wildlife biologist Peter Picone: Observing Wildlife While Hunting;
-Gerry Rightmyer & Steve Schicker: Turkey Calling and Affordable Big Game Hunts Out West and Getting the Most Out of Your Game Camera;
-A.J. DeRosa: Urban Deer Complex.
Admission – Cash Only: $12 adults; $4 Children 5 to 12; Free under age 5.
Visit www.fishinghuntingshow.com or call 860-844-8461.
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