SWAMP PEOPLE’S JUNIOR AND WILLIE EDWARDS – Friday, January 13th from 2pm to 7pm and Saturday, January 14th from noon to 5pm
Swampers to the core, Junior Edwards and his son Willie spend their days out on the bayous and waterways of south Louisiana throughout the year. They truly live off the land, taking full advantage of the swamp’s bountiful resources, including its crawfish, crabs, deer, frogs, and several species of fish and of course…alligators. Junior is one of the last remaining year-round commercial fishermen in south Louisiana that supports his family solely on commercial fishing.
ANTIQUE & CLASSIC BOAT DISPLAY
Relive the golden age of boating! Whether you are interested in the heritage of boating, historic preservation or just the romance of an era gone by, you won’t want to miss the lovingly restored vintage boats at this year’s show. Sleek styling, varnished mahogany wood exteriors, leather interiors, and 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.
BASS TUB
Get an up-close view of a big bass striking a lure, as professional fisherman 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 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 five-days, 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 seasoned professionals 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!
BUBBLE RUNNERS
Roll, flip, and spin on water without getting wet in one of our giant human hamster balls!
Used by all ages, all over the world, Bubble Runners are 6.5 foot inflatable balls that you crawl inside. Once inside, the ball is filled with air and you can run like a hamster in one of our inflatable pools. Bubble Runners are a safe way to have fun without getting wet.
For a video and more information, please visit www.bubblerunners.com.
BOAT BUILDING FOR KIDS
Back This Year – Boat Building for Kids! Children of all ages are invited on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. to help build an 8-foot dinghy. All participating kids will be eligible to win a drawing for the finished boat!
We will have supervised boat-building sessions on both Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. This is open 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 we will issue tickets to all the participating kids to conduct a drawing at the end of the last session to select the winner who gets to keep the finished boat.
COMIC BOTS
Led by courage and imagination, after years in the business as the leading Robot Show in the world – the Amazing Robot showcase has been introduced to the planet successfully. This robot show has entertained a number of sold out events and showcase.
This roster includes The Comic Bots, who was discovered by world TV. The incredible talent went on to create the AMAZING machines. Not just any ordinary machines, but special machines – The KING OF ROBOTS. Throughout their journey in the entertainment and corporate worlds, they have appeared at countless shows and events worldwide: MTV, CMA, CMT,NBA, NFL, BET, ABC, NBC, America’s Got Talent, Showtime At The Appolo, TV Award Shows, Grand Old Opry, Las Vegas, Dell, Disney, Universal Studios, Chrysler, GM, Nissan, Kia, Mitsubishi, Bentley, Mercedes, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Honda, NASA, celebrity private parties, opening for major musicians, and hosting events throughout the world.
For more info visit www.youtube.com/thecomicbots.
DPS UNVEILS NEW PATROL VESSELS
The 34-foot shallow water interceptor is named in honor of fallen Trooper Jerry Don Davis. Davis was shot and killed in the line of duty in Lubbock County in 1980. The patrol vessels will be named for DPS officers killed in the line of duty in each of the state’s six regions and will begin Patrolling the Rio Grande River, international lakes and Intracoastal Waterway next year.
FISH-O-RAMA
The fish are always biting at Fish-O-Rama – a long standing tradition of the 56 year old Houston International Boat, Sport and Travel Show at Reliant Center. Fish-O-Rama is a great opportunity for all ages to experience the fun, the fight and the excitement of fishing. Come in, grab one of the already baited fishing poles and get ready for the challenge of hooking your own prize rainbow trout. Personnel are on hand to help with your catch. Anglers can keep or release their fish, and their 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 for the day. Don’t miss your chance to hook ‘The Big Catch’.
