All-Fish Expo Coming May 5

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CONTACT:
Mark Beauchesne: 603-271-6355
Jane Vachon: 603-271-3211
April 23, 2007

Calling all Fishing Fanatics: All-Fish Expo Coming May 5

CONCORD, N.H. -- Jump-start your fishing season by coming to New Hampshire Fish and Game's first-ever All-Fish Expo on Saturday, May 5, 2007, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Fish and Game Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord. Admission is free. The day includes free seminars, exhibits and an angler's paradise of boats, professional guides and fishing gear to explore.

"Whether you're a fishing pro or an average Joe (or Jane!), this day is a great chance to discover the latest techniques and equipment for fishing success," said Fish and Game's Mark Beauchesne, who is coordinating the event.

More than 30 exhibitors will be on hand with displays about just about everything related to fishing. You can see some sure-fire fish-catching tackle or try casting a new rod. Check out hot new boats rigged for fishing -- kayaks, canoes, lake trolling boats, bass boats and pontoon boats. Get "inside" tips for fishing success from Fish and Game fisheries biologists, local experts and fishing guides.

*Each of these free seminars will be presented twice throughout the day (specific times are not yet available):

Inside striper fishing, with Captain Mitch Filson.
Brood stock salmon program overview, with Fish and Game biologist Jon Greenwood.
Fishing lures 101, with Will Powers.
Fish identification and ecology, with Dave Kolsar.
Basic trolling tactics, with New Hampshire Guide Rick Forge.
Rods, reels and gear 101, with Ed Ramsey.
Knots that work. Hands-on knot tying, with Jim Timmons.
Kayak fishing primer, with New Hampshire Guide Mike Ivone.
MyTV presents My Outdoors.

*Exhibitors on hand fo the All-Fish Expo will include:

Pure Fishing Tackle (Welcome to Pure Fishing)
Paul's Bait Rig (http://www.rainbowslayer.com)
Rocky Ledge Tackle (Rocky Ledge Bass Tackle, Lead free fishing tackle, Spinnerbaits, Buzzbaits, Jigs, and more.)
Seacoast Kayak (Seacoast Kayak, Seabrook, New Hampshire)
Village Sports LLC (canoes and kayaks)
Mitch Filson, N.H. salt and freshwater fishing guide (FilsonChartersHome)
New Hampshire Marine Patrol (Welcome! - Division of Safety Services, NH DOS)
Basil Woods Chapter of Trout Unlimited
New Hampshire Fish and Game -- Brood stock salmon program
New Hampshire Fish and Game -- Licenses and merchandise
New Hampshire Fish and Game -- Inland Fisheries Division staff
Fly casting demo by New Hampshire fishing guide Dianne Matott
New Hampshire Fish and Game -- "Let's Go Fishing" program
Rick Estes, N.H. fishing guide and fly tier (Owl's Roost Outfitters, Fly Fishing Guide, Fly Fishing trips, Fly Tying Lessons)
Airrus Rods / Jr. Bassmaster Travis Foster (Rods by Airrus)
New Hampshire Guides' Association (Home Page)
Fish Guides of New England / Maps and guide books
Bizer / New Hampshire lake navigation maps (Lake Winnipesaukee Navigation Chart)
Fish NH Guide Service (Fish NH Guide Serive - Your great source for Fishing.)
Mountain Road Trading Post / fishing kayaks (mrtp.com)
Merrimack River Valley Trout Unlimited (Merrimack River Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited TU Protecting and ImprovingNew Hampshire Fishing)
Bass Federation Nation
Jr. Bassmasters
Marine USA (Granite State Boat Works) (http://www.boats.com/boat-dealers/ma...a-milford.html)
Channel Marine (New and Used Boats - Channel Marine - Weirs Beach, New Hampshire -- Tilton, NH)
Coastal Conservation Association of New Hampshire (Coastal Conservation Association of New Hampshire)
N.H. State Chapter of Trout Unlimited
New Hampshire Rivers Guide Service (new hampshire rivers - your guide to fly fishing for Trout and Salmon in New Hampshire)
DeLorme / Maps, map books and GPS (Web search)
Zebco Tackle (Welcome To Zebco.Com)
Badger Balm / insect repellent (Badger Balm)
Crocodile / insect repellent (Dancing Roots)
Monster energy drink (Monster Energy - Unleash the Beast)
Lil' Hustler Tackle Company
Haggett's Marine (Haggetts Marine - Concord, NH - Home Page - Powerboat, Canoes, Kayaks, Fishing Boats, etc.)
Penn Reels & Acme Tackle (Penn The Biggest Name in Fishing!) (Acme Tackle Company Fishing Lures for bass, trout, walleye, striper, pike, and panfish. These fishing lures and fishing tackle can be use in fresh water or salt water.)
Contoocook River Canoe & Kayak Co. (Contoocook River Canoe Company -)
Andrews Marine / boat tow service (Home)
Great Bay Rod Company (Great Bay Rods: Great Bay Rod Company)
*Please note-- seminars and exhibitors are subject to change.

For more information on the All-Fish Expo, call (603) 271-3211 and ask for Mark Beauchesne.

Directions to N.H. Fish and Game headquarters: Take Exit 14 off Route I-93 in Concord; head east on Loudon Road; at top of hill, turn left onto Hazen Drive, follow signs.

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For more information on fishing in the Granite State, click here.

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's fish, wildlife and marine resources and their habitats.

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