Addington notes, "Accuracy with a bow is pretty simple when you shoot instinctively. It's all about target acquisition--seeing the target, drawing the bow and then firing. I don't look at the bow, arrow or anything but my target. It's actually a pretty pure system of shooting. Tough to master but easy once learned. I have performed coast to coast but this marks my first Chicago appearance in my 27 year career. I'm pretty excited about it!"

Addington, 44, lives in Winfield, West Virginia. He and his wife are both graduates of Marshall University and have a son named Gus who has been shooting a bow since he was 18 months old. Addington's family has been in the retail archery business most of his life and he grew up around legends of the sport like Fred Bear, Earl Hoyt and other well known archers.

Come and see for yourself why rock and roll legend calls Addington "the master". Seeing is believing, see you at the show!

www.frankaddingtonjr.com

2012 Sport Show Seminar Summaries

Learn the basics in  “Kids Fishing 411” seminar, Presented by Dan Armitage

Dan uses a simple cane pole and live bait backed up by props that include an anatomically correct catfish hand puppet, the "World's Largest Fishing Hook" and "World's Largest Fishing Lure" and a simple question-and-answer format to explain the basics of fishing to kids.
Learn the basics of Ice fishing at “Ice Fishing 411”  With Dan Armitage.  Watch as he demonstrates, rather than merely describe, the basics of ice fishing from atop an "ice" platform. 

Dan has a BS in Education and led Ohio's Hooked On Fishing-Not On Drugs educational program for the Ohio Division of Wildlife when it kicked off nationally a decade ago. Dan is a  full time freelance outdoors and boating writer, syndicated outdoor radio show host (www.buckeyesportsman.net) and he travels the nation during the winter months leading fishing and boating seminars at sport shows.                                                                                

For details contact: armitage@wowway.com

Mr. Slip Bobber®

Lindy Tackle National Pro-Staff
Humminbird National Pro-Staff
Minn Kota National Pro-Staff

Wisconsin’s Legendary Walleye Guide-“Bohn could be the finest walleye guide to ever carve a path through the Northwood’s”-Lakeland Times-

National Award Winning Tackle Designer - ICAST Show
Best of Show Award Lindy No Snagg Rig developed by Ron Lindner and Greg Bohn

Full Time Pro-Walleye Guide 35/yrs

Author (4) Walleye Books

Over 150 nationally published articles: In-Fisherman," "Walleye In-Sider," "Fishing Facts", Midwest Outdoors, Outdoor Life and "North American Fisherman."

1997 Wisconsin State Walleye Champ

1996 Michigan State Walleye Champ

1994 Michigan State Walleye Champ

1993 Vilas County Musky Marathon Champ

1993 Largest Musky 56”-#44-8 oz. taken in North America

Guided 2-Clients #15lb Walleye and 1-Client #14lb

Guided 2-Clients #25lb and #17lb World line Class Walleye Records

4 -Time World Line Class Walleye Record Holder (Catch & Release) Division
#10lb-, #12lb-, #15lb- and #17lb

Frequent guest In-Fisherman Radio & Mike Jackson Outdoors.

Contact Info: Greg Bohn at Strictly Walleye 6087 Hwy 51 S. Hazelhurst, WI. 54531 - Phone: (715) 356-4633 - www.gregbohn.com - greg@gregbohn.com

John Cleveland has been an avid fly fisherman for almost 50 years. He began launching flies into the wind at the age of 10 and was immediately hooked on the challenge of temping fish with the use of hook, feathers and fur. John’s “Day Job” as Marketing Director of Eppinger Mfg. Co. (Makers of the famous Dardevle Spoon) has enabled him to travel to some of Canada’s prime fishing destinations and gain hands on experience while fishing the pristine and remote waters of Northern Canada. John is both an accomplished fly angler and spoon fisherman and uses both in his quest for adventure in the North Country. John holds numerous fly fishing and conventional tackle catch and release line class world records for Lake Trout and Arctic Char. John lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan with his family.

I enjoy the challenge, adventure and camaraderie of participating in a sport that takes me to some of the most beautiful places on earth as part of my job. Sharing these wonderful experiences and helping people to plan their own personalized North Country adventures is very rewarding. I believe it’s important to keep an enthusiastic and down to earth perspective while fishing and just let yourself have fun. Keep it simple and enjoy the game.

