2019 Houston Boat Show Official Program by Texas Fish & Game

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM

2019

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

January 4 4—13, 13, 2019 We’d like to thank our show sponsors:

Download the Boat Show Program MOBILE EDITION • Interactive Tools • Videos • Links to Exhibitor websites & More

Visit www.FishGame.com

Program Published by

Texas Fish & Game Magazine 247 Airtex Dr. • Houston, TX 77090 (713) 227-3001 • (800) 750-4670 STAFF: Ardia Neves VP Sales Dustin Warncke, Sales Representative Debra Copeland, Sales Representative Larry Dalton, Advertising Coordinator Melinda Buss, Graphic Designer Roy Neves Publisher CONTRIBUTORS: Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, PHOTOGRAPHY: Houston Boat Shows, Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Canstock, Bigstock, Yamaha

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM

2019 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW TABLE OF

Contents A Texas Tradition 4 Introduction:

2019: What’s New in Boats

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Buyer’s Guide 17 Directory:

Resources: Boater Support 30 Boat

Directory: Exhibitor List

Weather Watch: Safe Boating Tips

Fishing Focus: Tackle on Board

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2019 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

HE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL Boat, Sport & Travel Show has been a family tradition since 1956. It gives families a day together, exploring outdoor activities that will enhance everyone’s lifestyle and bring the whole family closer. After 64 years, the annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is still the largest Indoor Show on the Gulf Coast with a little 4 |

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something for every member of the family.

It’s a Texas Tradition If you’re new to boating or even thinking about it, then the Houston Boat Show is the perfect place to learn more. Learn about how exploring the open water helps reduce stress from fast-paced everyday life and brings families together while they create lifetime memories. The 2019 Houston Boat Show will feature more than 1,000 powerboats, luxury cruisers, fishing boats and per-

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BASS TUB DEMO SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 4TH 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 6TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 8TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

sonal watercraft. So whether your passion includes fighting for the big catch out in the Gulf, jumping the waves on your PWC, cruising around the lake at a serene pace or paddling yourself to wherever you want to go, you can find it all here. Remember, many manufacturers and Boat Dealers are offering special PreSeason Savings and Boat Show Specials in a rare indoor environment where you can see, touch and compare before you buy.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:30 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 13TH 1:00 pm. 3:00 pm

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Bass Tub

More than a Boat Show

Get up-close views of a big bass striking a lure, as professional angler Chuck Devereaux demonstrates a variety of techniques for casting and retrieval. Visitors to this year’s show will marvel at the giant 5,000-gallon Bass Tub aquarium, which offers views from both sides and stands nine feet tall. A Bass Tub is a unique aquarium, over 40 feet long, which rolls down the highway as a gooseneck trailer and is transformed into a natural habitat for thirty to forty fish of various species. To simulate the conditions normally found in nature, the tank comes fully stocked with rocks, stumps and dozens of live fish. Using live fish during our demonstrations offers you the chance to see the fish and lure presentation in action. This is a great educational experience for the newbie and the veteran. Throughout the ten days of the show, fishing fanatics will find Devereaux perched on top of the massive tank as he demonstrates the proper use of fishing lures and offers other helpful suggestions. Stop by and see how your favorite fish reacts to Devereaux’s techniques and get a firsthand look at how lures operate in the water. The goal of the BASS TUB is to entertain by demonstrating fishing techniques. We want spectators to get excited about fishing! We share fishing information from a seasoned professional for individuals who are experienced anglers as well those amateurs who want to learn. This information teaches you the basics and professional tricks of the trade for effective fishing! Chuck also likes to hang around and answer questions.

Let Us Be Your Guide

Raptor Project Showcases Eagles, Hawks & Owls

Joy Ride in an RV

This 10-day show features a great selection of campers, travel trailers and accessories for a perfect family getaway. Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year. Who wants to stay in a strange hotel when you can travel in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace? Sleep in—There’s no check out time!

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

fishing or hunting guide, stock up on the latest fishing gear, fish finders, powers poles and more.

Already own a boat or RV? The 2019 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is the perfect place to outfit your ride with a new sound system, GPS system, fishing or wakeboard tower. Or you can gear up with hottest new wakeboards, tubes and towing equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you seek, we have the gear to get you there. Not only does Houston’s Biggest Boat, Sport & Travel Show have more than 16 acres of boats and campers, there are hundreds of exciting pursuits for the whole family. Maybe a hot tub or sauna is what you prefer? Or maybe a golf cart or ATV for some off-road fun? Maybe a new mattress or recliner to rest up after these fun excursions? There’s something here for the whole family from jewelry to fashion, paintings to cookware, toys and more.

Head over to our Gear, Guides & Tackle Territory where you can book a hunting/fishing adventure at one of the many lodges and excursions from Texas to Alaska, schedule a day with a local

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The Raptor Projects is an extraordinary and outstanding array of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls that have won the rapt attention of enthralled 2 0 1 9

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The Raptor Project

audiences throughout the nation. Presenting almost 1000 educational programs to over 10 million people annually, The Raptor Project leads the way in outstanding, top quality, professional wildlife education. Featuring 15-20 raptors from diverse habitats at each presentation, these dynamic fierce predators capture hearts of both young and old. The Raptor Project founders, Jonathan and Susan Wood of New York’s Catskill mountains have

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assembled a traveling collection of feathered predators that is unrivaled in scope and size anywhere in the world. Jonathan Wood is a Master Falconer and Wildlife Rehabilitation, bringing unique insights, observations and humor to his exciting, riveting, nationally acclaimed shows. Many of the birds in The Raptor Project have permanent handicaps and have been donated to his project by crowded wildlife centers around the country because they were unable to be

re-introduced to the wild. Some faced euthanasia and now have been tamed and trained to educate the public as charming ambassadors of their species and the environments they inhabit. Jonathan and Susan Wood and their staff operate the organization from a beautiful 14-acre, private facility in New York’s Catskill mountains. All birds are housed, exercised and cared for in spacious, state of the art aviaries. Jonathan Wood works with birds in a wide range of sizes. From small falcons and owls weighing 3-4 ounces to majestic eagles with 6-8-foot wingspans. He is honored with 35 years of handling experience and has produced and presented The Raptor Project to over 10 million people... up close and personal!

Activities for Kids

Fish-O-Rama: Whether you are young or just young at heart, you won’t want to miss the chance to experience a Boat Show tradition at Fish-O-Rama.

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and screws driven by battery-powered drills. During the show each participating child will be issued a ticket to hold and we will conduct a drawing at the end of the last session to select the winner who gets to keep the finished boat! Children can also help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor! This will be a real nuts and bolts, hands-on experience on how all the individual parts fit together to make up a real operating engine.

The Golden Age of Boating

Build-A-Boat

Our rainbow trout (native to the rivers and lakes of North America) tank is fully stocked with this hard-fighting and tasty fish. Fish-O-Rama is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the challenge of fishing and once you catch the “big one” anglers can decide to take their catch home with them or just take home the story of the one that got away at the Houston Boat Show. So come by, grab one of the already baited fishing poles, and get ready to hook your own prize rainbow trout. Personnel are on hand to help with your catch. Anglers can keep or release their fish, and staff will even bag it for you to take home. Plan on hanging around the show a little longer? No problem; they can even keep your catch on ice until you are ready to reel it in for the day. Don’t miss your chance to hook ‘The Big Catch’ at the 2019 Houston Boat Show. Bungie Trampoline: Jump to new heights as you bounce on a trampoline pod and sore high into the air with the help of massive bungee ropes! This 4-pod bungee trampoline is sure to thrill. Fun for all ages, the 4-pod bungee trampoline use a continuous air flow system to inflate pods that function as mini moonwalks which in-turn allows the jumpers to reach heights over 25 feet. Inflatable Slide and Bounce House: Get ready to rocket down a massive 24-foot inflatable slide. The fun never ends as kids race down the 2 lane inflatable slide. Designed with safety in mind, the 8 |

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24-foot giant slide has a no-jump top, to force riders to slide down properly, keeping them secure. For the kid who loves thrill rides, double the lanes means double the fun on this super fun and fast slide. Hands-On Fun: The Boat Show offers hands on activities for kids! Children of all ages are invited on Saturdays and Sundays to help build an 8-foot wooden dinghy-style boat, help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor and/or paint in color on our white enamel 8’ pram. The Southwest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will conduct supervised boat-building sessions on both Saturdays, Jan. 5th and Jan. 12th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and both Sundays, Jan. 6th and Jan. 13th from 12 to 4 p.m. This event is open free of charge to all children who wish to participate. The boat is an 8-foot pram-style dinghy. All the wood pieces will have already been cut. Assembly is by clamps, glue

Visit the Antique & Classic Boat display at the Houston Boat Show and relive the golden age of boating! Whether you are interested in the heritage of boating, historic preservation or just the romance of an era gone by, you won’t want to miss the lovingly restored vintage boats at this year’s show. Sleek styling, varnished mahogany wood exteriors, leather interiors, and polished chrome hardware – all serve to distinguish these beautiful boats. The display is sponsored by the Southwest Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Serving Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the group is dedicated to bringing people together with a common interest in preserving and enjoying antique and classic boats. They strive to protect the heritage of boating by promoting, first the preservation and, secondly, the restoration of historic antique and classic boats.

Antique & Classic Boat Display

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STORY BY LENNY RUDOW

ODERN BOATS ARE NOTHING like those of our parent’s generation – for that matter, they’re far advanced over the boats we saw hitting the market just a decade or so ago. As is true of so many aspects of modern life, a combination of raising consumer

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expectations and improving available technology has led today’s boats to evolve at a rather break-neck pace. The net result? Today’s boats are quite simply better.

Power Play

The most obvious way today’s boats have changed is visible right on the stern: they carry more power. In many cases, a lot more power. Triple and even quad

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Higher power conﬁgurations are on the boating menu for 2019.

engine rigs are commonplace today, and at least one new boat has a brace of five outboards sitting on the transom. Even on smaller more common center consoles and bay boats, however, you’ll find larger and larger powerplants. Thanks to the development of several different 300 and 350 horsepower production outboards, a 20-something fishing boat rigged with 350 horses, which has a cruising speed in the mid to upper 40s and a top-end of 60 or more mph, is not unusual.

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Along with larger outboards, hull designs have developed to better harness the power that’s available to them. Many new hulls incorporate steps, notches, and other forms of air-induction or handling-enhancing tweaks and modifications. Jack plates have also become more and more common and today are even seen as standard features on some models. Another aspect of modern power systems which enhances our use of boats is the integration of electronic controls

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which go far beyond mere shift and throttle. Joystick controls are now common on outboard boats, and have been for a few years. But in the recent past they’ve begun adding control features which can greatly enhance your fishing endeavors. You can press a button and hover your boat in place over a wreck or reef; press another to jog the boat 10 feet in one direction or another; press again and allow it to drift but maintain its heading; or press one more and maintain both the heading and the position. And if your boat has an electric trolling motor on the bow this same sort of control can be taken even farther, as you can not only control positioning but even follow bottom contours as the boat moves through the water.

Comfort Zone

Another way in which many modern boats have become better is in how they treat you while you’re aboard. Several of the latest bay boats and center consoles have mister systems built right into the hard top, to keep you from frying on a sweltering summer day. Many larger models have actual air conditioning systems which blast a refreshing breeze through the helm-deck and in a few cases, even the open cockpit. Seating also has a leg up over what we found on older craft. Designing in better and better ergonomics is a constant challenge for boat builders, and in front of the center console where we once found blocky coolers with cushions snapped on top, today you’ll often discover large, comfortable loungers. Forward seats in the bow have also grown better, thanks to the addition of removable and/or fold-away backrests. Transom bench seats have evolved to fold into narrower compartments, ultimately opening up more deck space for fishermen. And today many boats also feature similar seats that can fold out from the sides of the cockpit, as well. Regardless of which of these seating arrangements you’re considering, all have benefitted from vastly improved vinyl treatment processes. Today’s upholstery is commonly more UV- and 2 0 1 9

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wells with sub-par circulation). They’re also more numerous on today’s models, and while most older boats had a single livewell, today seeing three on a welldesigned boat is not at all unusual. Finally, if you’ve looked at a number of new boats recently you may have noticed that designers constantly get better and better at planning in stowage for our fishing-related equipment. Not just onboard tackleboxes, but also dedicated compartments with recesses or chocks for securing five-gallon buckets; locking rodboxes for large numbers of

rods and reels; and strategically placed tool holders and racks. What do all of these advancements boil down to? The fact that our original assertion – today’s boats are better than those of yester-year – is demonstrably on-target. Yes, modern boats are expensive. Of course, they aren’t perfect. But when you consider all of the advancements of recent years, there simply can be no arguing the point. And for once, our parent’s generation would agree.

