The 11th annual Valley Fishing & Outdoors show gets under way this Friday April 9th at the Carp Arena and Fairgrounds and runs until Sunday April 11th.
New this year is the addition of a brand new show building which will accommodate a growing number of visitors and exhibitors.
Last year the show’s attendance was over 12000 people and organizer Dave Arbour is expecting that number to increase this year thanks to an aggressive advertising campaign on four radio stations, television, road signs, posters, and daily newspapers which cover the Seaway Valley, Ottawa Valley and Western Quebec.
Plus, the additional coverage of the event found right here on The Outdoors Guy Blog will surely push this event right over the edge!
This year’s Valley Fishing and Outdoor Show has some great seminars on tap:
Introduction to Fly Fishing – Ottawa Flyfishing Society
An overview of the equipment and the basic casting techniques of fly-fishing. The Ottawa Flyfishing Society will provide experienced fly fishers to discuss the set up of fly-fishing gear in preparation to target local species including bass, pike, panfish and trout. Casting demonstrations and discussion of flies appropriate for these species will be made.
Thundermist Lure Company – Ivo Coia
Ivo Coia is an avid outdoors man and multi-species angler. He is the CEO & CFO of Thundermist Lure Company as well as outdoor writer for Thundermist Fishing Tips. Ivo is the host of the “Thundermist Fishing Tips TV Show” as seen on national television in the USA, on the Sportsman Channel.
TIME TESTED TACTICS – “Big” Jim
“Big” Jim, as he is affectionately known has been an integral part of the Canadian sportfishing scene for over 25 years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Having first gained notoriety as a tournament angler, “Big” Jim was vaulted into the sport fishing spotlight with two CFT Canadian Classics… Canada’s premier tournament title along with a slew of tournament victory’s numbering 28 to his credit.
Wild Turkey – Adrian Hare
Adrian Hare has been with Quaker Boy Game Calls for many years and is one of the best when it comes to hunting Wild Turkey. Adrian has harvested many trophy size gobblers and guided celebrities through out the United States and Canada.
Spring Time Crappie – Art Cunningham
Art Cunningham is an expert when it comes to that sought after fish called Crappie. Art has won several Crappie Tournaments in the Kingston area. This is the time of year to catch crappie and Art will give you those secrets on being successful. Art is also a two time Renegade Bass Classic champion and has 21 ten top finishes with Renegade Bass.
Spinner Bait Fishing 101 – JP Ostiguy
JP Ostiguy is a respected tournament angler who will discussing Spinner baits as one of the most widely used lures for many species of fish such as pike, musky and of course bass. Have you ever wondered when and where to use them and what works best? Attend JP’S Seminar on Saturday and Sunday to get some exciting ideas and new tips on how to maximize these amazing baits.
Lake Ontario Salmon Fishing
With over 17 years on Lake Ontario, Mike Snow from Salmon Express (Port Credit) most certainly comes to these years Show with salmon and trout experience. Mike’s vast knowledge will shed light on various techniques, such as Dipsey Divers, and Slide Divers, the use of lead core line, braid, wire and copper line.
For more information, contact: Dave Arbour at: (613) 257-7489 or by email: [email protected]
A really fun show, I could never figure out why the spring show did so well and the fall one seemed to lack the enthusiasm and the people. Anyone who wants to learn to be a better turkey hunter or take up turkey hunting should plunk themselves down for one of Adrian Hare’s seminars. He is the best in Canada by far and one of the top in North America, he guides here in Ontario and in Pennsylvania as well as Florida. Go see him, you’ll be glad you did.
My intention is to attend the show Saturday and enjoy it.