2015 Houston International Boat Sport & Travel Show by Texas Fish & Game

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Download the MOBILE EDITION • Interactive Tools • Videos • Links to Exhibitor websites & More!

Visit www.FishGame.com

2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

January 2—11, 2015 Sponsored by

The Boating Trades Association of Metropolitan Houston Program Published by

Texas Fish & Game Magazine 1745 Greens RD • Houston, TX 77032 (713) 227-3001 • (800) 750-4670 STAFF: Ardia Neves VP Sales Larry Dalton, Advertising Coordinator Anna Campbell, Graphic Designer Melinda Buss, Graphic Designer Roy Neves Publisher

CONTRIBUTORS: Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Linda Water Nelson PHOTOGRAPHY: Houston Boat Shows, Andrea Muscatello, R. Peterkin, Jack Bissell, Canstock, Bigstock, Van Dutch Boats, Boston Whaler, Humminbird, Mercury Marine, Yamaha Marine, Evinrude, Suzuki Marine, Blue Wave Boats, Chester Moore, Natalia Merzlyakova

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2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW TABLE OF

Contents 6 Seminars & 8 Events

FEATURE ARTICLES

Introduction

Cruising into 2015

Kayaks & Small Boat Options

Exhibitor Directory

Winterizing Tips for Boaters

Personal Watercraft

Buyer’s Guide

So: You Need to Buy a Trailer

Weather Safety Tips

Boat Show Locator Map

Fishing System for Big Fish

Resources for Boaters

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2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

It’s

Show Time!

O YOU REMEMBER GOING TO THE BIG Boat Show as a kid? Playing house in the big yachts, climbing over the shiny new boats, picking colorful bait worms out of big buckets? The Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show has been a family tradition for sixty years. It gives families a day together, exploring outdoor activities that will enhance everyone’s lifestyle and bring the whole family closer. After 60 years, the annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is still 6 |

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the largest Indoor Show on the Gulf Coast with a little something for every member of the family.

Connect with Family on the Water

The 2015 Houston Boat Show will feature more than 1,000 powerboats, luxury cruisers, fishing boats and personal 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

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Dealers are offering special Pre-Season Savings and Boat Show Specials in a rare indoor environment where you can see, touch and compare before you buy.

accessories for a perfect family getaway. Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year.

Connect with Family on the Open Road

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!.

This 10-day show features a great selection of campers, travel trailers and

SEMINAR

SPEAKER SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JAN 2 Galveston Bay Fishing Alan Pereyra Hook Spit Fishing Gear

6:00 PM Topic:

Introducing the New Evinrude E-TEC G2 Technology Eric Olson BRP-Evinrude®

7:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Trout Fishing Trinity Bay Captain Dean Muckleroy Bowden Marine

SATURDAY, JAN 3 11:00 AM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Introducing the New Evinrude E-TEC G2 Technology Eric Olson BRP-Evinrude®

1:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

To Be Announced Troy Broussard Premier Yamaha Boating Center

2:00 PM Topic:

2:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

6:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Galveston - Sabine Complex Captain Mike Cacciotti Hook Spit Fishing Gear

THURSDAY, JAN 8 6:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Fishing Galveston Bay Captain Steve Coffee Hook Spit Fishing Gear

FRIDAY, JAN 9 7:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Winter Time Bass Capt. Will Kirkpatrick Lowrance Navico

SATURDAY, JAN 10

Speaker: Sponsored by:

How to Catch HUGE Trout Using the F.L.E.X. Fishing System Chester Moore Texas Fish & Game Magazine

2:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

PreSpawn Bass Capt. Will Kirkpatrick Fishing Tackle Unlimited

3:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

To Be Announced To Be Announced Bass Pro Shops - Tracker Marine

3:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

To Be Announced To Be Announced Bass Pro Shops - Tracker Marine

4:00 PM Topic:

Fishing Bass Tournaments in Texas Byron Smith Bass Pro Shops - Tracker Marine

4:00 PM Topic:

Fishing Bass Tournaments in Texas Byron Smith Bass Pro Shops - Tracker Marine

5:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Trout Fishing Galveston Bay Captain Steve Coffee Hook Spit Fishing Gear

6:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Fishing Galveston Complex Captain Mike Cacciotti Hook Spit Fishing Gear

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SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JAN 5

Fishing Galveston Bay Alan Pereyra Hook Spit Fishing Gear

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BASS TUB

Fly-Fishing Brent Ewald Bass Pro Shops - Tracker Marine

1:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Speaker: Sponsored by:

Already own a boat or RV? The 2015 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

SUNDAY, JAN 4

5:00 PM Topic: Speaker: Sponsored by:

Speaker: Sponsored by:

Connect with Family with Boating or Camping Toys

Speaker: Sponsored by:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3TH 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4TH 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

MONDAY, JANUARY 5TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 8TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10TH 1:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11TH 1:00 pm. 3:30 pm

Stingray Encounter

Stingrays are amazing creatures that inspire curiosity, awe and sometimes even irrational terror but rarely indifference. The tank is built high so you can get “face to face” with the animals. All the rays in the exhibit have had their defensive barbs removed so they are safe to touch. These barbs grow back in time, so when we return the rays to the wild they can defend themselves again. OPEN ALL DAY

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equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you seek, we have the gear to get you there.

Connect with Family through Travel, Sport & Lifestyle

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.

Connect with Family on Angling Adventures

a hunting/fishing adventure at one of the many lodges and excursions from Alaska to Costa Rica, schedule a day with a local fishing or hunting guide, stock up on the latest fishing gear, fish finders, powers poles and more. Check out the live fishing demos in the giant 5,000 gallon Bass Tub or learn something new from one of our informative free seminars.

Or Just Have a Fun Day at the Boat Show with the Kids

The 2015 Houston Boat, Sport & Travel Show has fun for the kids, too. From the traditional Fish-o-Rama where kids of all ages can catch live fish right at the show, to the fun of Bubble Runners where kids get to “run” across the water in their own little bubble, your kids are in for a treat.

Head over to our Gear, Guides & Tackle Territory where you can book

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Exhibitor Directory A

Boats Etc.

A Action Realty - Lake Livingston

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Open Area 11900

PG/Grid: 26/A4

Open Area 8000

PG/Grid: 31/H6

Booth 467

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Booth 870

PG/Grid: 32/D4

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Booth 675

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina

Booth 624

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Buchanan Realty - Lake Sam Rayburn/East Texas

Booth 726

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Booth 279

PG/Grid: 33/H6

Booth 466

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Booth 324

PG/Grid: 33/G2

Booth 747

PG/Grid: 30/D7

Booth 556-557

PG/Grid: 33/F1

Booth 207-209

PG/Grid: 33/H6

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Alaska’s Salmon Catcher Lodge

Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co. All Alaska Outdoors, Inc. Amber Way Jewelry

Booth 626-627, 658-659 PG/Grid: 32/E2 Booth 326

Booth 933

AMI Insurance Agency

Anchor Marine Insurance Angel’s Marine Angling Adventures Booth 826

PG/Grid: 32/D2

Antique & Classic Boat Society Lobby

PG/Grid: 27/Lobby

PG/Grid: 30/C8

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock Booth 881

America Outdoor Furniture Ameriteak Marine

PG/Grid: 33/G2

PG/Grid: 32/D6

Booth 656

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Open Area 4905

PG/Grid: 32/A7

Booth 284

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Open Area 10500

PG/Grid: 26/C7

Booth 561

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Camping World of Houston Carefree Boat Club Capt. Kirk’s Marine, Inc.

Capt. Roy’s Captain School Castaway Graphite Rods

Booth 615-616, 669-670 PG/Grid: 32/E4

Booth 651-652

PG/Grid: 30/E7

Booth 206

PG/Grid: 33/H6

CCA Texas

Booth 249-250

PG/Grid: 31/H7

Chandeleur Charters, LLC

Open Area 7000

PG/Grid: 31/H7

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Aqua Gardens

Aqua Lube of Kentucky Austin Canoe & Kayak

Booth 915

PG/Grid: 32/C4

Open Area 10900 & 9905 PG/Grid: 26/A7

Baumann Marine Service Booth 827

PG/Grid: 32/D2

Bay Area Sailing School Booth 100-102, 109

PG/Grid: 33/I7

Bethy Creek Resort Booth 880

PG/Grid: 32/D6

Big Nasty Baits Booth 961

PG/Grid: 32/C2

Blue Sky Jewellery Booth 414

PG/Grid: 33/F4

Booth 343-347

PG/Grid: 31/G6

Booth 413

PG/Grid: 33/F5

Boat Lift Distributors Boater’s Directory, The

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Booth 663

PG/Grid: 32/E3

Booth 769

PG/Grid: 32/D4

Booth 738

PG/Grid: 30/E6

Booth 239-242

Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

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Booth 727

Classy Cowgirl Dreams

BAAD Marine Supply

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PG/Grid: 33/G3

Booth 318-319

PG/Grid: 33/G4

Booth 758

PG/Grid: 32/D2

DISH

DMJ Charters

Dockside Boat Lifts

PG/Grid: 31/H6

Click Heat, Inc. Booth 424

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts, LLC Booth 103-106

PG/Grid: 33/I7

Coastline Custom Aluminum

Booth 730-731, 754-755 PG/Grid: 32/E2

Coastline Marine

Open Area 12500

PG/Grid: 26/C3

Booth 306-309, 377

PG/Grid: 33/G6

Booth 108

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Conroe Spa Plus

Cowhides by Hayball Cutco Cutlery

PG/Grid: 32/E6

David Weekley Homes - Grand Cay Harbour Booth 341-342

PG/Grid: 31/G6

Booth 568

PG/Grid: 33/F4

Open Area 11000 Booth 733-735

PG/Grid: 25/I5 PG/Grid: 30/E7

Booth 419

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Booth 614

PG/Grid: 32/E4

Gene’s Powersports Country

Genesis II - Art & Photography Getaway Adventures Lodge

Open Area 4500, 4700

PG/Grid: 32/D7

Golf Cars of Houston

Booth 527-528

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Groves Guide Service

Booth 210-211

PG/Grid: 33/H5

Gulf Coast Boating Center

Dockside Marine Dottie’s

Booth 315-316, 369-370 PG/Grid: 33/G4

Driftwood Expressions

Booth 630

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Booth 212-213

PG/Grid: 33/H5

Booth 775

PG/Grid: 32/D5

Open Area 12000 Booth #231-232

PG/Grid: 27/H1 PG/Grid: 31/H8

Open Area 1000/2000

PG/Grid: 35/H7

Booth 771

PG/Grid: 32/D4

Gulf Coast Charters

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Booth 235

PG/Grid: 31/H7

Booth 201

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Gulf Coast Marine, Inc.

