February 23 - 26, 2012
CE Centre
The BIGGEST Boat & Outdoor Show in the Region!
The Great Outdoors Seminar Stage
The Great Outdoors Seminar Stage will play host to celebrities from the fishing, outdoors and recreational industries. Showcasing live presentations, educational seminars and entertainment from some of Canada's most recognized outdoor authorities, the Great Outdoors Seminar Stage highlights the natural splendor of our country and the wilderness activities and amenities that make spending time in the great outdoors an option that shouldn't be overlooked!
With ample seating and a conveniently located concession stand, the Great Outdoors Seminar Stage is a great place to rest and relax while enjoying first class entertainment!
2011 Great Outdoors Seminar Stage - Schedule
Check out these great seminars!
| Day | Seminar | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | ||
| Steve Barnett.. CRANK CALLIN | 1:00 PM | |
| Dave Chong..LAND THAT LUNKER | 2:3o PM | |
| Blake Rankie..BIG BASS SECRETS | 3:30 PM | |
| Paul Shibata..DROP SHOT AND DUCT TAPE ALWAYS WORK | 4:30 PM | |
| Peter Larmand..FISHING LAYDOWNS | 6:00 PM | |
| Friday | ||
| Steve Barnett.. CRANK CALLIN’ | 1:00 PM | |
| Dave Chong..TECHNOLOGY CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ANGLER | 2:30 PM | |
| Blake Rankie..BIG BASS SECRETS | 3:30 PM | |
| Paul Shibata..VARIABLE SPEEDS-NOT JUST FOR DRILLS | 4:30 PM | |
| Gord Schultz & Sheldon Hatch..SPRING WALLEYE BASICS | 6:00 PM | |
| Saturday | ||
| LAWRENCE EUTENEIER..FELL THE BITE | 11:00 AM | |
| Dave Chong..LAND THAT LUNKER | 12:30 PM | |
| BIG JIM & Rob Jackson..FISHING IN AND AROUND THE NATIONS CAPITAL | 2:00 PM | |
| Grant McAllister..DECONSTRUCTING WEEDLINE WALLEYE | 3:00 PM | |
| Peter Larmand..FISHING LAY-DOWNS | 4:00 PM | |
| Sheldon Hatch & Gord Schultz..SPRING WALLEYE BASICS | 5:30 PM | |
| Sunday | ||
| JP Ostiguy..ADVANCED SPINNERBAIT TACTICS | 11:00 PM | |
| Dave Chong..TECHNOLOGY CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER ANGLER | 12:00 PM | |
| BIG JIM…STUFF YOU NEED TO KNOW!! | 1:00 PM | |
| Jamie Pistilli from BIG CITY FISHING KAYAKING 101 | 2:00 PM | |
| Grant McAllister..DECONSTRUCTING WEEDLINE WALLEYE | 3:00 PM |
"Big" Jim
“Big” Jim, as he is affectionately known has been an integral part of the Canadian sportfishing scene for over 25 years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Having first gained notoriety as a tournament angler, “Big” Jim was vaulted into the sport fishing spotlight with two CFT Canadian Classics... Canada’s premier tournament title along with a slew of tournament victory’s numbering 28 to his credit.
Following his tournament success, “Big” Jim formed what has become Canada’s largest FREE fishing publication – Just Fishing. This successful publication is presently entering its 18th year of bringing much needed angling information to Canadian and American anglers alike.
“Big” Jim also spent several years as the host of the Ultimate Fishing Show before moving on to the current phase of his career which includes tournament weigh-in show Emcee, featured speaker at many of the premier sport shows in Canada, as well as outdoor writing, promotional activities, celebrity guiding and just about anything else connected with the fishing industry... including marketing partnerships with several of the largest and most trusted names in the business... and a whole bunch of on the water work.
