Shaw Grigsby
Bass
Feb. 17, 18

Seminar Topics:

Clearwater Sight Fishing And Finesse Fishing

Shaw Grigsby Is The 21-Year Host Of Television Show One More Cast With Shaw Grigsby, And Noted Author Of Bass Master Shaw Grigsby: Notes On Fishing And Life, Will Join Us To Share His Pro Tips On Fishing Bass At The Best Level.

Shaw Has Nine 1st Place Bass Wins To His Credit, And Was Inducted Into The Bass Fishing Hall Of Fame, Freshwater Fishing Hall Of Fame And The Legends Of The Outdoors Hall Of Fame. He Was Also The Winner Of The Gold Medal In The 2002 And 2003 Great Outdoor Games For Bass Fishing. You Won't Want To Miss This Legendary Fisherman's Seminars!

Scott Martin
Bass
Feb. 16 and 17
Scott Martin's Speaking Topics:

Do Weird And Antique Lures Really Work?

How To Catch More Fish More Often

When Scott First Started Fishing The National Bass Fishing Trail, He Was On A Hot Streak From The Word Go. His First Year Of Fishing In 1999, He Achieved The Flw Tour Co-Angler Of The Year Title. He Won His First National Flw Tour Event With A Purse Of $100,000 In Only His Second Event As A Pro In 2000. Since Then He Has Amassed Five More Flw Wins, Including Claiming The 2011 Flw Championship The "Forrest Wood Cup."

Scott Has Garnered An Incredible 28 Top Ten Finishes On The Flw Tour.  Scott Is Ranked Second In All-Time Money Winnings And Tour Wins With Six Tour Wins And $2.2 Million In Winnings. He Has 13 Flw Championship Qualifications Under His Belt And Proven Himself As One Of The Sports Most Decorated And Consistent Anglers.

In 2005, Scott Started His Own Nationally Televised Fishing Show Called The "Scott Martin Challenge". Now In Season 10, The Show Has Gained A Large Following Of Fans And Is One Of The Highest Rated Outdoor Programs On-Air Today. The Show Is A Fast-Paced, High-Quality Fishing Show That Has Scott Fishing Against Some Of The World's Best Anglers In Many Unique Destinations.

When Scott Is Not Traveling Around The World Fishing Tournaments, Promotions, Filming Or Guiding, He Is Spending Time With His Family – A Beautiful Wife And Four Beautiful Children. They Spend Time Traveling And Enjoying The Outdoors Together.

Wally Marshall
"Mr. Crappie"
Crappie
Feb. 16-18
Wally Marshall's Seminar Topic:

Flippin', Skippin' and Fishin' With Mr. Crappie

Mr. Crappie (Wally Marshall) Was In Born California And Formed A Love For Fishing At An Early Age. Over The Last Ten Years, Wally Has Created The Largest Family Fishing Tournament Called The Big Crappie Classic. Wally Has Traveled To Many Shows Around The Country To Conduct Seminars And Served As A Guest On Popular Outdoor Shows Like Jimmy Houston Outdoors And Barry Stokes Outdoor Trails Tv. A Qualifier And National Champion In 32 Crappie Classics, Wally Has Been Inducted Into The "Legends Of The Outdoors" Hall Of Fame In Nashville, Tennessee.

Joe Thomas
Bass
Joe Thomas' Speaking Topic:

Modern Bass Techniques

For Over 30 Years Joe Thomas Has Made A Living With A Rod And Reel. As A Bass Elite Series And Flw Tour Pro, Thomas Competed At The Highest Level Of The Sport Of Professional Bass Angling. Today, You'll Still Find Joe Thomas Fishing On "Stihl's Reel In The Outdoors" On Outdoor Channel Every Friday Morning At 8:30am, Saturday At 1:30pm And Again Sunday Morning At 6:30am. From The Amazon To Alaska, Thomas Travels To Incredible Destinations To Discover The People And Places That Make Fishing A Uniquely American Pursuit.

Ed Stachowski
Walleye
Feb. 23-25
Ed Stachowski's Seminar Topics:

Walleye

Ed Stachowski, Of Canton, Mi, Is A Professional Walleye Fisherman.  A Michigan Native With Experience Fishing All Over The Continent, He Has Excelled In All Facets Of Walleye Fishing.  His Willingness And Ability To Learn And Apply Techniques Has Led To His Success.

Ed Has Demonstrated His Skills As A Pro In National Circuits, Such As The National Walleye Tour And Flw Walleye Tour. He Has Competed In Every National Walleye Tour Event To Date. His Success Has Earned Him An Angler Of The Year Title And He Is Also In The Top Ten For All-Time Career Earnings.