Jack plates are getting more popular.

stain-resistant than that of the past as a result. But better yet, the introduction of anti-microbial treatments means that you can go for years without battling the mold and mildew that defaces the seats of so many older boats. One more comfort-inducing trend: the appearance of head compartments in smaller and smaller dual console boats. While it’s true that most sportsmen will opt for center consoles, the dual console design enjoys an enduring popularity because it works so well as both a fishing boat and a family boat. And while those ever-important heads could be found on large models in the past, recently they’ve begun showing up in much smaller models.

Fishing for Complements

Even fishing features have gotten a leg up, on today’s modern angling machines. Do you remember when virtually all fishing boats had four flushmounted gunwale rodholders, and that was it? Today a huge number of builders have managed to design in multiple transom rod holders as well. Livewells, meanwhile, just seem to keep getting better and better. A decade ago pressurized wells which seal at the hatch (and eliminate sloshing and spilling) were few and far between, but today they’re commonplace. Same goes for exterior viewing ports, baby-blue interiors (which keep baits calmer than a white interior) and multi-level inlets (which eliminate “dead spots” that can form in JAN

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ExhibitorDirectory A

Booth 929, 930, 955, 956 GRID: K3

Action Boat Center

Open Area 12005, Lobby GRID: T6

Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Company Booth 623

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth 870

GRID: I3

All Of Us Old Plantation Soup and Dip Company Booth 705, 706, 707

GRID: H4

America Outdoor Furniture Booth 732, 753

Check’n Bottom Outﬁtters Booth 606

GRID: H4

Chevy - Show Sponsor Open Area 9005

GRID: O6

Booth 937 Booth 680

GRID: H4

Booth 664

GRID: J4

Booth 315

GRID: I6

GRID: F6

Coast Guard Auxilary

GRID: I4

Coastline Custom Aluminum

GRID: K4

Booth TBD

GRID: TBA

Booth 730, 754

GRID: K4

Coastline Marine Open Area 7900, Lobby

Booth 920

Booth 857, 858

GRID: K3

Bass Pro Boating Center Open Area 10900, 9905

GRID: P1

Bath Fitter

GRID: I6

GRID: K3

Booth 981

GRID: H3

Boat Dock Grips Booth 777

GRID: H4

Boats Etc. Open Area 8900, 8905

GRID: L1

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area 8000

GRID: L6

Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth 625, 660

GRID: K4

BRP - SEA-DOO & EVINRUDE Open Area 5000

GRID: H6

C GRID: J5

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area 10500

GRID: P3

Capt. Roy’s Captain School Booth 561

GRID: J5

Carefree Boat Club Booth 366

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Booth 519, 566

Booth 949 Booth 319

GRID: J6

DMJ Charters Booth 758

GRID: K4

Open Area 4900, 4905

Dockside Marine

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Booth 256

GRID: G6

Fishing Tackle Unlimited - Show Sponsor Open Area 718

GRID: K6

Houston Police Department - Marine Division Open Area 4000

GRID: F6

GRID: J3

Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth 830

GRID: K3

FishStix Booth 855, 856

GRID: K3

Freedom Boat Club Booth 563

GRID: J5

Booth 569, 570

GRID: I5

Booth 567

GRID: J5

GRID: K4

Galati Yacht Sales

Open Area 7905

GRID: J6 GRID: K5 GRID: K1

Generator Supercenter Booth 977, 978 Open Area 6005 Booth 419

GRID: H3 GRID: I6 GRID: J5

Golf Cars of Houston

Groves Guide Service

GRID: K3

Guaranteed Guide Service

GRID: J6

Gulf Coast Boating Center

GRID: H6

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Booth 630 Booth 629 Booth 967 Booth 212, 213 Open Area 12000

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Ideal Outdoor Living Booth 832, 833, 834, 851, 852, 853 GRID: K3

Inﬁnity Tactical OTF Knives Booth 424, 425

GRID: J5

Island Point Lodge Booth 712

JetSurf Houston

GRID: I4

Booth 249, 250

G & S Trolling Motors

GRID: K5

Drinker Toys

GRID: I3

Houston Daylighting

Grind Terminal Tackle

Dream Boat Docks

GRID: H4

Booth 869

Booth 202, 203, 204

GRID: I5

Booth 678

GRID: F4, H3

Down South Lures

Booth 209

GRID: A3

Extreme Raptors Show Open Area 1500

GRID: K4

Booth 513

Booth 206, 207, 208, 277, 278, 279 GRID: H6

Dottie’s

Booth 263

Helly Tec

Genesis II - Art & Photography

Booth 225, 226, 227, 258, 259 GRID: K6

Booth 859, 860

GRID: F1

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Gene’s Powersports Country

Dockside Boat Lifts

Open Area 4500, 4700 Booth 804, 881

Heat and Run

Booth 658

Booth 558 GRID: L3

GRID: J4

GRID: I5

GEICO - Show Sponsor

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Harry’s Guide Service

Galveston Yacht Basin

DeMontrond RV Body Shop

H & H Rods

GRID: J5

Booth 572

Fatima’s Design

Open Area 1000/1005, 2000/2005, 3001, Lobby GRID: A6

Booth 662, 663

Endeavour Marina

Booth 322, 363

Booth 528, 529

Booth 422

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Booth 627 GRID: H4

GRID: I6

Booth 826

GRID: J5

FYT Marine

Cutco Cutlery

Baumann Marine Service Bethy Creek Resort

Booth 522

Cruise Planners Booth 681

Booth 270

Elite Diesel Service

GRID: J4 GRID: J3

Booth 272

GRID: I4

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

Costa del Mar Sunglasses

BAAD Marine Supply

Booth 613

GRID: K1

Cobra Tec Knives Booth 622

Gulf Coast Marine

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

GRID: L3

GRID: K3

Avid Angler Jewelry Design

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GRID: L4

Click Heat

GRID: K6

Booth 653

Booth 737

Clearwater Adventures

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area 7000

Charter Lakes Insurance

GRID: K5

Art by L. Mower Booth 714, 715

GRID: I4

City of Onalaska

Antique & Classic Boat Society Open Area 4000

Booth 769

GRID: L4

Angling Adventures Booth 825

GRID: K4

ChickenBoy Lures

Anchor Marine Insurance Booth 556, 557

Booth 726

GRID: K4

AMI Insurance Agency Booth 748

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe Chandeleur Charters

GRID: J4

Cajun Kooling

Castaway Outdoors

GRID: K4 GRID: K4 GRID: J3 GRID: I6 GRID: T6

GRID: L6

JH Custom Performance Rods Booth 615, 616, 669, 670

GRID: I4

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun Booth 335

GRID: L5

JZ Custom Rails Booth 648, 649

K and J Marine

GRID: L4

Open Area 11000

GRID: R6

Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky Booth 951, 952, 953

GRID: L3

Kevin E. Severance Insurance Booth 427

GRID: K5

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Booth 635, 636, 637 Open Area 8002

GRID: L4

KO Sailing Open Area 11901, Lobby

GRID: R1

Kraken Marine Booth TBD

GRID: TBA

Kroll’s Marine Open Area 8005

Laguna Products Booth 925, 960

GRID: M6

L GRID: K3

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GRID: F5

LaRue’s Guide Service Booth 665

GRID: J4

Laser Marine Services Open Area 12100

GRID: T5

Lazyman Fishing Booth 200

LeafFilter North of Texas Booth 933, 934

GRID: L3

Legend Cooler Booth 957

GRID: K3

LiftMasters Gulf Coast Booth 604, 605

GRID: H4

Line Cutterz Booth 713

GRID: I4

Liquid Rides Booth 329

GRID: K5

Little Yacht Sales Open Area 11902

Open Area 1100, 2100, 9900 GRID: A5

Lone Star RV Sales GRID: H1

Lowrance - Navico Booth 610, 611

GRID: I4

LUXE Booth 236

GRID: L6

Lynn Sailboats Open Area 12507

Booth 413, 414, 463, 808, 877 GRID: I5

GRID: U4

Booth 904, 905, 906, 979, 980 GRID: H3

Made Personal For You GRID: J6

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth 716

GRID: I4 GRID: G5 GRID: G6

Mattress Firm - Show Sponsor

Open Area 3900, Lobby

MaxHome GRID: I5

McClain Trailers Open Area 8300

GRID: M5

McGovern Wildlife Collection Booth 655, 656

GRID: K4

Mercury Marine Open Area 10000

GRID: P6

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth 632, 633

GRID: K4

Millennium Marine GRID: J4

Open Area 12500, 12900, Lobby GRID: T3 Booth 756, 757

GRID: D1

Npursuit Guide Service Booth 816

GRID: I3

Nutty Buddies Too Booth 677

Outdoor Republic

GRID: H4

Booth 222

GRID: H5

Personalyzed Booth 964, 965

GRID: K4

GRID: J3 GRID: G6

Pinnacle Spas Booth 309

Booth 216, 217, 218 Open Area 9100, 9105

GRID: H5 GRID: J3

Pocket Pets Booth 679

GRID: N5

Redtail Republic GRID: I3

Open Area 8500

GRID: L4

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area 11500, Lobby

GRID: H4

GRID: R3

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth 921

GRID: J3

Rockingham Marine GRID: R1

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500, Lobby GRID: A3

Russelure Booth 922, 923

PlashLights Booth 963

GRID: I6

Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 11900

Pier 105 Marina Booth 201

Booth 914

Overkill Guide Service Booth 626

R.P.I. Marketing

GRID: K4

Reynolds Marine GRID: J6

Booth 306

GRID: L3

Pride Fishing Rods

Outdoor Wonders

GRID: N6 Booth 369, 370

GRID: J6

Nautic Marine & RV Supercenter

MarineMax Booth 300, 385 Open Area 3100, 6327

Booth 950

Premier Yamaha Boating Centers

GRID: U4

M2 Sports

Booth 618, 619, 667, 668

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Booth 266, 267

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine

Booth 260, 261

POWERFX GRID: N3

myﬂoatingbar.com

Sponsor Space 9000 GRID: R1

LMC Marine Center Open Area 5900, 5905

Open Area 9500, 9505

M & E Sales

Open Area 12505, Lobby GRID: G6

Mt. Houston Marine

Safe Floor Booth 770

GRID: J3

S GRID: I4

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Sarge Customs Booth 810, 811, 875

GRID: I3

School of Seamanship Booth 568

GRID: I5

Sea Level Booth 652

GRID: L4

Texas Law Shield

GRID: I5

Texas Marine

Shaver Street Marine Booth 471, 472

Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry Booth 908

GRID: H3

Slick Sticks Booth 614

GRID: I4

SMG Boats Open Area 1900, 2900, Lobby GRID: A1

Snapper Slapper Lures Booth 628

GRID: K4

Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge Booth 962

GRID: J3

Sport Marine Open Area 8100

GRID: M5

Spur Ranch Jewelry Booth 230, 231

GRID: K6

Star Glow Products International Booth 233, 418, 849

GRID: K6

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth 675

GRID: I4

Sun Coast Marine Works Open Area 11005

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Texas Boat Sales

Sea Tow Galveston Bay

Booth 674

T-Mobile

GRID: I3

Booth 871, 872

Open Area 12501 Booth 918

GRID: T3 GRID: J3

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 GRID: P5

Texas Outdoors Journal Booth 620

GRID: H6

Booth 725, 760

GRID: K4

TowBoatUS Clear Lake

Booth 704, 781

GRID: H4

Booth 915, 916, 969, 970

GRID: I3

Booth 708

GRID: H4

Booth 466, 467

GRID: J5

Tuff Spas of Texas

Ultimate Work Authority

GRID: T5

Uncommon USA

GRID: J5

Underwater Green Fishing Lights

Booth 219 Booth 710, 711, 774, 775

GRID: TBA

Wyld Gear GRID: I3

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Booth 284, 285

GRID: G6

Xact Customs Gulf Coast

YakGear Booth 932

GRID: K3 GRID: J6 GRID: I4

GRID: J6

Y GRID: K3

You Name It! Personalized Rings and Other Things Booth 571

GRID: I5

Yummie Nuts, Etc. Booth 229

GRID: K6

GRID: I6

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Booth 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361 GRID: J6