“Big” Jim was presented with the CSIA (Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association) Chairman’s Award in 2008 for his outstanding contributions and dedication to the growth and participation of recreational fishing. Also in 2008, “Big” Jim was named as the first recipient of the CPAA (Canadian Professional Anglers Association) Lifetime Member award. At the 2009 Spring Fishing & Boat Show “Big” Jim was awarded the Rick Amsbury Hall of Fame Award presented by the Canadian Sportfishing Hall of Fame for going above and beyond the expectations of the angling community.
Travelling over 100 days a year, when “Big” Jim is not working on Just Fishing or teaching a kid to cast he finds time for the family including his beautiful wife of nearly 28 years Tammy, their three children – Michael, Jennifer & Lindsey, granddaughters – Skye, Emerald & Gracelyn, new grandson Ronin and Buddy the very special springer spaniel.
Following his tournament success, “Big” Jim formed what has become Canada’s largest FREE fishing publication – Just Fishing. This successful publication is presently entering its 18th year of bringing much needed angling information to Canadian and American anglers alike.
“Big” Jim also spent several years as the host of the Ultimate Fishing Show before moving on to the current phase of his career which includes tournament weigh-in show Emcee, featured speaker at many of the premier sport shows in Canada, as well as outdoor writing, promotional activities, celebrity guiding and just about anything else connected with the fishing industry... including marketing partnerships with several of the largest and most trusted names in the business... and a whole bunch of on the water work.
“Big” Jim was presented with the CSIA (Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association) Chairman’s Award in 2008 for his outstanding contributions and dedication to the growth and participation of recreational fishing. Also in 2008, “Big” Jim was named as the first recipient of the CPAA (Canadian Professional Anglers Association) Lifetime Member award. At the 2009 Spring Fishing & Boat Show “Big” Jim was awarded the Rick Amsbury Hall of Fame Award presented by the Canadian Sportfishing Hall of Fame for going above and beyond the expectations of the angling community.
Travelling over 100 days a year, when “Big” Jim is not working on Just Fishing or teaching a kid to cast he finds time for the family including his beautiful wife of nearly 28 years Tammy, their three children – Michael, Jennifer & Lindsey, granddaughters – Skye, Emerald & Gracelyn, new grandson Ronin and Buddy the very special springer spaniel.
Lawrence Euteneier
Lawrence Euteneier may be North America's only completely blind fishing tournament pro.
Competing in 17 fishing competitions in 2010, Lawrence earned four top-five finishes and one first.
Tournaments included Bass Master and Walleye League events, and the America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament.
Lawrence’s complete lack of sight has led to his developing unique skills for getting maximum tactile feedback through his Shimano fishing rods. His ability to make sense of the different sensations transmitted to his hands enables him to visualize what's taking place beneath the waves.
Lawrence independently operates a 12-foot plastic folding boat propelled with an electric motor. He's developed a number of various talking and audible technologies which contributed to his winning the 2010 “California International Blind Sailing Regatta”.
Competing in 17 fishing competitions in 2010, Lawrence earned four top-five finishes and one first.
Tournaments included Bass Master and Walleye League events, and the America Cup International Fly Fishing Tournament.
Lawrence’s complete lack of sight has led to his developing unique skills for getting maximum tactile feedback through his Shimano fishing rods. His ability to make sense of the different sensations transmitted to his hands enables him to visualize what's taking place beneath the waves.
Lawrence independently operates a 12-foot plastic folding boat propelled with an electric motor. He's developed a number of various talking and audible technologies which contributed to his winning the 2010 “California International Blind Sailing Regatta”.
Rob Jackson
Rob Jackson is one of Ontario’s most prolific multi-species experts. A year-round angler, Jackson’s breadth of knowledge spans a variety of species. He regularly targets panfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass, pike, muskie, walleye, carp, gar, various trout, and salmon. Known online as “RJ”, Jackson’s a founding member of several fishing websites and message boards. His affinity to share his angling exploits and on-the-water learning has made him one of Ontario’s top online personalities. In addition to offering insights online, Jackson frequently shares his hard-water expertise at local seminars, on-ice demonstrations, and was a key contributor to the most up-to-date book on the subject - Ice Fishing: The Ultimate Guide by Tim Allard. He also holds the Ontario Record for Longnose Gar courtesy of a 15.79lbs specimen he caught in 2009.