American Fly Fishing Schools

Mike Corblies is a world class teacher and videographer of the sport he has lived for over 50 years. As the International Director of American Fly Fishing Schools he heads an organization of some of the best casting instructors, fly fishing guides and member lodges throughout North America and the Caribbean.

Mike works with several sporting goods manufacturers as a consultant in product development, testing and sales. Mike also conducts classes and offers guide services from his fly shops located in Island Heights, New Jersey and Palm Bay, Florida. He is a featured speaker and casting instructor at many sportsmen events across America every year.

Captain Mike still fishes and teaches from his kayaks, flats boats and his 26' Dusky for any fish that can be caught on a fly. Learn more about him at americanflyfshingschools.com

Dan Gapen, Sr. was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 9, 1932.

He was raised on the Gunflint Trail at his grandparent’s resort on Hungry Jack Lake until he was five years old. He then moved with his parents, Don and Betsy Gapen, to Nipigon, Ontario Canada north of Lake Superior where his family ran a wilderness resort. Throughout his early years young Dan mingled with and was taught in the ways of the Ojibwe customs. Much of what he believes today was formatted in his mind from these teachings. Living off the land during these early years set a lifestyle Dan Gapen, Sr. still embraces.

During his early years Dan spent much of his waking hours cutting firewood for the family’s wood stoves, carrying water by pails for drinking and washing from the lake. Life seemed tough by the education learned formed character. An outhouse and a bath every Saturday night in a galvanized tub with water heated in the water reservoir of the cabin’s kitchen wood stove were the way of life.

Being the son of a man who created the world’s largest selling artificial fly; it was a natural that Dan would continue on and build a fishing tackle company which today still continues to build and sell American made fishing tackle it produces. Both Dan and his father Don are members of the International Fishing Hall of Fame as well as being members of the Domestic Fishing Hall of Fame at Hayward Wisconsin. Dan was nominated for these two prestigious Halls because of his never-ending efforts to preserve the natural environment. This effort saw Dan nominated and selected to the Minnesota Hall of Fame in the year 1997.

Over the years numerous preservation groups have honored Dan Gapen, Sr. for his conservation efforts. In 1982 he was honored by receiving the Modar Conservationist of the year. Through his later years Dan Gapen, Sr. has written and seen published 24 books, many on fishing but the last four (hardbacks) on the adventures he’s experienced throughout life while seeking out stories for the numerous publications he has written for and gathered material for his TV show “Fishing the World with The Ol’ Man and ‘Bobber’ Anne”

Currently, Dan lives north of Minneapolis, Minnesota on his 40 acres of wilderness where he shares his modest cabin with his yellow Labrador, Thumper and all the native wildlife the “Ol’ Forty” shelters.

Todd Gessner has been a full time fishing and hunting guide for 28 years. He began his guiding career in southern Illinois at Rend Lake and has long been the area’s premier Crappie guide. For the last five years, he has traveled to Boulder Junction, Wisconsin to guide there May thru September. He continues to guide in southern Illinois the rest of the year. With many outdoor television appearances and appearance in articles in numerous regional and national publications he is a very familiar face in the outdoor world. His fishing and hunting seminars are well attended and applauded all over the Midwest. His induction, in 2011, into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide is very well deserved.

Jay Gillfillan, Ridgeway, Ohio    Tournament Fishing 28 yrs    BFL, ABA Weekend Series, BASS Opens (southern and northern) Everstart Series (southern and northern) Everstart National Qualifier (21st) 10 time Regional Qualifier, 3 time ABA National Qualifier, Shallow Water Fishing Expert, Pro Staff for Power Pole, Gamma Fishing, Elite Rods, Kietech Baits and Hawg Trough Fishing Team.

Pete has been competing on the highest professional levels for more than ten years qualifying for both the Bassmaster Classic and the FLW Outdoors Championship. He currently has the record for the heaviest winning margin in the history of the FLW Stren Series finishing almost 18 pounds in front of 2nd place. Pete is a river specialist and has won on both the Bassmaster’s and FLW Outdoors tournament trails. Pete is also recognized as one of the most informative and entertaining seminar speakers in the business.

To learn more, visit www.petegluszek.com.

Dustan Harley was born less than a mile from the Saint Joseph River and can’t remember a time when he wasn’t on the river fishing.  He grew up fishing on the rivers of Indiana and Michigan and is lucky enough today to spend most days on those same rivers.  He founded Ripple Guide Service in 1999 to give fishermen an unforgettable experience.  He guides the rivers of Indiana and Michigan for steelhead, salmon, trout, smallmouth bass, pike, and just about anything else that swims.  Dustan has also spoken to fly fishing clubs from Tennessee to California.  When not on the river, he can be found fishing with his children or designing new flies for the fish he loves to fool. 