Booth 318

Booth 926

GRID: I4

Booth 910, 975

Booth 415, 416, 417, 468, 469, 470 GRID: I5

Booth # TBD

Booth 612

Wave Armor Dock Solutions

GRID: K5

The Fallen Outdoors

GRID: L3

Waterman’s Harbor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

The Boater’s Directory

Booth 948

Waterloo Rod Company

GRID: E6

The Boat Yard

Booth 210

GRID: L4

TKO Lures

GRID: L3

The Boat Lift Company

Booth 560

Booth 634

Titanium Exclusive Cookware Booth 281

Venice on the Lake

Walden Marina A Safe Harbor Marina

Booth 733, 734, 735, 736 GRID: K4

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area 12101

Third Coast Bulkheads

Tru180 Fine Furniture

Texas Tigé Marine

Booth 428, 429, 456, 457

GRID: K5

GRID: I6

Open Area 4313, Booth 607, 608 GRID: G5

Open Area 3005

Booth 559

Traeger Pellet Grills

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Booth 837, 847, Open Area 8700, Lobby

GRID: I4

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

GRID: J4

Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Booth 211

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

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BoothFinder Finder HANDY FOLD-OUT SECTION

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Hall E

Open Areas 4000-7905 Booths 200-981

Halls C&D

Open Areas 8000 to 9905

Open Areas 10000 to 12900

Hall B

Hall A

The following FOLD OUT SECTION provides a detailed ﬂoor plan of the show.

Boat and RV dealers exhibiting in OPEN AREAS are shown on the Floor Plan by Name and Area Number. To ﬁnd a smaller BOOTH Exhibitor, check the Booth Listings on the REVERSE FLAP PANEL (A3) covering the right side of the FLOOR PLAN MAP (next 3 pages) and look for the Booth Number and Grid Location on the Main Floor Plan or on the BOOTH DETAIL Plan (A6). You can also look up Exhibitors in the EXHIBITOR LISTING (pages 14-16) and in the BUYER’S GUIDE (pages 17-27). PHOTO CREDIT

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SMG Boats

1505

3900 t AISLE 3000 u

2900 t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

1900

SMG Boats

2500

4900

The Nautic Group

t AISLE 4000 u

3500

4905

ExploreUSA RV

4700

Dockside Marine Ron Hoover Marine

EXTREME RAPTORS

Ron Hoover Marine

Ron Hoover Marine 4500

Dockside Marine

4 1500

Use FLAP A3 to Find Individual Booth Numbers u

1100

2100

LMC Marine Center

3100

LMC Marine Center

4100

MarineMax

4313

Texas Spo Yacht

Lakeshore Sports

300 385 384 383 382 301-384 300 301 302 303 385

285 284 282-284 283 282

Gulf Coast Marine

2000

2005

Gulf Coast Marine

3001

Gulf Coast Marine

3005

Texas Yamaha

3000

Concession Seating

t AISLE 4000 u

1005

t AISLE 3000 u

1000

t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

200 201 202 202-204 203

4000

Antique & Classic Boats p

(No Entry)

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HALL D & C

HALL E

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Austin Canoe & Kayak

Gene’s Powersports Country

Bass Pro Shops Boating Center

Gulf Coast Marine

Antique & Classic Boats

Lakeshore Sports

Boats Etc.

LMC Marine Center Space # 1100-2100........................ Grid: A5 Marine Max Space # 3100................................ Grid: D5 Nautic Marine & RV Superstore

Coastline Marine

Lone Star RV

Bowden Marine

Dockside Marine

Marine Max

Houston Area Chevy Dealers

ExploreUSA RV

Sea-Doo and Evinrude

Kroll’s Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Kevin’s Boats & Motors

SMG Boats

GEICO

Space # 7000 .........................................Grid: K6 Space # 4000 ......................................... Grid: F6

Space # 1000-3001................................Grid: A6

Space # 7900 .........................................Grid: K1 Space # 4500-4700................................ Grid: F3 Space # 4900-4905................................ Grid: F1

Space # 3900 .........................................Grid: D1

Space # 718 ........................................... Grid: J3

Space # 1505-3500................................Grid: A3

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Space # 6005 .......................................... Grid: I6 Space # 4100 ......................................... Grid: F5 Space # 5900-5905................................Grid: H1 Space # 6327 .........................................Grid: K5 Space # 5000 .........................................Grid: H6 Space # 4313 .........................................Grid: G5

Space # 9905 .........................................Grid: O1 Space # 8900-8905................................ Grid: L1 Space # 8000 ......................................... Grid: L6 Space # 9005 .........................................Grid: O6 Space # 8005 ........................................ Grid: M6 Space # 8002 ......................................... Grid: L5

LMC Marine Center

Space # 9900 .........................................Grid: N1

Space # 7905 .........................................Grid: K1

Space # 1900-2900................................Grid: A1

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Extreme Raptors

Space # 1500 .........................................Grid: A3

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Hall B

t RV AREA u

Kids Zone

Lone Star Lone Star RV RV

904 905 906 907 908

981 980 979 978 977-978

975 974 973 972 971 969 915, 910975 910 911 912 913 914 915 916, 916 969

808 881 880-881 880 879 878 877 804 805 806 807 877

810 874 875 872-874 873 872 871 870 869 810 814-815 815 816 875 811 812 813 814

704 780 779 778 777 781 704 781 705 706 707 708

775 774 773 772 771 770 769

681 680 679 678 677

7900

6900

Coastline Marine

Food & Bar

968 967 000 964-965 964 000 963 962 000 918 919 918 920 000 921 000 922-923 923 000

7905

8900

GEICO

925 959 000 929 960 958 000 957 956 000 955 927 000 928 000 929 930 960 926 000 956

Boats Etc.

953 951-953 952 000 950 000 949 948 000

718

9900

Boats Etc.

8700

9905

Bass Shop Track Mari

LMC Marine Center

9500

9505

932 933 933-934 934 000 935 000 936 000 937 000

t GEAR, GUIDES & TACKLE TERRITORY u

8905 t AISLE 9000 u

5905

t AISLE 8000 u

ploreUSA RV

t AISLE 5000 u

5900

Texas Tigé Marine 832 851 837 853 852 000 850 000 849 848 000 832 833 000 835 000 835-836 836 000 848 853 834

860 859-860 859 000 858 857-858 857 856 756 855 825 826 000 827 000 828 000 829 000 830 725 759 000 760 758 000 757 756 000 755 730755 725 728-729 000 728 729 000 730 760 726 727

000 751 753 000 750 000 749 000 748 000 747 000

710 711 712 713 714 714-715 715 716

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

615 669 675 674 673 672 671 670 610-611 611 612 613 614 670 616

668 667 666 000 664 000 663 661-662 662 000 618667 618 000 620 619 000 000 621 622 000 000 623

625 000 000 660 659 658 000 000 657 655-656 000 655 000 000 627 628 000 000 629 630 000 660 626

000 652 651 653 000 650 000 649 648-649 000 648

Mt. Houston Marine

8500

732 000 735 000 733-736 000 737 736 000 738 000

Mt Hous Mari

Reynolds Marine

604-605 605 606 607 608

632 632-633 000 634 633 000 635 000 636 637 000

mbers u

4313

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

519 572 571 570 569 568 567 566 513 514 515 516 517 518 566

563 561 560 559 558 557 556-557 556

472 471-472 471 415 470 469 468 467 466-467 413 414 470 416 417 417-418 418 419

428 456 463 461 460 459 458 457 422 424 425 426 427 428 429 457

6327

8300

9100

MarineMax

McClain Trailers

Red Wing Boat Co.

8100

279 278 277 276 275 274 273 272 207279 207 208 209 210 211 212 212-213 213

t AISLE 5000 u

202 202-204 203 204

363 361 360 359 358 322324-361 363 324 325 322 326 327

315 316 317 318 319

5000

270 269266-270 268 267 266

Sea-Doo and Evinrude

263 261 260 259 258 226259 222 224 226 227

216 217 218 219

329

6005

Gene’s Powersports Country

ENTRANCE

(No Entry)

332

8002

335

256 255 254-255 254 253 252 251 250 249-250 249 231 232 229 230 230-231 232-233 233

235 235-236 236

7000

Austin Canoe & Kayak

8000

Bowden Marine

8005

Kroll’s Marine

See Booth Detail on PG A6

MAIN

Red W Boat

Sport Marine

Kevin’s Boats & Motors

t AISLE 9000 u

370 369 368 366-369 367 366

312

t AISLE 6000 u

282-284 283 282 281

309

t AISLE 8000 u

306

t AISLE 7000 u

383 382 381 301-384 302 303 304

9105

522 524 525 526 527 528 528-529 529

9000

9005

Che

Mattress Firm p

ENTRANCE

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BoothFinder Booth H

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9505

Bass Pro Shops/ Tracker Marine

t AISLE 11000 u

t AISLE 10000 u

Bass Pro Shops/ Tracker Marine

11900

10500

Rockingham Marine

11902

KO Sailing

Little Yacht Sales

12900

11500

Mt. Houston Marine

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

9105

11901

t AISLE 12000 u

10900

9905

12500

Rinker’s Boat World

10100

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

12501

Premier Yamaha

11100

12506

Bass Tub

Texas Boat Sales

12505

12507

M&G Lynn Trailer Ranch & SailMarine boats

Texas Marine

12105

Texas Marine Red Wing Boat Co.

Texas Marine 12100

12101

Laser Marine

The Boat Yard

Chevy

ess m p

ENTRANCE

TAP BOOTH TO VISIT EXHIBIOR’S WEBSITE

10000

Mercury Marine

10005

Concession Seating

Suncoast Marine Works

12000

OPEN AREA EXHIBITORS

12005

Gulf Coast Complete Marine

Action Boat Center 7

BoothFinder Symbols Concessions

Emergency Medical Center

Public Restrooms

Show Ticket Ofﬁce

HALL A

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Mattress Firm

Action Boat Center

Laser Marine

McClain Trailers

Bass Pro Shops Boating Center

Little Yacht Sales

Mt. Houston Marine

Bass Tub

Lynn Sailboats

Red Wing Boat Co.

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine

Reynolds Marine

Gulf Coast Complete Marine

Mercury Marine

Sport Marine

K and J Marine

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Texas Tigé Marine

KO Sailing

Rinker’s Boat World

Space # 12005 ................................. Grid: T6-U7

Space # 9000 .........................................Grid: N6

Space # 10900 .......................................Grid: P1

Space # 8300 ........................................ Grid: M5

Space # 12506 .......................................Grid: U3

Space # 9500-9505................................Grid: N3

Space # 10500 ................................. Grid: P3-R4

Space # 9100-9105................................Grid: N5

Space # 12000 ..................................Grid: T6-T7

Space # 8500 ......................................... Grid: L4

Space # 11000 ................................. Grid: R6-S7

Space # 8100 ........................................ Grid: M5

Space # 11901 ................................. Grid: R1-S3

Space # 8700 ......................................... Grid: L3

K and J Marine

11005

(No Entry)

HALL B

11000

t AISLE 12000 u

t AISLE 10000 u

9005

t AISLE 11000 u

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Rockingham Marine

Space # 11902 ................................. Grid: S1-S3 Space # 12507 .......................................Grid: U4 Space # 12505 .......................................Grid: U4

Space # 11900 .......................................................... Grid: R1-R3

Space # 12100 ..................................Grid: T5-T6

Suncoast Marine Works

Space # 11005 ................................. Grid: S6-S7

Texas Boat Sales

Space # 12501 ................................. Grid: T3-U4

Texas Marine

Space # 10100-11100, 12105 ...............................................Grid: P5-S6, T5-U5

Space # 10000 ................................. Grid: P6-Q7

The Boat Yard

Space # 12101 ................................. Grid: T5-U6

Space # 12500, 12900 ..................... Grid: T1-U4

Space # 11500 ................................. Grid: R3-S4

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P|R|S

T | U | V (cont.)

