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OFFICIAL PROGRAM

2017

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

January 6—15, 2017 We’d like to thank our show sponsors:

Houston Area Chevy Dealers

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

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CONTRIBUTORS: Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Linda Water Nelson PHOTOGRAPHY: Houston Boat Shows, Mako Boats, Yamaha Marine, Hobie Kayaks, Parks Mfg., Polaris, Yamaha ATV, Chester Moore, Lenny Rudow, Canstock, Bigstock

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2017 HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW TABLE OF

Contents 6 2017: A Hull of Fishing Focus: Event Schedule 28 aBoat!

Time to Buy a 42 Slow Sinker vs.

8 Topwater Fishing Focus: Towing Exhibitor 44 Bass Gear 34 Tactics 10 Directory FEATURE ARTICLES

Introduction

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Buyer’s Guide

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Weather Watch: for the 46 38 Shopping Playing it Safe Right RV Smart ATV 40 Shopping

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Personal Watercraft

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Fishing Focus: Tackle on Board

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HE HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL Boat, Sport & Travel Show has been a family tradition since 1956. It gives families a day together, exploring outdoor activities that will enhance everyone’s lifestyle and bring the whole family closer. After 62 years, the annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is still the largest 6 |

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

Experience the Joy of Boating If you’re new to boating or even thinking about it, then the Houston Boat Show is the perfect place to learn more. Learn about how exploring the open water helps reduce stress from fast-paced everyday life and brings families together while they create lifetime memories.

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BASS TUB

DEMO SCHEDULE FRIDAY, JANUARY 6TH 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:00 pm MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH Noon, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH Noon, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:30 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 7:30 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH 1:00 pm. 3:00 pm

XPOGO STUNT TEAM PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 7TH 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:30 pm MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm TUESDAY, JANUARY 10TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm

The 2017 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 Dealers are offering special PreSeason Savings and Boat Show Specials in a rare indoor environment where you can see, touch and compare before you buy.

Joy Ride in an RV

This 10-day show features a great selection of campers, travel trailers and accessories for a perfect family getaway.

Owning a camper gives you the freedom to travel and explore any time of the year.

Who wants to stay in a strange hotel when you can travel in the comfort of your own space and at your own pace?

Sleep in—There’s no check out time!

More than a Boat Show

Already own a boat or RV? The 2017 Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show is the perfect place to outfit your ride with a new sound system, GPS system, fishing or wakeboard tower. Or you can gear up with hottest new wakeboards, tubes and towing equipment. Whatever outdoor adventure you seek, we have the gear to

get you there. Not only does Houston’s Biggest Boat, Sport & Travel Show have more than 16 acres of boats and campers, there are hundreds of exciting pursuits for the whole family. Maybe a hot tub or sauna is what you prefer?

Or maybe a golf cart or ATV for some off-road fun? Maybe a new mattress or recliner to rest up after these fun excursions? There’s something here for the whole family from jewelry to fashion, paintings to cookware, toys and more.

Let Us Be Your Guide

Head over to our Gear, Guides & Tackle Territory where you can book a hunting/fishing adventure at one of the many lodges and excursions from Texas to Alaska, schedule a day with a local fishing or hunting guide, stock up on the latest fishing gear, fish finders, powers poles and more.

Bass Tub

Get up-close views of a big bass striking a lure, as professional angler Chuck Devereaux demonstrates a variety of techniques for casting and retrieval.

Visitors to this year’s show will marvel at the giant 5,000-gallon Bass Tub aquarium, which offers views from both sides and stands nine feet tall. A Bass Tub is a unique aquarium, over 40 feet long, which rolls down the highway as a gooseneck trailer and is transformed into a natural habitat for thirty to forty fish of various species. To simulate the conditions normally found in nature, the tank comes fully stocked with rocks, stumps and dozens of live fish. Using

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 12TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm SATURDAY, JANUARY 14TH 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm SUNDAY, JANUARY 15TH 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm

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Pro angler Chuck Devereaux will conduct fishing demonstrations in the 5,000-gallon Bass Tub.

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live fish during our demonstrations offers you the chance to see the fish and lure presentation in action. This is a great educational experience for the newbie and the veteran.

Throughout the ten days of the show, fishing fanatics will find Devereaux perched on top of the massive tank as he demonstrates the proper use of fishing lures and offers other helpful suggestions. Stop by and see how your favorite fish reacts to Devereaux’s techniques and get a first-hand look at how lures operate in the water.

The goal of the BASS TUB is to entertain by demonstrating fishing techniques. We want spectators to get excited about fishing! We share fishing information from a seasoned professional for individuals who are experienced anglers as well those amateurs who want to learn. This information teaches you the basics and professional tricks of the trade for effective fishing!

Chuck also likes to hang around and answer questions.

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Fish-O-Rama Whether you are young or just young at heart, you won’t want to miss the chance to experience a Boat Show tradition at Fish-O-Rama. Our rainbow trout (native to the rivers and lakes of North America) tank is fully stocked with this hard-fighting and tasty fish.

Fish-O-Rama is a great opportunity to introduce kids to the challenge of fishing and once you catch the “big one” anglers can decide to take their catch home with them or just take home the story of the one that got away at the Houston Boat Show.

So come by, grab one of the already baited fishing poles, and get ready to hook your own prize rainbow trout.

Personnel are on hand to help with your catch. Anglers can keep or release their fish, and staff will even bag it for you to take home. Plan on hanging around the show a little longer? No problem; they can even keep your catch on ice until you are ready to reel it in

Fish-O-Rama

for the day. Don’t miss your chance to hook ‘The Big Catch’ at the 2017 Houston Boat Show.

Activities for Kids

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Exhibitor Directory A Action Realty

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Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock Booth # 881

Booth # 315

Grid: I6

Booth # 361

Grid: J5

Booth # 712

Grid: I4

Booth # 870

Grid: I3

Advantage Marine Insurance Agency Alaska - Island Point Lodge Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company

Grid: H3

Bush Africa Safaris Booth # 728, 729

Grid: K4

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Cajun Elite Distributors, LLC Booth # 948

Grid: L3

Booth # 656

Grid: K4

Grid: G1-H3

Open Area # 10500

Grid: P3-R4

Grid: J5

Capt. Roy’s Captain School

Booth # 747

Grid: L4

Carefree Boat Club

Booth # 838, 847

Grid: L3

Castaway Rods

Booth # 556, 557

Grid: K5

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas

Booth # 826, 827

Grid: K3

Angling Adventures

Antique & Classic Boat Society Lobby – Hall D

Grid: G8-H9

AP Performance

Booth # 370, 647, 705

Aqua Lube Lubricants & Marine Supplies

Grid: I5

Booth # 561

Grid: J5

Booth # 211

Grid: I6

Booth # 615, 616, 669, 670

Grid: I4

Booth # 727

Grid: K4

Booth # 769

Grid: I4

Chandeleur Charters

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance Booth # 738

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9005

Booth # 249, 250

Grid: L6

ChickenBoy Lures

Booth # 650, 651

Grid: L4

Choates Boats

Art by L. Mower

Austin Canoe & Kayak Open Area # 7000

Grid: K6-L7

B2B Wireless

Booth # 238, 247

Grid: L6

Booth # 856, 857

Grid: K3

Booth # 663

Grid: J4

BAAD Marine Supply Baffin Bay Rod and Gun Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC

Open Area # 9905, 10900 Grid: O1-P3

Bath Fitter of Houston Booth # 235, 236

Grid: L6

Booth # 828

Grid: K3

Booth # 100, 101, 102, 109

Grid: G6

Baumann Marine Service, Inc. Bay Area Sailing School

Beauty and the Beast w/ Capt. Ray Saucier Booth # 713

Grid: I4

Booth # 905

Grid: H3

Bethy Creek Resort Boats Etc.

Open Area # 11900

Grid: R1-S3

Bowden Marine Sales & Service Open Area # 8000

Grid: L6-M7

Breakwater Marine Electronics Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina Booth # 316

Grid: K4 Grid: I6

BRP - SEA-DOO® & EVINRUDE® Open Area # 5000

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Grid: K5

Booth # 858

Grid: K3

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Grid: O6-P7

Booth # 756

Grid: K4

Booth # 466, 522

Grid: J5

Clearwater Adventures Booth # 673

Grid: I4

Booth # 949

Grid: L3

Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts

Corner Booth # 103, 104, 105, 106 Grid: H6

Coastline Custom Aluminum Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755

Coastline Marine

Open Area # 12500

Grid: K4

Grid: T3-T4

Cruise Planners – Melinda & Scott White Booth # 272

Grid: I6

Booth # 681

Grid: H4

Cutco Cutlery

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Devil Dog Fishing Dynasty

Grid: I6

Booth # 319

Grid: J6

Booth # TBD

Grid: TBD

Booth # 704

Grid: H4

Booth # 758

Grid: K4

Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259

Grid: K6

Open Area # 4500, 4700; Booth # 904, 981 Grid: H3

Grid: I4

Booth # 306

Grid: H5/H6

Booth # 908

Grid: H3

Booth # 630

Grid: K4

Groves Guide Service

Booth # 513, 571, 572

Grid: I5

Gulf Coast Boating Center Inc.

Endeavour Marina

Etched Glass Decal by Star Decal, LLC Booth # 279

Grid: H6

EuroSport Marine

Booth # 212, 213

Open Area # 12000

Gulf Coast Marine

Booth # 332

Grid: K5/K6

Gypsy Guide Service

Open Area # 4900; Booth # 980 Grid: F3

H & H Rods

H

Booth # 327, 358

Hackberry Rod & Gun

Excell Boat Lifts

ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Extreme Water Sports

Fabulously Cool

Grid: K6

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Booth # 415

Grid: I5

Booth # 631

Grid: K4

Booth # 240, 241, 242

Grid: L6

Booth # 933

Grid: K3

Booth # 757

Grid: K4

Fatima’s Design Fish On Sports

Fishers Of Men Ministries

Booth # 771

Grid: J4

Booth # 859

Grid: K3

Booth # TBD

Grid: TBD

Booth # 367

Grid: J5

Booth # 312

Grid: I5/I6

Booth # 326

Grid: K6

Booth # 869

Grid: I3

Happy Feet Massaging Insoles

Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina Healthmate International Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing Hobo Adventure Trailers

Fishing Tom Guide Service

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

Booth # 831

Grid: K3

Booth # 854, 855

Grid: K3

FishStix

Freedom Boat Club

Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253

Home Show Mattresses Booth # 368, 369

Grid: I5/J5

Hooks Plus

Booth # 629

Grid: K4

Grid: I5

Booth # 804

Grid: H3

IcyBreeze / GoBoat

Booth # 229, 230

Grid: K6

Ideal Outdoor Living

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Grid: K6

Booth # 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975 Grid: I3

Booth # 514

Freeport Marina

Grid: I4

Booth # 661, 662

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 718; Booth # 918, 919, 921, 964, 966, 967 Grid: J3

Grid: T6-T7

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 Grid: A6-A7

Hangar 9 Wake Park

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Grid: I6

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 Grid: G6

Galati Yacht Sales

Dockside Marine

Booth # 614

Golf Cars of Houston

Grid: J5

Dish TV

Dockside Boat Lifts

Grid: H6

Booth # 563, 566

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

DMJ Charters

Booth # 204

Getaway Adventures Lodge

Grind Terminal Tackle

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

DLFender/Wipeout Eraser

Grid: J5

Grid: I4

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

Booth # 270

Booth # 419

Booth # 613

Grid: L4

Click Heat

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Booth # 528, 529

Down South Lures

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Open Area # 4905

Booth # 418

Anchor Marine Insurance

Get Handzy

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

America Outdoor Furniture

Dottie’s

Grid: L3

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Grid: J4

AMI Insurance Agency

Genesis II Art & Photography

Booth # 938

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Booth # 624

Allstate Powered by UDSTER

Doctor’s Eye Center - Costa del Mar

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Booth # 748, 836, 837

Grid: L4

Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852 Grid: K3

Innovative Dock Solutions

Booth # 628

Grid: K4

Booth # 322, 363

Grid: J6

Intercoastal Financial Group, LLC

Booth # 672

Grid: I4

Invigorating Salt Therapy

Booth # 569

Grid: I5

Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston Yacht Basin GEICO – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 7905

Grid: K1-L3

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11000; Booth # 733, 734, 735 Grid: L4

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Booth # 810, 811, 812, 813, 872, 873, 874, 875 Grid: I3 Booth # 560

Grid: J5/K5

Booth # 519

Grid: J5

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JH Custom Performance Rods Booth # 714, 715

Grid: I4

Booth # 567, 568

Grid: J5

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

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INTERNATIONAL 2017 HOUSTON BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

Booth # 341, 342, 343, 344

Grid: M6

Booth # 648, 649

Grid: L4

JZ Custom Rails, Inc.

K6 Island Sports

K

LiftMasters Gulf Coast Booth # 604, 605

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100

Grid: A5-B6

Open Area # 5900, 5905

Grid: H1-I3

Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Low Country Satellite & Audio Booth # 366

Grid: J5

Booth # 610, 611

Grid: I4

Booth # 652

Grid: K4

Booth # 950, 951, 952

Grid: L3

Booth # 814

Grid: I3

Open Area # 12507

Booth # 200

Grid: G6

M

Open Area # 12505 Booth # 633, 634, 635

Grid: U4 Grid: K4

Ken’s Beef Jerky Keng Co.