Ed's Strength For Teaching Strategies And Techniques Provides Attendees With The Practical Knowledge They Can Use To Improve As Anglers. With An Easy-Going Approach, He Engages Participants To Ask Questions And Actively Participate In The Discussions.

Russ Bailey
Crappie
Feb. 24-25
Russ Bailey

Crappie

Brushpile Fishing Is Hosted By 11 Time National Qualifier Russ Bailey.  Russ Is No Stranger To Crappie Enthusiasts As He Hosted Midwest Crappie For 7 Seasons Before Making The Move To Brushpile Fishing.  For Years Russ Has Been Taking Viewers Inside The Successful Patterns, Tips And Tricks Of The Top Crappie Competitors And Guides.  Russ Himself Has 14 Tournament  Wins Under His Belt And Loves Every Moment Spent On The Water Or Talking With Fans Of The Show.

Dan Armitage
Kid's Fishing
Feb. 17-18 and 24-25
Dan Armitage's Seminar Topic:

Kids' Fishing Fun
Dan Presents An Interactive Program For Beginning Anglers Of All Ages. Topics Include How To Select And Use Basic Tackle, Bobbers And Cane Poles.

Dan Armitage, The Popular Ohio-Based Freelance Outdoor Writer, Photographer, Radio Show Host And Speaker Is A Stalwart Marine Journalist With Many Credits, And He Hosts The Weekly Radio Program "Buckeye Sportsman With Dan Armitage" Syndicated In 25 Midwest Markets. Armitage Is An Active Member Of Boating Writers International, The Outdoor Writers Association Of America, And Holds A Uscg Captain's License With A 50 Ton Master Rating.

Armitage Has Been Recognized By The National Safe Boating Council For Promoting Boating Safety In His Articles, Seminars And Radio Program. Dan's Articles Appear In "Outdoor Life", "Sports Afield", "In-Fisherman", "Trailer Boats", "Bass and Walleye Boats", "Camping Life" And Several Regional Outdoor Magazines, And He Works With The National "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" Program To Conduct Educational Fishing Seminars For Youths Across North America. His Weekly Outdoor Radio Program Is Broadcast On More Than A Dozen Midwest Stations Each Saturday.

Dan's Popular "Kids Fishing Fun" Seminar Is An Entertaining, Educational Show Involving The Children In The Audience. In Addition To His Individual Seminars, Dan Is The Moderator Of The Ask The Pros Seminar Series On Both Weekends.

Mike Delvisco
Sonar
Feb. 16-18 and 23-25
Mike Delvisco's Seminar Topics:

Understanding Sonar

On The Water Sonar

With Over 30 Years Of Bass Fishing Experience, Texas Roadhouse Pro Mike Delvisco, A Full-Time Time Professional Angler, Has Competed On The Bassmaster, Flw And Paa Tours. He Currently Competes On The Bassmaster Open Tour. Mike Qualified In 2007 And 2008 For Grand Slam And In 2009 Bassmaster Series National Championship. He Is Also A  Multiple Time Regional Championship Qualifier And Recently Finished 4th At The Inaugural "Ultimate Match Fishing Invitational," And Won The Flw Bfl Super Tournament On Old Hickory Lake.

In Addition To Competing, Mike Conducts Seminars Around The Country At Many Popular Sport Shows And Is A Former Bassmaster University Instructor. He Writes For A Number Of Online And Print Publications And Hosts A Number Of Video Tip Segments On The Web And Broadcast Outlets.

Matt Firestein
Muskie
Matt Firestein's  Seminar Topics:

Big Muskie Tactics

Captain Matt " Catfish " Firestein

Captain Matt Owns And Operates "Whopper Stopper Muskie Charters And Guide Service" On Lake St. Clair. He Starts With Walleyes In The Detroit River In April And May Then Moves To Muskies… June Through December. The Captain Has Fished Muskies And Been Successful From East Of Montreal To Winnipeg. He Has Had Many Tournament Wins . He Specializes In Casting, Jigging And Trolling For Big Muskies On Lake St. Clair And Connecting Rivers. His Unique Outlook On Tactics Comes From 28 Years Of Addictive Musky Fishing Behavior. Those Tactics Will Help Any Angler In The Pursuit Of Giant Fish In Lake St. Clair Or Their Local Lakes.

Chae Dolsen
Muskie
Chae Dolsen's Seminar Topics:

Hunting Muskie In Indiana

Chae Dolsen Started Musky Fishing In 1994 And Has Been Hooked Ever Since. A Licensed Guide, And Founder Of The Webster Lake Guide Service And Tippy River Tackle, Chae Enjoys Holding Seminars And Fishing In As Many Tournaments As Possible. He Is A Member Of Muskies Inc, As Well As President Of Wlmc Chapter #49. Chae Is Also On The Pro Staff At Tippecanoe Boat Co., Lumd, Mercury, Pure Fishing, Salmo International, Beckmann/Lindy Tackle And Shack Attack Lures Dunwrite Tackle.