Booth 563, 566

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Gypsy Guide Service

Booth 519

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Booth 325

PG/Grid: 33/G2

Open Area 5000

PG/Grid: 33/H5

H & H Rods

Booth 332

PG/Grid: 31/G8

Haase’s Antiques & Treasures

Booth 285

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Hackberry Charters

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Endeavour Marina on Clear Lake Enovative Technologies Evinrude®

Excell Boat Lifts

Extreme Water Sports

Booth 661-662

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Booth 243-244

PG/Grid: 31/H6

Booth 612-613

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Booth 859

PG/Grid: 32/D2

Booth 368

PG/Grid: 33/G4

Booth 935

PG/Grid: 30/C7

Booth 312

PG/Grid: 33/G5

Booth 278

PG/Grid: 33/H6

Booth 869

PG/Grid: 32/D4

Open Area 5900, 5905

PG/Grid: 32/A4

Hackberry Rod & Gun

Far Flung Outdoor Center Booth 631

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Happy Feet

Booth 245-247

PG/Grid: 31/H6

Happy Feet USA

Booth 202

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Harborwalk Community, Yacht Club & Marina

Open Area 718

PG/Grid: 32/E4

Hebert Trading Company

Booth 831

PG/Grid: 32/D1

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Booth 522

PG/Grid: 33/F3

Holiday World of Houston

Booth 229-230

PG/Grid: 31/H8

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

Open Area 7905

PG/Grid: 30/A7

Hooks Plus

Fatima’s Design

First Community Credit Union

Fishing Tackle Unlimited - Show Sponsor Fishing Tom Guide Service Freedom Boat Club

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chair Fun Town RV Houston

Booth 678

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth 226-227, 258-259 PG/Grid: 33/H2

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas

Aqua Cycle Paddle Boats

Booth 366

Booth 628

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Booth 322, 363

PG/Grid: 33/G3

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Booth 629

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Booth 874-875

PG/Grid: 32/D5

Booth 772

PG/Grid: 32/D5

Houston Police Dept. - Lake Patrol

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Galati Yacht Sales

Booth 910-914, 971-975 PG/Grid: 32/C5

Houston Sail and Power Squadron

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KO Sailing Open Area 12100

I & L Specialty Cutlery Booth 657

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Kroll’s Marine

Booth 836

PG/Grid: 30/D7

Kustom Kolors

IcyBreeze

Ideal Outdoor Living

PG/Grid: 27/G2

Open Area 8005

PG/Grid: 31/H4

Booth 606

Booth 833-835, 850-852 PG/Grid: 30/D8

PG/Grid: 32/E6

Impulse Fishing Charters

PG/Grid: 32/D1

L-Bo Bend Resort & Embroidery

Booth 560

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Lake Conroe Fishing Guides

Jarman Marine Yacht Sales

PG/Grid: 35/F1 PG/Grid: 33/G7

Booth 215, 269-270

PG/Grid: 33/H4

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors

Open Area 9000

PG/Grid: 31/H2

Northshore Marine

Booth 847

PG/Grid: 30/D6

Open Area 8300

PG/Grid: 31/G4

Open Area 10000

PG/Grid: 27/H8

Booth 637-638

PG/Grid: 30/E7

Booth 604-605

PG/Grid: 32/E7

LiftMasters Gulf Coast LLC

Booth 647-648

PG/Grid: 30/E7

LMC Marine Center

Master Hitch, Inc.

Mattress Firm - Show Sponsor MaximGroup

McClain Trailers, Inc. Mercury Marine

Open Area 1100, 2100

PG/Grid: 35/F7

Open Area 4900

PG/Grid: 32/A8

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service

Booth 610-611

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Millennium Marine, Inc.

Open Area 12507

PG/Grid: 26/D1

Miracle Grill Mat

Lone Star RV

Booth 950-951

PG/Grid: 30/C7

Lowrance - Navico

Booth 200

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 12505 Booth 633-635

PG/Grid: 26/D1 PG/Grid: 30/E8

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Open Area 3100 Booth 383-385

PG/Grid: 30/C7

PG/Grid: 33/F4

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

PG/Grid: 32/D7

Booth 949

Booth 415-418

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth 804-805

PG/Grid: 32/E3

Leisure Resort

Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky

Nautic Group

Booth 664

PG/Grid: 33/F4

PG/Grid: 32/E4

PG/Grid: 32/C2

Booth 567

JZ Custom Rails, Inc.

Booth 716

Booth 926, 959

LaRue’s Guide Service

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

National Weather Service

PG/Grid: 33/F8

PG/Grid: 32/C6

PG/Grid: 30/C2

PG/Grid: 32/C7

Open Area 4100

Booth 907-908

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

Open Area 9500, 9505

Booth 904-905

Mantus Anchors LLC

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Laguna Custom Rods

PG/Grid: 30/E7

PG/Grid: 33/G4

Booth 674

PG/Grid: 33/H7

Booth 636

Mt. Houston Marine

Booth 317

MarineMax

Booth 203

JNW Marketing Solutions

Magic Massage

Marina Del Sol

Lakeshore Sports

Mobile Graphics

Booth 704-708 , 777-781 PG/Grid: 32/E7

PG/Grid: 33/H4

Booth 268

Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service

Booth 757

Intercoastal Financial Group

M2 Sports

Booth 618-619, 666-667 PG/Grid: 32/E3 Booth 977

Booth 728

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Open Area 3900 Open Area 12101

PG/Grid: 34/A1 PG/Grid: 27/g1

Booth 981

PG/Grid: 32/C7

Booth 980

PG/Grid: 32/C6

Booth 967

PG/Grid: 32/C4

Open Area 6327 Booth 759

PG/Grid: 31/F5 PG/Grid: 32/D2

Booth 677

PG/Grid: 32/E6

Nautic Sailing School NauticShare

Nutty Buddies Too

Oil Paintings & Frame Warehouse Booth 978-979

PG/Grid: 32/C6

Booth 222

PG/Grid: 33/H3

Outdoor Republic

PG/Grid: 32/C6

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Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Paige’s Sweet Fudge Booth 952

PG/Grid: 30/C8

Booth 335

PG/Grid: 31/G7

Booth 807

PG/Grid: 32/D6

Booth 329

PG/Grid: 31/G8

Palmer Power Corporation Panama Jack

Suncoast Marine Works, LLC

Booth 923-924

PG/Grid: 32/C3

Surfside Marina

Booth 810

PG/Grid: 32/D5

Russelure

RW’s Fishing/RW’s Resort

Pelican/Atlas Industrial Supply PlashLights

Booth 456-457

PG/Grid: 33/F1

Open Area 12900

PG/Grid: 26/A1

Premier Yamaha Boating Center Pro Powersports of Conroe Booth 5000

R.P.I. Marketing

PG/Grid: 33/H5

Safe Floor, LLC. Booth 770

Sarge Customs

Booth 327, 358

PG/Grid: 33/G2

Red Wing Boat Company, Inc. Open Area 9100, 9105

PG/Grid: 31/F2

Booth 622

PG/Grid: 32/E3

Reel Men Fishing Charters Renewal By Andersen

PG/Grid: 33/H7

PG/Grid: 27/H4

Telltales Magazine Booth 558

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Open Area 8900, 8905

PG/Grid: 30/A4

Terry Vaughn RVs Texas Boat Sales

Booth 251

PG/Grid: 31/H7

Booth 224

PG/Grid: 33/H2

Booth 921-922

PG/Grid: 32/C3

Booth 737

PG/Grid: 30/E7

Open Area 1900

PG/Grid: 34/A7

Booth 752

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 PG/Grid: 27/F7

Texas Outdoors Journal

PG/Grid: 34/A4

Open Area 4313 Booth 607-608

PG/Grid: 30/D8

Texas Tigé Marine

PG/Grid: 33/F5 PG/Grid: 32/E6

Open Area 8100

PG/Grid: 31/G4

Open Area 8700 Booth 938

PG/Grid: 30/C4 PG/Grid: 30/C6

Booth 238, 422, 529

PG/Grid: 31/H6

Open Area 3005

PG/Grid: 35/H1

Spice Exchange

Booth 713

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Sport Marine

Booth 256

PG/Grid: 31/H8

Star Glow Products

Booth 654

PG/Grid: 32/E1

Stone & Sons Marine

Booth 513-515, 570-572 PG/Grid: 33/F5

Booth 559

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Booth 729

PG/Grid: 32/E2

Booth 838

PG/Grid: 30/D6

Booth 710

PG/Grid: 32/E6

Open Area 7900

PG/Grid: 30/A8

Booth 382

PG/Grid: 33/G7

Booth 428

PG/Grid: 33/F1

Booth 272

PG/Grid: 33/H5

Booth 253-254

PG/Grid: 31/H8

Booth 460-463

PG/Grid: 33/F2

Therapy Charters New Orleans, LA Third Coast Dealer Services TKO Lures

Topper’s Camping Center

Trident Battery Co.

Open Area 2900

PG/Grid: 32/D1

PG/Grid: 31/H7

PG/Grid: 32/D4

PG/Grid: 33/F4

Booth 854

Booth 236

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

Booth 816

Booth 469-470

SMG Wake Of Houston

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Traeger Pellet Grills

PG/Grid: 32/E3

Slick Sticks

Booth 674

The Palms Marina

PG/Grid: 31/G6

Booth 621

Shimano

PG/Grid: 33/H4

Booth 338

Texas Boat Exchange

Texas Marine

Sears Home Services

Booth 217

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

PG/Grid: 26/C2 PG/Grid: 31/H8

PG/Grid: 30/D7

Seahorse Beach Club & Residences

The Commons of Lake Houston

Open Area 12501 Booth 233

Booth 751

PG/Grid: 33/H2 PG/Grid: 26/C4

Rod N Real Alaskan Sportfishing, LLC.

PG/Grid: 33/F4

Texas Fish & Game Magazine

Open Area 6005 Open Area 11500

Rocky Mountain Nut Roasters

Booth 471-472

PG/Grid: 33/H5

PG/Grid: 30/E4

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service

PG/Grid: 27/H1

Open Area 5000

SeaTow Galveston Bay

Open Area 8500

Rip A Lip Fish Wear

PG/Grid: 32/E5

Booth 204, 281

PG/Grid: 32/D6

Rinker’s Boat World

PG/Grid: 32/D4

PG/Grid: 32/D1

Booth 806

Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Open Area 12005

Open Area 11005

Booth 829-830

Sea-Doo®

PG/Grid: 32/D4

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Salmon Catcher Lodge and Guide Service Booth 675

Booth 815

School of Seamanship

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 PG/Grid: 34/C7

Texas Shoreline Properties Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Touchless Boat Covers

True Frequency Products Tuff Spas of Texas

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Booth 811-814, 871-873 PG/Grid: 32/D5

U. S. Customs and Border Protection

Booth 927-931, 954-958 PG/Grid: 32/C2

Texas Yamaha Motorsports The Boat Lift Company

Booth 218-219, 266-267 PG/Grid: 33/H4

Venice on the Lake Booth 947

PG/Grid: 30/C6

Booth 429

PG/Grid: 33/F1

Booth 263

PG/Grid: 33/H3

Booth 808, 877

PG/Grid: 32/D6

Booth 916, 969

PG/Grid: 32/C4

Booth 304, 381

PG/Grid: 33/G7

Open Area 3001

PG/Grid: 35/H3

Booth 858

PG/Grid: 32/D2

Booth 5000

PG/Grid: 33/H5

Booth 623

PG/Grid: 32/E3

Booth 837

PG/Grid: 30/D7

Booth 216

PG/Grid: 33/H4

Versa Products VibaBody Machine Vrienden Umbrellas

Waterloo Rod Company U.S.A. West Yacht Sales Wet Sounds

Wild Alaska Cruises Wild West Motoplex

Williams Party Boats, Inc.

Wonderful Windows and Siding World Optical Products

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Gene’s Powersports Country

CAN-AM® BRP – Can-Am®

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5 Open Area 4100 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F8

Open Area 5000 ..................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Northshore Marine

Booth 5000 ..........................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Pro Powersports of Conroe

POLARIS Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6 Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4

YAMAHA Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Texas Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 3005 ..................................PG/GRID: 35/H1

BOAT LIFTS, SLINGS & DOCKS Booth 343- 347 ................................... PG/GRID: 31/G6

Dockside Boat Lifts

Booth 226-227, 258-259 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

TRITON Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Texas Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

Booth 604-605 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/E7

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Booth 218-219, 266-267 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4 Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1 Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1 Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

BOAT TRAILERS

MARINE MASTER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

AMERATRAIL Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

AMERITRAIL Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area 4313 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F5

BASS CAT Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area 8000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

BEAR Boats Etc.

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Northshore Marine

Open Area 4100 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F8 Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

McClain Trailers, Inc.

