Renfro Report
The Ford Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show will run February 16-18 and 21-25 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds while the 26th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo runs Feb. 23-25.
The Boat Show is the largest in the nation with more than 750,000 square feet of the great outdoors. With more than five and a half acres of boats and four and a half acres of RVs you’ll find the Midwest’s largest select of new models and you can meet with hundreds of experts all under one roof and all in one trip!
If fishing is your thing or if you want to explore fishing as your new hobby you’ll love TackleTown USA – a building overflowing with fishing tackle, rods & reels, canoes, kayaks and expert fisherman who will share their knowledge to help you be a better fisherman. There’s even Ask the Pros Fishing Seminars on kayak fishing and walleye, where you the audience help control the seminar.
The 4000-gallon Hawg Trough aquarium is where the experts show you how species of fish react to fishing techniques, baits etc. See Scott Martin, talking about bass fishing; Wally Marshall AKA Mr. Crappie who will be talking about crappie; Mike McKinstry, the Bassquatch Hunter will be presenting about kayak fishing; Mike DelVisco will teach you about sonar and of course we’ll have Kid’s Fishing presentations by Dan Armitage.
You won’t want to miss the Kayak Fishing Showcase where you can experience the latest innovations in fishing kayak technology. The top manufacturers in the industry will showcase their products and there’s even a demo pool! You’re sure to find the perfect kayak for your fishing, hunting or recreational needs. To view the extensive list of presenters and to find your favorite topics visit https://indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com/speakers. You will come home ready to start your fishing season.
Travel destinations such as houseboat rentals, Canadian hunting and fishing lodges, camping, African Safaris as well as regional CVB’s promoting their areas.
The Ultimate Camp Cooking comedy duo returns to the Show this year sharing quick and easy campsite friendly meals that minimize mess and clean up and are huge with flavor! Comedians Pat Mac and Mike “The Big Cheese” Faverman (aka “Mac & The Big Cheese”) venture into campgrounds, tailgates, and any outdoor setting around the world to cook gourmet meals for total strangers who become “cast members” and a live audience.
Kid’s Day on Saturday, February 24th is one of the things we most look forward to – getting kids started on their love for the outdoors! The first 500 kids through the door receive a free Wormgear rod & reel combo.
The 26th Annual Indiana Deer, Turkey & Waterfowl Expo is the Midwest’s Premier Hunting Expo and showcases such features as Archery Alley, the Manufacturers Archery Demo Lanes, the Hoosier Record Book Trophy Buck Display, Deer Scoring, Outfitters from Around the Globe, Waterfowl Flyways (an amazing selection of all things waterfowl-hunting related), Indiana Hunter Education, and the Youth Archery Range ( a free kids activity). New this year will be the Huff Buck, which scored a whopping 211 4/8 typical in Boone & Crocket, which makes it Indiana’s largest ever and the worlds 2nd largest buck.
p>The Seminar Series includes Cody Robbins, producer of the TV show Live2Hunt, Tom Mesnard speaking about Land Management, Bill Epeards, presenting on Turkey Hunting, Jessica Outcalt and Ed Oehlman speaking on Wildlife Ecology and Forestry. Also included is a seminar on training your dog to hunt morels! Brian Wilson, head trainer at Wilson’s Dog Training will share tips, techniques and insight into how he successfully hunts morels with dogs. For the complete Hunting Seminar Schedule visit https://indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com/speakers.For show hours, admission prices and more show details, check our website at IndySportShow.com.