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth 870.......................... Grid: I3 Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company Booth 623......................... Grid: J4 All Of Us Old Plantation Soup and Dip Company Booth 705, 706, 707.......Grid: H4 America Outdoor Furniture Booth 732, 753................ Grid: K4 AMI Insurance Agency Booth 748......................... Grid: L4 Anchor Marine Insurance Booth 556, 557................ Grid: K5 Angling Adventures Booth 825......................... Grid: K3 Art by L. Mower Booth 714, 715................. Grid: I4 Avid Angler Jewelry Design Booth 653......................... Grid: K4 BAAD Marine Supply Booth 857, 858................. Grid: K3 Bath Fitter Booth 270.......................... Grid: I6 Baumann Marine Service Booth 826......................... Grid: K3 Bethy Creek Resort Booth 981.........................Grid: H3 Boat Dock Grips Booth 777.........................Grid: H4 Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth 625, Booth 660..... Grid: K4 Cajun Kooling Booth 422......................... Grid: J5 Capt. Roy’s Captain School Booth 561......................... Grid: J5 Carefree Boat Club Booth 366......................... Grid: J5 Castaway Outdoors Booth 929, 930, 954, 955........... ..........................................Grid: K3 Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe Booth 726......................... Grid: K4 Chandeleur Charters Booth 769.......................... Grid: I4 Charter Lakes Insurance Booth 737......................... Grid: L4 Check’n Bottom Outfitters Booth 606.........................Grid: H4 ChickenBoy Lures Booth 937......................... Grid: L3 City of Onalaska Booth 680.........................Grid: H4 Clearwater Adventures Booth 664......................... Grid: J4 Click Heat Booth 315.......................... Grid: I6 Coast Guard Auxilary Booth TBD........................Grid: TBD Coastline Custom Aluminum Booth 730, 754................. Grid: K4 Cobra Tec Knives Booth 622......................... Grid: J4 Costa del Mar Sunglasses Booth 920........................... Grid: J3 Cruise Planners Booth 272.......................... Grid: I6 Cutco Cutlery Booth 681.........................Grid: H4

DMJ Charters Booth 758......................... Grid: K4 Dockside Boat Lifts Booth 225, 226, 227, 258, 259.. ..........................................Grid: K6 Dockside Marine Booth 804, 881................. Grid: K6 Dottie’s Booth 528, 529................ Grid: K5 Down South Lures Booth 859, 860................. Grid: K3 Dream Boat Docks Booth 263......................... Grid: J6 Drinker Toys Booth 209.........................Grid: H6 Eagle Point Fishing Camp Booth 613.......................... Grid: I4 Elite Diesel Service Booth 522......................... Grid: J5 Elton Porter Marine Insurance Booth 519, 566................ Grid: J5 Endeavour Marina Booth 572.......................... Grid: I5 Fatima’s Design Booth 202, 203, 204.......Grid: G6 Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth 830......................... Grid: K3 FishStix Booth 855, 856................. Grid: K3 Freedom Boat Club Booth 563......................... Grid: J5 Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs Booth 569, 570................. Grid: I5 FYT Marine Booth 567......................... Grid: J5

JetSurf Houston Booth 249, 250................ Grid: L6 JH Custom Performance Rods Booth 615, 616, 669, 670.Grid: I4 Jordan’s Outdoor Fun Booth 335......................... Grid: L5 JZ Custom Rails Booth 648, 649................ Grid: L4 Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky Booth 951, 952, 953......... Grid: L3 Kevin E. Severance Insurance Booth 427......................... Grid: K5 Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Booth 635, 636, 637........ Grid: L4 Kraken Marine Booth TBD........................Grid:TBD Laguna Products Booth 925, 960................ Grid: K3 LaRue’s Guide Service Booth 665......................... Grid: J4 Lazyman Fishing Booth 200.........................Grid: G6 LeafFilter North of Texas Booth 933, 934................ Grid: L3 Legend Cooler Booth 957......................... Grid: K3 LiftMasters Gulf Coast Booth 604, 605.................Grid: H4 Line Cutterz Booth 713.......................... Grid: I4 Liquid Rides Booth 329......................... Grid: K5 Lowrance - Navico Booth 610, 611................. Grid: I4 LUXE Booth 236......................... Grid: L6

Personalyzed Booth 964, 965................Grid: G6 Pier 105 Marina Booth 201.........................Grid: H5 Pinnacle Spas Booth 309......................... Grid: J3 PlashLights Booth 963.........................Grid: H4 Pocket Pets Booth 679......................... Grid: L3 POWERFX Booth 950......................... Grid: T3 Pride Fishing Rods Booth 756, 757................. Grid: I6 R.P.I. Marketing Booth 216, 217, 218.......Grid: N5 Redtail Republic Booth 914......................... Grid: L4 RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth 921.........................Grid: R1 Russelure Booth 922, 923................. Grid: I4 Safe Floor Booth 770.......................... Grid: I3 Sarge Customs Booth 810, 811, 875........ Grid: I5 School of Seamanship Booth 568.......................... Grid: I3 Sea Level Booth 871, 872................. Grid: L4 Sea Tow Galveston Bay Booth 652.......................... Grid: I5 Shaver Street Marine Booth 471, 472................Grid: H3 Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry Booth 908.......................... Grid: I4 Slick Sticks Booth 614.........................Grid: A1 Snapper Slapper Lures Booth 628......................... Grid: J3 Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge Booth 962........................ Grid: M5 Spur Ranch Jewelry Booth 230, 231................ Grid: K6 Star Glow Products International Booth 233, 418, 849.......... Grid: I4 Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth 675.........................Grid: S6

TKO Lures Booth 725, 760................ Grid: K4 TowBoatUS Clear Lake Booth 708.........................Grid: H4 T-Mobile Booth 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384....................Grid: H4 Traeger Pellet Grills Booth 466, 467................. Grid: J5 Tru180 Fine Furniture Booth 415, 416, 417, 468, 469, 470...................................... Grid: I5 Tuff Spas of Texas Booth 733, 734, 735, 736.Grid: K4 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Booth # TBD....................Grid: TBD Ultimate Work Authority Booth 926......................... Grid: K3 Uncommon USA Booth 219......................... Grid: J6 Underwater Green Fishing Lights Booth 710, 711, 774, 775.Grid: I4 Venice on the Lake Booth 948......................... Grid: L3

D|E|F DeMontrond RV Body Shop Booth 949......................... Grid: L3 Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories Booth 319......................... Grid: J6

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G|H|I G & S Trolling Motors Booth 627......................... Grid: K4 Galati Yacht Sales Booth 322, 363................. Grid: J6 Galveston Yacht Basin Booth 558......................... Grid: K5 Generator Supercenter Booth 977, 978................Grid: H3 Genesis II - Art & Photography Booth 419......................... Grid: J5 Golf Cars of Houston Booth 206, 207, 208, 277, 278, 279.....................................Grid: H6 Grind Terminal Tackle Booth 630......................... Grid: K4 Groves Guide Service Booth 629......................... Grid: K4 Guaranteed Guide Service Booth 967......................... Grid: J3 Gulf Coast Boating Center Booth 212, 213................. Grid: I6 H & H Rods Booth 662, 663................ Grid: J4 Harry’s Guide Service Booth 658......................... Grid: K4 Heat and Run Booth 513.......................... Grid: I5 Helly Tec Booth 678.........................Grid: H4 Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Booth 869.......................... Grid: I3 Houston Daylighting Booth 256......................... Grid: K6 Ideal Outdoor Living 832, 833, 834, 851, 852, 853......... ..........................................Grid: K3 Infinity Tactical OTF Knives Booth 424-425.................. Grid: J5 Island Point Lodge Booth 712.......................... Grid: I4

M|N|O M & E Sales Booth 413, 414, 463, 808, 877.. ........................................... Grid: I5 M2 Sports Booth 904, 905, 906, 979, 980.. ..........................................Grid: H3 Made Personal For You Booth 260, 261.................. Grid: J6 Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth 716.......................... Grid: I4 Marina Del Mar Booth 919.........................Grid: G6 MarineMax Booth 300, 385.................Grid: N6 MaxHome Booth 369, 370................ Grid: M5 McGovern Wildlife Collection Booth 655, 656................Grid: P6 Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth 632, 633................ Grid: J4 Millennium Marine Booth 618, 619, 667, 668.Grid: N3 myfloatingbar.com Booth 266, 267................Grid: D1 Npursuit Guide Service Booth 816.........................Grid: H4 Nutty Buddies Too Booth 677......................... Grid: J6 Outdoor Republic Booth 222.........................Grid: H5 Outdoor Wonders Booth 306......................... Grid: K4 Overkill Guide Service Booth 626......................... Grid: J3

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W|X|Y Walden Marina A Safe Harbor Marina Booth 704, 781................Grid: H4 Waterloo Rod Company Booth 915, 916, 969, 970.Grid: I3 Waterman’s Harbor Booth 612.......................... Grid: I4 Wave Armor Dock Solutions Booth 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361.................. Grid: J6 Wyld Gear Booth 910, 975................. Grid: I3 Wyndham Vacation Resorts Booth 284, 285................Grid: G6 Xact Customs Gulf Coast Booth 318......................... Grid: J6 YakGear Booth 932......................... Grid: K3 You Name It! Personalized Rings and Other Things Booth 571.......................... Grid: I5 Yummie Nuts, Etc. Booth 229......................... Grid: K6

A|B|C

see booth detail on back

see floorplan fold out

Look up booth Number and Grid Location on the Alpha List below

Texas Law Shield Booth 918......................... Grid: J3 Texas Outdoors Journal Booth 620......................... Grid: J4 Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. Booth 211.......................... Grid: I6 Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Booth 607-608..................Grid: H4 Texas Tigé Marine Booth 837, 848................. Grid: L3 The Boat Lift Company Booth 428, 429, 456, 457............. ..........................................Grid: K5 The Boater’s Directory Booth 560......................... Grid: J5 The Fallen Outdoors Booth 210.......................... Grid: I6 The Fish Dude’s Guide Service Booth 674.......................... Grid: I4 The Rust Game Place & Meat Market Booth 559......................... Grid: K5 Third Coast Bulkheads Booth 634......................... Grid: L4 Titanium Exclusive Cookware Booth 281...........................Grid: H6

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251

251 332

655 630 656 629

659 626

558 527

458 427

358 327

760 725-760

659 626 625-660

559 526

459 426

GEAR, GUIDES & TACKLE TERRITORY

560 525 561 524

460 424 425 461 425

324 359 326 360 325 361

664 621

968 918

230 254 231 - 255 231 256 229 258 227 226 259 259 260

222

263

261 224

322363

319

366

419

618 666 619 667 668

361

252 232 233 253 233

567 518

466 467 418

367 318

267 218

568 517

468 417

368 317

268 217

915-916, 969 916 969

869 816

769 716

669 616

369 316

269 216

670 615-670

470 415-470

370 315

270

971 914

671 614

571 514

972 913

871 814 372 872 813

770 714 715 771 715

569 516 570 515

469 416

870 815

772 713

672 613

572 513

471 414 413 - 472 414

973 912

873 812

773 712

673 612

910 974 911 975 910 975

874 811

774 711

875 810 810-875

775 710

610 674 611 675 611

977 908 978 907

877 808-877

777 708

878 807

979 906

879 806

980 905

880 805

778 707 705 779 706 707 780

981 904

804-881

704-781 704

677 607 608 678 608 679 606 680 604 605 681 605

TAP BOOTH TO VISIT EXHIBIOR’S WEBSITE Cutco Cutlery 681 Walden Marina a Safe Harbor Marina 704-781 All Of Us Old Plantation Soup and Dip Company 705-707 TowBoatUS Clear Lake 708 Boat Dock Grips 777 Dockside Marine 804-881

M & E Sales 808-877 M2 Sports 904-980 Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry 908 Generator Supercenter 977-978 Bethy Creek Resort 981