Open Area 8300 ................................. PG/GRID: 31/G4

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

Northshore Marine

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2 Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6

Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Dockside Marine

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Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

DURAS INFLATABLES Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

Open Area 12505 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D2

EMOTION KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

HOBIE KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Lynn Sailboats

EZ LOADER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Booth 651-652 .....................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

DIABLO KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

McCLAIN KO Sailing

Open Area 8005 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H4

Gene’s Powersports Country

AQUA CYCLE Aqua Cycle Paddle Boats

HOBIE CAT KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Open Area 3005 ..................................PG/GRID: 35/H1

BOATS - OTHER

Open Area 4500, 4700 ........................PG/GRID: 32/D7

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

DIAMOND CITY Boats Etc.

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

FEEL FREE KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Kroll’s Marine

COASTLINE Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Lynn Sailboats

The Boat Lift Company

Open Area 4313 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F5

SHORELAND’R Capt. Kirk’s Marine

TRAILMASTER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Booth 733-735 .....................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

LiftMasters Gulf Coast LLC

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6

HAULRITE Northshore Marine

Booth 332 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G8

Gene’s Powersports Country – EZ Dock

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

Texas Sport Boats, LLC

TRAILEX KO Sailing

MAGIC TILT Boats Etc.

Excell Boat Lifts

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Texas Marine

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

KARAVAN Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Boat Lift Distributors

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Open Area 8500 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/E4

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

KO Sailing

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

JACKSON KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

LEGACY KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

LIFETIME KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

LIVINGSTON DINGHIES Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

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Buyer’s Guide MERCURY INFLATABLES Mercury Marine Open Area 10000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H8

NATIVE WATERCRAFT KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

OCEAN KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

OLD TOWN KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

PERCEPTION KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS KAYAKS Austin Canoe and Kayak

Open Area 7000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

CHAPARRAL Texas Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

CHRIS CRAFT SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 1900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

COBALT Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 4100 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F8

COM-PAC LAUNCH Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area 8005 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H4

ALWELD Kroll’s Marine

Open Area 8005 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H4

AVALON PONTOONS Texas Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

AXIS SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 1900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

BASS CAT Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area 8000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

BAYLINER LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

BENNINGTON SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 1900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

BERKSHIRE PONTOONS Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

BLACKJACK Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

BLACKWOOD LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

BLAZER Texas Boat Sales

Open Area 12501 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C2

BLUEWAVE Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

BOSTON WHALER MarineMax

Open Area 3100 .................................. PG/GRID: 35/F1

BULLS BAY Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

CAPE HORN Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

CARAVELLE Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

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Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

CARVER YACHTS Nautic Group

CONTENDER Gulf Coast Marine

ALUMACRAFT Boats Etc.

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Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

CAROLINA SKIFF Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

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GAMEFISH Gulf Coast Marine Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

GEKKO TOW Nautic Group

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

GLACIER BAY Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

GLASTRON Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

GO-DEVIL Northshore Marine

Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6

GODFREY PONTOONS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

GRADY-WHITE MarineMax

Open Area 3100 .................................. PG/GRID: 35/F1

GULF COAST Boats Etc.

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

Open Area 12501 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C2

HARRIS PONTOONS Dockside Marine

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

HEWES Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area 12501 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C2

HURRICANE Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

JH PERFORMANCE Sport Marine

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

KEY WEST Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

LARSON Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 12501 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C2

LEGEND Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

LOWE Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

MAJEK Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

MAKO® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

MALIBU SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

MAVERICK Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

MITZI SKIFFS Gulf Coast Marine

CRESTLINER LMC Marine Center CROWNLINE Texas Boat Sales

CRUISERS YACHTS Nautic Group

CYPRESS CAY PONTOONS LMC Marine Center DARGEL Mt. Houston Marine ENCORE Texas Boat Sales

EPIC Ron Hoover RV & Marine EVERGLADES Gulf Coast Marine

EXCEL Gene’s Powersports Country EXPLORER Mt. Houston Marine FORMULA Nautic Group

FOUR WINNS Texas Sport Boats, LLC FRONTIER LMC Marine Center Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

G3 Nautic Group

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

GAMBLER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Open Area 4500, 4700 ........................PG/GRID: 32/D7

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Open Area 8100 ................................. PG/GRID: 31/G4

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Open Area 10900 & 9905....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

Open Area 1900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

Open Area 4500, 4700 ........................PG/GRID: 32/D7

Open Area 12000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

MONTEREY LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

MOOMBA SKI Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area 6005, 11500 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2 2 0 1 5

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Open Area 12005.................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

NAUTICSTAR Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Open Area 8500...................................PG/GRID: 30/E4

Texas Marine

SEA HUNT Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area 12900.................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area 9100, 9105......................... PG/GRID: 31/F2

SEA RAY MarineMax

Open Area 1900...................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

SEA SKIFF Red Wing Boat Co.

RANGER Premier Yamaha Boating Center

RANGER SALTWATER SERIES Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 4500, 4700.........................PG/GRID: 32/D7

REGAL SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 10900 & 9905.....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

REGENCY® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

Open Area 9100, 9105......................... PG/GRID: 31/F2

RINKER Rinker’s Boat World

NITRO® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center PARKER Red Wing Boat Co.

PATHFINDER Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area 12000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H1 Open Area 9500, 9505.........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

PHOENIX Capt. Kirk’s Marine

PREMIER PONTOONS Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 4100................................... PG/GRID: 33/F8

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12900.................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Open Area 6005, 11500.......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

Open Area 3100................................... PG/GRID: 35/F1

Open Area 9100, 9105......................... PG/GRID: 31/F2

SEAARK Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area 6005, 11500.......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

Northshore Marine

Open Area 2900...................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

SEA BORN LMC Marine Center

Open Area 3100................................... PG/GRID: 35/F1

SHALLOW SPORT Coastline Marine

SCARAB MarineMax

Nautic Group

Open Area 10500.................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Open Area 1000, 2000.........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

Open Area 10900 & 9905.....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

ROBALO Nautic Group

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area 12900.................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Open Area 11000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105......... PG/GRID: 27/F7

NAUTIQUE Dockside Marine

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H1 Open Area 6327................................... PG/GRID: 31/F6

Open Area 1100, 2100......................... PG/GRID: 35/F7

Open Area 12500.................................PG/GRID: 26/C3

Open Area 2900...................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

SHALLOW STALKER Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area 3100................................... PG/GRID: 35/F1

SHEARWATER LMC Marine Center

SCOUT MarineMax

SEA FOX Nautic Group

Open Area 1000, 2000.........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

Open Area 1100, 2100......................... PG/GRID: 35/F7

Open Area 2900...................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

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XCURSION PONTOONS Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

SILVER WAVE PONTOONS Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4

SKEETER LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

SOUTH BAY PONTOONS Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area 8700 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/C4

SOUTHWIND Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

SPORTSMAN Boats Etc.

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

STARCRAFT Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

STERLING Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

STINGRAY Nautic Group

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

SUN TRACKER® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

Open Area 10900 & 9905....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

SUPRA SKI Rinker’s Boat World SWIFT TRAWLER Nautic Group

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

YELLOWFIN Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area 4313 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F5

TAHOE® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

Open Area 10900 & 9905....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

TIBURON Ron Hoover RV & Marine

TIDEWATER Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

TRACKER® Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Marine Boating Center

Open Area 10900 & 9905....................PG/GRID: 26/A7

TRITON LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7

VERANDA PONTOONS Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

CATALINA YACHTS Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

COM-PAC YACHTS Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

HOBIE KO Sailing

WORLD CAT Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area 1000, 2000 ........................PG/GRID: 35/H7 2 -1 1

Booth 663 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3 Booth 522 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F3

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth 568 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F4

Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina

Booth 312 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G5

NauticShare

Booth 980 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C6

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

CRUISES & LODGES

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Alaska’s Salmon Catcher Lodge

HUNTER Nautic Group

LASER PERFORMANCE KO Sailing RS SAILING KO Sailing

WINDRIDER TRIMARANS Lynn Sailboats

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth 870 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4 Booth 675 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co.

Booth 624 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

All Alaska Outdoors, Inc.

Booth 726 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Bay Area Sailing School

Booth 100-102, 109 .............................. PG/GRID: 33/I7

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth 880 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

BROKERAGE BOATS

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina

Galati Yacht Sales

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

Booth 322, 363 ................................... PG/GRID: 33/G3

Gulf Coast Boating Center

Jarman Marine Yacht Sales

Booth 567 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F4

MarineMax

Surfside Marina

Booth 471-472 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F4

Texas Boat Sales

Booth 233 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Booth 304, 381 ................................... PG/GRID: 33/G7

BULKHEADS, PIERS & BOAT HOUSES Booth 226-227, 258-259 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

The Boat Lift Company

Booth 218-219, 266-267 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Booth 284 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

Freedom Boat Club

Dockside Boat Lifts

WELLCRAFT Nautic Group

Booth 100-102, 109 .............................. PG/GRID: 33/I7

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

BLUEMAGIC OPTIMIST KO Sailing

Booth 607-608 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/E6

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

Lobby .............................................PG/GRID: 27/Lobby

Coastal Conservation Association Texas (CCA Texas)

West Yacht Sales

TWIN VEE Gulf Coast Marine

Antique & Classic Boat Society

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

Booth 300, 385 ................................... PG/GRID: 33/G7

Open Area 8700 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/C4

Booth 854 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D1

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

Carefree Boat Club

Booth 203 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

Open Area 4313 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F5

Booth 704-708, 777-781 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E7

Rip A Lip Fish Wear

BLUEBLUE I420 KO Sailing

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

TIGÉ BOATS Texas Tigé Marine

Booth 910-914, 971-975 ......................PG/GRID: 32/C5

M2 Sports

Bay Area Sailing School

Booth 212-213 .....................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Booth 245-247 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

BOATS - SAIL

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

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Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

YAMAHA JET Texas Marine

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

SYLVAN PONTOONS Capt. Kirk’s Marine

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XPRESS Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12100 ............................... PG/GRID: 27/G2

Open Area 6005, 11500 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

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Open Area 6005, 11500 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

Fatima’s Design

Booth 326 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G2 Booth 881 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Booth 656 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Booth 631 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

Getaway Adventures Lodge

Booth 614 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

Gulf Coast Charters

Booth 775 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Booth 869 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

L-Bo Bend Resort & Embroidery

Booth 268 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Leisure Resort

Booth 949 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C7

NauticShare

Booth 980 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C6

RW’s Fishing / RW’s Resort

Booth 810 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

Salmon Catcher Lodge and Guide Service

Booth 675 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Seahorse Beach Club & Residences

Booth 251 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Stow-Away Marina & RV Park

Booth 815 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

CLOTHING

Wild Alaska Cruises

Classy Cowgirl Dreams

Williams Party Boats, Inc.

Booth 239-242 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Booth 858 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2 Booth 623 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3 2 0 1 5

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2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW ELECTRONICS - MARINE Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth 626-627, 658-659.......................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Booth 231-232......................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

Lowrance - Navico

Booth 610-611......................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Millennium Marine, Inc.

Booth 618-619, 666-667.......................PG/GRID: 32/E3

Wet Sounds

Open Area 3001...................................PG/GRID: 35/H3

MERCRUISER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area 10000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H8

Kroll’s Marine

Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 6005, 11500.......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

Northshore Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105......... PG/GRID: 27/F7

Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 2900...................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Mercury Marine

Palmer Power Corporation Rinker’s Boat World Texas Marine

Texas Sport Boats, LLC

PLEASURE CRAFT Palmer Power Corporation

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

VOLVO Lakeshore Sports

Booth 633-635......................................PG/GRID: 30/E8

Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7

Open Area 4100................................... PG/GRID: 33/F8

Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7

Palmer Power Corporation

Booth 513-515, 570-572....................... PG/GRID: 33/F5

Texas Marine

Booth 272.............................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

YANMAR DIESEL Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Stone & Sons Marine Trident Battery Co.

