The largest boat show in Canada comes to Toronto January 14-22, 2012, and for anglers, that's nine fun-filled, info-packed days of fishing-related seminars, activities, contests, vendors, and more.
Celebrating 54 years as the best place to see and buy boats, anglers who attend the Toronto International Boat Show can check out the latest and great boat models made especially for fishing. The Discover Boat Centre has experts on hand to to help you figure out the best boat to fish your fishing lifestyle and budget, providing advice on just about anything you could need. Plus, there's lots of free information, including magazines and DVDs to take home with you.
New this year to the show, you can pre-shop for the perfect fishing boat online! Canadian Boat Shows Inc. has partnered with Boatdealers.ca to offer the Official Boat Listing Service of the 2012 Toronto Boat Show. A complete and comprehensive boat-listing showroom, consumers can pre-plan and find information on specific boat models that will be on display at this year’s show.
The popular Great Canadian Fish Tank returns to the Toronto Boat Show, a must-see for not only anglers of any age and experience. This 40-foot long aquarium - filled with 5,000 gallons of water - is stocked with native Ontario marine life, something the kids will get a kick out of as they watch all the different fish swim by and interact with each other.
But best of all, the Great Canadian Fish Tank serves as the home base for free fishing seminars, allowing curious anglers not only to learn new fishing tips and techniques, but also a unique perspective on how fish actually react to certain presentations.
Daily seminars demonstrate how various fish react to various types of bait, step-by-step casting methods, and the latest tips on how to catch "the big one"!
Bringing the kids along? Then head on over to the Kids Fishing Zone, where your little ones can go have fun catching live trout. Fish TV hosts Leo Stakos and Ron James are on hand to help these future anglers make their first cast and, ultimately, land their first fish. With all those trout willing to bite there's sure to be all kinds of fun and laughter as kids take part in the great sport of fishing.
And remember, admission is FREE for kids 16 and under when accompanied by an adult.
Elsewhere at the show you'll find the latest products and services to enhance your fishing experience – boats, engines, electronics and navigation instruments, fishing tackle, foul weather gear, insurance, and more. Not to mention Exclusive Boat Show Specials.
For more information on the Toronto International Boat Show, including show times and location details, click here.
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WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Fishy Jobs. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, which delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7. Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors. In the U.S., distributors include Verizon FiOS, Dish Network, Comcast, AT&T U-Verse, GVTC and Charter Communications.