Yummie Nuts, Etc. 229 Spur Ranch Jewelry 230-231 Star Glow Products International 233 LUXE 236 JetSurf Houston 249-250 Houston Daylighting 256

TAP BOOTH TO VISIT EXHIBIOR’S WEBSITE

R.P.I. Marketing 216-218 Uncommon USA 219 Outdoor Republic 222 Dockside Boat Lifts 225-259 Made Personal For You 260-261 Dream Boat Docks 263 myﬂoatingbar.com 266-267 Bath Fitter 270

J 466

665 620

519 566 566

967 919

000 000 000 000

000 000 000

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

964 921 965 920

422

661 623 662 663 622

456 429 428 457 457

463

000

718

522

759 726

563

658 627

000 000 000 000 000

758 727

528 556 529 - 557 529

000

000 000 000 000

329

000

756 729 757 728

249 235 - 235 250 236

219

000

753 732

335

266

000

652 632 633 653 633

6 Liquid Rides 329 Jordan’s Outdoor Fun 335

657 628

962 922 923 963 923

000

651 634

Cajun Kooling 422 Inﬁnity Tactical OTF Knives 424-425 Kevin E. Severance Insurance 427 The Boat Lift Company 428-457 M & E Sales 463 Elite Diesel Service 522 Dottie’s 528-529 Anchor Marine Insurance 556-557 Galveston Yacht Basin 558 The Rust Game Place & Meat Market 559 The Boater’s Directory 560 Capt. Roy’s Captain School 561 Freedom Boat Club 563

000

000 000 000 000 000

000

859 826 860 825

000

959 926

647 637 638 648 - 635 649 636 637 650

750 733 735 751 736 734 752

000 000 000 000 000

857 828 858 958 827

850 835 832 851-834 853 852

959 925 925-960

Millennium Marine 618-668 Texas Outdoors Journal 620 Cobra Tec Knives 622 Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Company 623 H & H Rods 662-663 Clearwater Adventures 664 LaRue’s Guide Service 665 Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park 675 Texas Law Shield 918 Marina del Mar 919 Costa del Mar Sunglasses 920 RJ Hunting & Fishing Service 921 Russelure 922-923 Plashlights 963 Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge 962 Personalyzed 964-965 Guaranteed Guide Service 967

LiftMasters Gulf Coast 604-605 Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales 607-608 Check’n Bottom Outﬁtters 606 Nutty Buddies Too 677 Helly Tec 678 Pocket Pets 679 City of Onalaska 680

000 000 000 000 000

957 928

934 933 951 - 934 952 953 953 932

000 000 000 000

000 000 000 000 000 000

730-755 755 730

749 736

958 927

000

854 830 855 856 829

849 835 837 850 836

950 935

Breakwater Marine Electronics 625-660 Overkill Guide Service 626 G & S Trolling Motors 627 Snapper Slapper Lures 628 Groves Guide Service 629 Grind Terminal Tackle 630 McGovern Wildlife Collection 655-656 Harry’s Guide Service 658 TKO Lures 725, 760 Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe 726 Coastline Custom Aluminum 730-755 Pride Fishing Rods 756-757 DMJ Charters 758 Angling Adventures 825 Baumann Marine Service 826 Fishing Tom Guide Service 830 FishStix 855-856 BAAD Marine Supply 857-858 Down South Lures 859, 860 Laguna Products 925-960 Ultimate Work Authority 926 Castaway Outdoors 929-955 Legend Cooler 957

000 000 000 000 000 000

954 930 929 956 956

748 737

949 936

000 000 000 000

000 000 000 000 000 000

000 000 000 000 000

000 000 000 000 000 000

837-848 838

948 937

000 000 000 000 000 000

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service 632-633 Third Coast Bulkheads 634 Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair 635-637 JZ Custom Rails 648-649 Sea Tow Galveston Bay 652 Avid Angler Jewelry Design 653 America Outdoor Furniture 732, 753 Tuff Spas of Texas 733-736 Charter Lakes Insurance 737 AMI Insurance Agency 748 Ideal Outdoor Living 832-853 Texas Tigé Marine 837-848 Star Glow Products International 849 YakGear 932 LeafFilter North of Texas 933-934 ChickenBoy Lures 937 Venice on the Lake 948 DeMontrond RV Body Shop 949 POWERFX 950 Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky 951, 952, 953

000

000 000 000 000

M & E Sales 413-414 Tru180 Fine Furniture 415-470 Star Glow Products International 418 Genesis II - Art & Photography 419 Traeger Pellet Grills 466-467 Shaver Street Marine 471-472 Heat and Run 513 Elton Porter Marine Insurance 519-566 FYT Marine 567 School of Seamanship 568 Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs 569-570 You Name It! Personalized Rings and Other Things 571 Endeavour Marina 572

312

272 213 212 273 213

309

274 211 275 210 276 209 277 208

306

381 304 Lowrance - Navico 610-611 Waterman’s Harbor 612 Eagle Point Fishing Camp 613 Slick Sticks 614 JH Custom Performance Rods 615-670 The Fish Dude’s Guide Service 674 Stow-A-Way Marina & RV 675 Underwater Green Fishing Lights 710-775 Island Point Lodge 712 Line Cutterz 713 Art by L. Mower 714-715 Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service 716 Chandeleur Charters 769 Safe Floor 770

301 382 303 383 302 384 384 385 300

278 206 279 279

Click Heat 315 Xact Customs Gulf Coast 318 Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories 319 Galati Yacht Sales 322-363 Wave Armor Dock Solutions 324-361 Carefree Boat Club 366 MaxHome 369-370

Lazyman Fishing 200 Pier 105 Marina 201 Fatima’s Design 202-204 Golf Cars of Houston 206-279 Drinker Toys 209 The Fallen Outdoors 210 Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept. 211 Gulf Coast Boating Center 212-213 Cruise Planners 272 Titanium Exclusive Cookware 281 Wyndham Vacation Resorts 284-285

281 204 202 282 203 204 283 284 201 285 200

Sarge Customs 810-875 Npursuit Guide Service 816 Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing 869 Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge 870

MarineMax 300 T-Mobile 301-384 Outdoor Wonders 306 Pinnacle Spas 309

Sea Level 871-872 Wyld Gear 910-975 Redtail Republic 914 Waterloo Rod Company 915-970

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Buyer’sGuide ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

FEEL FREE KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Art by L. Mower Booth # 714, 715 ............................................ GRID: I4

Genesis II Art & Photography Booth # 419 ....................................................GRID: J5

Randy McGovern Fish Art Booth # 655, 656 ........................................... GRID: K4

Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

HOBIE KAYAKS

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ............................................GRID: J3

ATVS & SCOOTERS

KO Sailing

CITYCOCO ELECTRIC SCOOTERS

HOBIE STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS

Open Area # 11901 ....................................... GRID: R1

Suncoast Marine Works

KO Sailing

Open Area # 11005 ....................................... GRID: S6

YAMAHA

Open Area # 11901 ....................................... GRID: R1

JACKSON KAYAKS

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 3005 ......................................... GRID: E6

Open Area # 718 ............................................GRID: J3

MERCURY INFLATABLES

BOAT LIFTS, SLINGS & DOCKS

Mercury Marine

Open Area # 10000 ....................................... GRID: P6

NATIVE WATERCRAFT

Dockside Boat Lifts Booth # 225, 226, 227, 258, 259 ................... GRID: K6

Dream Boat Docks Booth # 263 ....................................................GRID: J6

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 6005 .......................................... GRID: I6

LiftMasters Gulf Coast Booth # 604, 605 ...........................................GRID: H4

Wave Armor Dock Solutions Booth # 324, 325, 326, 327, 358, 359, 360, 361 ...................................................................GRID: J6

The Boat Lift Company Booth # 428, 429, 456, 457 ........................... GRID: K5

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ............................................GRID: J3

NUCANOE KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

OCEAN KAYAK

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

BOAT RENTALS & FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP

BOATS - POWERBOATS

Bethy Creek Resort

ACTION CRAFT

Carefree Boat Club Booth # 366 ....................................................GRID: J5

Freedom Boat Club Booth # 563 ....................................................GRID: J5

Kraken Marine Booth # TBD ............................................... GRID: TBD

Walden Marina A Safe Harbor Marina Booth # 704, 781 ...........................................GRID: H4

Texas Boat Sales

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

ALBEMARLE YACHTS

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

ALUMACRAFT Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 8005 ........................................ GRID: M6

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ......................................... GRID: L4

BOATS – OTHER

ALWELD

BONAFIDE KAYAKS

Kroll’s Marine

Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 8005 ........................................ GRID: M6

Open Area # 7000 ......................................... GRID: K6

AVALON PONTOONS Texas Marine

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ............................................GRID: J3

BRIG RIB INFLATABLES

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

AXIS WAKE SMG Boats

KO Sailing

Open Area # 11901 ....................................... GRID: R1

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MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

BARLETTA PONTOONS Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

BASS CAT

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 ......................................... GRID: L6

BAYLINER

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

BENNINGTON PONTOONS SMG Boats

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ............................... GRID: A1

BLACKFIN

Action Boat Center Open Area # 12005 ....................................... GRID: T6

BLACKJACK

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 ...............................GRID: N5

BLAZER BAY

Coastline Marine Open Area # 7900 ......................................... GRID: K1

BLUEWAVE

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505 ...............................GRID: N3

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

BOCA BAY

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

BOSTON WHALER MarineMax

Booth # 981 ...................................................GRID: H3

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Open Area # 1900, 2900 ............................... GRID: A1

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

BRYANT

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4

BULLS BAY Boats Etc.

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............................... GRID: L1

CAPE HORN

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

CAROLINA SKIFF

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

CARVER YACHTS Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

CATALYST

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine Open Area # 12505 ....................................... GRID: U4

CAYMAS

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

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Texas Marine

Boats Etc.

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

CHARGER

Texas Boat Sales

GALEON YACHTS MarineMax

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

CHRIS-CRAFT Texas Marine

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

GLASSTREAM The Boat Yard

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

COACH PONTOONS Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

GRADY-WHITE MarineMax

Open Area # 8700 ......................................... GRID: L3

COBALT

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

HAMPTON PONTOONS Texas Boat Sales

Open Area # 4100 ......................................... GRID: F5

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

COBIA

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

HARRIS PONTOONS MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................... GRID: T6

CONTENDER

HAYNIE

K and J Marine Open Area # 11000 ....................................... GRID: R6

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

CREST PONTOONS

HEYDAY WAKE BOATS LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

HURRICANE

Dockside Marine

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4

CRESTLINER

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

JH PERFORMANCE

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

CRESTLINER PONTOONS

Sport Marine

Open Area # 8100 ........................................ GRID: M5

KEY WEST

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

CREVALLE

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900 ....................................... GRID: T1

LOWE

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

CROWNLINE

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ....................................... GRID: P3

LUND ALUMINUM

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

CYPRESS CAY PONTOONS

Texas Boat Sales

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

MAJEK

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

DARGEL

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900 ....................................... GRID: T1

Mt. Houston Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505 ...............................GRID: N3

EL PESCADOR

LMC Marine Center

EPIC

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

EVERGLADES

Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

MALIBU

Open Area # 1900, 2900 ............................... GRID: A1

MANITOU PONTOONS Rockingham Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

EXCEL

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11900 ....................................... GRID: R1

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

Open Area # 6005 .......................................... GRID: I6

FLATS CAT

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4

MAVERICK

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 8005 ........................................ GRID: M6

FOUNTAIN

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 12000 ....................................... GRID: T6

MISTY HARBOR PONTOONS Dockside Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

FOUR WINNS

Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4

MONTEREY

Action Boat Center

Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

FREEDOM BOATS USA The Boat Yard

FRONTIER

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

MOOMBA

Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

MOWDY

Suncoast Marine Works

Open Area # 9100, 9105 ...............................GRID: N5 4 -1 3

Open Area # 12005 ....................................... GRID: T6

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

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SMG Boats

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

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Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

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Open Area # 11005 ....................................... GRID: S6

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NAUTICSTAR

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ......................................... GRID: L4

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

NAUTIQUE

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4

NITRO PERFORMANCE

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

PARKER

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 ...............................GRID: N5

PATHFINDER

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000 ....................................... GRID: T6

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505 ...............................GRID: N3

PIRANHA

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

PREMIER PONTOONS Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

RANGER

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12500 ....................................... GRID: T3

RANGER SALTWATER SERIES Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 ...............................GRID: N5

REGAL

SMG Boats Open Area # 1900, 2900 ............................... GRID: A1

REGENCY PONTOONS

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

ROBALO

Nautic Marine & RV Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

SAILFISH

Little Yacht Sales Open Area # 11902 ....................................... GRID: R1

SCARAB JET MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

SCB

Coastline Marine Open Area # 7900 ......................................... GRID: K1

SCOUT

MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

SEAARK

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500 ....................................... GRID: P3

SEA CHASER

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

SEA HUNT

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

SEA RAY

MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327 ............................... GRID: D5

SHALLOW SPORT Coastline Marine

Open Area # 7900 ......................................... GRID: K1 2 0 1 9

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TIDEWATER

Texas Marine

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

SILVERWAVE PONTOONS

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

SKEETER

TIGÉ

Texas Tigé Marine

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 8700 ......................................... GRID: L3

Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

SOUTH BAY PONTOONS

TRACKER

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

Open Area # 4100 ......................................... GRID: F5

Rinker’s Boat World

TRITON

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

SPORTSMAN Boats Etc. Inc.