ENGINES - INBOARD CRUSADER Palmer Power Corporation Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7

INDMAR Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area 6005, 11500.......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

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Open Area 12500.................................PG/GRID: 26/C3

Open Area 10500.................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

ENGINE PARTS, ACCESSORIES, & REPAIRS Palmer Power Corporation

Coastline Marine

Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7 Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105......... PG/GRID: 27/F7

Open Area 12000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

Open Area 11000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H5 Open Area 8005...................................PG/GRID: 31/H4 Open Area 4100................................... PG/GRID: 33/F8 Open Area 6327................................... PG/GRID: 31/F6 Open Area 9100, 9105......................... PG/GRID: 31/F2 Open Area 8500...................................PG/GRID: 30/E4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500...............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Sport Marine

Open Area 8100.................................. PG/GRID: 31/G4

GO-DEVIL Northshore Marine

Open Area 6327................................... PG/GRID: 31/F6

MERCURY Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area 8000...................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 10500.................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area 12000.................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

ENGINES - OUTBOARD

LMC Marine Center

EVINRUDE BRP – Evinrude®

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area 5000...................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Open Area 1100, 2100......................... PG/GRID: 35/F7 Open Area 4100................................... PG/GRID: 33/F8

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Buyer’s Guide Mercury Marine

Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co.

Open Area 10000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H8

Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

RAY ELECTRIC Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Booth 624 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

All Alaska Outdoors, Inc.

SUZUKI Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area 12000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

Northshore Marine

Angling Adventures

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

Booth 881 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Booth 656 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

Open Area 6327 .................................. PG/GRID: 31/F6

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

Chandeleur Charters, LLC

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Booth 727 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Suncoast Marine Works, LLC

Booth 769 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Open Area 12005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

TOHATSU Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

DMJ Charters

Booth 758 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Fishing Tom Guide Service

Open Area 12505 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D2

Lynn Sailboats

Open Area 12507 ................................PG/GRID: 26/D1

TORQEEDO ELECTRIC Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

YAMAHA Boats Etc.

Booth 831 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D1

Getaway Adventures Lodge

Booth 614 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

Groves Guide Service

Coastline Marine

Open Area 12500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C3

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area 12000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area 8005 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H4

LMC Marine Center

Open Area 1100, 2100 ........................ PG/GRID: 35/F7

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area 9500, 9505 ........................PG/GRID: 30/C2

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area 12900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A1

Red Wing Boat Co.

Open Area 9100, 9105 ........................ PG/GRID: 31/F2

Reynolds Marine, Inc.

Open Area 8500 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/E4

Rinker’s Boat World

Open Area 6005, 11500 ......................PG/GRID: 33/H2

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area 1505, 2500, 3500 ..............PG/GRID: 34/C7

SMG Wake Of Houston

Open Area 1900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A7

Sport Marine

Open Area 8100 ................................. PG/GRID: 31/G4

Texas Marine

Open Area 10100, 11100, 12105 ........ PG/GRID: 27/F7

Texas Sport Boats, LLC

Open Area 2900 ..................................PG/GRID: 34/A4

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

Open Area 4313 .................................. PG/GRID: 33/F5

FINANCING Booth 202 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

Intercoastal Financial Group

Booth 560 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F2

Third Coast Dealer Services

Booth 838 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/D6

Alaska’s Salmon Catcher Lodge Booth 675 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

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Booth 279 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H6

Blue Sky Jewellery

Booth 414 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F4

Dottie’s

Booth 527-528 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F2

Fatima’s Design

Booth 245-247 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

True Frequency Products

Booth 253-254 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

GOLF CARTS & UTILITY VEHICLES

Booth 775 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

Golf Cars of Houston

Booth 771 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Booth 612, 613 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Booth 859 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

HOME IMPROVEMENT

Booth 869 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

DISH

Booth 757 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D1

Ideal Outdoor Living

Booth 674 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

Booth 664 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3

MATTRESS FIRM

Booth 716 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

Renewal By Andersen

Booth 622 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3

Sears Home Services

Booth 857 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Wonderful Windows and Siding

Booth 654 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

INSURANCE

Booth 810 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

AMI Insurance Agency

Booth 675 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Anchor Marine Insurance

Booth 674 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E5

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Booth 729 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Booth 858 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth 623 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3

MaximGroup

Hackberry Charters

Hackberry Rod & Gun

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Impulse Fishing Charters

Lake Conroe Fishing Guides LaRue’s Guide Service

Marcaccio’s Guide Service Reel Men Fishing Charters

RJ Hunting & Fishing Service

Rod N Real Alaskan Sportﬁshing LLC RW’s Fishing / RW’s Resort

Salmon Catcher Lodge and Guide Service The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

Therapy Charters New Orleans LA Wild Alaska Cruises

Williams Party Boats, Inc.

FISHER PANDA Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Open Area 12000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H1

KOHLER Palmer Power Corporation

Booth 335 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G7

FISHING & HUNTING GUIDES AND CHARTERS

Amber Way Jewelery

Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts, LLC

GENERATORS

First Community Credit Union

GIFTS, JEWELRY, & ACCESSORIES

Booth 630 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

Gulf Coast Charters

Gypsy Guide Service

Open Area 11900 ................................PG/GRID: 26/A4

Booth 335 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G7

Booth 726 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2 Booth 826 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

WESTERBEKE Palmer Power Corporation

VOLVO-PENTA Palmer Power Corporation

Booth 335 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G7

YAMAHA Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area 3005 ..................................PG/GRID: 35/H1

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Booth 103-106 ...................................... PG/GRID: 33/I7 Booth 315-316, 369-370 ..................... PG/GRID: 33/G4 Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4 Open Area 3005 ..................................PG/GRID: 35/H1

Booth 318-319 .................................... PG/GRID: 33/G4 Booth 833-835, 850-852 ......................PG/GRID: 30/D8 Booth 415-418 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F4 Open Area 9000 ..................................PG/GRID: 31/H2 Booth 806 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6 Booth 224 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H2 Booth 837 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/D7

Booth 747 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/D7 Booth 556-557 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F1 Booth 738 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/E6 Booth 563, 566 .................................... PG/GRID: 33/F3 Booth 200 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7 Booth 847 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/D6

MARINAS Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina Booth 326 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G2

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch

Booth 235 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Booth 947 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C6

Endeavour Marina on Clear Lake

Booth 519 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F3

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth 568 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F4

Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina

Booth 312 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G5 2 0 1 5

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2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Marina Del Sol Booth 804-805......................................PG/GRID: 32/D7

Stow-Away Marina & RV Park

Booth 815.............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Surfside Marina

Booth 471-472...................................... PG/GRID: 33/F4

The Palms Marina

Booth 236.............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

MARINE PARTS & ACCESSORIES (OTHER THAN ENGINE) Ameriteak Marine Booth 324............................................ PG/GRID: 33/G2

Angelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marine

Millennium Marine, Inc. Booth 618-619, 666-667.......................PG/GRID: 32/E3

Mobile Graphics

Booth 636.............................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors

Booth 967.............................................PG/GRID: 32/C4

Northshore Marine

Booth 759.............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

PhashLights

Booth 456-457...................................... PG/GRID: 33/F1

Safe Floor LLC

Booth 770.............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Texas Boat Exchange

Booth 338............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G6

Trident Battery Co.

Booth 272.............................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Booth 207-209......................................PG/GRID: 33/H6

Touchless Boat Covers

Booth 249-250......................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Versa Products

Aqua Lube Of Kentucky

Coastline Custom Alumium

Booth 730-731, 754-755.......................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Booth 366............................................ PG/GRID: 33/G3

JZ Custom Rails

Booth 647-648......................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

M2 Sports

Booth 704-708, 777-781.......................PG/GRID: 32/E7

Mantus Anchors

Booth 904-905......................................PG/GRID: 32/C7

MarineMax

Booth 383-384..................................... PG/GRID: 33/G7

Master Hitch, Inc.

Booth 215, 269-270..............................PG/GRID: 33/H4

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Kustom Kolors Booth 606.............................................PG/GRID: 32/E6

Mobile Graphics

Booth 636.............................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

Palmer Power Corporation

Booth 335............................................ PG/GRID: 31/G7

SeaTow Galveston Bay

Booth 751.............................................PG/GRID: 30/D7

Surfside Marina

Booth 471-472...................................... PG/GRID: 33/F4

Stone & Sons Marine

Booth 513-515, 570-572....................... PG/GRID: 33/F5

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Booth 382............................................ PG/GRID: 33/G7

American Outdoor Furniture

Booth 429............................................. PG/GRID: 33/F1

Antique & Classic Boat Society

Open Area 3001...................................PG/GRID: 35/H3

Aqua Gardens

Wet Sounds

Booth 466............................................. PG/GRID: 33/F3 Lobby..............................................PG/GRID: 27/Lobby Booth 206.............................................PG/GRID: 33/H6

MARINE SERVICES

BAAD Marine Supply

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Classy Cowgirl Dreams

Booth 626-627, 658-659.......................PG/GRID: 32/E2

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch

Booth 235.............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Endeavour Marina on Clear Lake

Booth 519............................................. PG/GRID: 33/F3

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Booth 231-232......................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

Booth 915.............................................PG/GRID: 32/C4 Booth 239-242......................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

Click Heat, Inc.

Booth 424............................................. PG/GRID: 33/F2

Cowhides by Hayball

Booth 108.............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

Cutco Cutlery

Booth 678.............................................PG/GRID: 32/E6

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Buyer’s Guide Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories Booth 366 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G3

Enovative Technologies

Booth 325 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G2

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chair

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Inc. Booth 637-638 .....................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

Palmer Power Corporation

Booth 335 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G7

Booth 229-230 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

PUBLICATIONS

Booth 243-244 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H6

Boater’s Directory, The

Booth 368 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G4

National Weather Service

Booth 935 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C7

Telltales Magazine

Haase’s Antiques & Treasures Happy Feet

Booth 413 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F5

Happy Feet USA

Booth 728 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Hebert Trading Company

Booth 558 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F2

Booth 278 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H6

Texas Fish & Game Magazine

Booth 657 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

Texas Outdoors Journal

I & L Specialty Cutlery

Booth 816 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

IcyBreeze

Booth 621 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E3

Booth 836 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/D7

L-Bo Bend Resort & Embroidery

Booth 268 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Magic Massage

Booth 317 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G4

Master Hitch, Inc.

Booth 215, 269-270 .............................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Miracle Grill Mat

Booth 977 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C6

Outdoor Republic

Booth 222 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H3

Panama Jack

Booth 807 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

Pelican/Atlas Industrial Supply

Booth 329 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G8

Star Glow Products

Booth 238, 422, 529 ............................PG/GRID: 31/H6

Traeger Pellet Grills

A Action Realty - Lake Livingston Booth 467 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F3

Buchanan Realty - Lake Sam Rayburn/East Texas Booth 933 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C8

David Weekley Homes –Grand Cay Harbour

Booth 341-342 .................................... PG/GRID: 31/G6

Harborwalk Community

Booth 312 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G5

Seahorse Beach Club & Residences

Booth 251 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Texas Shoreline Properties

Booth 469-470 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F4

The Commons of Lake Houston

Booth 217 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H4

RV ACCESSORIES & PARKS

Booth 263 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H3

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth 808, 877 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Booth 216 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H4

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Vrienden Umbrellas

Booth 880 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

World Optical Products

Booth 366 ........................................... PG/GRID: 33/G3 Booth 947 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C6

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Master Hitch, Inc.

FLYBOARD/WAVEJET Extreme Water Sports

Stow-Away Marina & RV Park

Booth 215, 269-270 .............................PG/GRID: 33/H4 Booth 815 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Booth 285 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

KAWASAKI Team Mancuso Power Sports

Trident Battery Co.