Kevin E. Severance Insurance Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 8005

Grid: M6-N7

L-Bo Bend Resort Plus Embroidery Booth # 426

Booth # 926, 959

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 4100

Larry Cohen

Grid: K5 Grid: K3

Grid: F5-G6

Booth # 657

Grid: K4

Booth # 664

Grid: J4

LaRue’s Guide Service LeafFilter Gutter Protection Booth # 260

Grid: J6/K6

Let’s Go Sailing School & Kayaking Booth # 207

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Lowrance - Navico Lynn Sailboats

Grid: H6

Grid: U4

M & E Sales - Five Star Scooters Booth # 780, 781

Grid: H4

M & E Sales – VibaBody Machine Booth # 263

Grid: J6

McCombs Properties

Booth # 218, 219, 266, 267

Grid: J6

Booth # 654, 655

Grid: K4

Booth # 622

Grid: J4

McGovern Wildlife Collection Meador’s Guide Service Mercury Marine

Open Area # 10000

Maq Innovations

Grid: H3

Booth # TBD

Grid: TBD

Booth # 716

Grid: I4

Marcaccio Guide Service MarineMax

Open Area # 3100; Booth # 300, 385 Grid: D5/G5 Open Area # 6327; Booth # 708, 777 Grid: K5/H4

Mattress Firm – SHOW SPONSOR Open Area # 9000

Maui Jim Sunglasses Booth # 750

McClain Trailers

Open Area # 8300

Grid: N6-O7 Grid: L4

Grid: M5-N5

Grid: P6-Q7

Outdoor Republic Booth # 222

Grid: J6

Booth # 216, 217, 268, 269

Grid: I6

Outdoor Wonders

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Passionately Rivalicious Booth # 273, 274, 275

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service

Pet Tags Plus

Millennium Marine, Inc.

PlashLights

Booth # 637, 638

Grid: L4

Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667

Grid: J4

Booth # 977

Grid: H3

Booth # TBD

Grid: TBD

Miracle Grill Mat MosquitoNix

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505

M & E Sales - Vrienden Umbrellas Booth # 808, 877

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Laguna Custom Rods

Grid: H4

Grid: N3-O4

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Booth # 427, 428

Grid: K5

Booth # 346

Grid: L5

Booth # 413, 414

Grid: I5

Booth # 347

Grid: L5

Booth # TBD

Grid: TBD

Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau Porta-Bote International Premier Boat Dock & Patio Premier Sales Network

National Weather Service, Houston/ Galveston, TX

Grid: I6

Booth # 805, 806, 807, 878, 879, 880 Grid: H3

Booth # 623

Grid: J4

Premier Yamaha Boating Centers

Booth # 961

Grid: J3

Primordial Persuasions

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors Northshore Marine Supply Open Area # 1501

Npursuit Guide Service

Grid: A3-B4

Booth # 774

Grid: I4

Booth # 677

Grid: H4

Nutty Buddies Too

Booth # 978, 979

Booth # 231

Grid: K6

Booth # 424, 425

Grid: J5

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Red Wing Boat Company, Inc. Open Area # 9100, 9105 Booth # 612

Grid: H3

Grid: T1-U3

PURIFY

Redtail Republic

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Oil Paintings & Frames

Open Area # 12900

Reynolds Marine, Inc. Open Area # 8500

Grid: N5-O6 Grid: I4 Grid: L4-N4

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Open Area # 11500, 6005

Grid: R3/I6

RJ Hunting & Fishing Services Venice, LA Booth # 922

Grid: J3

Booth # 256

Grid: K6

Rocky Mountain Nut Roasters Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 Grid: A3-B4

Russelure

Booth # 923, 924

Grid: J3

Booth # 675

Open Area # 12005

Surfside Marina

Grid: I5

T

Booth # TBD

Grid: I4

Texas Boat Sales

Booth # 751

Grid: L4

Shoreline Fuel Products Booth # 208, 209

SMG Wake Houston Open Area # 1900

Grid: H6 Grid: A1-B3

Softub

Booth # 244, 245

Grid: M6

Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge Booth # 752

Grid: K4

Sport Marine

Open Area # 8100

Springfree Trampoline Booth # 335

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Booth # 558

Terry Vaughn RVs

Booth # 772, 773

Sea Tow Galveston Bay

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Open Area # 3005

Grid: E6-F7

Underwater Green Fishing Lights

The Boat Lift Company Booth # 429, 456

Grid: K5

Booth # 285

Grid: G6

Booth # 674

Grid: I4

The Boat Shop

The Nautic Group

Texas Boat Exchange

Grid: H4

Grid: L3-N3

Telltales Magazine

Open Area # 11005

Grid: K5 Grid: L1-M3 Grid: TBD

Booth # 338, 339

Grid: L6

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 Grid: T5-T6

Texas Fish & Game Magazine Booth # 816

Texas Law Shield Booth # 671

Grid: I3 Grid: I4

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 Grid: P5-R6

Texas Outdoors Journal Booth # 621

Texas Sport Boats

Open Area # 2900

Grid: J4 Grid: B1-D3

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

U

Open Area # 8700

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

Grid: I4

Booth # 606

Texas Tigé Marine

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Booth # 770

School of Seamanship

Grid: T6-U7

Booth # 471, 472

Texas Beer Bus

Sarge Customs

Grid: I4

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Open Area # 8900, 8905

S

Safe Floor

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Open Area # 4005

Grid: G7-H7

Booth # 710, 711, 775

Grid: I4

V

Venice on the Lake RV Resort Booth # 947

Grid: L3

W

Open Area # 3900, 9900

Grid: D1/N1

Walden Marina/Einsteins Ship Store

Booth # 329

Grid: K5/K6

Waterloo Pro Shop

The Palms Marina & E-Z Boat Storage The Preserve of Texas

Booth # 359, 360

Booth # 915, 916, 969

Grid: K5 Grid: I3

Booth # 962, 963

Grid: J3

WelcomeToHillCountry.com

Booth # 559

Grid: K5

West Yacht Sales

Booth # 282, 283, 284

Grid: H6

Wild Alaska Sportfishing & Cruises

Booth # 201, 202

Grid: G6

Wild West Motoplex

Booth # 726, 759

Grid: K4

WindAways Texas

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market The Yacht Sales Company

Titanium Exclusive Cookware, Inc. TKO Lures

Topper’s Camping Center Open Area # 7900

Traeger Wood Fired Grills

Grid: K1-K3

Booth # 261

Grid: J6

Booth # 830

Grid: K3

Booth # 309

Grid: I5

True North Chandeleur Island Charters Tuff Spas of Texas

Open Area # 4313; Booth # 607, 608 Grid: H4

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Booth # 203

Grid: H6

Booth # 422, 463

Grid: J5

Booth # 815

Grid: I3

Booth # 5000

Grid: H6-I7

Booth # 210

Grid: I6

Booth # 416, 417

Grid: I5

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

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You Name It! Personalized Rings and Other Keepsakes Booth # 461

Grid: J5

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Buyer’s Guide ATVS & MOTORCYCLES

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

ODES Boats Etc.

JACKSON KAYAKS Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 11900 ..................................GRID: R1-S3

POLARIS Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area # 11005 ..................................GRID: S6-S7

YAMAHA Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area # 3005 .................................... GRID: E6-F7

BOAT LIFTS, SLINGS & DOCKS

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

ALWELD Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

AVALON PONTOONS Texas Marine

KAKU STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

LIVE WATERSPORTS STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259 ........................... GRID: K6

Excell Boat Lifts

Booth # 332 ............................................. GRID: K5/K6

Gene’s Powersports Country

Booth # 733, 734, 735 .............................GRID: K4, L4

Innovative Dock Solutions

Booth # 810, 811, 812, 813, 872, 873,874, 875 ................................................................... GRID: I3

Lift Masters Gulf Coast

Booth # 604, 605 ...........................................GRID: H4

Premier Boat Dock & Patio

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

The Boat Lift Company

Booth # 429, 456 ........................................... GRID: K5

Open Area # 10000 ................................. GRID: P6-Q7

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

BAYLINER LMC Marine Center

NATIVE WATERCRAFT KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

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

K6 Island Sports

Booth # 652 ................................................... GRID: K4

The Yacht Sales Company

Texas Sport Boats

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

BLACKJACK Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

BLUEWAVE Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

OLD TOWN KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

PERCEPTION KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

CAPE HORN Ron Hoover RV & Marine

BOATS - POWER

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

ALBEMARLE YACHTS Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

ALUMACRAFT Boats Etc.

Open Area # 4313 .....................................GRID: G5-I5

HOBIE KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 11900 ..................................GRID: R1-S3

Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7 JAN

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Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

WILDERNESS SYSTEMS KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 ............................................................ GRID: G6, G5

FEEL FREE KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

BRYANT Dockside Marine

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

ZAR FORMENTI INFLATABLE RIB Eurosport Marine

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

Open Area # 2900 ................................... GRID: B1-D3

BOSTON WHALER MarineMax

Booth # 359, 360 ............................... GRID: K5, J5/K5

DIABLO PADDLESPORTS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

Booth # 347 ................................................... GRID: L5

VIKING KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

BOATS - OTHER

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

Open Area # 7000 ....................................GRID: K6-L7

OCEAN KAYAKS Austin Canoe & Kayak

Booth # 282, 283, 284 ............................ GRID: H6, G6

Walden Marina/Einsteins Ship Store

Open Area # 8000 ................................... GRID: L6-M7

BENNINGTON PONTOONS SMG Wake Houston

PORTA-BOTE FOLDING BOAT Porta-Bote International

Hangar 9 Wake Park

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

Bay Area Sailing School Booth # 327, 358 .................................... GRID: K6, K5

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

BASS CAT Bowden Marine Sales & Service

BOAT RENTALS Extreme Water Sports

AXIS SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 718 .......................................GRID: J3/J4

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Booth # 100, 101, 102, 109 ...........................GRID: G6

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

AZIMUT MarineMax

MERCURY INFLATABLES Mercury Marine

Dockside Boat Lifts

Open Area # 8005 ...................................GRID: M6-N7

Open Area # 8005 ...................................GRID: M6-N7

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

CAROLINA SKIFF Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

CARVER YACHTS The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

CHAPARRAL Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

CHRIS CRAFT SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

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Buyer’s Guide Texas Sport Boats Open Area # 2900 ................................... GRID: B1-D3

GO-DEVIL Northshore Marine Supply

Open Area # 8700 ....................................GRID: L3-N3

GRADY-WHITE MarineMax

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

GRAN TURISMO The Nautic Group

Open Area # 12000 .................................. GRID: T6-T7

GULF COAST Gulf Coast Marine

COACH PONTOONS Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

COBALT Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

COBIA Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service CONTENDER Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

CREST PONTOONS Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

CRESTLINER LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

CREVALLE BAY BOATS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

CROWNLINE Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

CYPRESS CAY PONTOONS LMC Marine Center

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

HARRIS MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

HURRICANE DECK BOATS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

JH PERFORMANCE Sport Marine

KEY WEST Texas Sport Boats

MAJEK Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

EXCEL Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11000 ..................................GRID: R6-S7

FAT CAT Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

FLATS CAT Kroll’s Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

MAKO® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC

Open Area # 10900, 9905 ........... GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

MALIBU SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

MANITOU PONTOONS The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

MARQUIS The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

Open Area # 8005 ...................................GRID: M6-N7

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

MAVERICK Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

MB SPORTS Texas Marine

FORMULA The Nautic Group

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

FOUR WINNS The Nautic Group

Open Area # 12000 .................................. GRID: T6-T7

FRONTIER Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

G3 Boats Etc.

Open Area # 11900 ..................................GRID: R1-S3

GALEON MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

GLASTRON Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

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Open Area # 12005 ..................................GRID: T6-U7

NAUTICSTAR Reynolds Marine Inc.

Open Area # 8500 ....................................GRID: L4-N4

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

NAUTIQUE Dockside Marine

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

NITRO® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC

Open Area # 10900, 9905 ........... GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

PATHFINDER Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

MOWDY Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

KEY LARGO Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 2900 ................................... GRID: B1-D3

EVERGLADES Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

MOOMBA SKI Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

PARKER Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

LOWE Capt. Kirk’s Marine

EPIC Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

MONTEREY LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 8100 ...................................GRID: M5-N6

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

DARGEL Mt. Houston Marine

MONTE CARLO The Nautic Group

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

Open Area # 12000 .................................. GRID: T6-T7

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

PREMIER PONTOONS Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

RANGER Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

RANGER SALTWATER SERIES Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

REGAL SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

REGENCY® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC

Open Area # 10900, 9905 ........... GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

ROBALO The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

SCARAB JET MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SCB Coastline Marine

Open Area # 12500 .................................. GRID: T3-T4

SCOUT MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SEA ARK Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Northshore Marine Supply

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SEA BORN LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

SEA HUNT Gulf Coast Marine

MERIDIAN MarineMax

MISTY HARBOR PONTOONS Dockside Marine MITZI SKIFF Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4 Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7 2 0 1 7

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW SEA RAY MarineMax Open Area # 3100, 6327..............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SEAFOX Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900...................................GRID: T1-U3

SHALLOW SPORT Coastline Marine

Open Area # 12500................................... GRID: T3-T4

SHALLOW STALKER Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 .................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

SHOALWATER Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ...................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

SILVER WAVE PONTOONS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

SKEETER LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100.............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

SOUTH BAY PONTOONS Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

Open Area # 11500, 6005..............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

SPORTSMAN Boats Etc.

Open Area # 11900...................................GRID: R1-S3

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900...................................GRID: T1-U3

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STAMAS YACHTS Ron Hoover RV & Marine Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

STARCRAFT Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500...................................GRID: P3-R4

SUN TRACKER® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC

Open Area # 10900, 9905............ GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

SUNCATCHER PONTOONS Boats Etc.