Open Area # 10500 ....................................... GRID: P3

VERANDA PONTOONS

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............................... GRID: L1

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900 ....................................... GRID: T1

STINGRAY

Open Area # 12900 ....................................... GRID: T1

VEXUS

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

VORTEX JET BOATS

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

STUMPNOCKER

Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

WORLD CAT

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

SUN CHASER PONTOONS

Gulf Coast Marine Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

SUNDANCE SKIFF

XPRESS

Boats Etc. Inc.

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............................... GRID: L1

Open Area # 8005 ........................................ GRID: M6

SUNTRACKER PONTOONS

YAMAHA JET BOATS Texas Marine

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

SUPRA

YELLOWFIN YACHTS

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

TAHOE

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers Open Area # 9905, 10900 .............................GRID: O1

KO Sailing

Open Area # 11901 ....................................... GRID: R1

WINDRIDER TRIMARANS Lynn Sailboats

Open Area # 12507 ....................................... GRID: U4

BROKERAGE BOATS FYT Marine Booth # 567 ....................................................GRID: J5

Galati Yacht Sales Booth # 322, 363 ............................................GRID: J6

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 558 ................................................... GRID: K5

Gulf Coast Boating Center Booth # 212, 213 ............................................ GRID: I6

MarineMax Booth # 300, 385 ...........................................GRID: G6

Pier 105 Marina Booth # 201 ...................................................GRID: G6

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales Booth # 607, 608 ...........................................GRID: H4

BULKHEADS, PIERS & BOAT HOUSES Dockside Boat Lifts Booth # 225, 226, 227, 258, 259 ................... GRID: K6

Dream Boat Docks Booth # 263 ....................................................GRID: J6

Third Coast Bulkheads Booth # 634 ................................................... GRID: L4

CLOTHING

420 SAILBOATS

Fatima’s Design

CATALINA

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................. ................................................................... GRID: A6

Open Area # 11901 ....................................... GRID: R1

RS SAILING

Dottie’s

Open Area # 12507 ....................................... GRID: U4

Gulf Coast Marine

KO Sailing

BOATS - SAIL Lynn Sailboats

TIBURON

HOBIE CATAMARANS

Lynn Sailboats Open Area # 12507 ....................................... GRID: U4

Booth # 528, 529 ........................................... GRID: K5 Booth # 202, 203, 204 ...................................GRID: G6

Harry’s Guide Service Booth # 658 ................................................... GRID: K4

Redtail Republic Booth # 914 .................................................... GRID: I3

Sea Level Booth # 871, 872 ............................................ GRID: I3

Wyld Gear Booth # 910, 975 ............................................ GRID: I3

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Antique & Classic Boat Society Open Area # 4000 ......................................... GRID: F6

Carefree Boat Club Booth # 366 ....................................................GRID: J5

Freedom Boat Club Booth # 563 ....................................................GRID: J5

Sea Tow Galveston Bay Booth # 652 ................................................... GRID: L4

The Fallen Outdoors – Connecting Military Booth # 210 .................................................... GRID: I6

TowBoatUS Clear Lake Booth # 708 ...................................................GRID: H4

CUSTOM METAL FABRICATION Coastline Custom Aluminum

Acres of boats to explore.

Booth # 730, 754 ........................................... GRID: K4

JZ Custom Rails Booth # 648, 649 ........................................... GRID: L4

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667.............................GRID: J4

ELECTRONICS - MARINE Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth # 625, 660............................................ GRID: K4

Lowrance-Navico Booth # 610, 611............................................. GRID: I4

MarineMax Booth # 300, 385............................................GRID: G6

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667.............................GRID: J4

MERCRUISER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000........................................ GRID: T6

Mercury Marine Open Area # 10000........................................ GRID: P6

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

VOLVO PENTA

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

ENGINE PARTS, ACCESSORIES, & REPAIRS Elite Deisel Service Booth # 522.....................................................GRID: J5

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Booth # 635, 636, 637.................................... GRID: L4

MarineMax Booth # 300, 385............................................GRID: G6

Pier 105 Marina Booth # 201....................................................GRID: G6

Shaver Street Marine Booth # 471, 472............................................. GRID: I5

ENGINES – INBOARD & I/O INDMAR

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500........................................ GRID: R3

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Open Area # 12000........................................ GRID: T6

Rinker’s Boat World Open Area # 11500........................................ GRID: R3

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

ENGINES - OUTBOARD EVINRUDE

BRP – Evinrude Outboard Engines Open Area # 5000..........................................GRID: H6

Coastline Marine Open Area # 7900.......................................... GRID: K1

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 6005........................................... GRID: I6

Kroll’s Marine Open Area # 8005......................................... GRID: M6

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105................................GRID: N5

2019

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500.......................................... GRID: L4

Rockingham Marine Open Area # 11900........................................ GRID: R1

Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500...................... GRID: A3

Sport Marine Open Area # 8100......................................... GRID: M5

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

HONDA

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700.......................................... GRID: L3

MERCURY

Action Boat Center Open Area # 12005........................................ GRID: T6

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000.......................................... GRID: L6

Bass Pro Shops Boating Centers Open Area # 9905, 10900..............................GRID: O1

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area # 12000........................................ GRID: T6

K and J Marine Open Area # 11000........................................ GRID: R6

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900...................... GRID: A5

Mercury Marine Open Area # 10000........................................ GRID: P6

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505................................GRID: N3

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Buyer’s Guide Buyer’sGuide Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Coastline Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

Sport Marine

Open Area # 7900 ......................................... GRID: K1

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 8100 ........................................ GRID: M5

Texas Boat Sales

Open Area # 6005 .......................................... GRID: I6

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 12000 ....................................... GRID: T6

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 8005 ........................................ GRID: M6

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

SUZUKI

Open Area # 4100 ......................................... GRID: F5

Laser Marine Services

K and J Marine

Open Area # 12100 ....................................... GRID: T5

Open Area # 11000 ....................................... GRID: R6

Rockingham Marine

Little Yacht Sales Open Area # 11902 ....................................... GRID: R1

Open Area # 11900 ....................................... GRID: R1

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

LMC Marine Center Open Area # 1100, 2100, 9900 ..................... GRID: A5

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

Suncoast Marine Works

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine Open Area # 12505 ....................................... GRID: U4

Open Area # 11005 ....................................... GRID: S6

Texas Boat Sales

Mt. Houston Marine Open Area # 9500, 9505 ...............................GRID: N3

Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

Texas Marine

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Open Area # 12900, 12500 ........................... GRID: T1

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

The Boat Yard

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 ...............................GRID: N5

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

TOHATSU

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500 ......................................... GRID: L4

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair LLC

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area # 8002 ......................................... GRID: L6

Lynn Sailboats

Open Area # 11500 ....................................... GRID: R3

Rockingham Marine

Open Area # 12507 ....................................... GRID: U4

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 11900 ....................................... GRID: R1

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

TORQEEDO ELECTRIC

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................... GRID: A3

Sport Marine

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 8100 ........................................ GRID: M5

Open Area # 10500 ....................................... GRID: P3

YAMAHA

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501 ....................................... GRID: T3

Action Boat Center

Texas Marine

Open Area # 12005 ....................................... GRID: T6

Boats Etc.

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ............... GRID: P5

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............................... GRID: L1

Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 8000 ......................................... GRID: L6

Open Area # 12101 ....................................... GRID: T5

FISHING & HUNTING GEAR Baad Marine Supply Booth # 857, 858 ........................................... GRID: K3

Castaway Outdoors Booth # 929, 930, 955, 956 ........................... GRID: K3

Check’n Bottom Outﬁtters Booth # 606 ...................................................GRID: H4

ChickenBoy Lures Booth # 937 ................................................... GRID: L3

CobraTec Knives Booth # 622 ....................................................GRID: J4

Cutco Cutlery Booth # 681 ...................................................GRID: H4

Down South Lures Booth # 859, 860 ........................................... GRID: K3

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 718 ............................................GRID: J3

FishStix Booth # 855, 856 ........................................... GRID: K3

Grind Terminal Tackle Booth # 630 ................................................... GRID: K4

H & H Rods Booth # 662, 663 ............................................GRID: J4

Helly Tec Knives Booth # 678 ...................................................GRID: H4

Inﬁnity Tactical OTF Knives Booth # 424, 425 ............................................GRID: J5

JH Custom Performance Rods Booth # 615, 616, 669, 670 ............................ GRID: I4

Laguna Products Booth # 925, 960 ........................................... GRID: K3

Lazyman Fishing Booth # 200 ...................................................GRID: G6

Legend Cooler Booth # 957 ................................................... GRID: K3

Line Cutterz (As Seen On Shark Tank) Booth # 713 .................................................... GRID: I4

Pride Fishing Rods Booth # 756, 757 ........................................... GRID: K4

Russelure Booth # 922, 923 ............................................GRID: J3

Sarge Customs Booth # 810, 811, 875 .................................... GRID: I3

Snapper Slapper Lures Booth # 628 ................................................... GRID: K4

TKO Lures Booth # 725, 760 ........................................... GRID: K4

Ultimate Work Authority Booth # 926 ................................................... GRID: K3

Underwater Green Fishing Lights Booth # 710, 711, 774, 775 ............................ GRID: I4

Waterloo Rod Co. USA Booth # 915, 916, 969, 970 ............................ GRID: I3

YakGear Paddle Sports Gear Booth # 932 ................................................... GRID: K3

FISHING & HUNTING GUIDES & CHARTERS Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co. Booth # 623 ....................................................GRID: J4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth # 870 .................................................... GRID: I3

Angling Adventures Booth # 825 ................................................... GRID: K3

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service Booth # 726 ................................................... GRID: K4

Chandeleur Charters Booth # 769 .................................................... GRID: I4

Clearwater Adventures Booth # 664 ....................................................GRID: J4

DMJ Charters Booth # 758 ................................................... GRID: K4

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth # 830.................................................... GRID: K3

Groves Guide Service Booth # 629.................................................... GRID: K4

Guaranteed Guide Service Booth # 967.....................................................GRID: J3

Harry’s Guide Service Booth # 658.................................................... GRID: K4

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Booth # 869..................................................... GRID: I3

Island Point Lodge - Petersburg Alaska Booth # 712..................................................... GRID: I4

LaRue’s Guide Service Booth # 665.....................................................GRID: J4

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth # 716..................................................... GRID: I4

Npursuit Guide Service Booth # 816..................................................... GRID: I3

Overkill Guide Service Booth # 626.................................................... GRID: K4

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth # 921.....................................................GRID: J3

Dottie’s Booth # 528, 529............................................ GRID: K5

Fatima’s Design Booth # 202, 203, 204....................................GRID: G6

LUXE

GIFTS, JEWELRY, & ACCESSORIES Avid Angler Jewelry Design Booth # 653.................................................... GRID: K4

Costa del Mar Sunglasses Booth # 920.....................................................GRID: J3

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Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005.......................................... GRID: E6

YAMAHA

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005.......................................... GRID: E6

Booth # 236.................................................... GRID: L6

Made Personal For You Booth # 260, 261.............................................GRID: J6