Booth 272 ............................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Venice on the Lake

Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4

SEA-DOO® BRP – Sea-Doo®

Booth 947 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C6

Versa Products

Booth 429 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F1

Open Area 5000 ..................................PG/GRID: 33/H5 Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

RVs - FIFTH WHEELS

Booth 5000 ..........................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

CROSSROADS CRUISER Topper’s Camping Center

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4

Wild West Motoplex

Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

Booth 5000 ..........................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

DUTCHMEN DENALI Camping World of Houston

Open Area 11000 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H5

EVERGREEN BAY HILL Topper’s Camping Center

YAMAHA WAVERUNNER Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area 4905 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

Open Area 11005 ................................PG/GRID: 27/H4

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area 3005 ..................................PG/GRID: 35/H1

PROPELLERS/PROPELLER SERVICE Baumann Marine Service Booth 827 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

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Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

FOREST RIVER SIERRA Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION Holiday World RV GRAND DESIGN SOLITUDE Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

GULFSTREAM CANYON TRAIL Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

HEARTLAND BIGHORN Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND SILVERADO Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

K-Z DURANGO Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

K-Z SPORTSMEN Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

KEYSTONE ALPINE Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE AVALANCHE Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE COUGAR Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

Gene’s Powersports Country Pro Powersports of Conroe

Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES

Booth 428 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F1

VibaBody Machine

FOREST RIVER HERITAGE GLEN Topper’s Camping Center

FOREST RIVER BLUE RIDGE Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

FOREST RIVER CARDINAL Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

FOREST RIVER CHAPARRAL Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900 ..................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

KEYSTONE MONTANA Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905 ........................PG/GRID: 33/H5

OPEN RANGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

PRIME TIME CRUSADER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

PRIME TIME SANIBEL Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905 ........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

SHASTA PHOENIX Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

RVs - MOTORHOMES SUNSEEKER CLASS C Topper’s Camping Center Open Area 7900 ..................................PG/GRID: 30/A8 2 0 1 5

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2015 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW RVs – TENT CAMPERS

PRIME TIME SPARTAN Terry Vaughn RVs

FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF Lone Star RV

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

JAYCO JAY FEATHER Lone Star RV

RVs - TRAVEL TRAILERS

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

COACHMEN CATALINA Holiday World RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

CRUISER RADIANCE Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

DUTCHMEN AEROLITE Camping World of Houston

JAYCO JAY SERIES Lone Star RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

ROCKWOOD FREEDOM Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

RVs - TOY HAULERS

DUTCHMEN ASPEN TRAIL Topper’s Camping Center

CRUISER STRYKER Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

DUTCHMEN COLEMAN Camping World of Houston

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

DUTCHMEN DENALI Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

DUTCHMEN KODIAK Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS Lone Star RV

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

FOREST RIVER HERTIAGE GLEN Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

GRAND DESIGN REFLECTION Holiday World RV

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

GULFSTREAM AMERI-LITE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

GULFSTREAM INNSBRUCK Terry Vaughn RVs

DUTCHMEN RAZORBACK Holiday World RV

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

EVERGREEN TESLA Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

FOREST RIVER CATALYST Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS Lone Star RV FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY Terry Vaughn RVs HEARTLAND CYCLONE Camping World of Houston

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND TORQUE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

K-Z INFERNO Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

K-Z SPORTSTER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

K-Z STONERIDGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

KEYSTONE CARBON Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE FUZION Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE IMPACT Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE RAPTOR Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

JAYCO OCTANE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

JAYCO SEISMIC Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8 JAN

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HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND TRAILRUNNER Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

HEARTLAND WILDERNESS Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

JAYCO JAY FLIGHT Lone Star RV

K-Z SPREE Terry Vaughn RVs Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

KEYSTONE BULLET Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE FIRESIDE Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE HIDEOUT Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

KEYSTONE OUTBACK Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE PASSPORT Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE SPRINGDALE Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

KEYSTONE SPRINTER Holiday World RV

Open Area 5900, 5905.........................PG/GRID: 32/A4

OPEN RANGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

PALOMINO PALO MINI Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

PALOMINO SOLAIRE Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

PRIME TIME AVENGER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

PRIME TIME LACROSSE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

PRIME TIME TRACER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

ROCKWOOD MINI LITE Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area 7900...................................PG/GRID: 30/A8

STARCRAFT Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

STARCRAFT SOLSTICE Camping World of Houston

Open Area 4905...................................PG/GRID: 32/A7

VENTURE SONIC Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

VENTURE SPORT TREK Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

JAYCO WHITE HAWK Lone Star RV

Open Area 4900...................................PG/GRID: 32/A8

K-Z COYOTE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

K-Z ESCAPE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

K-Z SPORTSMEN Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area 8900, 8905.........................PG/GRID: 30/A4

SAFETY EDUCATION Houston Police Dept. - Lake Patrol Booth 874-875......................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

Houston Sail and Power Squadron

Booth 772.............................................PG/GRID: 32/D5

National Weather Service

Booth 728.............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Booth 811-814, 871-873.......................PG/GRID: 32/D5

U. S. Customs and Border Protection

Booth 927-931, 954-958.......................PG/GRID: 32/C2

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The Rust Game Place and Meat Market Booth 559 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F2

Booth 100-102, 109 .............................. PG/GRID: 33/I7

Captain Roy’s Captain School

Booth 561 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F2

M2 Sports

Booth 704-708, 777-781 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E7

Nautic Sailing School

Booth 981 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C7

School of Seamanship

Booth 204, 281 ....................................PG/GRID: 33/H7

Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth 626-627, 658-659 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Castaway Graphite Rods

Booth 615-616, 669-670 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E4

SPORTING ART

Coastline Custom Alumium

Driftwood Expressions

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Booth 210-211 .....................................PG/GRID: 33/H5

Genesis II – Art and Photography

Booth 419 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F3

Oil Paintings & Frame Warehouse

Booth 978-979 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/C6

Booth 730-731, 754-755 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E2 Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

H & H Rods

Booth 661-662 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

Booth 910-914, 971-975 ......................PG/GRID: 32/C5

Hooks Plus

SKIING, SURFING & WAKEBOARDING

I & L Specialty Cutlery

E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch

JZ Custom Rails

Booth 235 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock Booth 881 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D6

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Booth 704-708, 777-781 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E7

Endeavour Marina on Clear Lake

M2 Sports

Booth 947 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C6 Booth 519 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F3

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth 568 ............................................ PG/GRID: 33/F4

SPAS & POOLS

Stow-Away Marina & RV Park

Booth 815 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D4

Conroe Spa Plus Booth 306-309, 377 ............................ PG/GRID: 33/G6

Tuff Spas of Texas

Booth 460-463 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F2

TACKLE, FISHING & HUNTING ACCESSORIES Angel’s Marine Booth 207-209 .....................................PG/GRID: 33/H6

SPECIALTY FOODS

Aqua Lube Of Kentucky

Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky

BAAD Marine Supply

Booth 249-250 .....................................PG/GRID: 31/H7

Booth 950-951 .....................................PG/GRID: 30/C7

Nutty Buddies Too

Booth 677 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E6

Paige’s Sweet Fudge

Booth 952 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/C8

Rocky Mountain Nut Roasters

Booth 256 ............................................PG/GRID: 31/H8

Booth 629 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

STORAGE FACILITIES

Booth 915 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C4

Baumann Marine Service

Booth 827 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Big Nasty Baits

Booth 961 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/C2

Boat Lift Distributors

Booth 343- 347 ................................... PG/GRID: 31/G6

Booth 657 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1 Booth 647-648 .....................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

Laguna Custom Rods

Booth 926, 959 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/C2

Millennium Marine, Inc.

Booth 618-619, 666-667 ......................PG/GRID: 32/E3

Northshore Marine

Booth 759 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/D2

Pelican/Atlas Industrial Supply

Booth 329 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G8

PhashLights

Booth 456-457 ..................................... PG/GRID: 33/F1

Russelure

Booth 923-924 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/C3

Sarge Customs

Booth 829-830 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/D1

Shimano

Booth 921-922 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/C3

Slick Sticks

Booth 737 ............................................PG/GRID: 30/E7

Texas Boat Exchange

Booth 338 ........................................... PG/GRID: 31/G6

TKO Lures

Booth 710 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E6

Waterloo Rod Company U.S.A.

Booth 916, 969 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/C4

TOURISM Far Flung Outdoor Center Booth 631 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E1

JNW Marketing Solutions

Booth 907-908 .....................................PG/GRID: 32/C6

R.P.I. Marketing

Booth 327, 358 ................................... PG/GRID: 33/G2

TROLLING MOTORS Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area 10500 ................................PG/GRID: 26/C7

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Open Area 718 ....................................PG/GRID: 32/E4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

Booth 628 ............................................PG/GRID: 32/E2

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Open Areas 6327-9905

Hall A

PAGES 26-27

Hall B

Booths 230-952

PAGES 30-31

Open Areas 4000-6900

Halls C&D

Booths 100-981

Open Areas 1000 to 3900

PAGES 32-33

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The following pages provide a detailed ﬂoor plan of the show. Find each Exhibitor listed on the map page for the hall in which their booth is located. Also, look up individual Exhibitors either in the EXHIBITOR LISTING pages, or in the BUYER’S GUIDE.

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12900

12506

12507

Lynn Sailboats

Bass Tub

Premier Yamaha

12505

Kevin’s Boats

12501

Texas Boat Sales 12500

Coastline Marine 4

11900

11500

Boats Etc.

Rinker’s Boat World

10900

10500

Bass Pro Shops Tracker Boats

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

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12105

12101

Texas Marine

12005

Suncoast Marine Works

Nautic Group

2 12100

12000

Gulf Coast Complete Marine

KO Sailing

t AISLE 12000 u

11100

11005

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Texas Marine

11000

Gene’s

Powersports

Country

YOU ARE HERE

t AISLE 11000 u

10005

10100

Texas Marine

Concession Seating

10000

Mercury Marine 9

t AISLE 10000 u

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Hall B

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9905

9505

Bass Pro Shops Tracker Boats

Mt. Houston Marine

2 9900

9500

Seminars

Mt. Houston Marine

8900

8700

8500

Texas Tigé Marine

Terry Vaughn RVs

Reynolds Marine

2 7905

Fun Town RV 8

947 938

847 838

747 738

948 937

848 837

748 737

647 637 to to 648 638

949 936

849 836

749 736

649 636

950 935 to 951 934

833-835

750 733

650 633

850-852

952 933

7614 854 7515 831

7900

Topper’s Camping Center

927-931, 7706 954-958

926, 7704 959

9 BUBBLE RUNNER

7708

923 7708 961 7609 to

6900

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

751

752 735

651 to to 635 652

7414 654 7315 631

829 7612 855 7513 to 7610 856 7511 830

730-731, 7512 754-755 7510 756 7411 729

7410 656 7311 629

7608 857 7509 828

7508 757 7409 728

7408 657 7309 628

7606 858 7507 827 Gear, 7506 758 7407 727 Guides 7604 859 7505 826&Tackle7504 759 7405 726 Territory See Pg. 32 & 36 q 7708 718

7412 655 7313 630

626-627, 7305 658-659

661 7708 7609 624 to

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9105

9005

Houston Area Chevy Dealers

Red Wing Boat Co.

