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2011 – January 7-8-9 Collinsville, Illinois - Gateway Convention Center Located 12 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, on Highway 157, just north of I-55/70, in Collinsville, Illinois. Building phone number is 618-345-8998 This IS the Show for fishermen!! … Scroll down for more information The Gateway Let's Go Fishing Show consistently attracts an enthusiastic audience due to its dedication solely to fishing and the quality of its exhibitors.  Visitors to the show not only find a "fishing tackle super-store" but attend seminars and see exhibits of interest. For sale at the show is a wide variety of fishing tackle, rods and reels, and aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats. You will also find accessories such as trolling motors, depth finders and other fishing related products and services. And, there are representatives from resorts and destinations eager to help you plan a fishing trip to a nearby lake, Ozark retreat, charter fishing trip, or a Canadian adventure. We welcomed “Mr. Crappie” Wally Marshall in 2010 … Plus, Pro Bass Fishermen — Randy Howell, Terry Bolton, Jr., Mark Menendez … and more! Click here for photos of the 2010 Event & scroll down for more photo’s… Another Great Show in 2010 … Attendance up 9% even in single digit temps and below zero wind chills! Sales Great! Enthusiasm of the crowd … amazing! Great response to the Beer & Wine Garden; Wine Tasting; Live Owls and other attractions. SEE YOU JANUARY 7 - 8 - 9, 2011 Click here for directions to Gateway Center 2011 Admission Prices — $7.00 for adults; On Friday, seniors age 60 and above will be admitted for only $4.00 Children Ages 6-15 $3.50 each day; Ages 5 & under FREE Parking is FREE each day of the show 2011 Hours: Friday Noon to 9 PM / Sat. 9 AM - 7 PM / Sun. 10 AM to 5 PM. Show visitors find a large variety of fishing boats, with top names in aluminum and fiberglass models represented. Boat dealers will be offering “Closeout Specials” and several Pre-owned boats for sale, along with new models.  Children and all show visitors will enjoy the live owls and other birds from the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Other “Family Fun” Activities will include the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hooked On Fishing Trailer & Video Fishing Simulator, other games for young anglers, plus, balloon clowns and face painters on Saturday and Sunday during select hours of the show Seminars and speakers currently scheduled for the 2011 LET’S GO FISHING SHOW: Check back for updates speakers, topics and times subject to change        Click on any blue, speakers name to              learn more about that person Friday, January 7 - Mississippian Room 1:15 Wade Mansfield - Jig Fishing for Crappie 2:30 Steve Welch - Bank Fishing for Crappie 4:00 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined 6:15 Wade Mansfield - Jig Fishing for Crappie 7:30 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined Friday, January 7 - Marquette Room 1:30 Walt Krause - Lake Catfish 3:00 Paul Center - Spin-fishing for Trout 4:45 Steve Welch - Central Illinois Walleye 6:30 Jeff Niehaus - Mississippi River Catfish 7:45 Walt Krause - Muskie Fishing Saturday, January 8 - Mississippian Room 10:15 Wade Mansfield - Jig Fishing for Crappie 11:00 Fishin’ Magicians - A fun show for the entire family Noon Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined 1:00 Dennis & Tammy Watters - Long-Line Crappie Fishing 2:00 Fishin’ Magicians - A fun show for the entire family 2:45 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined 4:00 Dennis & Tammy Watters - Long-Line Crappie Fishing 5:00 Fishin’ Magicians - A fun show for the entire family 5:45 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined Saturday, January 8 - Marquette Room 10:30 Walt Krause - Lake Catfish 11:45 Paul Center - Spin-fishing for Trout 12:45 Chris Morrow - Catchin’ River Cats 1:45 Colby Simms - White Bass, Stripers & Hybrids 3:00 Steve Welch - Central Illinois Walleye 4:15 Chris Morrow - Catchin’ River Cats 5:35 Walt Krause - Muskie Fishing Sunday, January 9 - Mississippian Room 11:00 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined 12:15 Fishin’ Magicians - A fun show for the entire family 1:00 Steve Welch - Bank Fishing for Crappie 2:00 Fishin’ Magicians - A fun show for the entire family 3:00 Bass Fishing - speaker to be determined Sunday, January 9 - Marquette Room 11:15 Paul Center - Spin-fishing for Trout 12:30 Walt Krause - Lake Catfish 1:45 Colby Simms - White Bass, Stripers & Hybrids 3:05 Southern Illinois Bowfishers Assn. 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Numerous seminars are presented throughout the three-day event. Pro fishermen and regional experts share tips with show attendees interested in hooking bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, trout, muskie and other species.

All seminars and attractions are FREE with your ticket

The show features two seminar rooms:

The Mississippian Room has about 200 seats and features Bass & Crappie speakers. The Marquette Room will have seating for around 100 and hosts a variety of topics and species, including Catfish, Walleye, Trout and Muskie

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2010 Show photo: “Mr. Crappie” with Wade Mansfield of Grizzly Jig

“Mr. Crappie” Wally Marshall packed ‘em in at the 2010 Show

Coming in 2011: The Fishin’ Magicians

"The Fishin' Magicians always make a splash

with their entertaining show for all ages.

Kids love their amazing, magical stunts while adults enjoy their subtle, clean humor.

Come laugh and enjoy The Fishin' Magicians as they take you on a magical fishing adventure."

Note: Admission to the Fishin’ Magicians show is included with your ticket to the Let’s Go Fishing Show

In 2011:

You’ll be able to register to win a new Boat!

Details coming soon!


2010 Show Photo, Left to right:

Gene Hebenstreit & Tristan Wentler

of Victory Lane Ford & Marine,

Paul Rossi of Skeeter Boats,

and Pro Bass Angler Mark Menendez

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More information to come …

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