Open Area # 11900...................................GRID: R1-S3

SUPRA SKI Rinker’s Boat World, Inc. Open Area # 11500, 6005..............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

SUPREME TOWBOAT MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327..............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SWEETWATER PONTOONS Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

SWIFT TRAWLER The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900.............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

SYLVAN PONTOONS Capt. Kirk’s Marine Open Area # 10500...................................GRID: P3-R4

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TAHOE® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC Open Area # 10900, 9905............ GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

TIBURON Gulf Coast Marine

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 .................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

TIDEWATER Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 ................................................... GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 4313......................................GRID: G5-I5

TIGÉ Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 8700.....................................GRID: L3-N3

TRACKER® Bass Pro/Tracker Marine, LLC Open Area # 10900, 9905............ GRID: P1-R3, O1-P3

TRITON LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100.............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

VENTURE Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 4313......................................GRID: G5-I5

VERANDA PONTOONS The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900.............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

WELLCRAFT The Nautic Group Open Area # 3900, 9900.............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

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Buyer’s Guide WORLD CAT Gulf Coast Marine

Sarge Customs Booth # 772, 773 ............................................ GRID: I4

Open Area # 1000, 1005, 2000, 2005, 3001 ................................................. GRID: A6-A7, D6-E7

XPRESS Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

YAMAHA JET Texas Marine

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS Antique & Classic Boat Society Lobby – Hall D .......................................... GRID: G8-H9

Bay Area Sailing Association

Booth # 100, 101, 102, 109 ...........................GRID: G6

Carefree Boat Club

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

YELLOWFIN YACHTS Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Booth # 211 .................................................... GRID: I6

Fishers of Men Ministries Tournament Trail

Booth # 757 ................................................... GRID: K4

Freedom Boat Club

Open Area # 4313 .....................................GRID: G5-I5

BOATS - SAIL

Booth # 514 .................................................... GRID: I5

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth # 569 .................................................... GRID: I5

Harborwalk

CATALINA Lynn Sailboats

Booth # 312 ................................................ GRID: I5/I6

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

COM-PAC Lynn Sailboats

Texas Law Shield

Booth # 671 .................................................... GRID: I4

The Yacht Sales Company

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

BROKERAGE BOATS & RVs Galati Yacht Sales Booth # 322, 363 ......................................GRID: J6, J5

Gulf Coast Boating Center, Inc.

Booth # 212, 213 ............................................ GRID: I6

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

Booth # 567, 568 ................................. GRID: J5, I5/J5

MarineMax

Booth # 300, 385 .................................... GRID: G6, G5

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Booth # 607, 608 ...........................................GRID: H4

The Yacht Sales Company

Booth # 282, 283, 284 ............................ GRID: H6, G6

West Yacht Sales

Booth # 422, 463 ............................................GRID: J5

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

CLOTHING Doctor’s Eye Center – Costa del Mar Booth # 938 ................................................... GRID: L3

Dottie’s

Booth # 528, 529 .................................... GRID: K5, K5

Eurosport Marine

Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384 ............................................................ GRID: G6, G5

Fatima’s Design

Booth # 282, 283, 284 ............................ GRID: H6, G6

ELECTRONICS - MARINE Breakwater Marine Electronics

MarineMax

Booth # 708, 777 ...........................................GRID: H4

Millennium Marine, Inc.

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

Booth # 426 ................................................... GRID: K5 Booth # 750 ................................................... GRID: L4

Passionately Rivalicious

Booth # 633, 634, 635 .............................GRID: K4, L4

MarineMax

Pet Tags Plus

Booth # 427, 428 ........................................... GRID: K5

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Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

Reynolds Marine Inc.

Open Area # 8500 ....................................GRID: L4-N4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4 Open Area # 8100 ...................................GRID: M5-N6

Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

HONDA Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 8700 ....................................GRID: L3-N3

Booth # 708, 777 ...........................................GRID: H4

Open Area # 8000 ................................... GRID: L6-M7 Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 12000 .................................. GRID: T6-T7

ENGINES – INBOARD & I/O

LMC Marine Center

CRUSADER Texas Marine

MarineMax

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

INDMAR Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Open Area # 10000 ................................. GRID: P6-Q7

Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

PCM SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

Booth # 273, 274, 275 ............................... GRID: I6, I6

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

Northshore Marine Supply

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Open Area # 8005 ...................................GRID: M6-N7

Lakeshore Sports

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

Mercury Marine

Booth # 926, 959 ........................................... GRID: K3

Open Area # 11000 ..................................GRID: R6-S7

Kroll’s Marine

MERCURY Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Booth # 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975 ................................................................... GRID: I3

L-Bo Bend Resort Plus Embroidery

Open Area # 12500 .................................. GRID: T3-T4

Gene’s Powersports Country

ENGINE PARTS, ACCESSORIES, & REPAIRS

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Laguna Custom Rods

Open Area # 5000 .....................................GRID: H6-I7

Coastline Marine

GO-DEVIL Northshore Marine Supply

MarineMax

Booth # 714, 715 ............................................ GRID: I4

EVINRUDE BRP - EVINRUDE® Outboard Engines

Booth # 610, 611 ............................................ GRID: I4

Booth # 661, 662 ............................................GRID: J4

JH Custom Performance Rods

ENGINES - OUTBOARD

Sport Marine

Booth # 240, 241, 242 ............................ GRID: L6, M6

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

Booth # 626, 627, & 658, 659........................ GRID: K4

Lowrance-Navico

MERCRUISER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

H & H Fishing Rods

The Nautic Group

VOLVO PENTA Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6 Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Mercury Marine

Open Area # 10000 ................................. GRID: P6-Q7

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

The Nautic Group

Open Area # 3900, 9900 ............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

MUD BUDDY Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11000 ..................................GRID: R6-S7

RAY ELECTRIC Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

SUZUKI LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 1100, 2100 ............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

Northshore Marine Supply

Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ..................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Open Area # 12005 ..................................GRID: T6-U7

Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4 2 0 1 7

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW TOHATSU Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair Open Area # 12505........................................ GRID: U4

Lynn Sailboats

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

TORQEEDO ELECTRIC Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500...................................GRID: P3-R4

Rinker’s Boat World, Inc. Open Area # 11500, 6005..............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Open Area # 1505, 2500, 3500 ...................................................GRID: A3-B4, D3-F4

SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900.................................... GRID: A1-B3

Sport Marine

Open Area # 8100....................................GRID: M5-N6

YAMAHA Boats Etc. Open Area # 11900...................................GRID: R1-S3

Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area # 8000.................................... GRID: L6-M7

Coastline Marine

Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 ................................................... GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ...................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Open Area # 12500................................... GRID: T3-T4

Texas Sport Boats

Open Area # 11000...................................GRID: R6-S7

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 12000................................... GRID: T6-T7

Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 8005....................................GRID: M6-N7

The Nautic Group

Gene’s Powersports Country

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service Kroll’s Marine

LMC Marine Center

Open Area # 2900.................................... GRID: B1-D3 Open Area # 4313......................................GRID: G5-I5 Open Area # 8700.....................................GRID: L3-N3 Open Area # 3900, 9900.............. GRID: D1-F3, N1-O3

Open Area # 3100, 6327..............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505..............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900...................................GRID: T1-U3

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105..............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

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FISHING & HUNTING GUIDES AND CHARTERS Alaska - Island Point Lodge Booth # 712..................................................... GRID: I4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

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

Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company

Booth # 624.....................................................GRID: J4

Angling Adventures

Booth # 826, 827..................................... GRID: K3, K3

Baffin Bay Rod and Gun

Booth # 663.....................................................GRID: J4

Beauty & the Beast w/ Capt. Ray Saucier

Booth # 713..................................................... GRID: I4

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

Booth # 881....................................................GRID: H3

Bush Africa Safaris

Booth # 728, 729............................................ GRID: K4

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Booth # 656.................................................... GRID: K4

Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas

Booth # 727.................................................... GRID: K4

Open Area # 1100, 2100.............. GRID: A5-B6, B5-D6

MarineMax

2017

FINANCING

Chandeleur Charters

Intercoastal Financial Group

Clearwater Adventures

Booth # 560............................................... GRID: J5/K5

MarineMax

Booth # 300, 385..................................... GRID: G6, G5

Booth # 769..................................................... GRID: I4 Booth # 673..................................................... GRID: I4

Devil Dog Fishing Dynasty

Booth # 270..................................................... GRID: I6

DMJ Charters

Booth # 758.................................................... GRID: K4

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Buyer’s Guide Fishing Tom Guide Service

Cutco Cutlery

Booth # 831 ................................................... GRID: K3

Getaway Adventures Lodge

Booth # 614 .................................................... GRID: I4

Groves Guide Service

Booth # 630 ................................................... GRID: K4

Gypsy Guide Service

Booth # 771 .................................................... GRID: I4

Hackberry Rod & Gun

Booth # 859 ................................................... GRID: K3

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

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

LaRue’s Guide Service

Booth # 664 ....................................................GRID: J4

Marcaccio Guide Service

Booth # 716 .................................................... GRID: I4

Meador’s Guide Service

Booth # 622 ....................................................GRID: J4

Npursuit Guide Service

Booth # 774 .................................................... GRID: I4

RJ Hunting & Fishing Services Venice, LA

Booth # 922 ....................................................GRID: J3

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

Booth # 674 .................................................... GRID: I4

True North Chandeleur Island Charters

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

Wild Alaska Sportfishing & Cruises

Booth # 815 .................................................... GRID: I3

Booth # 681 ...................................................GRID: H4

DIRECTV

Booth # 366 ....................................................GRID: J5

Dish TV

Booth # TBD ............................................ GRID: G8-H9

Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

Booth # 229, 230 ........................................... GRID: K6

Home Show Mattresses

Booth # 368, 369 .................................. GRID: I5/J5, I5

Ideal Outdoor Living

Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852 .....GRID: K3, L3

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

Booth # 341, 342, 343, 344 .......................... GRID: M6

Larry Cohen

Booth # 657 ................................................... GRID: K4

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Booth # 260 .............................................. GRID: J6/K6

M & E Sales - Vrienden Umbrellas

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

Mattress Firm – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 9000 ................................... GRID: N6-O7

MosquitoNix

Booth # TBD ............................................ GRID: G8-H9

Outdoor Republic

Booth # 222 ....................................................GRID: J6

Premier Boat Dock & Patio

Booth # TBD ............................................ GRID: G8-H9

Springfree Trampoline

Booth # 335 .............................................. GRID: L5/L6

GENERATORS

Titanium Exclusive Cookware

Hobo Adventure Trailers

Booth # 201, 202 .................................... GRID: G6, G6

Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253 ........................... GRID: K6

Traeger Wood Fired Grills

Booth # 261 ....................................................GRID: J6

GIFTS, JEWELRY, & ACCESSORIES Doctor’s Eye Center – Costa del Mar

Booth # 361 ....................................................GRID: J5

Booth # 240, 241, 242 ............................ GRID: L6, M6

Anchor Marine Insurance

Booth # 204 ...................................................GRID: H6

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

Booth # 750 ................................................... GRID: L4

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Primordial Persuasions

Booth # 231 ................................................... GRID: K6

You Name It! Personalized Rings & Other Keepsakes

Booth # 461 ....................................................GRID: J5

GOLF CARTS & UTILITY VEHICLES Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts Booth # 103, 104, 105, 106 .................... GRID: H6, H6

Golf Cars of Houston

Booth # 306 ............................................. GRID: H5/H6

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area # 3005 .................................... GRID: E6-F7

Booth # 418 ....................................................GRID: J5 Booth # 747 ................................................... GRID: L4 Booth # 556, 557 .................................... GRID: K5, K5

Booth # 235, 236 ........................................... GRID: L6

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 9005 ................................... GRID: O6-P7

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Booth # 513, 571, 572 ............................... GRID: I5, I5

Freeport Marina

Booth # 804 ...................................................GRID: H3

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth # 569 .................................................... GRID: I5

Harborwalk

Booth # 312 ................................................ GRID: I5/I6

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

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

Surfside Marina

Booth # 471, 427 ......................................GRID: I5, K5

The Palms Marina & E-Z Boat Storage

Booth # 329 ............................................. GRID: K5/K6

Walden Marina

Booth # 359, 360 ............................... GRID: K5, J5/K5

MARINE HARDWARE & ACCESSORIES (OTHER THAN ENGINE) Aqua Lube Lubricants & Marine Supplies Booth # 249, 250 ........................................... GRID: L6 Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755 ........................... GRID: K4 Booth # 319 ....................................................GRID: J6

Dockside Boat Lifts

Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259 ........................... GRID: K6

Dockside Marine

Booth # 904, 981 ...........................................GRID: H3

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Booth # 918, 919, 921, 964, 966, 967 ........................... ...............................................................GRID: J3/J4

Hobo Adventure Trailers

Open Area # 7905 ....................................GRID: K1-L3

Innovative Dock Solutions

GEICO – SHOW SPONSOR

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth # 200 ...................................................GRID: G6

MarineMax

Booth # 300, 385 .................................... GRID: G6, G5

Booth # 836, 837 ........................................... GRID: L3 Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253 ........................... GRID: K6 Booth # 810, 811, 812, 813, 872, 873,874, 875 ................................................................... GRID: I3

JZ Custom Rails, Inc.