YOU ARE HERE

9000

9100

Mattress Firm

Red Wing Boat Co.

t AISLE 9000 u

8300

8100

8005 4

Sport Marine

Kroll’s Marine 6T

McClain Trailers

Booth Exhibitors

t AISLE 8000 u

6327

341 to 343 342

Northshore Marine

340

335

Bowden Marine

245 242

347 339 338

8000

243 to 239 244 to to

247 238

7000

249 236 to 250 235

Austin Canoe & Kayak

251 252 233 332

329 556 529 557 527 to 558 528

456 429 to 457 428 458 427

358 327

459 426

359 326

560 525

460 425 to 463 424

360 325

255 229 to 256 230

t AISLE 7000 u

559 526

561 524

253 231 to to 254 323

361 324

226-227

Booths in Halls C&D See Pg. 32-33 260 225 q 258-259

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Booth Exhibitors

Aqua Lube of Kentucky Booth 249-250 ................................................H7 Boat Lift Distributors Booth 343-347 ................................................G6 Classy Cowgirl Dreams Booth 239-242 ................................................H6 David Weekley Homes - Grand Cay Harbour Booth 341-342 ................................................G6 E-Z Boat Storage & Valet Launch Booth 235 .......................................................H7 Excell Boat Lifts Booth 332 .......................................................G8 Fatima’s Design Booth 245-247 ................................................H6 Fujimi Luxury Massage Chair Booth 229-230 ................................................H8 Gulf Coast Complete Marine Booth 231-232 ................................................H8 Haase’s Antiques & Treasures Booth 243-244 ................................................H6 Palmer Power Corporation Booth 335 .......................................................G7 Pelican/Atlas Industrial Supply Booth 329 .......................................................G8 Rocky Mountain Nut Roasters Booth 256 .......................................................H8 Seahorse Beach Club & Residences Booth 251 .......................................................H7 Star Glow Products Booth 238, 422, 529 .......................................H6 Texas Boat Brokers Booth 233 .......................................................H7 Texas Boat Exchange Booth 338 .......................................................G6 The Palms Marina Booth 236 .......................................................H7 True Frequency Products Booth 253-254 ................................................H8

AMI Insurance Agency Booth 747 ....................................................... D7 Aqua Cycle Paddle Boats Booth 651-652 ................................................ E7 Buchanan Realty - Lake Sam Rayburn/East Texas Booth 933 .......................................................C8 Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Booth 738 ....................................................... E6 Gene’s Powersports Country Booth 733-735 ................................................H8 Happy Feet USA Booth 935 .......................................................C7 IcyBreeze Booth 836 ....................................................... D7 Ideal Outdoor Living Booth 833-835, 850-852................................. D8 JZ Custom Rails, Inc. Booth 647-648 ................................................ E6 Ken’s Cowboy Beef Jerky Booth 950-951 ................................................C7 Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Booth 633-635 ................................................ E7 Leisure Resort Booth 949 .......................................................C7 MaximGroup Booth 847 ....................................................... D6 Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth 637-638 ................................................ E7 Mobile Graphics Booth 636 ....................................................... E7 Paige’s Sweet Fudge Booth 952 .......................................................C8 SeaTow Galveston Bay Booth 751 ....................................................... D7 Slick Sticks Booth 737 ....................................................... E7 Spice Exchange Booth 752 ....................................................... D8 Texas Tigé Booth 938 .......................................................C7 Third Coast Dealer Services Booth 838 ....................................................... D6 Venice on the Lake Booth 947 .......................................................C6 Wonderful Windows and Siding Booth 837 ....................................................... D7

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t AISLE 9000 u

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YOU ARE HERE

927-931, 954-958

7900

926, 959

854 831

730-731,

654 631

855 829 to 856 830

754-755

655 630

756 729

656 629

857 828

757 728

657 628

858 827

758 727

626-627,

859 826

759 726

658-659

GEAR, GUIDES & TACKLE 6900

Gear, Guide & Tackle Exhibitors Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Booth 870 .........................D4 Alaska’s Salmon Catcher Lodge Booth 675 .........................E5 Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co. Booth 624 .........................E2 All Alaska Outdoors, Inc. Booth 726 .........................E2 Angling Adventures Booth 826 .........................D2 BAAD Marine Supply Booth 915 ........................ C4 Baumann Marine Service Booth 827 .........................D2 Big Nasty Baits Booth 961 ........................ C2 Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth 626-627, 658-659 ...E2 Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters Booth 656 .........................E1 Castaway Graphite Rods Booth 615-616, 669-670 ...E4 Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas Booth 727 .........................D2 CCA Texas Booth 663 .........................E3 Chandeleur Charters, LLC Booth 769 .........................D4 Coastline Custom Aluminum Booth 730-731, 754-755 ...D1 DMJ Charters Booth 758 .........................D2 Far Flung Outdoor Center Booth 631 .........................E1 FishWestEnd.com Booth 715 .........................D4 Fishing Tackle Unlimited Show Sponsor Open Area 718 .................D3 Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth 831 .........................D1 G & S Trolling Motors, Inc. Booth 628 .........................E2 Getaway Adventures Lodge Booth 614 .........................E4 Groves Guide Service Booth 630 .........................E1 Gulf Coast Charters Booth 775 .........................D5 Gypsy Guide Service Booth 771 .........................D4 H & H Rods Booth 661-662 ..................E2 Hackberry Charters Booth 612-613 ..................E5 Hackberry Rod & Gun Booth 859 .........................D2 Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Booth 869 .........................D4 Hook Spit Fishing Gear Booth 910-914, 971-975. C4 Hooks Plus Booth 629 .........................E1 Houston Police Dept. - Lake Patrol Booth 874-875 ..................D5 Houston Sail and Power Squadron Booth 772 .........................D5

I & L Specialty Cutlery Booth 657 .........................E2 Impulse Fishing Charters Booth 757 .........................D2 Lake Conroe Fishing Guides Booth 674 .........................E5 Laguna Custom Rods Booth 926, 959 ................ C2 LaRue’s Guide Service Booth 664 .........................E3 Lowrance - Navico Booth 610-611 ..................E5 Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth 716 .........................E4 Millennium Marine, Inc. Booth 618-619, 666-667 ...E3 National Weather Service Booth 728 .........................E2 Neptune Shallow Water Anchors Booth 967 ........................ C3 Northshore Marine Booth 759 .........................D2 Reel Men Fishing Charters Booth 622 .........................E3 Rip A Lip Fish Wear Booth 854 .........................D1 RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth 713 .........................D5 Rod N Real Alaskan Sportﬁshing, LLC. Booth 654 .........................E1 Russelure Booth 923-924 ................. C2 RW’s Fishing/RW’s Resort Booth 810 .........................D5 Safe Floor, LLC. Booth 770 .........................D4 Salmon Catcher Lodge and Guide Service Booth 675 .........................E5 Sarge Customs Booth 829-830 ..................D1 Shimano Booth 921-922 ................. C3 Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park Booth 815 .........................D4 Texas Fish & Game Magazine Booth 816 .........................D4 Texas Outdoors Journal Booth 621 .........................E3 The Fish Dude’s Guide Service Booth 674 .........................E5 Therapy Charters New Orleans, LA Booth 729 .........................E1 TKO Lures Booth 710 .........................E5 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Booth 811-814, 871-873 ...D4 U. S. Customs and Border Protection Booth 927-931, 954-958 .. C1 Waterloo Rod Company U.S.A. Booth 916, 969 ................ C4 Wild Alaska Cruises Booth 858 .........................D2 Williams Party Boats, Inc. Booth 623 .........................E3

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963 921 to 964 922

Club

966 919

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663 622 664 621 618-619, 666-667

916, 969

869 816

769 716

669 616

915

870 815

770 715

670 615

713 771 714 to 772 713 714

671 614

871 to 910-913, 910-914, 971-975

4905

Camping World

661 624 to 662 623

TERRITORY

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

967 918

Holiday World of Houston

718

873

811 to

773 712

814

672 612 to 673 613 674 610 to 675 611

874 to 875 810

774 711

977 908

877 808

777 708

978 907

878 807

778 707

677 607 to 678 608

979 906

879 806

779 706

679 606

980 905

880 805

780 705

981 904

881 804

680 605 to 681 604

775 710

781 704

4700

4500

Dockside Marine

4900

Lone Star RV 9

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p Booths in 254 231Hall B See P 31

458 427

358 327

226-227

559 526

459 426

359 326

258-259

560 525

425

360 325

260 225

424

361 324

261 224

422

322, 363

263 222

563 522

460 to 463

6005

Rinker’s Boat World

5 318

566 519

466 419

366

567 518

467

367 319

568 517

468

569 516

469 418 to 470

513-515, 570-572

415 to

471 414 to 472 413

266-267 268 217

315-316,

269 216 to 270 215

369-370

t AISLE 6000 u

5000

272 212 to 273 213

312

4313

Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales

218-219,

368 317

Booth Exhibitors

7000

256 229

t AISLE 7000 u

561 524

274 210 to 275 211

309

6 306

BRP-Sea-Doo & Evinrude

276 207 277

278 209 279 206

t AISLE 5000 u 304, 381

204, 281

105 104

382 303

282 203

106 103

383 302

283 202

301

284 201

107 101 to 108 102

385 300

285 200

109 100

4100

4005 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

4000

Discover Boating

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255 230

329

456 429 to 457 428

557 527 to 558 528

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Bethy Creek Resort Booth 880 ....................................................... D6 Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock Booth 881 ....................................................... D6 Cutco Cutlery Booth 678 ....................................................... E6 DMJ Supplies Booth 680-681 ................................................ E6 JNW Marketing Solutions Booth 907-908 ................................................C6 Kustom Kolors Booth 606 ....................................................... E6 LiftMasters Gulf Coast LLC Booth 604-605 ................................................ E7 M2 Sports Booth 704-708 , 777-781 ............................... E7 Mantus Anchors LLC Booth 904-905 ................................................C7 Marina Del Sol Booth 804-805 ................................................ D7 Miracle Grill Mat Booth 977 .......................................................C6 Nautic Sailing School Booth 981 .......................................................C7 NauticShare Booth 980 .......................................................C6 Nutty Buddies Too Booth 677 ....................................................... E6 Oil Paintings & Frame Warehouse Booth 978-979 ................................................C6 Panama Jack Booth 807 ....................................................... D6 Renewal By Andersen Booth 806 ....................................................... D6 Texas Sportﬁshing Yacht Sales Booth Booth 607-608 ..................................... E6 Vrienden Umbrellas Booth 808, 877 ............................................... D6

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All Alaska Outdoors, Inc. Booth 726 .......................................... C2 Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas Booth 727 .......................................... C2 National Weather Service Booth 728 .......................................... C2 Therapy Charters New Orleans, LA Booth 729 .......................................... C1 Coastline Custom Aluminum Booth 730-731, 754-755.................... C1 Impulse Fishing Charters Booth 757 .......................................... B2 DMJ Charters Booth 758 .......................................... B2 Northshore Marine Booth 759 .......................................... B2

Angling Adventures Booth 826 .......................................... B2 Baumann Marine Service Booth 827 .......................................... B2 Sarge Customs Booth 829-830 ................................... B1 Fishing Tom Guide Service Booth 831 .......................................... B1 Rip A Lip Fish Wear Booth 854 .......................................... A1 Wild Alaska Cruises Booth 858 .......................................... A2 Hackberry Rod & Gun Booth 859 .......................................... A2

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Millennium Marine, Inc. Booth 618-619, 666-667.................... C4 Texas Outdoors Journal Booth 621 .......................................... C4 Reel Men Fishing Charters Booth 622 .......................................... C3 Williams Party Boats, Inc. Booth 623 .......................................... C3 Alaskan Wilderness Outﬁtting Co. Booth 624 .......................................... C3 H & H Rods Booth 661-662 ................................... C3 CCA Texas Booth 663 .......................................... C3 LaRue’s Guide Service Booth 664 ........................................ C4

TKO Lures Booth 710 .......................................... C6 RJ Hunting & Fishing Service Booth 713 .......................................... C6 FishWestEnd.com Booth 715 .......................................... C5 Marcaccio’s Fishin’ Guide Service Booth 716 .......................................... C5 Chandeleur Charters, LLC Booth 769 .......................................... B5 Safe Floor, LLC. Booth 770 .......................................... B5 Gypsy Guide Service Booth 771 .......................................... B5 Houston Sail and Power Squadron Booth 772 .......................................... B6 Gulf Coast Charters Booth 775 ......................................... B6

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HETHER YOU’RE AN ANGLER, A hunter, a water sports enthusiast, or just a regular old boat nut, there are plenty of new-for-2015 boats and boating goodies to make this a banner year. In fact, this model year marks something of a watershed. Whichever segment of the industry you look at, there are breakthroughs and developments that deserve the

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terms “ground-breaking,” and “game-changing.” You don’t believe it? I don’t blame you one bit. But reserve judgment, until you’ve heard about these developments.

