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January 6-8, 2012

NC State Fairgrounds
Raleigh, NC

Hours:

Friday	10 am - 8 pm
Saturday	9 am - 7 pm
Sunday	10 am - 5 pm

Admission:

Adults	$8.00
Seniors 60 +	$7.00
Jr. Anglers (6 - 12)	$5.00
Children 5 & Under	Free
Admission good for all 3 days with Return pass.

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Raleigh Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo

The 22nd Annual Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo Speaker Bios

For over 22 years the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo has brought together some of the best talent in the Fishing Industry to conduct seminars during the 3 day weekend. Three different seminar rooms operate simultanously every hour on the hour during the show. If your interests are strickly Bass fishing the Bass Tub of Oklahoma is the offical brackdrop for some of the best pros touring the country today. Saltwater anglers are introduced to regional & local professionals that fish the North Carolina coastal waters almost everyday. There's only one thing these guys enjoy more than fishing....and that's telling others how to! If your thrill comes from landing that 10 to 20 pound "Flathead" , pulling the "Slabs" out of the bushes, or trolling for that record Stripper ...the Fresh Water seminar series covers them all.

Scheduled to appear at this years event
(Seminar schedule subject to change without notice)

CHECK OUT THIS LOADED SCHEDULE

	Capt. Bryan Goodwin Born and raised on the shore's of Taylor's Creek in Beaufort, North Carolina, Capt. Bryan has fished the waters of the Southern Outerbanks around Beaufort, Cape Lookout and Core Banks for over 25 years. He is an 8th Generation waterman, specializing in Light Tackle and Fly-Fishing for Speckle Trout, Red Drum, Flounder, Cobia, Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, Albacore, as well as Coast... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Butch Foster For those of us who like to go deep for our rewards... *Capt. Butch Foster* of *"Yeah Right Charters"* takes offshore bottom fishing to new depths. Although *Capt. Foster* is knowledgeable in all coastal fishing his passion lies in brining the big guys up to the boat. Grouper, Snapper, Black Bass, Trigge... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Dave Tilley Captain Dave is a Grouper Groper from WAY Back. Born and raised in North Carolina, Captain Dave has extensive experience as both a Head Boat and Charter Boat Captain to put you on the fish. His outgoing personality and quick smile make fishing with Captain Dave a unique experience. He also owns and operates FryingPanTower.Com - Fishing The Carolina Coast... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Jerry Dilsaver After years of competing in local, regional & national tournaments...and by the way winning a bunch of them along the way...Capt Dilsaver has settled into a semi-retirement status fishing tournaments a little closer to home and participating in things he enjoys the most....teaching and writing about fishing. From Offshore and King Mackeral, to Inshore and Red Drum, Capt. Dilsaver's ... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Jimmy Price When someone mentions the word flounder in the Carolina's, there is only one name that first comes to mind. *Capt. Jimmy Price. There is probably no other person whose name is more associated with a single species of fish as Capt. Price is with flounder. The "Wreck Hunter*" charter captain catches more flounder by accident than most of u... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Jot Owens Starting a career in commerical fishing at 15 years of age says alot about Capt. Jot Owens. Fishing was in his blood. In 2002 the deication to the sport paid off for him by obtaining his Captains license and landing a job as the Master and Captain of the Fortune Hunter Too, fishing for trout, Red Drum, Flounder, Cobia, Tarpon and many other species. Today Capt. Jot ... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Mitchell Blake When it comes to Inshore fishing and running the tributaries...this young man is right at home. Specializing in areas that includes the Roanoke River, Pamlico River, Neuse River, Albemarle Sound, Pamlico Sound and many of the tributaries between he targets many species of fish in both freshwater and brackish water systems. These include Striped Bass, Red Drum, Flounder... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Rick Bennett Looking for tips on Inshore or Near shore light tackle fishing...Trout, Drum, Flounder, Spanish, Bonita, King Mackerel, Cobia..... than *Capt. Rick Bennett* of *Rod-Man Charters* is the session you won't want to miss. With 20 years experience in the Wrightsville Beach / C... [ More Info ]
	Capt. Tim Barefoot When it comes to Grouper fishing and offshore bottom fishing there is no one more in the know than Capt. Barefoot. With a knowledge of both the commercial and the recreational side of fishing Tim is an expert of wrecks, points and ledges all along the Carolina's and Virginia. There is only one thing more important to Capt. Tim than catching fish and that conservation of fish. As a Director o... [ More Info ]