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

LODGES & RESORTS

Keng Co. – Mud Pick Shallow Water Anchors

Alaska - Island Point Lodge

MarineMax

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

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

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

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth # 905 ...................................................GRID: H3

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

Booth # 238, 247 ........................................... GRID: L6

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

Endeavour Marina

Booth # 563, 566 ......................................GRID: J5, J5

America Outdoor Furniture

Bath Fitter of Houston

Booth # 316 .................................................... GRID: I6

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

GoBoat

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina

Booth # 838, 847 ........................................... GRID: L3

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina

Booth # 738 ................................................... GRID: L4

HOME FIXTURES & SERVICES B2B Wireless – DIRECTV Service

MARINAS

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

AMI Insurance Agency

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Booth # 815 .................................................... GRID: I3

Advantage Marine Insurance Agency

Booth # 528, 529 ........................................... GRID: K5

Get Handzy

Booth # 426 ................................................... GRID: K5

Wild Alaska Sportfishing & Cruises

Coastline Custom Aluminum

Allstate powered by UDSTER

Fatima’s Design

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

L-Bo Bend Resort Plus Embroidery

INSURANCE

Booth # 938 ................................................... GRID: L3

Dottie’s

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Booth # 316 .................................................... GRID: I6 Booth # 881 ...................................................GRID: H3

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

Booth # 656 ................................................... GRID: K4

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Booth # 631 ................................................... GRID: K4

Getaway Adventures Lodge

Booth # 614 .................................................... GRID: I4

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Booth # 814 .................................................... GRID: I3 Booth # 708, 777 ...........................................GRID: H4

Millennium Marine, Inc.

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

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors

Booth # 961 ....................................................GRID: J3

Safe Floor

Booth # 770 .................................................... GRID: I4

Shoreline Fuel Products

Booth # 208, 209 ...........................................GRID: H6

Texas Boat Exchange

Booth # 338, 339 ........................................... GRID: L6

The Boat Shop

Booth # 285 ...................................................GRID: G6

Underwater Green Fishing Lights/Clearwater LED Booth # 710, 711, 775 .................................... GRID: I4

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW WindAways Texas Booth # 210..................................................... GRID: I6

MARINE SERVICES Choates Boats Booth # 466, 522.............................................GRID: J5

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

DLFender/Wipeout Eraser Booth # 704....................................................GRID: H4

Etched Glass Decals by Star Decal, LLC

Booth # 279....................................................GRID: H6

Fabulously Cool

KAWASAKI Team Mancuso Power Sports

IcyBreeze

Booth # 633, 634, 635..............................GRID: K4, L4

Invigorating Salt Therapy

Booth # 326.................................................... GRID: K6 Booth # 748.................................................... GRID: L4 Booth # 519.....................................................GRID: J5

Booth # 751.................................................... GRID: L4

M & E Sales - Five Star Scooters

Booth # 471..................................................... GRID: I5

M & E Sales – VibaBody Machine

Surfside Marina

Texas Boat Exchange

Booth # 780, 781..................................... GRID: H4, H4

Booth # 263.....................................................GRID: J6

Booth # 338, 339............................................ GRID: L6

Maq Innovations

Booth # 329.............................................. GRID: K5/K6

Miracle Grill Mat

The Palms Marina & E-Z Boat Storage The Yacht Sales Company

Booth # 282, 283, 284............................. GRID: H6, G6

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS & SERVICES AP Performance Booth # 370 & 647 & 705................. GRID: I 5, L4, H4

Click Heat

Booth # 949.................................................... GRID: L3

Cutco Cutlery

Booth # 681....................................................GRID: H4

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Booth # 201, 202............................................GRID: G6

Booth # 367.....................................................GRID: J5

Booth # 513, 571, 572..................................... GRID: I5

Sea Tow Galveston Bay

Booth # 335............................................... GRID: L5/L6

Titanium Exclusive Cookware

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

Healthmate International

Kevin’s Boat & Motor Repair

Springfree Trampoline

Booth # 415..................................................... GRID: I5

Happy Feet Massaging Insoles

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

Endeavour Marina

2017

Booth # TBD............................................. GRID: G8-H9

Booth # 977....................................................GRID: H3

Outdoor Republic

Booth # 222.....................................................GRID: J6

Outdoor Wonders

Booth # 216, 217, 268, 269............................. GRID: I6

Pet Tags Plus

Booth # 427, 428............................................ GRID: K5

Plashlights

Booth # 346.................................................... GRID: L5

PURIFY

Booth # 424, 425................................. GRID: J5, J5/K5

Open Area # 11005...................................GRID: S6-S7

SEA-DOO® BRP - SEA-DOO® Watercraft

Open Area # 5000......................................GRID: H6-I7

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11000...................................GRID: R6-S7

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area # 11005...................................GRID: S6-S7

Wild West Motoplex

Booth # 5000..............................................GRID: H6-I7

YAMAHA WAVERUNNER Gene’s Powersports Country Open Area # 11000...................................GRID: R6-S7

Team Mancuso Power Sports

Open Area # 11005...................................GRID: S6-S7

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area # 3005..................................... GRID: E6-F7

PROPELLERS/PROPELLER SERVICE Baumann’s Marine Service Booth # 828.................................................... GRID: K3

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Buyer’s Guide Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service Booth # 637, 638 ........................................... GRID: L4

HEARTLAND BIG COUNTRY ExploreUSA RV Supercenter Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

PUBLICATIONS

HEARTLAND BIGHORN Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Telltales Magazine Booth # 558 ................................................... GRID: K5

Texas Fish & Game Magazine

Booth # 816 .................................................... GRID: I3

Texas Outdoors Journal

Booth # 621 ....................................................GRID: J4

RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES A Action Realty Booth # 315 .................................................... GRID: I6

Harborwalk

Booth # 312 ................................................ GRID: I5/I6

McCombs Properties

Booth # 218, 219, 266, 267 ............................GRID: J6

The Preserve of Texas

Booth # 962, 963 ............................................GRID: J3

WelcomeToHillCountry.com

Booth # 203 ...................................................GRID: H6

RV ACCESSORIES & SERVICES Aqua Lube Lubricants & Marine Supplies Booth # 249, 250 ........................................... GRID: L6

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth # 905 ...................................................GRID: H3

Chevy – SHOW SPONSOR

Open Area # 9005 ................................... GRID: O6-P7

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Booth # 319 ....................................................GRID: J6

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

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

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

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

Venice on the Lake RV Resort

Booth # 947 ................................................... GRID: L3

RVS - FIFTH WHEELS COACHMEN CHAPARRAL Lone Star RV Sales, Inc. Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

CROSSROADS CRUISER Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

DUTCHMEN DENALI ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

FOREST RIVER CARDINAL Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND ELKRIDGE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND GATEWAY ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

HEARTLAND LANDMARK ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

HEARTLAND OAKMONT Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

JAYCO DESIGNER Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO NORTHPOINT Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO PINNACLE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

K-Z DURANGO Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

Open Area # 4905 ................................... GRID: G1-H3

FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905 ................................... GRID: G1-H3

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

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Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

JAYCO OCTANE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO SEISMIC Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

K-Z INFERNO Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z MXT Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z STONERIDGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z VENOM Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

OMEGA WEEKEND WARRIOR Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

RVS - TRAVEL TRAILERS

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

CROSSROADS LONGHORN ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4905 ................................... GRID: G1-H3

CROSSROADS LONGHORN REZERVE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

CROSSROADS Z1 ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

SEA HAWK CANYON TRAIL Terry Vaughn RVs STARCRAFT SOLSTICE Camping World of Houston

VANLEIGH VILANO ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

RVS - POP UPS

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

FOREST RIVER SIERRA Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HIGHLAND RIDGE HIGHLANDER Terry Vaughn RVs

COLEMAN Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND TORQUE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

RVS - TOY HAULERS

FOREST RIVER SANIBEL Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

HEARTLAND CYCLONE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 4905 ................................... GRID: G1-H3

FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER WORK & PLAY Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z SPORTSMEN Terry Vaughn RVs

FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

FOREST RIVER CRUSADER Terry Vaughn RVs

FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Topper’s Camping Center

CROSSROADS REDWOOD ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

Open Area # 4905 ................................... GRID: G1-H3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

CROSSROADS ZINGER ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

CRUISER RADIANCE Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

DUTCHMEN AEROLITE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

DUTCHMEN DENALI ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

DUTCHMEN KODIAK ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

CROSSROADS REZERVE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter CROSSROADS Z1 ExploreUSA RV Supercenter CRUISER STRYKER Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

DUTCHMEN VOLTAGE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905 ................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

Open Area # 4900 ....................................GRID: F1-G3

Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900 ................................... GRID: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER AVENGER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905 ............ GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3 2 0 1 7

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HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL BOAT, SPORT & TRAVEL SHOW FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

K-Z VENTURE SONIC Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900.................................... GRID: K1-K3

FOREST RIVER TRACER Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Topper’s Camping Center

Open Area # 7900.................................... GRID: K1-K3

HEARTLAND MALLARD Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

HEARTLAND NORTH COUNTRY Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND NORTH PEAK Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

HEARTLAND NORTH TRAIL Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

HEARTLAND PIONEER Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

HEARTLAND PROWLER ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

K-Z VENTURE SPORT TREK Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z VISION Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

PALOMINO REAL LITE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900.....................................GRID: F1-G3

PALOMINO SOLAIRE ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Open Area # 4900.....................................GRID: F1-G3

STARCRAFT AR-ONE Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

STARCRAFT AUTUMN RIDGE Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

STARCRAFT LAUNCH Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

STARCRAFT SATELLITE Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

STARCRAFT TRAVEL STAR Camping World of Houston

Open Area # 4905.................................... GRID: G1-H3

SAFETY EDUCATION

Open Area # 4900.....................................GRID: F1-G3

HEARTLAND ROAD WARRIOR ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

Galveston Bay Foundation Booth # 672..................................................... GRID: I4

Open Area # 4900.....................................GRID: F1-G3

HEARTLAND TRAIL RUNNER Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

National Weather Service, Houston/Galveston, TX

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

Open Area # 4900.....................................GRID: F1-G3

HIGHLAND RIDGE OPEN RANGE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO FEATHER Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO HUMMINGBIRD Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

JAYCO WHITEHAWK Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

SCHOOLS & INSTRUCTION Bay Area Sailing School

K-Z COYOTE Terry Vaughn RVs

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

K-Z SPREE Terry Vaughn RVs

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Booth # 419.....................................................GRID: J5

McGovern Wildlife Collection

Booth # 654, 655............................................ GRID: K4

Oil Paintings & Frames

Booth # 978, 979............................................GRID: H3

Primordial Persuasions

Booth # 231.................................................... GRID: K6

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

Freeport Marina

Booth # 804....................................................GRID: H3

Galveston Yacht Basin

Booth # 569..................................................... GRID: I5

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

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

Surfside Marina

Booth # 471, 427.......................................GRID: I5, K5

The Palms Marina & E-Z Boat Storage

Booth # 329.............................................. GRID: K5/K6

TACKLE, FISHING & HUNTING ACCESSORIES Booth # 249, 250............................................ GRID: L6 Booth # 856, 857............................................ GRID: K3

Baffin Bay Rod and Gun

Booth # 663.....................................................GRID: J4

Booth # 561.....................................................GRID: J5

Castaway Rods

Booth # 327, 358..................................... GRID: K6, K5

ChickenBoy Lures

Booth # TBD............................................. GRID: G8-H9

Down South Lures

Booth # 207....................................................GRID: H6

Fish On Sports.com

Booth # 606....................................................GRID: H4

Fishing Tackle Unlimited – SHOW SPONSOR

Extreme Water Sports Hangar 9 Wake Park

School of Seamanship

The Yacht Sales Company

Booth # 282, 283, 284............................. GRID: H6, G6

SPAS & POOLS America Outdoor Furniture Premium Sales Network

Booth # 805, 806, 807, 878, 879, 880............GRID: H3 Booth # 244, 245..................................... GRID: M6, L6

Tuff Spas of Texas

Booth # 948.................................................... GRID: L3 Booth # 615, 616, 669, 670............................. GRID: I4 Booth # 756.................................................... GRID: K4 Booth # 858.................................................... GRID: K3 Booth # 933.................................................... GRID: K3 Booth # 918, 919, 921, 964, 966, 967............................ ................................................................GRID: J3/J4

FishStix

Booth # 854, 855............................................ GRID: K3

Grind Terminal Tackle

Booth # 908....................................................GRID: H3

H & H Fishing Rods

Booth # 661, 662.............................................GRID: J4

Hobo Adventure Trailers

Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253............................ GRID: K6

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

Booth # 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975.................................................................... GRID: I3

SPECIALTY FOODS

Hooks Plus

Ken’s Beef Jerky

JH Custom Performance Rods

Booth # 950, 951, 952..............................GRID: L3, K3

Nutty Buddies Too

Booth # 677....................................................GRID: H4

Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

Booth # 650, 651............................................ GRID: L4

Genesis II Art & Photography

Cajun Elite Distributors, LLC

Booth # 309................................................GRID: H5-I6

K-Z SPORTSMEN Terry Vaughn RVs

Art by L. Mower

Booth # 100, 101, 102, 109............................GRID: G6

Softub

Open Area # 5900, 5905.................. GRID: H1-I3, I1-I3

SPORTING ART

BAAD Marine Supply

Booth # 838, 847............................................ GRID: L3

KEYSTONE LAREDO Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Booth # 559.................................................... GRID: K5

Open Area # 4005.................................... GRID: G7-H7

Let’s Go Sailing School & Kayaking

JAYCO FLIGHT Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Booth # 752.................................................... GRID: K4

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

Aqua Lube Lubricants & Marine Supplies

Capt. Roy’s Captain School

JAYCO EAGLE Lone Star RV Sales, Inc.

Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge

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

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

HEARTLAND WILDERNESS ExploreUSA RV Supercenter

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Open Area # 8900, 8905............. GRID: L1-M3, M1-N3

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Rocky Mountain Nut Roasters

Booth # 256.................................................... GRID: K6

Booth # 629.................................................... GRID: K4 Booth # 714, 715............................................. GRID: I4

K6 Island Sports

Booth # 652.................................................... GRID: K4

Laguna Custom Rods

Booth # 926, 959............................................ GRID: K3

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Larry Cohen Booth # 657 ................................................... GRID: K4

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors

Booth # 961 ....................................................GRID: J3

Plashlights

Booth # 346 ................................................... GRID: L5

Redtail Republic

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

Russelure

Booth # 923, 924 ............................................GRID: J3

Sarge Customs

Booth # 772, 773 ....................................... GRID: I4, I4

Underwater Green Fishing Lights/Clearwater LED Booth # 710, 711, 775 .................................... GRID: I4

Waterloo Pro Shop

Booth # 915, 916, 969 .................................... GRID: I3

TOURISM Cruise Planners - Melinda & Scott White Booth # 272 .................................................... GRID: I6

Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau

Booth # 413, 414 ............................................ GRID: I5

Texas Beer Bus

Booth # TBD ............................................ GRID: G8-H9

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Booth # 416, 417 .................................. GRID: I5, I5/J5

TRAILERS

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Dockside Marine

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

Gene’s Powersports Country

Open Area # 11000 ..................................GRID: R6-S7

Lakeshore Sports

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

MarineMax

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

AMERITRAIL Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

HOBO ADVENTURE Hobo Adventure Trailers

Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253 ........................... GRID: K6

KARAVAN Capt. Kirk’s Marine

MAGIC TILT Boats Etc.

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

MARINE MASTER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Northshore Marine Supply

Open Area # 11900 ..................................GRID: R1-S3 Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

BOATMATE Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

Texas Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Texas Tigé Marine

Open Area # 8700 ....................................GRID: L3-N3

COASTLINE Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 1501 ................................... GRID: A3-B4

MASTERCRAFT Dockside Marine

TEXAS BRAGG UTILITY McClain Trailers

Open Area # 8300 ...................................GRID: M5-N5

TRAILMASTER Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

TRITON Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Open Area # 3005 .................................... GRID: E6-F7

Open Area # 8000 ................................... GRID: L6-M7

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Booth # 626, 659 ........................................... GRID: K4

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

Booth # 628 ................................................... GRID: K4

Gulf Coast Complete Marine Service

Open Area # 12000 .................................. GRID: T6-T7

Millennium Marine, Inc.

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

Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 12500 .................................. GRID: T3-T4

G & S Trolling Motors, Inc.

Open Area # 4100 ....................................GRID: F5-G6

Millennium Marine, Inc.

Coastline Marine

Lakeshore Sports Lynn Sailboats

Open Area # 8000 ................................... GRID: L6-M7 Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4 Booth # 628 ................................................... GRID: K4 Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667 ............................GRID: J4

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

McClain Trailers

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

COYOTE Texas Marine

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Open Area # 8300 ...................................GRID: M5-N5

Mt. Houston Marine

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

CROSS CARGO McClain Trailers

Open Area # 9500, 9505 .............GRID: N3-O4, O3-P4

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

Reynolds Marine Inc.

Open Area # 8300 ...................................GRID: M5-N5

DIAMOND CITY Gene’s Powersports Country EZ LOADER

Open Area # 8500 ....................................GRID: L4-N4

Rinker’s Boat World, Inc.

Open Area # 11500, 6005 .............GRID: R3-S4, I6-K7

Open Area # 11000 ..................................GRID: R6-S7

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Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

McCLAIN Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 12005 ..................................GRID: T6-U7

J AN

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Texas Marine

MOTORGUIDE Bowden Marine Sales & Service

MarineMax

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Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Open Area # 4500, 4700 ............. GRID: F4-G4, F3-G3

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

Sun Coast Marine Works, LLC

Open Area # 9100, 9105 .............GRID: N5-O6, O5-P6

MINN KOTA Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

Red Wing Boat Co. Inc.

TROLLING MOTORS

Open Area # 12900 ..................................GRID: T1-U3

BEAR Boats Etc.

Open Area # 4313 .....................................GRID: G5-I5

RANGER Premier Yamaha Boating Center

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

MALIBU SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 8000 ................................... GRID: L6-M7

Open Area # 2900 ................................... GRID: B1-D3

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Open Area # 11900 ..................................GRID: R1-S3

Lynn Sailboats

Premier Yamaha Boating Center

BASS CAT Bowden Marine Sales & Service

Texas Sport Boats

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

HERITAGE Texas Boat Sales.com

Open Area # 4313 .....................................GRID: G5-I5

AXIS SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 10100, 11100, 12105 ..................................................GRID: P5-R6, T5-U5

SHORELAND’R Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 3100, 6327 .............GRID: D5-F6, K5-M5

Mt. Houston Marine

Texas Marine

Open Area # 8700 ....................................GRID: L3-N3

HAUL RITE Capt. Kirk’s Marine

MarineMax

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

Open Area # 12100, 12101, 12501 .................................................. GRID: T5-T6, T3-U4

ROAD KING Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Open Area # 10500 ..................................GRID: P3-R4

AMERATRAIL Capt. Kirk’s Marine

Texas Boat Sales.com

SMG Wake Houston

Open Area # 1900 ................................... GRID: A1-B3 6 -1 5

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BoothFinder Finder HANDY FOLD-OUT SECTION

Open Areas 1000 to 3900

Hall E

Open Areas 4000-7905

Open Areas 8000-9905

Booths 100-981

Booths 238-347

Halls C&D

Hall B

Open Areas 10000 to 12900

Hall A

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

Boat and RV dealers exhibiting in OPEN AREAS are shown on the Floor Plan by Name and Area Number.

To find a smaller BOOTH Exhibitor, check the Booth Listings on the REVERSE FLAP PANEL (A3) covering the right side of the FLOOR PLAN MAP (next 3 pages) and look for the Booth Number and Grid Location on the Floor Plan.

You can also look up Exhibitors in the EXHIBITOR LISTING (pages 10-14) and in the BUYER’S GUIDE (pages 18-24).

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SMG Wake of Houston

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1505

Northshore Marine 1500

XPOGO Stunt Team

4

3900

Texas Sport Boats

t AISLE 3000 u

2900 t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

1900

2500

4900

The Nautic Group

t AISLE 4000 u

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3500

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ExploreUSA RV

Camping World

4700

Dockside Marine Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine

Ron Hoover RV & Marine 4500

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LMC Marine Center

3100

LMC Marine Center

4100

MarineMax

4313

Texas Spo Yacht

Lakeshore Sports

300 301-304 385 384 383 382 & & 302 303 381-384 385

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Gulf Coast Marine

2000

2005

Gulf Coast Marine

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3005

3000

Texas Yamaha Motorsports

Gulf Coast Marine

Concession Seating

t AISLE 4000 u

1005

t AISLE 3000 u

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t AISLE 2000 u

t AISLE 1000 u

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Discover Boating

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U.S. Coast Guard

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Public Restrooms

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Lobby

Antique & Class Boat Society

Show Ticket OfďŹ ce

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

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Coastline Custom Aluminum

Grind Terminal Tackle

Advantage Marine Insurance Agency

Cruise Planners – Melinda & Scott White

Groves Guide Service

Alaska - Island Point Lodge

Cutco Cutlery

Booth # 361.................................. Grid: J5 Booth # 712...................................Grid: I4

Booth # 730, 731, 754, 755.........Grid: K4

Booth # 272...................................Grid: I6 Booth # 681................................. Grid: H4

Alaska’s Bearclaw Lodge

Devil Dog Fishing Dynasty

Alaskan Wilderness Outfitting Company

Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories

Allstate Powered by UDSTER

Dish TV

Booth # 870...................................Grid: I3

Booth # 624.................................. Grid: J4 Booth # 418.................................. Grid: J5

Booth # 270...................................Grid: I6

Booth # 319.................................. Grid: J6 Booth # TBD.............................. Grid: TBD

Booth # 908................................. Grid: H3 Booth # 630..................................Grid: K4

Gulf Coast Boating Center Inc.

Booth # 212, 213..........................Grid: I6

Gypsy Guide Service

Booth # 771...................................Grid: I4

H & H Rods

Booth # 661, 662......................... Grid: J4

Hackberry Rod & Gun

Booth # 859..................................Grid: K3

Hangar 9 Wake Park

Booth # TBD.............................. Grid: TBD

America Outdoor Furniture

DLFender/Wipeout Eraser

Happy Feet Massaging Insoles

AMI Insurance Agency

DMJ Charters

Harborwalk Yacht Club & Marina

Booth # 838, 847.........................Grid: L3 Booth # 747..................................Grid: L4

Booth # 704................................. Grid: H4 Booth # 758..................................Grid: K4

Booth # 367.................................. Grid: J5 Booth # 312...............................Grid: I5/I6

M|N|O|P|R|S

S |T | U | V | W | Y

M & E Sales - Vrienden Umbrellas

Spice Exchange & Simply Fudge Booth # 752..................................Grid: K4

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

M & E Sales – VibaBody Machine Booth # 263.................................. Grid: J6

Springfree Trampoline

Booth # 335.............................Grid: L5/L6

Stow-A-Way Marina & RV Park

Maq Innovations

Booth # 675...................................Grid: I4

Booth # TBD.............................. Grid: TBD

Surfside Marina

Marcaccio Guide Service

Booth # 471, 472..........................Grid: I5

Booth # 716...................................Grid: I4

Telltales Magazine

MarineMax

Booth # 558..................................Grid: K5

Booth # 300, 385, 708, 777..........Grid: I4

Texas Beer Bus

Maui Jim Sunglasses

Booth # TBD.............................. Grid: TBD

Booth # 750..................................Grid: L4

Texas Boat Exchange

McCombs Properties

Booth # 338, 339.........................Grid: L6

Booth # 218, 219, 266, 267......... Grid: J6

Texas Fish & Game Magazine

McGovern Wildlife Collection

Booth # 816...................................Grid: I3

Booth # 654, 655.........................Grid: K4

Texas Law Shield

Meador’s Guide Service

Booth # 671...................................Grid: I4

Anchor Marine Insurance

Dockside Boat Lifts

Healthmate International

Angling Adventures

Doctor’s Eye Center - Costa del Mar

Hill Norvell Alaskan Fishing

Mike Hood’s Marine Propeller Service

Hobo Adventure Trailers

Millennium Marine, Inc.

The Boat Lift Company

Home Show Mattresses

Miracle Grill Mat

The Boat Shop

Hook Spit Fishing Gear

MosquitoNix

The Fish Dude’s Guide Service

Booth # 556, 557.........................Grid: K5 Booth # 826, 827.........................Grid: K3

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A Action Realty

Booth # 315...................................Grid: I6

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Antique & Classic Boat Society

Lobby – Hall D.........................Grid: G8-H9

AP Performance

Booth # 370, 647, 705..................Grid: I5

Aqua Lube Lubricants & Marine Supplies

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

Booth # 226, 227, 258, 259.........Grid: K6

Booth # 938..................................Grid: L3

Dottie’s

Booth # 528, 529.........................Grid: K5

Down South Lures

Booth # 858..................................Grid: K3

Eagle Point Fishing Camp

Booth # 613...................................Grid: I4

Booth # 326..................................Grid: K6 Booth # 869...................................Grid: I3 Booth # 232, 233, 252, 253.........Grid: K6 Booth # 368, 369.....................Grid: I5/J5 Booth # 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975.........................Grid: I3

Booth # 622.................................. Grid: J4

Texas Outdoors Journal

Booth # 621.................................. Grid: J4

Texas Sportfishing Yacht Sales

Booth # 637, 638.........................Grid: L4

Booth # 607, 608......................... Grid: J4

Booth # 618, 619, 666, 667......... Grid: J4

Booth # 429, 456.........................Grid: K5

Booth # 977................................. Grid: H3

Booth # 285................................. Grid: G6

Booth # TBD.............................. Grid: TBD

Booth # 674...................................Grid: I4

Art by L. Mower

Elton Porter Marine Insurance

Hooks Plus

National Weather Service, Houston/Galveston, TX

The Palms Marina & E-Z Boat Storage

B2B Wireless

Endeavour Marina

IcyBreeze / GoBoat

Neptune Shallow Water Anchors

The Preserve of Texas

Etched Glass Decal by Star Decal, LLC

Ideal Outdoor Living

Npursuit Guide Service

The Rust Game Place & Meat Market

EuroSport Marine

Innovative Dock Solutions

Baumann Marine Service, Inc.

Excell Boat Lifts

Intercoastal Financial Group, LLC

Outdoor Republic

Titanium Exclusive Cookware, Inc.

Bay Area Sailing School

Extreme Water Sports

Invigorating Salt Therapy

Outdoor Wonders

TKO Lures

Beauty and the Beast w/ Capt.

Ray Saucier

Fabulously Cool

JH Custom Performance Rods

Passionately Rivalicious

Traeger Wood Fired Grills

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Johnston & Mayer Oasis Yachts

Pet Tags Plus

True North Chandeleur Island Charters

Jordan’s Outdoor Fun

PlashLights

JZ Custom Rails, Inc.

Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau

Underwater Green Fishing Lights

Porta-Bote International

Venice on the Lake RV Resort

Premier Boat Dock & Patio

Walden Marina/Einsteins Ship Store

Booth # 650, 651.........................Grid: L4 Booth # 238, 247.........................Grid: L6

BAAD Marine Supply

Booth # 856, 857.........................Grid: K3

Baffin Bay Rod and Gun

Booth # 663.................................. Grid: J4

Bath Fitter of Houston

Booth # 235, 236.........................Grid: L6 Booth # 828..................................Grid: K3 Booth # 100, 101, 102, 109........ Grid: G6

Booth # 713...................................Grid: I4

Bethy Creek Resort

Booth # 905................................. Grid: H3

Breakwater Marine Electronics

Booth # 626, 627, 658, 659.........Grid: K4

Broken Arrow Lodge & Marina

Booth # 316...................................Grid: I6

Bull Shoals Lake Boat Dock

Booth # 881................................. Grid: H3

Bush Africa Safaris

Booth # 728, 729.........................Grid: K4

Cajun Elite Distributors, LLC

Booth # 948..................................Grid: L3

Booth # 563, 566......................... Grid: J5 Booth # 513, 571, 572..................Grid: I5

Booth # 279................................. Grid: H6 Booth # 301, 302, 303, 304, 381, 382, 383, 384....................................... Grid: G6 Booth # 332............................ Grid: K5/K6 Booth # 327, 358.........................Grid: K6 Booth # 415...................................Grid: I5 Booth # 631..................................Grid: K4

Fatima’s Design

Booth # 240, 241, 242.................Grid: L6

Fish On Sports

Booth # 933..................................Grid: K3

Fishers Of Men Ministries

Booth # 757..................................Grid: K4

Fishing Tackle Unlimited

Booth # 918, 919, 921, 964, 966, 967..... ......................................................Grid: K3

Fishing Tom Guide Service

Booth # 831..................................Grid: K3

Cajun Paradise Lodge & Charters

FishStix

Capt. Roy’s Captain School

Freedom Boat Club

Booth # 656..................................Grid: K4 Booth # 561.................................. Grid: J5

Booth # 854, 855.........................Grid: K3 Booth # 514...................................Grid: I5

Booth # 629..................................Grid: K4 Booth # 748, 836, 837.................Grid: L4 Booth # 833, 834, 835, 850, 851, 852..... ......................................................Grid: K3 Booth # 810, 811, 812, 813, 872, 873, 874, 875.........................................Grid: I3 Booth # 560.............................Grid: J5/K5 Booth # 519.................................. Grid: J5 Booth # 714, 715..........................Grid: I4 Booth # 567, 568......................... Grid: J5 Booth # 341, 342, 343, 344........Grid: M6 Booth # 648, 649.........................Grid: L4

K6 Island Sports

Booth # 652..................................Grid: K4

Ken’s Beef Jerky

Booth # 950, 951, 952.................Grid: L3

Keng Co.

Booth # 814...................................Grid: I3

Kevin E. Severance Insurance

Booth # 200................................. Grid: G6

Booth # 623.................................. Grid: J4

Booth # 329............................ Grid: K5/K6

Booth # 961.................................. Grid: J3

Booth # 962, 963......................... Grid: J3

Booth # 774...................................Grid: I4

Nutty Buddies Too

Booth # 559..................................Grid: K5

Booth # 677................................. Grid: H4

The Yacht Sales Company

Oil Paintings & Frames

Booth # 282, 283, 284................ Grid: H6

Booth # 978, 979........................ Grid: H3 Booth # 222.................................. Grid: J6

Booth # 201, 202........................ Grid: G6

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Primordial Persuasions

WelcomeToHillCountry.com

L-Bo Bend Resort Plus Embroidery

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Redtail Republic

Wild Alaska Sportfishing & Cruises

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Fujimi Luxury Massage Chairs

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Catch A Trophy Fishing Guide Service on Lake Conroe, Texas

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RJ Hunting & Fishing Services Venice, LA

Wild West Motoplex

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WindAways Texas

Galveston Bay Foundation

LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Russelure

Wyndham Vacation Resorts

Galveston Yacht Basin

Let’s Go Sailing School & Kayaking

Safe Floor

You Name It! Personalized Rings and Other Keepsakes

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Chandeleur Charters

Booth # 769...................................Grid: I4

Charter Lakes Marine Insurance

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ChickenBoy Lures

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Gene’s Powersports Country

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Choates Boats

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Clearwater Adventures

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Genesis II Art & Photography

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Get Handzy

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Click Heat

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Coastal Cruizers Custom Carts

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Getaway Adventures Lodge

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Golf Cars of Houston

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LiftMasters Gulf Coast

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Low Country Satellite & Audio

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Lowrance - Navico

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M & E Sales - Five Star Scooters Booth # 780, 781........................ Grid: H4

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pod and sore high into the air with the help of massive bungee ropes!

This 4-pod bungee trampoline is sure to thrill. Fun for all ages, the 4-pod bungee trampoline use a continuous air flow system to inflate pods that function as mini moonwalks which in-turn allows the jumpers to reach heights over 25 feet.

INFLATABLE SLIDE: Get ready to rocket down a massive 24-foot inflatable slide.

The fun never ends as kids race down the 2 lane inflatable slide.

Build-A-Boat

Designed with safety in mind, the 24’ giant slide has a no-jump top, to force riders to slide down properly, keeping them secure. For the kid who loves thrill rides, double the lanes means Bumper Boats

double the fun on this super fun and fast slide.

BUMPER BOATS: Add a splash of excitement as you bump your way across the water in your own bumper boat. Drivers climb aboard these electric boats and begin splashing and colliding with the other boaters, having a blast! Laughs and giggles can always be heard from this classic attraction.

Our bumper boats are made for persons up to 75 lbs. These easily maneuvered bumper boats are extremely stable and powered by a 12-volt motor. Our bumper boats run in a 23’ X26’ inflatable pool with 12-14 inches of water.

HANDS-ON FUN: The Boat Show offers hands on activities for kids!

Children of all ages are invited on Saturdays and Sundays to help build an 8-foot wooden dinghy-style boat, help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor and/or paint in color on our white enamel 8’ pram. The Southwest Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will conduct supervised boat-building sessions on both Saturdays, Jan. 7th and Jan. 14th and both Sundays, Jan. 8th and Jan. 15th.

This event is open free of charge to all children who wish to participate. The boat is an 8-foot pram-style dinghy. All the wood pieces will have already been cut. Assembly is by clamps, glue and screws driven by battery-powered drills.

During the show each participating child will be issued a ticket to hold and we will conduct a drawing at the end of the last session to select the winner who gets to keep the finished boat! Children can also help rebuild a 1955 Evinrude 5½ hp classic outboard motor! This will be a real nuts and bolts, hands-on experience on how all the individual parts fit together to make up a real operating engine. We will also issue tickets to participating “wrench-bending” kids for a separate drawing at the end of the show for a 3hp antique motor to take home and rework on their own. (Check back for specific hours.)

XPOGO Stunt Team

The Xpogo Stunt Team is the world’s best extreme pogo demo crew.

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Xpogo

Team X-Pogo/Xpogo Stunt Team started out as a group of guys who did awesome and extreme tricks on Pogo Sticks. They have been doing tricks ever since they were 5 and 6 years old. The team has performed in many countries and tournaments, as well as appearing on Season 5 and Season 9 of America’s Got Talent. Featuring championship pro athletes flying over 10 feet in the air on next-generation pogo sticks, throwing down flips and incredible tricks, the Xpogo Stunt Team brings this intriguing sport up close.

The Xpogo Stunt Team is the most talented and experienced pogo performance team in the world. With fans across the globe and new followers after every show, Xpogo Stunt Team Pros are a hit everywhere. XPOGO Stunt Team.

Relive the Golden Age of Boating

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restored vintage boats at this year’s show. Sleek styling, varnished mahogany wood exteriors, leather interiors, and

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polished chrome hardware – all serve to distinguish these beautiful boats.

The display is sponsored by the

Southwest Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society. Serving Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas, the group is dedicated to bringing people together with a common interest in preserving and enjoying antique and classic boats. They strive to protect the heritage of boating by promoting, first the preservation and, secondly, the restoration of historic antique and classic boats.

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New Year, New Season for Boating BY LENNY RUDOW

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HIS IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR to see boats, boats and more boats.

As 2016 becomes history, so do the 2016 model year boats. And if you’re in the market for a new boat, 2017 holds some great surprises and great potential.

New models, new technology, and new designs all come into play, and this year’s boat show season will provide you with the opportunity to get your

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first look at all the possibilities. You don’t, of course, want to walk into these shows completely unawares.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to Boats Shows for 2017—read on, and you’ll have the inside scoop before you ever start shopping.

New Boat Trends Last year we told you about the migration towards lower-cost boat-motor-trailer packages which were

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designed to be affordable for just about any hardworking American. This trend continues and expands for 2017. Look at the new line-ups from Carolina Skiff, Mako Boats, Robalo, Tracker Marine, and Xpress, for example, and you’ll see a number of $25,000-and-under boat/motor/trailer packages for brand new models in the 16’ to 18’ range.

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RS1, which incorporates a step in the bottom to boost efficiency and speed, is a perfect example. Or consider the latest offering from Nautic Star, the 227 XTS, which has planing pods and an air-assist chine to boost acceleration and handling. Pathfinder provides yet another example with their 2500 Hybrid, a boat with a twin-stepped hull that can cruise in the mid 40’s and pushes 60 MPH at top-end. Yes, it’s true that hulls like these require a lot of R & D and as a result, they don’t always come cheap. But the performance, handling, and maneuverability they net is light-years ahead of the hulls designed a few years back.

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The trend toward affordable boating continues with models from Carolina Skiff, Xpress, Mako and others, featuring $25,000-and-under complete packages.

Boat construction has also benefited from new tech. While vacuum-assisted fiberglass layup used to be unusual, today it’s quite common. That means fiberglass parts have the ideal resinto-glass ratio, making them as light as possible while maintaining full strength.

Other advancements that are becoming commonplace include the use of Kevlar reinforcing, anti-microbial multi-

density foam in seating, Deutsch-style waterproof electrical connections, highdensity foam deck and swim platform padding, “Soft Touch” UV-resistant vinyls, and digital switching systems.

Yes, you’re right—all of these advancements do again add cost to the price of a boat. And some of today’s boats seem to carry rather eye-popping price tags. But these same things also increase the value

of what you’re buying, and they make today’s boats stronger, lighter, safer, more comfortable, and more fun to run.

Despite all of these advancements, the most revolutionary changes you’ll find on the latest crop of boats has to do with—no surprise here—the modern electronics you find at the helm. All of the major marine electronics manufacturers have been developing MFDs and combi-

Yamaha broke new ground with its jet-powered 190 FSH.

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nation chartplotter/fishfinders that are evolving towards becoming the “brain” of your boat. These new electronics systems have the ability to control multiple systems ranging from flipping on the lights and livewell, to adjusting the autopilot. Most feature touch-enabled interfaces that mimic those of your smart phone. But perhaps more importantly, many now have built-in WiFi that allows the different components of your boat to communicate with each other and in some cases, with the outside world. You no longer necessarily need a cable to connect your radar dome to your helm; you can operate your chartplotter, fishfinder, or switching system from a cell phone app; charting updates (including those created with the pings from your own fishfinder and chartplotter) can be up- or down-loaded automatically; and in some cases you can even remotely turn on or off things like lights, pumps, or even air conditioning systems before you even leave your house in the morning.

If technology represents the biggest advancements in today’s highly complex boats, kayaks and their inherent simplicity represent the opposite end of the spectrum. Yet Kayak anglers will also discover widely expanded options when they visit the boat shows this year.

The big news for 2017 from Hobie, the iconic builder of fishing kayaks like the Pro Angler and Outback, is the introduction of reverse to the Mirage Drive (now called Mirage Drive 180).

And kayak anglers who enjoy waterfowl hunting have a new option, too, with the introduction of Hobie’s Camo Series.

You’ll also find new fishing kayak offerings from the likes of Feelfree, Native Watercraft, Ocean Kayak, Old Town, and Wilderness Systems.

Although most of us are most interested in boats used strictly for fishing, hunting, and the like, watersports lovers are also going to find a shocking array of new options on the market. The introduction of Volvo Penta’s Forward Drive, which places a forward-facing pod-like drive unit on a stern drive, has made it possible to turn stern-drive bowriders and runabouts into true wake surfing boats. Another startling new option JAN

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Iconic kayak builder Hobie is introducing reverse in its Mirage Drive at this year’s show.

for those who enjoy watersports is the introduction of jet-powered runabouts that are designed to do double-duty as fishing machines. Yamaha broke new ground last year with the 190 FSH, which is a version of their 19’ jet boat with a deck laid out for fishing. Now Scarab has joined in the action, with their 195 Open Fish. Both of these options have all the jet boat advantages that watersports lovers look for, yet since their topsides are designed for fishing, they represent a new and very attractive option for angling families that have kids who also enjoy watersports.

Progress in Power On the outboard front, 2017 ushers in many changes. You’ll find that the newest outboards not only have incredible reliability, they also boast advancements in efficiency and ease of operation.

BRP – Evinrude shook up the outboard world when they rolled out their 3.4 liter V-6 G2 two-stroke engines in the 200 to 300 HP range, and this year, they’re expanding that range with a new 2.7 liter version that’s available

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in 150, 150 HO, 175, and 200 HP models. These new engines utilize the same G2 gear-case and mid-section as their larger siblings, including the integrated hydraulic helix steering and trim systems. The engine’s systems are digital but the 150 can be set up with cable controls for re-power situations.