BOAT DESIGN How often does an entirely new class of boat appear on the market?�not very. We’ve seen a new genre of center console boats hit the

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The Latest Bling for Boaters BY LENNY RUDOW water this year, coming from multiple builders�the center console yacht, or CCY. Admittedly, we just made that term up, but it’s dead-on accurate. These new models from the likes of Boston Whaler, Everglades, and Intrepid are still the center console fishing boat we’ve come to know and love. They have 360-degree fishability, bow and stern cockpits, livewells, and rodholders galore. They also have cabins befitting express cruisers, with features such as berths, settees, full galleys, and JAN

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enclosed heads. Even more important to anglers, these models also boast a completely new development not seen in any 2014 model year center consoles�second-row helm seating. That means a half-dozen anglers can sit in a comfortable, protected seat aft of the helm, instead of half the crew standing and holding onto pipework while you cruise. These models even maintain center console performance, thanks to racks of triple or quad outboards on their transoms.

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Another interesting development in center console boat design is the advent of the forward-facing bow seating, made possible by removable or convertible pop-up backrests. Five years ago they were unheard-of. A couple of years ago they were few and far between. Today

theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on oodles of boats. Cruisers have something new to look for, too. An influx of European styling and flair has crossed the Atlantic. Along with the attractive styling, many of the cabin boats feature increased window size and overhead sunroofs for

360-degree views and plenty for fresh breezes. In larger models cabin size has been enhanced, too, thanks to the advent of pod drives. No matter what type or size of boat youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking at, also expect to see more and more joystick controls. These have

New center consoles, like this Boston Whaler 420 Outrage, are more like yachts than boats.

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brate, too. Last year the Spark came onto the market, giving people the chance to enjoy personal watercraft at a fraction of the cost of a traditional PWC. This model year hasn’t changed much in form, but it has triggered a price rollback through some other segments of the market. Today, you can actually buy some brand new PWCs for less than the exact same model cost in years past.

ELECTRONICS A few years back, side-scanning sonar hit the market and dazzled us with the exceptional fish-finding ability it gave us. One by one almost all of the major manufacturers added some form of side

ity to existing systems with a black box and/or a transducer. CHIRP multi-spectrum units also came into the mix, first on high-dollar units and then in single-channel, lowcost versions. And then, 360-degree scanning (from Humminbird) and directed “spotlight” scanning (from Lowrance) was introduced. So, what could electronics manufacturers possibly dream up for this year? The answer is all of the above. Now, instead of being add-on features you adapt to your existing MFD via blackbox, these features are built right into many of the new head units. True, to take full advantage of all this technology you have to completely upgrade your system. But it also greatly simplifies installation, lowers overall cost as compared to adding technology in a

European styling has crossed the Atlantic.

become prevalent on all sorts of boats with all types of power systems, from multiple outboard rigs to stern drives to inboards. If you haven’t tried docking via joystick just yet, trust us, it’s a huge improvement over the old methods. PWC fans have something to cele-

view to their systems, usually via a special transducer and an add-on black-box. Then imager-scanners came along, radically boosting detail levels in 300 feet of water, or less. Again, one manufacturer after another added this capabil-

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pieces-parts fashion. Also, by shrinking the number of separate electronic units on the boat, the new technology reduces the chances of failure. One other new feature common in marine electronics�more and more systems are Wifi-capable, and more and more can interface with your phone and/or tablet via apps. You can see radar on your iPad, change fishfinder modes from your phone, and in some cases, even remotely monitor your boat’s systems from afar.

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There’s big news from the world of outboards this year, as well. Some new four-stroke engines have slimmed down to the point that they’re as light or nearly as light as their two-stroke competitors. Others have been enhanced to accept digital controls and gauges. But the biggest news among outboard enthusiasts is, without question, the introduction of Evinrude’s second generation G2

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The next generation of E-TEC, the G2, is creating some of the hottest news in the world of boating for 2015.

E-TEC two-stroke outboard. We don’t have the time or space to get into the specific technical details of the G2 here. However, you can learn all about it in Texas Fish & Game, and on our web site—including a run-down of our hands-on testing found on the fishgame.com blog. Mercury’s Suffice it to say, New Four-Stroke these engines are like nothing currently on the market. That goes for performance, and appearance, both. Cruisers will be interested to hear about the prevalence of more triple-pod rigs on the express and sport cruiser markets. Pod drives have made huge inroads on the market since their introduction, and many builders are now utilizing them in larger and larger cruisers, by installing triple engine rigs. Even you pontoon boat fans have something to cheer this year. Several 42 |

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engine manufacturers, including BRP, Mercury, and Yamaha, have been paying more attention to this genre of boat. They have introduced engines with lower gear ratios and/or long shafts designed to account for the turbulent

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water a pontoon boat leaves in its wake. Mercury’s Command Thrust gear case, for example, which can swing a prop with additional blade area, can now be had on the FourStroke 90 and FourStroke 115 models. Note also that 2 0 1 5

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ly advanced items�lifts that no longer depend on those cranky, troublesome spools and wheels, but instead run on hydraulics; bilge pumps that no longer leave a skim of water. (Instead they pump out virtually every drop); batterypowered folding electric bicycles that stow easily in a boat�even coolers that do double-duty as air-conditioners. The bottom line? This is going to

be a great year for boaters. Wander the show, soak up the new technology and boat models, and take in what 2015 has to offer.

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the new 115 is both lighter and more powerful than previous models. Yamaha is also making waves this year, by introducing no less than six new outboards. They’ve greatly expanded the V Max SHO line-up of high-performance engines, with 115, 175, 150, and 250 models. Though the 150 and 250 horsepower engines were previously released, for the first time, they’re available in 25-inch shaft lengths. Also new for 2015 are the F150B (with a redesigned cowl, pan and clutch dog) and the F8 (which now weighs just 88 pounds). What about Suzuki? They’ve got some new offerings, too. The DF200A posts a 69 pound weight loss compared to their old 200-hp V6, and it’ll be available with drive-by-wire Precision Control and a keyless ignition. If smaller engines are what you need, check out the new DF25/30. These models have a 489cc powerhead with battery-less EFI and Suzuki’s Lean Burn system.

ACCESSORY GEAR

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S COLD WINTER weather presses down hard, what should you change in your boat’s gear and rigging to prepare for cold-weather

fishing? The first thing to remember is, if it’s already cold, you’re already way behind schedule. When summer draws to a close and a bite comes into the air, boating becomes a different experience. Suddenly that breeze that felt so good and cool a month ago turns chilling; the welcome spray on your face is JAN

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BY LENNY RUDOW now an unwelcome shock. On the other hand, fish are in their fall feeding frenzy and the ducks are getting ready to fly. The change of seasons may force a change in your comfort level, but now’s an awesome time to be out on the water—if, that is, you’re prepared for the different conditions.

Thick Skinned

Depending on where you live in Texas, you could be in store for

anything from a mild cool-off to freezing temperatures. Either way, the first and most obvious change you’ll need to make is in what you wear. Most importantly, remember that hypothermia—the number-one killer of people engaged in outdoor activities. And even when the air is relatively warm, it becomes a danger when you get wet. As a result, when fall arrives you should make sure you have foul-weather gear stowed aboard your boat. Even a set of cheap plastic ponchos (one for every passenger onboard) can become invaluable when spray starts flying or rain

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starts pouring down. Stow a set of these ponchos, which fold down to the size of a deck of cards and can be crammed into a glove or ammo box, somewhere aboard your boat. Those in tougher climates, obviously, should plan on wearing tougher gear. Foul weather gear should have adjustable cuffs to seal out the water, welded seams (stitched seams almost always leak), and storm flaps that cover the zippers. If you live in an area with big temperature swings, where it may be in the 40’s at daybreak but go into the 70’s mid-day, stay away from PVC or polyurethane foul-weather gear. It may keep the water out but it doesn’t breathe and when the sun rises you’ll start sweating. Breathable fabrics, like Gore-Tex or microporous and coated hydrophilics, will allow some air to flow while keeping the spray at bay, and you’ll stay a lot more comfortable. One often overlooked option is float-coats. These jackets have built-in floatation so you’re always wearing a life jacket when you have one on. Added bonus: the foam is an excellent insulator, and float-coats are every bit as warm as the best winter jackets. And don’t forget about the importance of hats, gloves, and socks.

Mechanical Mayhem

Those falling temperatures don’t just affect you, they affect the way your boat runs, too. The good news: your boat may run a bit faster, since the air gets denser as it cools and more gets packed into the cylinders. Unfortunately, changing temperatures can also affect the elasticity of rubber. Where this can impact your boat is in the propeller, specifically in the hub. A rapid drop in water temperature can cause prop hubs to lose their grip, and the prop may “spin out” on the hub. You’ll usually get a warning, in the form of a drop in speed while RPM rises. If you have a spare prop and a prop puller, this is the time to keep them onboard. And if you don’t, and you notice a drop in the usual speeds your boat runs at in any specific RPM range, replace the prop 46 |

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(or have it re-hubbed) before the temperature drops any more. Dropping temperatures can also take a toll on your battery, and if yours is old or abused, the first cold morning is usually when it fails. This is a good time to pull out the charger and make sure it’s topped-off. If the battery shows any sign of weakness and/or the engine cranks slowly, consider replacing that battery entirely. Outboard owners who live in an area where freezing can occur should always use fall as a major land-mark in their yearly maintenance schedule. This is when you should change your lower-unit oil, and eyeball the old oil for water contamination. If the temperature falls below freezing and there’s water in your lower unit, the results can be catastrophic. Naturally, the same is true of any system on your boat that holds water. Dump any freshwater tanks, run your raw water washdown and livewell pumps until they gurgle dry after every trip, and if you’re in an area that regularly sees hard freezes, run some anti-freeze through those systems. Finally, always remember to leave your outboard fully tilted down when you park it on the trailer, or a lift. If you leave it tilted up water can sit in the lower unit, and again, freeze damage is a possibility. There’s no need to run anti-freeze through an outboard since they drain completely when tilted down, but if you leave it up trouble is in store. If you store your boat in the water, even though you usually tilt it up at the end of the day during the summer, again, leave it down now that fall has hit. Barnacle or weed growth slows or stops at this time of year in areas where cool temperatures predominate, and won’t be a problem.

Chilling Out

Along with yourself and your boat’s mechanical systems, there are a number of other items that can be affected by the cold. Electronics, for example. Most of the season, we’d say it’s best to leave your GPS/Chartplotters and fishfinders on their mount at the helm because

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taking them on and off every trip can stress the plugs and connectors. But at this time of year, warm days followed by cool nights can lead to condensation followed by freezing. Obviously, this isn’t great for your electronics. WARNING: BE VERY GENTLE WITH plastic plug-ends in cold temps, because the plastic can become brittle and break, especially if you wiggle the plug at an awkward angle. Marine canvass will also be affected by the cooling air. Isinglass is particularly susceptible to damage in the cold, if you fold it. Instead, always roll up Isinglass and when you stow it, don’t lie anything heavy on top of the roll. And as the temperature swings and materials shrink and expand, it can get tough to zip the Isinglass, canvas Bimini tops, and curtains into place. Make the job easier by lubricating the zippers; running a wax candle over them is a quick and easy way to get it done. Another item affected by cold temps is the vinyl on your boat’s seats and coaming bolsters. It can become rather brittle, and more susceptible to rips and tears. To prevent this from happening, take the time now to treat marine vinyls with a cleaner/protectant, like Armor All. Even your lines can become brittle and tough to work with at this time of year. This is partially a result of temperature, and partially the result of a long summer of use. So make it part of your fall maintenance schedule to treat mooring and anchor lines to keep them supple and flexible. An hour-long soaking in a bucket of water with a cup of fabric softener will do the trick. Summer may be fleeting, but the chill in the air brings a number of cool weather outdoor activities that we sportsmen love. So treat your boat right and dress for the weather—you’ll be rewarded with the days of fall fishing and waterfowl hunting that make this time of year great.