Randy Howell is one of the finest and most consistent anglers in the Bassmaster Elite Series. He's finished in the Top 10 of the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year rankings four times and is headed for his 10th Classic in 2012. When Howell talks bass fishing everyone should listen, and when fall rolls around he reaches for a shallow-running crankbait.
To learn more about Randy Howell, visit randyhowell.com

Career Highlights
2009 2nd Place Bassmaster Classic
2008 Stren Series Northern Division Points Champion
2008 Winner Stren Series Northern Division Event at Kerr Lake
2006 Bass Angler of the Year
2006 Winner BASS Southern Challenge
2005 Winner FLW Chevy Open
2003 Bassmaster Classic Champion
2002 Winner Georgia Tour
1999 Winner Vermont Top 150
1999 Wrangler Angler
1998 Winner BFL Champlain
1998 NJ B.A.S.S. Federation Mr. Bass
1997 Redman Points Champion
1994 Winner NC Top 100 Amatuer Division

Mike Iaconelli has been fishing his entire life, he enjoys developing knowledge on numerous lakes, reservoirs, and rivers throughout the country. Mike spends approximately 200 days a year on the water. He enjoys guiding part-time, writing fishing articles and designing lures. Mike also participates in numerous fishing shows and seminars throughout the year.

Owner of Guides Choice Pro Shop, Eagle River, Wisconsin

Professional Walleye and Musky Fisherman and guide since 1980

Lead Educator for Guides Choice Fishing Schools since 1986
(formerly Fishing Hot Spots Adventures)

Historically the only musky guide to catch 3 LEGAL musky simultaneously

Past field editor for Wisconsin Woods N’ Waters Magazine and Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine

One of the original field editors for Musky Hunter Magazine

Marc Miller is dedicated to making a positive change in Illinois' natural resources and conservation. Marc has advanced ecosystem, habitat and watershed-based restoration and promoted Illinois' potential for recreation opportunities. Marc continually works with leading environmental, recreation, hunting and fishing groups throughout the state.

Key Successes:

• Reopened State Parks closed by predecessor in 2008

• Renewed a commitment to the mission of the Department of Natural Resources by filling critical vacancies with natural
• resource professionals and improved morale with a commitment to rebuild the Department

• Focused on rebuilding IDNR and reverse severe budget cuts by working with the Governor and the General Assembly to
• approve modest increases in fees for fish & wildlife programs

• Worked with the Governor and the General Assembly to restore funding swept from State Fish & Wildlife accounts and for the protection of additional federal funds for fish and wildlife programs

• Restore public trust and accountability with a commitment that funds for IDNR programs will be spent on the programs for which they are intended

• Organized a new Conservation Congress to include and engage conservationists in working together to find solutions for key natural resource issues and to build the next generation of outdoor and conservation enthusiasts

• Increased communication and collaboration within the Illinois River Coordinating Council, a watershed-based commission of state and federal agencies and citizen members with responsibilities for the environmental and economic health of the Illinois River basin. Including the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway designation.

• Worked with many partners to fully fund the Illinois River Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to allow for the restoration of over 40,000 conservation acres and help to improve water quality and wildlife habitat along the Illinois River.

• Created and promoted the Illinois Dam Safety Initiative to educate the public about dangers of dams, communicate risks through increased signage, and provide funding for both signs and potential removals or modifications of abandoned or unnecessary dams.

• Promoted rain gardens and other "green infrastructure" that addresses water quality problems and reduces flooding in urban areas with assistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Experience:

• Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, May 2009 to Present
• Acting Director, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, February 2009 to May 2009
• Senior Policy Advisor and Liaison to the Illinois River Coordinating Council, Office of Lt. Governor, Pat Quinn, June 2004 to February 2009
• Watershed Organizer - Prairie Rivers Network, March 1999 to May 2004
• Environmental compliance Specialist/Intern - Kal Kan Foods, Inc, May 1998 to April 1999
• Research and Production Intern - Cable News Network (CNN) Environment Unit, February 1995 to May 1995
• Intern/Volunteer - Illinois Environmental Council, September 1993 to November 1994

Education:

• University of Illinois, Springfield. MA in Environmental Administration, 1996
• Eastern Illinois University. BA in Political Science, 1991

Personal:

• Age 40
• Wife: Deborah
• Grew up near Mattoon, IL

Mark was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. His father owned a welding shop right next door and on the other side of the house, his Aunt and Uncle owned the most popular gun shop in Mid-Michigan. Hence, his future was pre-determined.