Evinrude is claiming the new engines get the same 15-percent fuel economy savings the larger G2’s attained, and from what we’ve seen so far, this seems accurate.

HONDA – Honda’s “big” news for 2017 is very, very small—at least as far as horsepower goes. They’ve rolled out all-new 4, 5, and 6 HP 127cc singlecylinder portables. When we ran them we discovered a 0.4 gallon internal fuel tank that’s good for 40 minutes of full-throttle running time, easy starting thanks to an automatic decompression system, and very low vibrations in the tiller handle because vibration mounts isolate it from the powerhead.

MERCURY – The latest from Mercury is the VesselView Mobile app, now available for iOS and Android.

Before you shrug your shoulders and think “oh no, not another useless app,” consider that when linked (via

Bluetooth) to a VesselView Mobile Module (which plugs into your engine) you’ll be able to tap into SmartCraft and read everything from engine fault codes to oil pressure. Essentially, it eliminates the need for a computerbased interface, allowing you to see everything that in the past only service techs were able to access.

SUZUKI – Suzuki has migrated some important features down into its line, with the DF150AP and DF175AP. Suzuki Precision Control (drive-bywire throttle and shift) and Selective Rotation (a gear-case that can be programmed to spin in either direction) is now available on these lower-horsepower outboards. During 2016 Suzuki also rolled out a pair of new portables, the DF4A and DF6A. TOHATSU – We haven’t heard anything new for 2017 from this manufacturer, but remember that in the past two years they expanded their range and now have offerings ranging from 2.5 HP all the way up to 250 HP. Midrange models were also redesigned for 2015, and new 4, 5, and 6 HP models were introduced last year.

YAMAHA – The first V-8 monster

outboard, the 5.3-liter F350, has gone through so many changes that it’s now been re-named the F350C. Gearcase passages have been redesigned to improve lubrication to the gears and bearings, improved metal treatments have enhanced corrosion resistance, a new ECU monitors time of use in specific RPM bands, and 41 pounds of weight have been shaved off the original version. The 115 SHO has also undergone some improvements, including redesigned camshafts and a re-mapped ECU that takes maximum RPM from 6000 to 6300.

Boat Show Tips:

To make the most of your time at the boat show, you need to learn as much as possible—then you’ll be able to make the very best pick when it comes time to sign on the dotted line. Here are a few tips to help ensure you succeed.

1. TAKE PICTURES — lots of pictures—while you’re at the show.

Whenever possible, also snap off a shot of the displayed specifications sheet and sticker price. This will help you keep different models, pricing, and details sorted when you go back through your boat show materials.

2. BEFORE YOU MAKE any decisions about the value of different boats, be sure you’re comparing apples to apples.

One manufacturer may call item “A” a standard feature that’s included in the price, while another calls it a cost-adding optional feature. By the time you get all the features you want this can make a huge difference in the final cost of any particular boat, and if you don’t figure out the “real” cost ahead of time, it’s easy to be misled.

3. ALTHOUGH we believe you’re best-served by thoroughly researching all options before you make any final decisions, remember that the dealers are at the show with one thing in mind: selling boats. If you’re willing and able to sign a contract at the show, you may be able to bargain for an unusually good deal.

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Towing Tactics

ANY PEOPLE ARE attracted to the convenience and versatility of trailer-boating.

With a boat in tow you can visit countless lakes, rivers, and bays; you don’t have to pay expensive mooring fees; you can work on your boat right in your own driveway; and you don’t have to worry about it being damaged in the slip during a storm or heavy winds. But there’s one big problem: Many people are a bit apprehensive about rolling down the highway with hundreds or thousands of pounds of fiberglass riding on their bumper. It’s no wonder our boats quickly become our pride and joy, and the thought of having an accident on the road is worrisome.

The truth of the matter, however, is that trailering is a lot easier and simpler than most people think and the average driver will quickly become accustomed to towing.

The first and most important thing you need to make sure of before you hit the asphalt is that your rig is set up properly. Check the tow capacity of your vehicle and don’t exceed it. Also note that hitches that attach to the frame of your tow vehicle are far superior to those that attach to the bumper, and trailers that have their own brakes are superior to those that don’t.

Before each and every towing trip, hitching up properly is imperative.

Always be sure the hitch is secured properly over the ball, and never leave the driveway without inserting a safety pin into the catch. Otherwise, a large bump could be enough to bounce the hitch free from the ball. Also ensure that the safety chains are crossed before you attach them to the tow vehicle. This will support the trailer tongue and prevent it from digging into the roadway, if it

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somehow comes free. If your trailer has brakes, you need to attach a safety line, which activates them from the trailer to the tow vehicle. Again, this is a safety measure that can save lives, much less your boat, if the hitch somehow fails.

The final step to hitching properly is to plug in the lights and check them before you hit the road. Trailer lights are notorious for going bad (small wonder, since we dunk them in water every time we launch and retrieve the boat) and you’ll need to constantly monitor them.

While travelling down the road, there are a few driving tactics you need to keep in mind. Obviously, you’ll want to increase your usual following distance and allow extra room for braking. When making a turn, always take it as widely as possible so the trailer tires don’t clip the curb. And when a large vehicle is passing you you may feel the wind blast shove your boat or your tow vehicle; you can reduce this effect by taking your foot off the accelerator (but not touching the brake) just as you’re being passed.

If you feel the trailer swaying from side to side, which can be quite dangerous, you probably have a weight distribution problem. As a general rule of thumb the trailer’s tongue weight should

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be about 10-percent of its gross weight, and if it’s off, swaying can be the result.

If you feel the trailer swaying while on the road, stop immediately and adjust the load.

Once you get to your destination, you’ll have a new challenge to confront, backing the boat down the ramp.

Learning how to back up is one of the toughest things for inexperienced trailer boaters to learn, but with some practice anyone can master the technique. The important thing to remember is that the boat will swing in the opposite direction of the tow vehicle. And remember, it’s practically impossible to back a trailer in a perfectly straight line, so don’t try to. Instead, plan on making small, slow turns back and forth as you reverse to and down the boat ramp.

Luckily, there’s a simple solution to backing issues: practice, practice, practice. When you first begin trailering, it’s a good idea to go to a large, deserted parking lot, at a near-by school or park.

Set out some cones to make yourself a “ramp,” and back down it a dozen or two times until you feel comfortable.

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Personal Watercraft Need Love, Too

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F YOUR TASTE, BUDGET AND personal style don’t necessarily allow for a boat, a personal watercraft may be just the ticket to get you out on the water.

Whether it is your first purchase or part of a floating fleet, there are as many considerations when you are scoping out the marketplace – as well as maintenance and safety concerns that should be part of your decision.

Start by choosing whether to purchase a new or used watercraft. In either case, you will need to establish a

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No matter how good the product or its condition, that personal watercraft will need to be serviced to assure its best performance and give you as few headaches as possible. Unless you are lucky enough to live very close to the water, there will also be a trailer for transportation, and it will require regular

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maintenance, as well. Plan on buying a cover, too. It will keep your new toy looking good longer.

Most dealers carry an assortment of both new and used watercraft so, as you begin your shopping experience, plan to spend some time with a couple of dealers in your area. Get comfortable with the person at the dealership who will be your primary contact and check out the service and maintenance area. It will tell you a lot about how the dealership functions – and remember that once you have made your purchase it will 2 0 1 7

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be the service department that you will be working with on a regular basis. At least until you are ready to trade in and trade up.

If you are purchasing a personal watercraft

from a private party, be sure to have it thoroughly checked out by the dealer that you plan to have service it in the future. It is also recommended that you ask that seller who has serviced and maintained the vehicle in the past.

There may be a record of problems that will make your decision easier.

It also helps if you have narrowed down your preferences so that you are not overwhelmed by options.

Remember how much research you did when you bought a car or truck? It is the same principle. Make choices about the styling, number of seats (1 to 3), ergonomics and seating comfort, versatility, and – if you are buying new – innovations like braking options, off-throttle steering, speed limiting and reverse controls, and more. Whether a new or used watercraft is in your future, you should insist on one with an autokill switch that is easily accessible.

As with any vehicle, the engine (usually two stroke or four stroke in a personal watercraft) is the heart of the machine. Check out the specs and understand that performance under specific conditions like towing will be affected if you don’t allow for enough power and capability.

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watercraft.

Recognize that standard floatation devices are not adequate for personal watercraft. When you are zipping along the surface of the water and either fall or are thrown from one of these at 30 to 40 mph, you need the stability of full floation vests. Plan it into your budget.

Always have a fire extinguisher in easy reach when you use a personal watercraft and make sure it is current as to expiration dates. Other things to take along, according to those in the know, are heavy-duty sunscreen, drinking water, flares (in case you have a

failure when you are out on the water and need help), and a waterproof floating storage container for your cell phone.

Other things to know and practice: • Always let at least one person who is not accompanying you know where you are planning to go and when you expect to return. Call them when you get back.

• Learn when licenses and permits are required for your personal watercraft, trailer and individuals who will be onboard. Laws vary dramatically from place to place and there are local, state and (sometimes) federal regulations what are in force.

• Never use alcohol or drugs when you are using a personal watercraft and be extremely aware of your surroundings.

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Shopping for the Right RV

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HOOSING THE TYPE and size of RV that is right for you is very personal. The first step is to ask yourself how you will be using the RV. Will you be taking long trips or short ones? Will you be staying in one place or stopping at multiple camping areas on the same trip? How many people will be accommodated on a regular basis? Will they be adults or children?

Do you plan to travel with pets? (more than 50% of RVers do).

Do you already own a tow vehicle or planning to purchase one? Do you want a self-contained RV with its’ own gas or diesel engine? How much money

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BY LINDA WATER NELSON do you have to spend? Are you planning to get a loan to cover the cost of purchase? Will you be buying new or used?

Each of these is a consideration that will affect your choice. Making a list of your needs and answering these questions will help an RV dealer make the right recommendations; after all, you probably wouldn’t opt for a pop-up camper if you planned long trips with lengthy stays.

One trend that might affect your RV choice is toward destination camping.

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The RV is literally delivered by the dealer to a camping location for an extended stay. The RVers drive their car to and from, but don’t actually trailer the RV.

Do your research

The more effort you invest at the front end of choosing an RV, the more satisfied that you will probably be with your decision. As with buying a car or truck today, the Internet, including user forums, is a great ally when researching the type of RV that might be right for you.

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the older and newer models and continue to solidify your thinking about what is right for you.

If you will be towing with a vehicle that you already own or one that you plan to purchase, thoroughly check the manufacturers’ website for towing capabilities and load bearing specifics.

Remember that fuel economy will be radically affected by the load that you are towing. About 90% of RV buyers already own their tow vehicle so actual specs are an important factor.

Don’t rely on an old belief as to the limitations on what you can pull. RV manufacturers are committed to taking the weight out of trailers and your vehicle may be able to pull a larger unit than you thought.

guidelines that you have established for yourself. If you are financing, check to see if the RV that interests you can be financed as a second home which is often the case. If so, the interest on the loan is tax deductible.

You can generally expect that your credit score will be a major factor in what can be financed, the same as it would be with a house or automobile.

Check your credit scores in advance and correct any mistakes that you find.

The down payment for an RV is usually about 10%, according to the RVIA spokesperson, but will be dependent upon your creditworthy status.

Size, type, fuel, and price range

Your RV buying experience will only be as good as the dealer you do business with. Talk to several before making a purchase. Evaluate them at the show and at their dealerships. Check with the Better Business Bureau and other rating services to find out what other customers report and whether or not complaints have been filed and how they were handled.

Some other considerations include where you plan to stay. Some larger RV units are not allowed in older RV parks, as well as state and national parks; if you are staying in hotter climates, you could need 50 amps and two air conditioners in your RV; in colder climates you might opt for more insulation. Will you be boondocking and need larger water and holding tanks – and, remember, a smaller RV is easier to maneuver off road or on back roads.

After making a real world assessment of how and how often you will actually use your RV and researching the types of RVS, their pros and cons and your budget, contact your insurance agent to check out the price of insuring your trailer or motor home. Ask about rates and safety records for the type of RV you have selected. Higher rates may mean a history of more accidents. Again, the Internet and user forums will give you a picture beyond the brochures and manufacturers’ websites.

Find the right dealer and ask the right questions

You will probably be using the dealer that you buy from for service on your RV, too. Ask for a tour of their service facilities and find out what repairs they do onsite and which they send to other places.

Check out gorving.com for a storehouse of useful information about RV dealers in your area.

About 10 – 12% of people interested in making an RV purchase rent one before they buy. When doing this, it is best – for the obvious reason -- to experience it with the same mix of people that you will be traveling with after you buy. The Yellow Pages or an Internet search in your area should identify the places that rent the type of RV that interests you. If you are uncertain, take a few weekend trips in different RVs to solidify your decision.

Remember that dealers will be offering special show prices at the show, so that is a good place to deal after you have made your decision. If you go to the show as a way of making that decision, ask if you can lock in show pricing for a week or a month. Dealers will often oblige.

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Smart ATV Shopping

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LL IT TAKES FOR MOST people to decide that they need to buy an ATV is a ride on one. The exhilaration and feeling of unbridled adventure cannot be matched by any other land vehicle today. However, the emotional kick needs to be matched by both a sense of responsibility and knowledge about which ATV is right for you.

