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Cure your Cabin Fever at the Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show
January 13-16, 2011
NJ Convention & Expo Center at Raritan Center
Edison, New Jersey
Do you love fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors? Are you suffering from the dreaded winter disease: Cabin Fever?
Well suffer no more! The Garden State Outdoor Sportsmen’s Show (GSOSS) is here to cure you!
The GSOSS is packed with hunting and fishing seminars, and tons of family‐friendly attractions. With more than 180,000 square feet of exhibit space to check out the newest gear and learn from the top pros in the country, the GSOSS is sure to cure even the most serious cases of Cabin Fever!
Here are 10 reasons you should make it out to the GSOSS this week:
10. GSOSS is Free for Kids and Only $9 Bucks for Adults
Kids under 15 years-old are FREE! Adults are only $9.
Buy your tickets now online to lock in the $9 ticket price. (Tickets are $12 at the door)
Included with online ticket purchase is a six month subscription to Field & Stream magazine.
Click here to buy your tickets
9. World Famous Hawg Trough - Bass Tub
Watch bucket mouth bass in this 5,000 gallon aquarium. Through observation of the bass and professionals, you will learn new techniques that will help you on the water.
8. NJ Bass Federation – Reel Kids Casting Competition
The New Jersey Bass Federation is hosting a “REEL KIDS” event on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, January 16, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Participation in the event is free and open to children of all ages. During the event, children will be given hands-on instruction on the basic lure presentation techniques of flipping, pitching and casting.”
For more information click here
7. American Fly Fishing School - 4th Annual Kids Fly Casting Competition
Mike Corblies, national fly fishing personality and Director of American Fly Fishing Schools will Emcee the 4th Annual Kids Fly Casting Competition. The competition is a fly casting accuracy tournament for kids 10 to 17. No previous fly casting experience is necessary to participate and all the equipment is provided.
For more information: Web: www.americanflyfishingschools.com
6. “SIMUL-CAST POND” presented by Captain Mike Corblies
SIMUL-CAST POND 50’ long casting pond that is 16’ wide by 2’ deep that with large screen T.V. monitors placed alongside the pond that are hooked up to our DVD/video camera pa system. This state of the art system shows exciting fly fishing and kayaking video footage related to the techniques Mr. Corblies and his team will be teaching at and in the pond.
“SIMUL-CASTING” takes teaching these sports to a whole new level. These performances are very interactive with our guests plus and offer individual casting lessons and kayaking tips between presentations.
For more information on the simul-cast show: http://www.americanflyfishingschools.com/simulcastshow.html
5. Cabela’s Latest Video “Dangerous Hunts”
Come play Cabela’s newest hunting game for Free! You can hunt virtual animals with new hunting peripherals in a Giant Truck. This game is incredibly addictive and a ton of fun to play.
4. Wild World of Animals & Live Birds of Prey
Considered “one of the top five edu/tainment shows in the world” is Grant Kemmerer’s Wild World of Animals. Grant, and wife Jaimie bring an array of wildlife and present a fast paced, entertaining and educational stage show, featuring a variety of animals, birds, and mammals including: American alligator, alligator snapping turtle, albino monocle cobra, reticulated python, European Eagle Owl, opossum, binturong, spot nose guenon monkey, and an African spotted leopard or hyena. Grant will also present an ongoing display of “Birds of Prey”. Don’t miss this family pleasing attraction.
For more information click here: www.wildworldofanimals.org
3. Garden State Deer Classic
The Garden State Deer Classic is presented each year to feature the outstanding white-tailed deer harvested during the previous year’s hunting seasons and recognize the hunters who took them.
Check New Jersey’s finest. The classic draws more exceptional displays each year with several awards given out on Sunday, January 16 at 2:30 pm to the most outstanding entries.
For complete details visit the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife website. www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/deerclassic.htm
2. Seminars. Seminars. Seminars
Attending the GSOSS is a no brainer if you want to improve your skills. There are over 50 seminars to choose from. Check out the full schedule here: http://www.gsoss.com/index.php/seminars.html
1. Gear, Guides and Much More!
Chech out the 250+ exhibitoes selling the finest outdoor, hunting and fishing gear. The show is a great place to stock up for spring. Guides from across the state and country wll be present to showcase their services as well.
