As boat & sport show season begins, anglers from all across the US are eagerly anticipating ‘what’s new’ for 2012. In an aggressive outreach program, American Bass Anglers and its’ tournament trails will be represented at 45 shows in 23 states. The directors committed to growing their divisions in 2012, can be seen at the following locations this spring.
Jan. 5-8 Denver International Sportsmen’s Expo (CO) Jim Strawbridge & Sharon Belew
Jan. 7-8 Rockingham Hunting & Fishing Expo (NH/MA) Garry Woodruff
Jan. 11-15 The Chicago Boat Show (IL) Lee Kuusisto
Jan. 12-14 The Jackson Boat Show (MS) Michael Murphy
Jan. 13-14 Des Moines Boat & Outdoor Show (IO) Jim Zaleski
Jan. 14-15 Branson Boat Show (MO) Dean Jones
Jan. 13-15 Denver Boat Show (CO) Jim Strawbridge & Sharon Belew
Jan. 13-22 BPS Boat Show Denver (CO) Jim Strawbridge &Sharon Belew
Jan. 19-22 Kansas City Boat Show (KS & MO) Jim Zaleski
Jan. 19-22 Minneapolis Boat Show (MN) Arnold Helgerson
Jan. 20-22 The Bedford Open House Boat Show (IL) Lee Kuusisto
Jan. 25-29 The American Outdoor Show (IL) Lee Kuusisto
Jan. 27-29 Albers Marine Fishing & Hunting Show, (KS) Becky Minor
Jan. 27-29 KNOE Boating & Outdoor Show, (LA) Troy Harrison, Jeff & Lindsay Fragala
Jan. 27-29 St. Paul Boat & Marine Products Show (MN) Arnold Helgerson
Jan. 28-29 Upstate South Carolina Boat Show (SC) Toby Hicks & Mike Strickland
Jan. 30- Feb. 5 Tulsa Boat Show (OK) Jim Zaleski
Feb. 2-5 Chattanooga Boat & Sport Show (TN) Ellen Phillips, Gary Carter, Howie & Trish
Burger, & Rhonda Ford
Feb. 4 Ohio BASS Federation Show (OH) Barry Davis
Feb. 9-12 The Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show (OH) Barry Davis
Feb. 10-12 Nashville Fishing & Boat Expo (TN) Debra Talley, John Glenn, Mark Trousdale
Cameron Trousdale, Steve, Gracie & Laura
Cochran
Feb. 10-12 Topeka Outdoor Show (KS) Jim Zaleski
Feb. 10-12 Boyd’s Marine Open House (AL) Rick Tilson & Deacon Collins
Feb. 10-12 Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo (MA) Jim Pollard
Feb. 11-12 The Tinley Park Boat Show (IL) Lee Kuusisto
Feb. 12-13 Fin & Feather Show (MO) Becky Minor
Feb. 16-19 Kansas Sport Boat & Travel Show (KS) Jim Zaleski
Feb. 17-18 Anglers Choice Marine, Martinsville, (VA) Elvin Jennings
Feb. 17-19 Huntsville Boat Show (AL) Ellen Phillips & Mike Garland
Feb. 17-26 Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Vacation Show (IN) Mike Elsea
Feb. 23-26 Omaha Outdoor Show (NE) Jim Zaleski
Feb. 23-26 Springfield Sportsmen’s Show (MA) Jim Pollard
March 1-4 The Boat, Camping and Vacation Show Fargo (ND) Danny Christ
March 2-4 Buckeye Outdoors Fishing Show (OH) Barry Davis
March 3 Calvary Outdoor Expo (PA) Wayne Alker
March 28- Apr.1 Northwest Sports Show, Minneapolis (MN) Arnold Helgerson
March 31-Apr.1 Larimer County Colorado Fishing Expo (CO) Jim Strawbridge & Sharon Belew
April 19-22 TX International Boat & Outdoor Show (TX) George Kunkle
April 20-22 Minnesota Bass Expo, Blaine (MN) Arnold Helgerson
Aug. 17-18 Corpus Christi Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Show (TX) Rob Eckle
Pending dates:
Ft. Sam Houston Fishing Event (TX) George Kunkle
NAS Corpus Christie Fishing Event (TX) George Kunkle
USA Marine Fishing & Outdoor Expo (MA) Jim Pollard & Roger LaFleur
Cincinnati Bass Pro Shop Spring Show (OH) Barry Davis
“Take A Soldier Fishing” Expo (KS) Ray Templeton