	Chris Hammill Chirs is a native of Rowan county and when it come to catfishing in North Carolina....He's the Smack Daddy. An expert at catching big blues and flathead catfish, Chris has also been known to say why worry about a hook and line.......when you got your hands. Grabbling....noodleing....."CRAZY"....whatever you want to call it, this man jumps in and calls it fun. Check out one of Chris'... [ More Info ]
	Gerald "G-Man" Swindle Gerald Swindle "Gman" is one of the Nations most highly respected pros, as well as one of fishing's most popular personalities. He has won tournaments at all levels, including the prestigious tournament trail of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.) Gerald won the most prestigious title in the sport of competitive fishing. The Bassmaster Angler of the Year in 2004 and is a 10 tim... [ More Info ]
	Joe Bielawski For 50+ years this man has had a life in the fishing industry. From Commerical Fisherman to Lobsterman....Aquaculturist to Lecturer ... the road along the way has presented all the things to be very sucessfull as a fisherman. TEACHING all the TIPS and TRICKS on TROLLING that he has amassed over the years is the passion that fills his life. How to get the correct trolling... [ More Info ]
	John Crews John Crews grew up fishing the waters in Virginia and has already established himself at the early age of 33 to be one of the new Elite stars of the future. He has gained the respect of professional anglers on both the B.A.S.S. & FLW Tour and is a past president of the prestigous Professional Anglers Association (PAA). With 14 top ten finishes , a ... [ More Info ]
	JW Moreno - Oklahoma Bass Tub - The Oklahoma Bass Tub for almost 20 years has been a educational as well as entertaining part of fishing shows across the country. This 4000 gallon aquarium on wheels is owned and operated by Chuck Devereaux. Pro Staff member JW "Coop" Moreno will be holding demonstrations showcasing lures & equipment that could be just the *EDGE* your looking for in... [ More Info ]
	Maynard Edwards When it comes to fresh water fishing this man knows *"A Lot About All Of It".* As a professional guide on the Yadin Lake chain in North Carolina he's one of the few guides that anglers know regardless of the season Maynard's the go to guy. With a passion for Bass Fishing he's actually better known for his expertise in striper and catfishing. He also be... [ More Info ]
	Mike DelVisco Mike DelVisco, a full-time time professional angler for over 25 years has regularly competed on the Bassmaster Tour and PAA Tour, and is a 2007 and 2008 Grand Slam and 2009 Bassmaster Series National Championship qualifier. In addition to competing, Mike conducts seminars around the country at many popular sport shows and is a former Bassmaster University instructor. His Bass... [ More Info ]
	Mike Jones Mike "Pappy" Jones may not have invented plastics baits but he sure has profected them. His line of plastics are sought after all year long and his ability to catch fish has him guiding not only in Virginia but during certain times of the year you'll find him in accross the border in Canada taking care of an established clientale up there. Mike loves Finesse Fishing and will be ready to share his ... [ More Info ]
	Monk Wilson If your deal is Crappie fishing and your not familier with *"Spider-Rigging"* then this is your seminar. As owner & operator of MONKSCRAPPIE.com Monk Wilson is the Go to Guy when it comes this Multi-rod tight line technique. Having 12 to 16 rods working at one time is an a... [ More Info ]
	Ryan White Ryan White comes to the Fishing Expo this year presented by the North Carolina Beach Buggy Association. Ryan owns and operates Hatteras Jack, Hatteras Island premier fishing tackle outfitter and as a master class long distance tournament caster&n... [ More Info ]
	Scott "Gunny" Favors Scott began fishing in the lakes and rivers of his native Indiana at age 5, and from then on he was tagging along with his father on outings or just setting on the dock at the family's weekend retreat. He became a United States Marine after graduation from high school, and after over 22 years Scott retired from the Marine Corps as a Gunnery Sergeant, and now he has settled in Virginia with h... [ More Info ]
	Teddy Carr Interested in Virginia Bass Fishing ...well look no futher than Teddy Carr. Having ran guided trips for largemouth, smallmouth, and striped bass on Lake Anna, Kerr Reservoir, Lake Gaston, Tidal Potomac, Tidal Rappahannock, Tidal James, Tidal Chickahominy, as well as upper river smallmouth trips on; Upper James and Susquehanna Rivers there's not many Virg... [ More Info ]
	Wilson Fraizer Over 30 years as pro staff for Lowrence Electronics.....Wilson has become know in the professional fishing industry as "The Professor" when it comes to sonars and electronics.... [ More Info ]