Personalyzed Booth # 964, 965.............................................GRID: J3

PowerFX Booth # 950.................................................... GRID: L3

Redtail Republic Booth # 914..................................................... GRID: I3

Simple Natural Design Handcrafted Jewelry Booth # 908....................................................GRID: H3

Spur Ranch Jewelry Booth # 230, 231............................................ GRID: K6

Star Glow Products Booth # 233, 418, 849.................................... GRID: K6

You Name It! Personalized Keepsakes Booth # 571..................................................... GRID: I5

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service Booth # 674..................................................... GRID: I4

2019

GOLF CARTS & UTILITY VEHICLES CLUB CAR

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005.......................................... GRID: E6

E-Z-GO

Golf Cars of Houston Booth # 206, 207, 208, 277, 278, 279............GRID: H6

HOME FIXTURES & SERVICES America Outdoor Furniture Booth # 732, 753............................................ GRID: K4

Bath Fitter Booth # 270..................................................... GRID: I6

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9005..........................................GRID: O6

Cajun Kooling Booth # 422.....................................................GRID: J5

Cutco Cutlery Booth # 681....................................................GRID: H4

Flagpoles by Uncommon USA Booth # 219.....................................................GRID: J6

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs Booth # 569, 570............................................. GRID: I5

Generator Supercenter Booth # 977, 978............................................GRID: H3

Houston Daylighting Booth # 256.................................................... GRID: K6

Ideal Outdoor Living Booth # 832, 833, 834, 851, 852, 853............ GRID: K3

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun Booth # 335.................................................... GRID: L5

LeafFilter North of Texas Booth # 933, 934............................................ GRID: L3

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Buyer’sGuide M & E Sales - Vrienden Umbrellas

Fishing Tom Guide Service

Booth # 808, 877 ...........................................GRID: H3

Mattress Firm – SHOW SPONSOR

Booth # 830 ................................................... GRID: K3

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Open Area # 9000 .........................................GRID: N6

Maxhome

Booth # 869 .................................................... GRID: I3

Island Point Lodge - Petersburg Alaska

Booth # 369, 370 ............................................ GRID: I5

Myﬂoatingbar

Booth # 712 .................................................... GRID: I4

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Booth # 266, 267 ............................................GRID: J6

Outdoor Republic Booth # 222 ....................................................GRID: J6

Outdoor Wonders Booth # 306 ...................................................GRID: H5

Spartan Zero Turn Mowers (McClain Trailers) Open Area # 8300 ........................................ GRID: M5

Titanium Exclusive Cookware

Booth # 675 .................................................... GRID: I4

Booth # 281 ...................................................GRID: H6 Booth # 466, 467 ............................................GRID: J5

Booth # 963 ....................................................GRID: J3

Shaver Street Marine

Booth # 613 .................................................... GRID: I4

Endeavour Marina Booth # 572 .................................................... GRID: I5 Booth # 558 ................................................... GRID: K5 Booth # 201 ...................................................GRID: G6 Booth # 675 .................................................... GRID: I4

INSURANCE

Walden Marina A Safe Harbor Marina

AMI Insurance Agency

Waterman’s Harbor

Booth # 704, 781 ...........................................GRID: H4

Booth # 748 ................................................... GRID: L4

Booth # 300, 385 ...........................................GRID: G6

PlashLights

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Booth # 415, 416, 417, 469, 470 .................... GRID: I5

Booth # 329 ................................................... GRID: K5

MarineMax

MARINAS

Pier 105 Marina

Tru180 Fine Furniture

Booth # 956 ................................................... GRID: K3

Liquid Rides

Safe Floor, LLC.

Galveston Yacht Basin

Traeger Pellet Grills

Legend Cooler

Booth # 612 .................................................... GRID: I4

Anchor Marine Insurance

Booth # 770 .................................................... GRID: I4 Booth # 471, 472 ............................................ GRID: I5

Slick Sticks Booth # 614 .................................................... GRID: I4

Wyld Gear Booth # 910, 975 ............................................ GRID: I3

Xact Customs Gulf Coast Booth # 318 ....................................................GRID: J6

YakGear Paddle Sports Gear Booth # 932 ................................................... GRID: K3

MARINE SERVICES Endeavour Marina Booth # 572 .................................................... GRID: I5

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

Booth # 556, 557 ........................................... GRID: K5

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Booth # 737 ................................................... GRID: L4

Elton Porter Marine Insurance Booth # 519, 566 ............................................GRID: J5

GEICO – SHOW SPONSOR

MARINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES (Other Than Engine) Boat Dock Grips

Open Area # 7905 ......................................... GRID: K1

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth # 777 ...................................................GRID: H4

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Booth # 427 ................................................... GRID: K5

Booth # 625, 660 ........................................... GRID: K4

LODGES & RESORTS

Coastline Custom Aluminum

Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co.

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Booth # 623 ....................................................GRID: J4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Booth # 730, 754 ........................................... GRID: K4 Booth # 319 ....................................................GRID: J6

JZ Custom Rails

Booth # 870 .................................................... GRID: I3

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth # 648, 649 ........................................... GRID: L4

Kraken Marine

Booth # 981 ...................................................GRID: H3

Booth # TBD ............................................... GRID: TBD

Booth # 627 ................................................... GRID: K4

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 558 ................................................... GRID: K5

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Booth # 635, 636, 637 ................................... GRID: L4

Liquid Rides Booth # 329 ................................................... GRID: K5

Marina del Mar Booth # 919 ....................................................GRID: J3

Pier 105 Marina Booth # 201 ...................................................GRID: G6

Sea Tow Galveston Bay Booth # 652 ................................................... GRID: L4

TowBoatUS Clear Lake Booth # 708 ...................................................GRID: H4

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES Click Heat Booth # 315 .................................................... GRID: I6

Drinker Toys Booth # 209 ...................................................GRID: H6

Heat and Run Booth # 513 .................................................... GRID: I5

M & E Sales - Scooters Booth # 463 ....................................................GRID: J5

M & E Sales - VBX Wellness Booth # 413, 414 ............................................ GRID: I5

Myﬂoatingbar Booth # 266, 267 ............................................GRID: J6

Pocket Pets Booth # 679 ...................................................GRID: H4

Star Glow Products Booth # 216, 933, 981 .................................... GRID: I6

T-Mobile Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 ........... ...................................................................GRID: G5

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT SEA-DOO

BRP – Sea-Doo Watercraft Open Area # 5000 .........................................GRID: H6

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 6005 .......................................... GRID: I6

YAMAHA

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 6005 .......................................... GRID: I6

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005.......................................... GRID: E6

PROPELLERS/PROPELLER SERVICE Baumann Marine Service Booth # 826.................................................... GRID: K3

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth # 632, 633............................................ GRID: K4

PUBLICATIONS Texas Law Shield Booth # 918.....................................................GRID: J3

Texas Outdoors Journal Booth # 620.....................................................GRID: J4

The Boater’s Directory Booth # 560...............................................GRID: J5-K5

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Marina del Mar Booth # 919.....................................................GRID: J3

RV ACCESSORIES & SERVICES Bethy Creek Resort Booth # 981....................................................GRID: H3

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9005..........................................GRID: O6

DeMontrond RV Body Shop Booth # 949.................................................... GRID: L3

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories Booth # 319.....................................................GRID: J6

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Eagle Point Fishing Camp Booth # 613..................................................... GRID: I4

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675..................................................... GRID: I4

Venice on the Lake RV Resort Booth # 948.................................................... GRID: L3

RVS - FIFTH WHEELS CROSSROADS REDWOOD ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

CROSSROADS VOLANTE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

DUTCHMEN ASTORIA Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900.......................................... GRID: D1

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

DVR MOBILE SUITES

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

FOREST RIVER CHAPARRAL Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

FOREST RIVER IMPRESSION ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

HEARTLAND BIG HORN Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

2019

HIGHLAND RIDGE SILVERSTAR ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

JAYCO NORTH POINT Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

JAYCO PINNACLE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905................................GRID: H1

VANLEIGH PINECREST

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

RVS - POP UPS ALINER ASCAPES Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900.......................................... GRID: D1

RVS - TOY HAULERS DUTCHMEN RUBICON Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900.......................................... GRID: D1

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900, 4905................................ GRID: F1

12/17/18 11:31 AM

Buyer’sGuide HEARTLAND CYCLONE

HEARTLAND PROWLER

Lone Star RV

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

HEARTLAND TORQUE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO OCTAIN Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

HEARTLAND WILDERNESS ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO SEISMIC Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

HIGHLAND RIDGE SILVERSTAR ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO TALON Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO HUMMINGBIRD

RVS - TRAVEL TRAILERS

Lone Star RV

CROSSROADS LONGHORN

JAYCO JAY FEATHER

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

CROSSROADS VOLANTE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO JAY FLIGHT Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

CROSSROADS ZINGER

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

JAYCO WHITE HAWK Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

M2 Sports Booth # 904, 905, 906, 979, 980 ...................GRID: H3

School of Seamanship Booth # 568 .................................................... GRID: I5

SKI, SURF & WAKE Dockside Marine Booth # 804, 881 ...........................................GRID: H3

Jetsurf Houston Booth # 249, 250 ........................................... GRID: L6

M2 Sports Booth # 904, 905, 906, 979, 980 ...................GRID: H3

SPAS & POOLS Pinnacle Spas Booth # 309 ...................................................GRID: H5

Tuff Spas of Texas Booth # 733, 734, 735, 736 ........................... GRID: K4

SPECIALTY FOODS All Of Us Old Plantation Soup and Dip Company Booth # 705, 706, 707 ...................................GRID: H4

Ken’s Beef Jerky Booth # 951, 952, 953 ................................... GRID: L3

Nutty Buddies Too Booth # 677 ...................................................GRID: H4

Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge Booth # 962 ....................................................GRID: J3

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market Booth # 559 ................................................... GRID: K5

Yummie Nuts Booth # 229 ................................................... GRID: K6

STORAGE FACILITIES Endeavour Marina Booth # 572 .................................................... GRID: I5

Galveston Yacht Basin Booth # 558 ................................................... GRID: K5

Marina del Mar Booth # 919 ....................................................GRID: J3

Pier 105 Marina Booth # 201 ...................................................GRID: G6

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth # 675 .................................................... GRID: I4

Plenty of ﬁfth wheel and travel trailers to explore.

Walden Marina A Safe Harbor Marina Booth # 704, 781 ...........................................GRID: H4

Waterman’s Harbor Booth # 612 .................................................... GRID: I4

CRUISER RADIANCE

KEYSTONE LAREDO

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

CRUISER SHADOW CRUISER ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

DUTCHMEN ASPEN TRAIL

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

DUTCHMEN KODIAK

Booth # 680 ...................................................GRID: H4

Cruise Planners

Coast Guard Auxillary

R.P.I. Marketing

Houston Police Department – Marine Division Open Area # 4000 ......................................... GRID: F6

Texas Law Shield

Nautic Marine & RV

Open Area # 3900 ......................................... GRID: D1

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF

Booth # 918 ....................................................GRID: J3

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Booth # 211 .................................................... GRID: I6

Lone Star RV

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS Lone Star RV

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Booth # TBD ............................................... GRID: TBD

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900, 4905 ............................... GRID: F1

HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL

Jetsurf Academy Houston

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

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Captain Roy’s Captain School Booth # 561 ....................................................GRID: J5

Lone Star RV

Booth # 272 .................................................... GRID: I6 Booth # 216, 217, 218 .................................... GRID: I6

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Booth # 284, 285 ...........................................GRID: G6

TRAILERS AMERITRAIL

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313 .........................................GRID: G5

BASS CAT

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000 ......................................... GRID: L6

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ...............................GRID: H1

FOREST RIVER SOLAIRE

City of Onalaska

SAFETY EDUCATION Booth # TBD .............................................. GRID: TBD

Nautic Marine & RV

TOURISM & TRAVEL

Booth # 249, 250 ........................................... GRID: L6

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

BEAR

Boats Etc. Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............................... GRID: L1

BOATMATE

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............................... GRID: F4 2 0 1 9

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Rinker’s Boat World

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 11500........................................ GRID: R3

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Coastline Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 7900.......................................... GRID: K1

K and J Marine

Open Area # 8700.......................................... GRID: L3

CHAPARRAL

Open Area # 11000........................................ GRID: R6

Lakeshore Sports

Texas Marine

Open Area # 4100.......................................... GRID: F5

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

COASTLINE

Little Yacht Sales Open Area # 11902........................................ GRID: R1

K and J Marine

McClain Trailers

Open Area # 11000........................................ GRID: R6

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine

Open Area # 8300......................................... GRID: M5

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 12505........................................ GRID: U4

Sport Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505................................GRID: N3

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 8100......................................... GRID: M5

Suncoast Marine Works

Open Area # 9100, 9105................................GRID: N5

Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Open Area # 11005........................................ GRID: S6

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 8500.......................................... GRID: L4

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

CONTINENTAL

Open Area # 11500........................................ GRID: R3

Texas Marine

The Boat Yard

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

COYOTE

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales Open Area # 4313..........................................GRID: G5

RANGER

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105................................GRID: N5

DIAMOND CITY

ROAD KING

Boats Etc.