Sheldon Hatch & Gord Schultz
Sheldon Hatch and Gord Schultz are Walleye tournament anglers and
educators that have a passion for catching walleye. Together they make up
the Ezelo Fishing Team and compete on the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail
and other team walleye tournaments throughout Canada and the United States
. When they are not on the tournament trail they can be heard talking
walleye on Lake 88.1 FM and teaching walleye techniques at one of their
Walleye Institutes.
educators that have a passion for catching walleye. Together they make up
the Ezelo Fishing Team and compete on the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail
and other team walleye tournaments throughout Canada and the United States
. When they are not on the tournament trail they can be heard talking
walleye on Lake 88.1 FM and teaching walleye techniques at one of their
Walleye Institutes.
Blake Rankie
Number of events won: 4
Winner of the TBF/ FLW Canadian Qualifier
Captain of Team Canada in Regional Qualifier
Number of top ten finishes: 23
Big Fish Awards: 8
2005 CFT team Of The Year
6 Time Classic Qualifier
Current Sponsors: Shimano Canada, Power Pro, G Loomis, Strike King, Spro, Optima Batteries, Rod Glove, Hildebrandt, Wordens, Ultra Tungsten, Sure-Life Laboratories Inc, Fishing World, Fin-tech Tackle Company and Phenix Tackle.
Winner of the TBF/ FLW Canadian Qualifier
Captain of Team Canada in Regional Qualifier
Number of top ten finishes: 23
Big Fish Awards: 8
2005 CFT team Of The Year
6 Time Classic Qualifier
Current Sponsors: Shimano Canada, Power Pro, G Loomis, Strike King, Spro, Optima Batteries, Rod Glove, Hildebrandt, Wordens, Ultra Tungsten, Sure-Life Laboratories Inc, Fishing World, Fin-tech Tackle Company and Phenix Tackle.
David Chong
David Chong has over the last 20 years or so become one of the most recognized figures on the Canadian tournament scene! Included in his impressive resume are 3 “Angler of the Year” titles, 2 “Team of the Year!” belts and a “Classic/Provincial Title” win. Although he competes primarily in bass tournaments, he can also proudly boast of wins in pike, perch & crappie events. This up-coming year, he can be found competing at the Kingston Canadian Open, Berkley B1, Bassmania & Renegade Bass Tours
SPONSORS: BassTalk, The Rod Glove, Navionics, TS Lightning Lures, Ranger Boats, DT Power Sports, Yamaha Motor Canada, Mizmo Bait Company, Daiwa Rods & Reels, Lucky Craft Lures, Set the Hook, Ultra Tungsten, Fin-tech, Strike Zone Tournament Baits & Stringease
SPONSORS: BassTalk, The Rod Glove, Navionics, TS Lightning Lures, Ranger Boats, DT Power Sports, Yamaha Motor Canada, Mizmo Bait Company, Daiwa Rods & Reels, Lucky Craft Lures, Set the Hook, Ultra Tungsten, Fin-tech, Strike Zone Tournament Baits & Stringease
Grant McAllister
When meeting Grant, it becomes evident that he lives and breathes walleye! Every thought, movement and emotion revolves around his next move to catch more and bigger walleye.
Grant is the Founder of G2 Angling Specialists (www.g2angling.com), a premium and premiere guiding service that operates on acclaimed Walleye Capitol of the world, Bay of Quinte! As a guide, Grant has been fortunate enough to be a guest on a number of Canada's leading fishing shows and an editorial contributor to the industry's leading publications. Outside of guiding, Grant is an avid tournament angler competing on the NOWT (Northern Ontario Walleye Trail) and most recently, the MWC (Master’s Walleye Circuit) Since joining the tournament trail in 2010, Grant has one win and finished no less than 25th in eight events that he’s competed in. Grant attributes his growing success to his commitment to becoming a better angler through continuous theoretical study, practical tactic development and deployment and by surrounding himself with world's top walleye anglers with whom he can be mentored by.
