Seminars

Boater & Outdoor Classroom Seminars

Presented by Allstate

Fishing pros will conduct daily seminars on topics including bass, crappie and much more. Back-to-back BASSMaster Champion and Angler of the Year Kevin VanDam will be delivering programs on Friday. Tim Martin and Bill Lewis will be offering crappie tips, alongside Chuck Byrd, the bass fishing instructor. New this year will be the Ozark Paddling Gourmet, Marty Koch.

All the instructors will be located at the Boating and Outdoor Classroom and presented by Allstate.

A free Berkley fishing gift will be given to Boating and Outdoor Classroom attendees while supplies last. 

Thursday, January 19, 2012
5:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
6:00 pmCrappie Fishing from the Bank to the BoatTim Martin & Todd Lewis 
7:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
Friday, January 20, 2012
3:00 pmBait PresentationChuck Byrd 
4:00 pmBack-to-Back BASSMaster Classic Champion & Angler of the YearKevin VanDam 
6:00 pmFishing with Plastic FrogsChuck Byrd 
7:00 pmBack-to-Back BASSMaster Classic Champion & Angler of the YearKevin VanDam 
8:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
Saturday, January 21, 2012
12:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
1:00 pmBait PresentationChuck Byrd 
2:00 pmCrappie Fishing Baits and Innovative TechniquesTim Martin & Todd Lewis 
3:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
4:00 pmCrappie Fishing on a BudgetTim Martin & Todd Lewis 
6:00 pmFishing with Plastic FrogsChuck Byrd 
7:00 pmCrappie Fishing: How to Find & Catch Them All YearTim Martin & Todd Lewis 
Sunday, January 22, 2012
12:00 pmSo You Want to Go SailingKaren Hawkins 
1:00 pmOzark “Paddling Gourmet”Marty Koch 
3:00 pmSo You Want to Go SailingKaren Hawkins 

DIY Seminars at Fred’s Shed

Watch, learn and do! If you’re a do-it-yourselfer or boat owner interested in maintaining, repairing or upgrading your boat or engine, head to Fred’s Shed for practical, professional advice. Free, daily seminars and talk-show format clinics cover a variety of topics, and include demos and question/answer sessions. Together, hosts “The Boating Guy,” and certified marine service technician Fred bring more than 50 years of boating experience to the Shed and will be on site to share their expertise. Stop by to see the cutaway boat and motor, participate in hands-on clinics and get your questions answered. Best of all, it’s all FREE, compliments of the Progressive® Insurance Kansas City Boat & Sportshow.
 

Thursday, January 19, 2012
3:00 pmOne-on-one with a service tech: Stop by and ask your questions  
4:30 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working  
5:30 pmBasic fiberglass repair and maintenance  
6:30 pmMaintaining a gas engine: Tips from a pro  
Friday, January 20, 2012
2:30 pmDon’t be Fuelish: Propping your boat for performance and fuel economy  
3:30 pmInstalling bilge, wash down and live well pumps, and a discussion of through-hull fittings  
5:30 pmKeeping your boat “shipshape”: Detailing & general maintenance  
6:30 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working  
8:00 pmOne-on-one with a service tech: Stop by and ask your questions  
Saturday, January 21, 2012
11:00 amOne-on-one with a service tech: Stop by and ask your questions  
1:30 pmMaintaining a gas engine: Tips from a pro  
2:30 pmAll charged up: Installing and maintaining a marine battery  
3:30 pmFuel system maintenance: Keeping it clean & working  
4:30 pmChoosing and installing marine electronics  
5:30 pmOne-on-one with a service tech: Stop by and ask your questions  
Sunday, January 22, 2012
11:00 amOne-on-one with a service tech: Stop by and ask your questions  
12:30 pmMaintaining a gas engine: Tips from a pro  
1:30 pmChoosing and installing marine electronics  
2:30 pmInstalling bilge, wash down and live well pumps, and a discussion of through-hull fittings