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So: You Need to Buy a Trailer...

T IS A FACT OF LIFE THAT your trailer is as important as your boat. The right trailer can make your sporting life a treat or pure torture. A knowledgeable and reliable supplier is critical to your choice, but in terms of picking the right trailer and for the maintenance that will make your boating experience a delight. Be sure you choose a company that understands your needs. Here are some of the issues that you will face:

BY LINDA WATER NELSON • You have two primary choices when it comes to materials – galvanized steel and aluminum. Each has pros and cons. Steel will rust over time, and is sometimes less expensive than aluminum. A rule of thumb: fresh water boating is a good match for a steel trailer. Saltwater encourages the use of an aluminum trailer for obvious reasons. • Bunks or rollers. Rollers don’t

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cradle the boat hull the way that bunks do and won’t give the weight distribution advantage that bunks do. Ask your trailer supplier which is best for you. • Torsion bar or leaf spring suspension. Again, a knowledgeable supplier is your best friend when making a choice. They will understand your boat, your specific needs and the right option for your kind of boating. • What kind of hardware is used for your trailer. Even if you choose not rusting aluminum for your trailer, remember that the hardware that connect the individual elements can rust if 2 0 1 5

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they are not stainless steel or a comparable material. • While surge, electro-hydraulic and disc brakes are available, look at disc brakes if you do a lot of saltwater boating or fishing. They have fewer places to get clogged with salt that can degrade their quality. Electric brakes are relatively new to the boat trailer market, but your trailer supplier can guide you to your best option.

What is the Right Hitch for You?

HE BOAT YOU TOW and the trailer that you select – along with gross vehicle weight -- will, in most cases, dictate the type of hitch that you need, and your supplier will be the best source for information about hitches. It is always best, however, to come in as an educated customer so here is some useful information: • The most common hitches are available in five classes that are weightmatched to the combined total weight of the boat and trailer. You will find the rating for the hitch somewhere on it. • Class I hitches are rated for up to 2,000 lbs. and 200 pounds tongue weight. They are the light duty

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only and can be ordered with fixed ball mounts or receivers to coordinate with a 1-1/2” removable square drawbar or ball mount. • Class II hitches are often enough for small boats and personal watercraft. They are rated for up to 3,500 lbs. gross total weight and 300-lbs. tongue weight and attach to the vehicle frame. (Unibody vehicles may require extra support.) • Class III takes the rated gross total weight to 6,000 lbs. and it also bolts to the frame of the vehicle. It takes a 2” square drawbar and can be used with a weight distributing system (ask your dealer to explain) which can boost the rating to 10,000 lbs. total weight of boat and trailer.

As to maintenance, it is important to have your trailer serviced by a reputable dealer every year, and more often if necessary. Just as your tow vehicle needs to be lubed and the lights, tires and other features kept in great working order, so does your trailer. Don’t skimp or wait for a problem – it is much worse handling a crisis when you are on location than it is to pre-service your trailer.

 • Classes IV and V are available for full-size trucks, SUVs and some vans. With weight distribution systems they can accommodate up to 14,000 lbs. total weight and 1,400 lbs. tongue weight, and 17,000 lbs. and 1,700 lbs. tongue weight respectively. • Make sure that the tow ball rating matches the connection to the trailer so you can close the coupler latch and make certain that the trailer and its precious cargo will not disengage when you are driving. Your dealer will make sure that the proper tow ball and hitch are the right ones for your load.

As with anything related to towing a boat, your dealer is your best resource for information. Never guess at anything or you may find yourself on the side of the road.

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OUR YEARS AGO, I DEVELoped a system for targeting big fish of any kind. It is called F.L.E.X. Fishing® and it involves a scientific, systematic approach to angling. F.L.E.X. stands for Focus, Learn, Eliminate, Experience and it is these principles that drive my fishing and have made a major difference in success especially for big fish since 2011. In addition to a seminar at the boat show on Saturday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m., I will be blogging about this system and hold some F.L.E.X. clinics online at www.fishgame.com in 2015. The beauty of this system is that it applies to both fresh and saltwater species. My seminar at the show will be on speckled trout. Here, I would like to talk about a more challenging freshwater target: Crappie.

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by chester moore The following are notes from my F.L.E.X. Fishing online crappie series we will debut at fishgame.com in February. It shows you the deep level we are going to for the pursuit of big slabs and other fish with this system we will be giving you in 2015 by giving you unparalleled access to not only this system but information most have never seen on Texas’ top game fish.

Diet/Metabolism

• A Little-known fact is that mature crappies eat their own young. The bigger the crappie, the bigger the young they can consume. Consider crappiepatterned tube jigs, etc. when seeking monster crappies.

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• The metabolism of crappie slows dramatically in winter and in super hot periods of summer in shallow water bodies and those with little current flow (due to low dissolved oxygen). It has an especially large effect on white crappies. When seeking trophy-sized slabs during these periods remember the fish will not actively chase your bait/lure. Use a slow, subtle presentation to trick big, wary fish into biting. • Young bluegills are a favorite prey item of larger crappies. These tiny perch can be caught in traps and could present a way to get bigger fish to score when they seem to turn their nose up to shiners. • Anglers seeking really a big crappie should avoid baiting brush piles. Baiting draws in catfish, stripers and other predatory species that not only can eat the crappies themselves but also outcompete them for food. When these 2 0 1 5

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A Fishing System for Catching Big Fish of ANY Species types of predators are lurking, large crappies will stay in the cover and not leave. The cover itself is the main drawing card for larger crappies.

Ecology

• A study conducted in Ohio showed that crappie activity increased at dusk, peaked at night and declined at dawn and remained low throughout the day. Peak movements occurred when measurable light intensity approached zero. • Black crappie are fairly saltwater tolerant and can do well in brackish marshes and rivers. Since these areas receive very little fishing pressure and are rich in forage items, they can yield trophy fish. Consider targeting the brackish zones of well-known crappie producing systems to find big, unpressured fish. • Low dissolved oxygen levels have JAN

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a dramatic effect on crappies, especially blacks. It can kill them before it harms many other species. In summer, seek areas with depth or high water flow as the mature crappies are the first to seek a change in location due to water quality issues. • Anglers seeking trophy white crappies should focus on moderately turbid water bodies. In clearer water, black crappies tend to dominate whereas white crappies thrive in environments that are more turbid. Avoid super murky areas as studies have shown whites can tolerate them, but tend to avoid them.

Senses

• Studies have shown the lower the water temperature the better a crappie’s vision gets. This is because the cool water helps the flounder’s eye cells function better. In cool, clear water, you will have to use stealthy techniques to consistently bag big, wary crappie. • Crappie eyes are designed to look up which is why it is so important to get bait or lure right in the strike zone. If you go too deep, they will not see it.

X-Factors

• Minnesota researchers found most of the biggest crappies on their study lakes were first generation white/ black crappie hybrids although they all appeared to look like black crappies. They said it is not unusual for first generation hybrids to grow to large proportions. Consider lakes with healthy populations of both crappie species when seeking large blacks. Your trophy fish, however, could actually be a hybrid. • Researchers at the world’s largest fishing tackle company Pure Fishing have found the crappie to be the “smartest” of the popular freshwater species in North America. They respond quickly to fishing pressure, line visibility and color even more so than bass as they mature. • I found by hand feeding crappies while diving that the very largest specimens will blow a hard jet of water at a prey item before striking. When you get a hard thump on a shiner, wait a couple of seconds to set the hook or

you could be setting it on nothing. • The term “papermouth” is often used for crappie but in reality that is only descriptive of white crappies. Black crappies have fairly hard mouths. Be extremely careful to always use a net to land a trophy crappie especially whites. • Crappies literally inhale baitfish. Many times anglers using jigs put on tiny hooks so the fish swallow it. Unfortunately, they tend to miss many fish, especially big ones, which are wary about anything that does not seem safe to them. By using larger jigs and jigheads, they have a better chance of getting a hook in the roof of the crappie’s mouth when it exhales.

Confidence in F.L.E.X.

I will never recommend fishing so you can watch the sun rise over the water or any other of a dozen clichés common in the outdoor media. Fishing is about catching fish. The other stuff is wonderful, but there are less expensive and time consuming ways to see and experience those. There goes that word again “experience”. It is crucial in this process and allows one dream to form another and the cycle to continue. Never think you have climbed all of the mountains because there is always another waiting on the horizon. Just like there is a monster crappie waiting for me on a deep drop-off at Toledo Bend. I think I will go practice what I preach and show that fish what F.L.E.X. is all about. Am I that confident? Yes. And if you follow these principles that we will unleash in 2015 you should be too. Now, go out there and catch that fish of your dreams.

Catch Chester Moore’s F.L.E.X.® Fishing Seminar on Saturday, January 3 at 2:00 in the Seminar Area (Open Area 9900) SEE PAGE 8 for the full Boat Show Seminar Schedule.

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Do You Have a

Personal Watercraft in Your Future?

HERE IS NOTHING quite like skimming along the water’s surface in a sporty personal watercraft designed for just that purpose. Whether you plan to ride alone or with a passenger or two, there are models designed for comfort and performance that will satisfy your every need. There are things to consider as you narrow down the list, and – as with boats, RVs and other recreational products – your dealer can be the best source of information. After deciding how many people the vehicle will handle, the first consideration is whether you are going to purchase new or pre-owned. Most dealers carry both, and since they will be servicing the craft they can give you some history of the products on their lot. If you are planning to purchase used from a private party, schedule a pre-sale check up with the dealer you plan to use for maintenance and make sure that the craft is in good shape. If not, pass on the pur-

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BY LINDA WATER NELSON chase and don’t look back. Whether you are buying new or used, there are a number of issues to tackle before making your choice: • Just like your car or truck, a personal watercraft has an engine at its heart. Depending upon your needs, check out fuel capacity, power and other performance factors and match them to your specific needs. These could include towing tubers and wakeboarders, transportation to less-accessible places or flat out having fun. Your dealer can give you all the pertinent info. • Never consider a watercraft without testing the seating for comfort and control positions. Yes, there are fit issues and what is just right for you will differ from person to person. If you are not comfortable sitting on the seat on dry land, imagine how uncomfortable

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you will be spending time on the water. • Try out the handlebar positions to make sure that there is a comfortable one for you. You need to be able to control the watercraft in a range of conditions. Try standing up and sitting down since you will be doing both and don’t compromise on this or you could be compromising on safety. • Think about storage and amenities. This will tie in to how you plan to use your vehicle. If it is going to be the pack animal for taking things to your cabin or beach, buy accordingly. • Consider your personal style. As personal watercraft have gained in popularity, manufacturers have grown to offer a range of styles. Think of motorcycles – whether you want a flashy one or something more staid, they are out there for your picking. • Plan annual maintenance into your budget. Whether you do it purely for safety or maximized performance, your servicing dealer is your partner in this process. Choose him as wisely as you do your watercraft.

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BOATING SAFETY

Fair- and Not So Fair-Weather 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.

Webucation

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 become so accustomed to using this site that I almost never leave the dock JAN

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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 handsdown 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�

Weather Apps

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 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.

Other Tools

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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. Just turn them on, and a series of blinking lights and/or tones will alert you to lightning strikes within range (which varies from unit to unit but covers at least 50 miles) as they take place. It also shows how far away they are. 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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Resources for Boaters

OATING IS AN ACTIVity that requires a certain amount of knowhow, 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. One of the most helpful you’ll find is Discover Boating, a public awareness campaign managed by the NMMA (National Marine Manufacturer’s Association). Go to www.discoverboating.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 Beginner’s

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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 smartphone. It 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

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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, especially

BY LENNY RUDOW in its Safety section. The same is true of many state agencies including TPWD (Texas Parks and Wildlife, at http:// 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, specialinterest 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-thewater 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.

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