Chae's Accomplishments Include Placing In The Top 15 In The Hoosier Classic, The Top 5 Wlmc Cash Tourneys And Winner Of The "Big Fish" Award At The Classic In 2007.

Jim Vitaro
Bass
Jim Vitaro's Seminar Topics:

Shallow Water Structure Fishing

Open Water Smallmouth Fishing

Jim Vitaro Is From Wooster, Ohio And His Favorite Lake To Fish On Is Kentucky Lake. His Favorite Bait Includes Strike King Sexy Frog. Some Of His Career Highlights Are: 2019 Costa National Championship Qualifier, 2016 Bfl All American Qualifier And He Has 21 Flw Top 10s.

Matt Quinn
Electronics
Matt Quinn's Seminar Topics:

Fishing Electronic Networks Explained

Lowrance, Garmin, Humminbird And Raymarine All Use Several Communicatoin Networks To Provide You With The Best Imaging, Positioning And Electronics Interation On Your Boat. This Seminar Discussesand Explains What Each Network Will And Will Not Do, Despite Popular Beliefs And False Internet Information.

Live Sonar Optimization

Want To Understand How To Get The Most Out Of Your "Live" Sonar Technology? We'll Explain Techniques And Hardware Needed For All Three Major Brands, Lowrance Active Target, Garmin Livescope, And Humminbird Mega Live, To Optimize Your Investment.

Fishing The New Kentucky Lake

Legendary Kentucky Lake Fishing Has Gone Through Tremendous Changes Over The Last Decade. Kentucky And Barkley Lakes Are Still Considered Great Fishing Laskes And This Seminar Will Address What Techniques, Best Practices, And How To Find Those Bass, Crappie And Other Gamefish To Enjoy Your Day On The Water.

Matt Quinn Has An Electrical Engineering Degree From The University Of Missouri. His Passion For Fishing, Boating, And The Outdoors Has Led To Him To Create Hitec As A Premier Marine Electronics Dealer And Outdoor Store. His Experience And Expertise Are Welcome To The Fishing And Boating Industry With Over 28 Years Of Factory Automation Experience As Well As Owning A Midsize Engineering Company In St. Louis, Mo.

Mike Mckinstry
Bassquatch Hunter -Kayak Fishing
Feb. 16-18 and 23-25

Mike Mckinstry Began Fishing At An Early Age, But Only Started To Take It More Seriously In 2010. In 2016 He Transitioned To A Kayak From A Bass Boat When He Realized Kayaks Could Go More Places And Became A Full Time Professional Fisherman! Mike's Excitement Catapulted Him To Start A Youtube Channel, Then Quit His 13-Year Career In Marketing To Start His Tv Show "Bassquatch Hunter".

Mike Is Excited To Inspire, Motivate And Educate Our Audiences! You Won't Want To Miss These Fun Seminars!

Gene Jensen
Kayak Fishing
Feb. 17-19 and 24-26

Gene's Speaking Topics:

How To Locte Bass

Gear Organization On A Kayak

You'll Know Him By His Red Georgia Hat. Gene Jensen Is A Born And Bred Georgia Boy Who Grew Up Trout Fishing Under The Tutelage Of His Dad.

As Most Freshwater Anglers Do, Gene Jensen (The Flukemaster) Was Exposed To Bass Angling And Has Been Forever Hooked. Today, He Can Be Described As An Avid Bass Angler And, At Best, That Description Was An Understatement.

Gene Guided On Richmond Mill Lake For Five Years And It Was There He Learned He Loved To Teach Peole To Fish. Today He Owns And Operates Multiple Social Media Channels, To Include His Youtube Channel, Flukemaster. He Has Amassed A Garngantuan Following Of 320,000+ Subscribers On Youtube And That Number Grows Every Day.

Through Social Media Gene Shares His Passion For Bass Fishing But Also Teaches Others To Fish. After All, Its His Motto: "Teaching The World To Fish."

His Passion And Ability To Teach Others Has Propelled Him To Become A Commonly Known Name In The Recreational Fishing World. This Is Not Because Of Special Marketing Or Advertising, But Simply Because He Provides Value To His Following. More People Are Able To Enjoy Fishing Because Of Gene Jensen.

Date: February 16-25, 2024

Time:
Fri. 16: 1p – 8p
Sat. 17: 10a – 8p
Sun. 18: 10a – 5p
Mon. 19 and Tues. 20 – CLOSED
Wed. – Thurs. 21-22: 12p – 7p
Fri. 23: 12p – 8p
Sat. 24: 10a – 8p
Sun. 25: 10a – 5p

Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205

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