There are two basic types of ATVs. Utility ATVs are generally used for hunting and camping as well as for chores like earth or snow moving, while Sport ATVs, which have no front and rear racks, are more appropriate for speed, jumping and looking very cool. As they have gained a following, there has been enormous effort toward crossing over between the two, and there is even one that combines a boat and ATV for amphibian action.

There are two engine types and each has benefits. The four-stroke engine has moving parts that are oiled on a continuous basis by an oil sump. These are either air or liquid cooled, with air being most common. They are the quietest and more fuel efficient in terms of mpg – a benefit for driving long trails.

Lubrication on two-stroke (or twocycle) engines is achieved by actually burning fuel. A combination of gas and oil is mixed either by oil reservoir or by combining a measured amount of oil in the fuel tank. Two cycle engines are generally noisier with a smokier exhaust.

They also burn more fuel.

Other factors will include automatic clutch

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or automatic transmission, size (usually a factor of budget) and two or four wheel drive, and drive shaft, chain drive or belt drive.

All current ATVs have four wheels.

The manufacturers decided some time ago that the incidence of accidents and liability suits just weren’t worth it.

Think long and hard before buying one on the secondary market.

Do your research

Use the Internet, user forums and other research tools once you have settled on a few models.

While every driver is different, other people’s experience can be an omen of what you might expect. Also, when selecting a dealer, check the Better Business Bureau and other consumer rating services to see if there have been complaints and how they have been handled.

ATV safety

The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute offers some critical final words about safety and respect for

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the outdoors.

• Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and gloves.

• Never ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely and permitted by law. ATVs are intended to be off-road vehicles.

• Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one other passenger on a two-passenger ATV. • Ride an ATV that’s appropriate for your age and supervise riders under 16. ATVs are not toys.

• Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.

• Take a hands-on course at ATV RiderCourse and the free online online course at ATVsafety.org.

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Best Bait for Trophy Trout?

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HE PURSUIT OF TROphy-sized speckled trout with artificial lures is all about mullet. At the end of the day, the lures used to fool the truly big trout are mullet imitators— because they are the key component in the diet of this elite class of specks.

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BY CHESTER MOORE 20-22 inches they change from being primarily a shrimp eater and small fish eater to being a connoisseur of larger mullet and other fish like croaker, sand trout and even small speckled trout.

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tation wins the prize. During winter and early spring the largest trout are caught basically by two kinds of lures: slowsinkers and topwaters.

Both have their following and application but which is better? Or maybe the question should be, “Am I fishing them correctly?”

This is the debate as I see it with a unique twist many anglers could benefit from.

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Slow-sinkers are, as the name implies, lures that sink super slow with the goal of mimicking a wounded or slow moving baitfish. Big trout and baitfish alike have slow metabolism during winter months.

Something that is easy to catch is struck at much more than something they have to chase. At least that is the theory.

The Corky is the granddaddy of all slow sinkers. Developed by Paul Brown, it has caught record fish as well as many lifetime trout for anglers in Texas and beyond. It looks like a medium-sized mullet, sinks at a snail pace and has an erratic action when jerked.

Other slow sinkers include the Catch 2000 for Mirrolure and Bomber’s Badonkadonk SS. The key with these kinds of lures is making many, many casts and putting it right in front of a big fish. By virtue of their slow sinking nature, these lures cover very little ground and require incredible patience on behalf of the angler.

The first time I fished a Corky was back in 1997 in Matagorda Bay and I thought I was going to have a nervous breakdown. Moving so slow and methodically through the water and trying to get one or two good bites all day was and remains a challenge.

Topwaters on the other hand also produce big trout.

The Super Spook, various Top Dog models, the Skitter Walk and numerous mullet imitators by Sebile and others are effective during this period as well.

Topwaters offer an advantage slowsinkers do not and that is the ability to cover lots of ground.

An angler can make incredibly long casts and literally make more ground in an hour of wadefishing than someone could do in a day of using a slow sinker in a boat.

Most true big trout enthusiasts will tell you the slow-sinkers catch more big fish than do the topwaters in winter and spring but they break them out due to the addiction to the “blowup factor”.

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FISHING FOCUS be effective.

Many anglers however report that topwater action during this period results in a lot of blowups but very few hookups.

If you look at many of the great big bass experts around the country, they rarely use slow-sinkers but instead use swimbaits, large plastic worms and topwaters. All of the above can cover water much quicker than a slow-sinker. Bass fishermen are all about covering water and eliminating unproductive areas.

This inspired me to start off using topwaters to locate fish.

The usual drill is to take a walking plug, make long casts and cover all of the key habitat in an area. I make very precision casts, paying special attention to walk the plug over the area well and even cut across at different angles.

Sometimes this equals a caught fish but other times those missed blowups.

As I got the missed blowups I started carefully observing where they occurred and threw back at those spots with a slow-sinker soft plastic.

The result was far more fish caught.

Think about it for a second. If a trout during the winter when their metabolism is at its lowest is aggressive enough

to come up to the surface and strike at a plug, don’t you think the same fish would be willing to hit something put in it is face?

In this regard the topwater can be used to eliminate water without aggressive fish and the slow-sinker to catch those that did not quite have enough in them to take down your plug.

As noted earlier, I have done the same thing using regular soft plastics and Gulp and had great results. Rig your plastics on light fluorocarbon line (8-10 lb) and on a 1/16 or 1/8 oz jighead.

I have found that after you know the fish is not going to come up again, you can literally drop that rod and throw right back into the spot and get bit. This formula actually works well all winter.

After each failed blowup the angler with the plastic would make an accurate cast right behind the plug and very often get bit.

The truth is both slow sinkers and topwaters have an important role to play for anglers seeking big speckled trout. And in my opinion wise anglers will keep both handy and find ways to use them in conjunction with one another for the greatest results.

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Check Your Bass Gear

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E’RE ENTERING the height of another big bass season in Texas.

Between now and the end of April, armies of lunker largemouths will make a hard push towards the bank to spawn in skinny water to create what will ultimately become the next generation of bass for us bass fishermen to catch.

The biggest bass in the lake are almost always females, and many of them weigh significantly more during spring than at any other time of the year because their ovaries are plump with eggs. Biologists have told me that a mature female may weigh 10 percent heavier when her eggs are fully developed, possibly even more if she happens to get caught soon after consuming a big crappie or bar fish.

Most anglers will agree that March is the top month for hooking a bass with a weight problem, and statistics show they are absolutely right. More 13-pound-plus Toyota ShareLunkers have been caught during March than any other month.

There is no way to put a finger on how many bass weighing upwards of eight pounds are caught and released in Texas lakes during the spring months in any given year, but the number could easily mount into the thousands.

As good as the odds are of connecting with a career bass during the springtime, the chances of losing one before the job is finished are probably a whole lot better. That’s because there is all kinds of stuff that can go wrong when a big bass is tugging on your string. Lines can break.

Hooks can bend. Or, you could just take an old fashioned butt whipping.

Here are a few things anglers can do to help reduce the odds of losing the battle when a big bass comes calling: TIE GOOD KNOTS: The knot used

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BY MATT WILLIAMS to connect a lure to the line is the critical link between you and the fish. Tie a shoddy knot and you run a good risk of getting beat before the game gets started.

The best knots can vary with the application. Among the most popular knots for general applications with braid, monofilament and fluorocarbon lines are the palomar, improved clinch knot and double clinch knot. The blood knot, double uni, Surgeons and Alberto knot are the best knots for joining two lines. A good source for learning these and many other useful knots is netknots.com.

WET IT DOWN: When tying knots, always be sure to wet the line with saliva before cinching it down tight. Cinching dry line will create a tremendous amount of friction that will weaken the knot significantly. Also, be wary of a knot that doesn’t cinch down properly. It’s best to cut the line and start over if this happens.

USE GOOD LINE: Monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing line can become dry and brittle over time. These lines should be re-spooled at least once year, possibly more often if you spend a lot of time on the water or backlash every now and then. Backlashes can cause mono or fluorocarbon lines to kink and create weak spots that could cause the line to snap prematurely.

CHECK FOR ROUGH SPOTS: If you fish around heavy wood or rock, it would be a good idea to check for frayed spots by running the strip of line near the bait through your thumb and index finger. If you feel a rough spot, cut the line above the rough spot and re-tie.

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sharp edge that can cut or damage line when it passes through. Use a Q-Tip to check for cracks or rough spots. If the cotton snags, the guide should be replaced.

DRAG CHECK: Always keep a close eye on the reel drag to make sure it will slip before the amount of pressure on the line exceeds the line’s breaking strength.

This is especially important with fluorocarbon and monofilament lines, but not so much with heavy-duty braids frequently used for flipping or frogging around heavy cover. Most guys like to cinch the drag super tight for the latter applications.

HOOK CHECK: Hooks that aren’t sharp won’t provide good penetration.

The best way to check a hook for sharpness is the thumbnail test. Place the hook point on your thumbnail, press down lightly and try to slide the hook to the side. If the hook sticks, it’s sharp.

If it slides, it should be sharpened or replaced.

It is also a good idea to keep close check on hooks for signs of rust. If stored in a moist environment, or holding baits that contain salt, hooks can rust and lose their strength in short order.

ARMED FOR BEAR: It wouldn’t be wise to go bear hunting with a switch, nor would it be a good idea to go gunning for a lunker with a flyswatter for a fishing rod.

Use the best rod you can afford. More important, make sure they are suited for the tactic or bait you are using. If you can only afford a couple of rods, you can’t go wrong with a medium and a medium/ heavy action, 6.5 to 7 feet long. The lighter medium action rod will work well for throwing square bill crankbaits, topwaters and jerk baits, while the medium/ heavy will be the better choice for Texas rigs, jigs, spinnerbaits, swim baits and Chatterbaits.

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NBOARD FISHING tackle stowage is a great thing on a fishing boat. It allows you to keep all your goodies and gear close at hand, yet you never have to lug a tackle box around. But, there are some down-sides, too. Tackle may be exposed to moisture more than you’d like, and corrosion can turn your hooks dull. Jumping onto other people’s boats means you still need to have a bag prepped, which means buying double gear in many cases. And when all your

BY LENNY RUDOW gear is left aboard and a few weeks pass by between trips, it’s not always easy to remember exactly what you do or do not have aboard. These five tricks, however, will help make onboard tackle stowage work well.

Onboard tackle stowage can be a great thing – or, not so much, if you don’t know these tricks.

Moisture and corrosion are big problems associated with keeping all your gear aboard, but there are several ways

to combat it. You can put a cedar block or a silicon packet into each box, to help sap away the moisture and keep your gear dry. You can also improve ventilation, simply by leaving the door to a tackle station ajar (assuming that won’t allow rainfall to get inside). In extreme cases, it may be necessary to add a vent to an onboard tacklebox or tackle station.

To help avoid moisture in the first place, never put a used lure or tackle back into the box until it’s completely dry. If you’re fishing in saltwater, naturally, give all your gear a freshwater rinse before drying it.

Put lead weights into the lowest part of the tackle stowage system. If you elevate the lead, over time it will cause the plastic bottoms of tackle trays to deform. And on rough days, bouncing lead may even shatter the plastic.

Always leave one empty tackle tray on the boat. That way, if a buddy invites you aboard his boat you can jump onto your own, and quickly assemble a selection of appropriate tackle to bring. When you return, you can unpack the same box and slide it right back into its spot, empty again, so it’s ready for next time.

Insert a piece of cork or foam into the boxes you use for lead-heads and jigs, and stick the hooks into the cork or foam. This way, the heads won’t bounce against each other and chip the paint, as you run through rough seas.

(Note – this works great for all kinds of tackle boxes, not just those that never leave the boat).

Use these tricks, and you’ll find that onboard fishing tackle stowage isn’t merely just convenient—it’s also more effective and keeps your tackle and gear in good shape, too.

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Playing it Safe

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BY LENNY RUDOW you will not be a happy camper. That said, if you cancel your day of fishing every time your friendly local schizophrenic weatherman claims there’s a risk, you may well never leave the dock.

Fortunately, you have gobs of options when it comes to making an educated decision about the weather. In fact, in the past couple of years those options

have rapidly multiplied, thanks to the internet, apps, and new inventions. Here are some of the latest and greatest ways to figure out what’s in store.

Weather Web

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site that I almost never leave the dock without checking it first. Fishweather overlays wind forecasts over a detailed NOAA chart, allowing you to choose the exact location and see all the wind, wave, and sea condition data. What’s even better is the ability to break down the forecasts into three hour increments. For those of us who are sick and tired of NOAA’s overly-broad and unspecific marine forecasts, Fishweather is a hands-down winner.

Another nice thing about using the web for your weather is that you can continue checking it throughout the day, if you have a smart phone. Added bonus: you can set your phone to give you alerts, in case of deteriorating weather. Which leads us to...

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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 JAN

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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.

More Tools

Now, let’s say you don’t have a smart phone. Or more likely, you don’t get service in some of the areas you go boating.

There are still some weather tools you can utilize. The first and best is satellite weather, such as Sirius/XM satellite. In most cases it can interface with your chartplotter/GPS, and put those weather maps and forecasts right up on the helm. This is a more expensive option than most others. A receiver costs between $100 and $500 depending on brand, and you’ll also have to pay a monthly access fee which ranges from about $10 to $50/month (depending on what level of service you choose).

But that expense gets you everything those apps and web sites offer, and then some.

Finally, for the lightning-averse among us, you can also get a dedicated lightning detector. These don’t cost much ($50 to $100) and are simple to use. 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:

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