Grant is the Founder of G2 Angling Specialists (www.g2angling.com), a premium and premiere guiding service that operates on acclaimed Walleye Capitol of the world, Bay of Quinte! As a guide, Grant has been fortunate enough to be a guest on a number of Canada's leading fishing shows and an editorial contributor to the industry's leading publications. Outside of guiding, Grant is an avid tournament angler competing on the NOWT (Northern Ontario Walleye Trail) and most recently, the MWC (Master’s Walleye Circuit) Since joining the tournament trail in 2010, Grant has one win and finished no less than 25th in eight events that he’s competed in. Grant attributes his growing success to his commitment to becoming a better angler through continuous theoretical study, practical tactic development and deployment and by surrounding himself with world's top walleye anglers with whom he can be mentored by.
Jamie Pistilli
Jamie Pistilli has been fishing the waters of North America and the Caribbean for over 25 years, and although he has caught everything from tarpon to sharks, his specialty is trophy musky and carp fishing. Jamie is the host of WFN's Big City Fishing and has appeared as a guest on The New Fly Fisher, The Kayak Fishing Show with Jim Sammons and was featured on the award winning DVD Game ON a Kayak Fishing Movie. He has been featured in numerous fishing publications including the cover of Ontario Out Of Doors and is a regional editor for Kayak Angler Magazine. He's also a member of the Ocean Kayak Pro Fishing Team while being an active advisor, tournament angler and guide in Chelsea, Quebec. www.fishchelsea.com
Paul Shibata
A National Spokesperson for G. Loomis, Paul Shibata’s angling accomplishments and credentials are many. He holds the title of Renegade Bass Classic Champion along with 19 Top-10 finishes. Although self described as a "tournament junkie," Paul's roots are as a multi-species angler. Steelhead, sunfish, smallmouth, stripers, sturgeon are just a sampling of fish that Shibata's rod-wrestled. These diverse experiences combined with being a fisheries biologiest by profession make Paul a respected angling ambassador and engaging communicator. Whether on a seminar stage, a guest on television, or as host of the Renegade Fishing Show on Team 1200 listening to Paul "talk fishing" is a treat not to be missed.
JP Ostiguy
JP Ostiguy is well known and respected tournament angler with lots of time on the water fine tuning techniques. Join JP for a fun, informative and interactive seminar on Spinner and Buzz baits, some of the most widely used lures. Sponsors: Okuma Canada, Mustad, Bert’s Custom Tackle, Live Target Lures, Frogg Togg’s, Z-Man, Southern Lure Company, Tuff Line, Northam Fishing Tackle, Salus Canada, Agincourt Nissan.
Peter Larmand
Tournament fishing for over 10 years in Canada and the United States.
BASS Tour and Opens, BFL, Renegade and Bass Anglers Association. BAA Team of the Year & Classic Champion, Renegade big fish and top 5 finishes.
BASS Northern Open Top 20.
BASS Tour and Opens, BFL, Renegade and Bass Anglers Association. BAA Team of the Year & Classic Champion, Renegade big fish and top 5 finishes.
BASS Northern Open Top 20.
Steve Barnett
Multi-species angler crappie, walleye, steelhead and bass
Avid Ice fishermen
12 years fishing Renegade Bass
6 wins
2005 Team of the Year
2008 Classic Champion
Pro-Staff
Shimano/G-Loomis/Power-Pro
Lowrance
Paddletales Tackle
Set the Hook
Avid Ice fishermen
12 years fishing Renegade Bass
6 wins
2005 Team of the Year
2008 Classic Champion
Pro-Staff
Shimano/G-Loomis/Power-Pro
Lowrance
Paddletales Tackle
Set the Hook