Mark began his journey into mechanical know-how at age six with his first mini-bike. It was this mini-bike that turned Mark into a self confessed "Motorhead"! He continued to tickle the wrenches on everything from old outboard engines to heavy construction equipment but his true passion remains motorcycles. He owns a total of twenty-two bikes of all different makes and models including his preferred ride, a nearly mint-condition 1965 Pan-head.

Needless to say, Mark has turned his skills into Wolf Creek's mechanical savior, which translates primarily into Steve Gruber' s personal Mr. Fix-it. He's the one who makes everything with a sparkplug of Wolf Creek's, "Good To Go"! He's also a 3rd generation journeyman ironworker and owns an ornamental iron workshop. He holds the title of Master Iron Artist endorsed by Michigan State University and in 2002, was named Ornamental Iron Artist of the year.

Fortunately, Mark's passion doesn't end with the ratchet set. His love of the outdoors, including hunting and fishing, actually trumps his mechanical attributes. From farm pond panfish to Great Lake's salmon, from cottontail rabbits to wily whitetails, Mark is in pursuit of all game species.

Sorry ladies, Mark is married to the love of his life, Ann the Angel. Together, they are a culinary duo of wild games delights. The Millis kitchen is a professional grade masterpiece. Don't plan on losing weight if given the chance to visit.

Spence Petros is one of North America's most versatile and well-respected anglers. Author, fishing educator, tournament angler, tackle designer and veteran of over 125 television shows, including three years on ESPN's national show "the Outdoor Writers".

In 1989 Petros was inducted into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame, and is listed among the "Living Legends of American Sportfishing", a book authored by Larry Colombo profiling 100 of the top people in the sportfishing industry. Spence was editor of Fishing Facts magazine for 22-years and now writes regularly for some of the top fishing magazines in North America which include North American Fisherman, Midwest Outdoors, Fishing Facts, Bassin', Crappie Magazine and Musky Hunter. He also appears regularly on TV with Babe Winkelman and Joe Bucher, along with being a regular on Midwest Outdoors TV shows.

Spence's career has been dedicated to "teaching fishermen to catch more fish".

A lot of what Fred Roumbanis knows about bass fishing, he learned before he ever set foot in a bass boat. He grew up in the Bay Area region of California with several golf course-type ponds and small reservoirs within bicycling distance and could usually be found at one or another on most afternoons, and all day on weekends, during breaks in his school schedule and throughout his summer vacations.

To learn more about Fred Roumbanis, visit www.swimbaitfred.com

Muskie Guide and renowned Muskie Angler
Wrote several fishing articles for Outdoor Notebook
Numerous radio fishing shows and fishing seminars

CEO of Shabbona’s Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
Caught 7 Muskie in one day at Shabbona Lake
Grew up Fishing Shabbona Lake with his Dad & Brother

Outdoor Hall Of Fame 2010 Inductee
Conducted Fishing seminars since 1982 about Shabbona Lake
Wrote numerous fishing articles for Outdoor notebook Magazine
Appeared on Numerous Outdoor Television and Radio Programs

You can't miss Kevin Short in his striking hot pink clothes, boat and truck. He has managed to rack up a first place victory on the BASS Elite Series tour in 2009 and again in 2010. With seven years as a pro under his belt he has plenty to say and plenty to teach.

To learn more visit, www.kfshort.com

Ed Stein is an expert on catching exotic fish in exotic places. He has fished in Alaska, Canada,
and many foreign countries for Tiger Fish, Peacock Bass, Payara, Golden Dorado, Billfish, Marlin,
all five species of Pacific Salmon, many Trout species, Grayling and other exotic species on-the-fly
as well as with traditional tackle. Ed, a well-known and experienced avid angler, is the owner of
FLYFISH TRAVELER - an adventure travel outfitter specializing in Exotic-Adventure-Fishing
Trips-Of-A-Lifetime. For more information: http://www.flyfishtraveler.com/

15-year-old from Rockford, Pulls in Illinois-record walleye (14.75 pounds) from the Pecatonica River on Jan. 7.

Breaks the states oldest Walleye Record!

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