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 8900, 8905................................ GRID: L1

Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 6005........................................... GRID: I6

EAGLE CARGO

Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

SHORELAND’R

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

2019

TRITON

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Texas Yamaha Motorsports Open Area # 3005......................................... GRID: E6-

XPRESS-BACKTRACK Boats Etc.

Open Area # 8900, 8905................................ GRID: L1

TROLLING MOTORS MINN KOTA

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000.......................................... GRID: L6

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Booth # 627.................................................... GRID: K4

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667.............................GRID: J4

MOTORGUIDE

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000.......................................... GRID: L6

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500....................................... GRID: P3-

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Booth # 627.................................................... GRID: K4

Millennium Marine Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667.............................GRID: J4

RHODAN

M&G Trailer Ranch & Marine Open Area # 12505........................................ GRID: U4

Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

McClain Trailers

Texas Marine

Open Area # 8300......................................... GRID: M5

EZ LOADER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

TEXAS BRAGG UTILITY McClain Trailers

Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Dockside Marine Open Area # 4500, 4700................................ GRID: F4

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 8300......................................... GRID: M5

TRAILMASTER

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

Open Area # 4100.......................................... GRID: F5

SMG Boats Open Area # 1900, 2900................................ GRID: A1

Texas Boat Sales Open Area # 12501........................................ GRID: T3

Texas Marine Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105................ GRID: P5

Texas Tigé Marine Open Area # 8700.......................................... GRID: L3

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

HAUL RITE

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

KARAVAN

Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

MAGIC TILT Boats Etc.

Open Area # 8900, 8905................................ GRID: L1

The Boat Yard Open Area # 12101........................................ GRID: T5

MALIBU

SMG Boats Open Area # 1900, 2900................................ GRID: A1

MARINE MASTER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500........................................ GRID: P3

McCLAIN

Action Boat Center Open Area # 12005........................................ GRID: T6 JAN

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WEATHER WATCH

Safe Boating

IND AND RAIN ARE the bane of boaters, trapping us on shore when we’d much rather be out there on the water. When it comes to weather, of course,

discretion is the better part of valor— decide to go out when there are 30 knot gusts and lightning strikes, and you will not be a happy camper. That said, if you cancel your day of fishing every time your friendly local schizophrenic weatherman claims there’s a

risk, you may well never leave the dock. Fortunately, you have gobs of options when it comes to making an educated decision about the weather. In fact, in the past couple of years those options have rapidly multiplied, thanks to the internet, apps, and new inventions. Here are some of the latest and greatest ways to figure out what’s in store.

Weather Web

Getting on the web is a whole new experience these days, weather-wise. Sure, you still have those old stand-bys, like weatherchannel.com, weatherunderground.com, and your local news. But some newer sites that focus purely on marine forecasting have taken it a step farther. Buoyweather.com, for instance, includes not just forecasts but also realtime weather buoy data, wave charts, sea temperature and chlorophyll charts, and tide data. And since the forecasting is based around a chart (choose Texas from the Gulf States list, put the cursor over your specific area, and click), it’s incredibly easy to use. Another good one is Fishweather.com. In fact, I’ve 28 |

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become so accustomed to using this site that I almost never leave the dock without checking it first. Fishweather overlays wind forecasts over a detailed NOAA chart, allowing you to choose the exact location and see all the wind, wave, and sea condition data. What’s even better is the ability to break down the forecasts into three hour increments. For those of us who are sick and tired of NOAA’s overly-broad and unspecific marine forecasts, Fishweather is a hands-down winner. Another nice thing about using the web for your weather is that you can continue checking it throughout the day, if you have a smart phone. Added bonus: you can set your phone to give you alerts, in case of deteriorating weather. Which leads us to...

APPlied Science

Since that smart phone is in your pocket, why not take full advantage of it? You can choose from countless weather apps these days, although you should recognize that some are a lot better than others. A handful of the most popular include Weatherbug, Weather Underground, The Weather Channel, Bluefin, and Lightning Finder. All have their own strengths and weaknesses. Here are some key things to look for when you choose which weather app is best for you. Obviously, you’ll want to make sure it covers the areas where you regularly go fishing and boating. Remember, some apps only cover specific regions for free, and you’ll have to pay extra to get complete coverage. Another important item is the availability of current Doppler radar images. Many apps (or free versions of apps which can be upgraded for a fee) only provide text forecasts. These are usually based on those same NOAA predictions (sometimes they appear verbatim), which really doesn’t help much. On the other hand, real-time animated Doppler lets you see storms to track their direction and speed of travel. This is a great help in deciding when you need to head back to the dock. Graphic lightning displays are another great feature to look for. Lightning JAN

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is one of those things we boaters really want to avoid. So, seeing when and where strikes are occurring can help you make much more intelligent go/ no-go decisions. Some apps also include wind speed data, either in an updated or forecasted form. Generally speaking, forecasts don’t do you much good unless you’re on the water for an extended period of time. But real-time wind updates are great for helping you identify trends, the approach of fronts, or changes in the current conditions.

More Tools

Now, let’s say you don’t get reliable— or any—cell service in some of the areas you go boating. There are still some weather tools you can utilize. The first and best is satellite weather, such as Sirius/XM satellite. In most cases it can interface with your chartplotter/GPS, and put those weather maps and forecasts right up on the helm. This is a more expensive option than most others. A receiver costs between $100 and $500 depending on brand, and you’ll also have to pay a monthly access fee which ranges from about $10 to $50/month (depending on what level of service you choose). But that expense gets you everything

those apps and web sites offer, and then some. Finally, for the lightning-averse among us, you can also get a dedicated lightning detector. These don’t cost much ($50 to $100) and are simple to use. Aside from all of these goodies and gadgets (technology be damned) you still have those old weather rules that mariners have lived by for centuries. So, no matter what gear and goodies you may or may not have on board, always remember: —Red sky at night, sailor’s delight. —Red sky in morning, sailors take warning. —When grass is dry at morning light, look for rain before the night. —Sound traveling far and wide, a stormy day it does betide. —When wind blows from west, fish bite the best; when it blows from east, fish bite the least. —When clouds look like rocks and towers, you should expect frequent showers. —Seagulls, seagulls, sitting on sand, it’s never good weather when you’re on land.

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boating resources

Support for Boaters

OATING IS AN ACTIVity that requires a certain amount of know-how, which most of us pick up through experience. But, how’s someone who’s new to boating supposed to learn their port from their starboard? A good starting point is the boating safety class all new boaters are required to take. Anyone born after 1993 must take this course before they operate a powerboat in the state of Texas, and anyone who’s not already very experienced on the water, regardless of their age, will be well-served by taking it. (Just go to www. boat-ed.com). Of course, there’s plenty to learn beyond taking the minimum required safety course. Fortunately, in this day and age there are also plenty of organizations and publications out there which are ready and willing to lend a hand. Discover Boating, one of the most helpful you’ll find, is a public awareness campaign managed by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturer’s Association). Go to www.discoverboat-

ing.org, and you can get a free starter CD with gobs of information on boats and boating. You can also read up on different types of boats, what you need to know about owning and operating them, and financing and insuring boats—there’s even an online “spousal conversion kit” that might come in handy if your better half is still on the fence. You prefer reading things the old-fashioned way, on paper? Not a problem; visit the web site and you can sign up to get the Discover Boating 30 |

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Beginner’s Guide to boating, which is an excellent resource, through the mail. The Take Me Fishing campaign, supported by the RBFF (Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation) is another resource you’ll find on the web which is chock-full of good info. And after you peruse the web site for advice, download the RBFF’s free Boat Ramps app onto your Apple or

Android smart-phone. The RBFF app gives you the locations of and directions to over 35,000 boat ramps nationwide. You can search by zip code, city, or current location. When researching specific boats, you can read boating magazine and web reviews, like those found on Fishgame. com. You can also watch video boat reviews, on sites like Boats.com. And there are many owner’s groups which have formed around specific manufacturers. These often have web sites with message boards; many are full of good info about specific makes and models, but they should also be taken with a grain of salt, since anyone can comment on them and inaccurate information regularly surfaces on “open” message boards. The ABA (American Boating Association, www.americanboating.org) is another web site with info that should be of interest to new boaters,

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especially in its Safety section. TPWD (Texas Parks and Wildlife) is one of the more helpful state agencies in the country for boating resources. Check out the TPWD website at www.tpwd.state.tx.us. BoatUS (www.boatUS.com) has another web site that’s rich with information, although boaters should also be aware of the many other services this organization has to offer, including a printed magazine, special-interest divisions and publications like BoatUS Trailering and BoatUS Fishing, as well as many club membership benefits. Most folks, however, will look to BoatUS for their insurance and on-the-water towing needs. If reading hard-copy is more your speed, grab a few copies of magazines like Texas Fish & Game, which have regular boating how-to columns and feature articles. And of course, you can always go to the ultimate authority on the water – the United States Coast Guard – for more information. Their web site has more than mere advice, too, with downloadable PDF float plans you can use, a video library, and boater’s handbook. However you choose to do your research and learn more about boating, the important thing is simply that you know enough to stay safe on the water. And with all of the resources freely available to you today, that should present no problem at all. —by Lenny Rudow

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fishing focus

Tackle on Board

NBOARD FISHING tackle stowage is a great thing on a fishing boat. It allows you to keep all your goodies and gear close at hand, yet you never have to lug a tackle box around. But, there are some downsides, too. Tackle may be exposed to moisture more than you’d like, and corrosion can turn your hooks dull. Jumping onto other people’s boats means you still need to have a bag prepped, which means buying double gear in many cases. And when all your gear is left aboard and a few weeks pass by between trips, it’s not always easy to remember exactly what you do or do not have aboard. These five tricks, however, will help make onboard tackle stowage work well. Onboard tackle stowage can be a great thing – or, not so much, if you don’t know these tricks. Moisture and corrosion are big problems associated with keeping all your gear aboard, but there are several ways to combat it. You can put a cedar block or a silicon packet into each box, to help sap away the moisture and keep your gear dry. You can also improve ventilation, simply by leaving the door to a tackle station ajar (assuming that won’t allow rainfall to get inside). In extreme cases, it may be necessary to add a vent to an onboard tacklebox or tackle station. To help avoid moisture in the first place, never put a used lure or tackle back into the box until it’s completely dry. If you’re fishing in saltwater, naturally, give all your gear a freshwater rinse before drying it. Put lead weights into the lowest part of the tackle stowage system. If you elevate the lead, over time it will cause the plastic bottoms of tackle trays to deform. And on rough days, bouncing lead may even shatter the plastic. JAN

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Always leave one empty tackle tray on the boat. That way, if a buddy invites you aboard his boat you can jump onto your own, and quickly assemble a selection of appropriate tackle to bring. When you return, you can unpack the same box and slide it right back into its spot, empty again, so it’s ready for next time. Insert a piece of cork or foam into the boxes you use for lead-heads and jigs, and stick the hooks into the cork or foam. This way, the heads won’t

bounce against each other and chip the paint, as you run through rough seas. (Note – this works great for all kinds of tackle boxes, not just those that never leave the boat). Use these tricks, and you’ll find that onboard fishing tackle stowage isn’t merely just convenient—it’s also more effective and keeps your tackle and gear in good shape, too.

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