Let's Go Fishing Show

over a 3 day period. This family friendly event takes place the first weekend in January annually. Visitors to the show not only find a "fishing tackle super-store" but attend seminars and watch live demonstrations. Attendees will find a wide variety of fishing tackle, rods and reels and fishing boats. They will also find accessories such as trolling motors, depth finders and other fishing related products and services. Representatives from resorts and destinations will be there to help you plan a fishing trip to a nearby lake, Ozark retreat, charter fishing trip or a Canadian adventure. Find that perfect boat after viewing many boats in one place and comparison shopping. Boating experts from Belleville Sport Sales, Boat Works, Cope Marine, Dupo Marine Center and VC Marine will be there to answer questions, personalize quotes and walk you through the options.

“Fans will meet the pros at 30 free seminars from a variety of professionals and experts that give helpful tips on fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, trout, muskie and other species,” said Jamie Lane, Let’s Go Fishing Show Producer for Gateway Convention Center. “Our seminar line-up is going to be excellent. These free seminars are always very popular because it gives people a chance to learn from their heroes and mentors. Seminar speakers include Ryan Casey, Jeff Faulkenberry, Todd Huckabee, Kyle Schoenherr as well as “Mr. Crappie” Wally Marshall, Crappie Masters Angler Team Of The Year Matthew Rogers, “The Green Machine” Jack & Holly Linton, Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Chris Zaldain, and more!”

Families can enjoy the free IL Department of Natural Resources Free Fishing Pond, kid's games, face painting, balloon clowns, a caricature artist, educational displays, and a Live Animal Exhibit from Treehouse Wildlife Center. HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit over 120 exhibitor booths who will be showcasing a wide variety of the latest and greatest in fishing gear
- Everything you need to stock that tackle box for success
- Boat dealers with the hottest fishing boats with dealer incentives
- Free seminars on bass, crappie, trout, catfish, muskie and more
- IDNR Free Fish Pond
- Plan your next fishing adventure with Resort Reps and Fishing Guides
- Live Animal Exhibit from Treehouse Wildlife Center
- Antique Lure Display & Free Appraisals by National Lure Collectors Club
- Educational Displays and Live Demos
- Fishing Buddy Beer & Wing Specials
- Win prizes an All Inclusive 4 Night Fishing Trip to Zup's Fishing Resort & Canoe Outfitters

All activities are included with admission. Tickets will be available at the door with regular prices $7 for adults; $3.50 for ages 6-15; children 5 and under are free. Seniors age 60 and above are $5 on Friday. Parking is free! Hours are Friday: NOON to 8 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 7 PM; Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM. Gateway Center is a multi-purpose convention center located in Collinsville, IL that hosts various events. The Center is located 10 minutes from downtown St. Louis, on Highway 157, just north of I-55/70, in Collinsville, Illinois. For information and complete scheduling, you may call 800-289-2388 or visit the web site at www.letsgoshows.com.