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While we’re working on the upcoming show, feel free to check out our content from last year’s show.

LAST YEAR’S SHOW INFO

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All of the information below is from the 2012 Springfield Sportsmen’s Show
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The Bass Blast Stage

If you love fishing and want to learn from the best experts around, be sure to head over to the Bass Blast Stage.

This special all fishing event, sponsored by U.S. Reel, takes place in the Young Building at the Eastern States Exposition. 

We have gathered a full line up of the top bass fishing pros together in one great location.  For the new fisherman or seasoned angler, this event is a spectacular opportunity to gain knowledge. 

You’ll find the very best pros in the industry up on the Bass Blast Stage.  Take advantage of their collective knowledge and attend their seminars.

 

 

 

If you love to fish, the Young Building is your destination for this year’s Springfield Sportsmen’s Show.  Here is the line up of Pros you’ll see on the Bass Blast Stage:

 

Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau

 

Outdoor journalist, Billy “Hawkeye” Decoteau will be sharing his knowledge of bass fishing. 

Come meet Billy Decoteau.  You have seen him at tournaments, charity events, and even on his TV show, The Bass Bureau, where the road meets the water.

Now is your opportunity to sit in on one of Billy Decoteau’s Bass Seminars.

Billy enjoys sharing his techniques for landing record bass, so be sure to catch his seminar.

 

Blaine Mengel

 

Blaine Mengel Jr. is host of Backwoods Angler TV, a freshwater fishing program airing on NBC Sports Outdoors.  The show premiered in July 2011 as the only freshwater fishing show on the NBC Sports Network focusing on the New England region. 

With a mix of lake, stream and river angling, Backwoods Angler TV covers everything from walleye and trout to both large and smallmouth bass. 

Come and learn Blaine’s tips and tricks for bass fishing success.

 

 

Burnie Haney

 

Burnie Haney is an pro angler out of Calcium, New York. 

This B.A.S.S. Life member has been in many regional tournaments.

With 13 tournament wins and 35 Top five finishes, Burnie knows how and where to fish to catch the trophy winners. 

If you want to learn how he does it, see Burnie Haney on the Bass Blast Stage in the Young Building!

 

 

 

Don Meissner

 

 

Long time host of the public television program Streamside,
Don Meissner comes to the Springfield Sportsmen’s Show.

Over the many years Don hosted this PBS television program, he traveled all over the United States and Canada.  Viewed by millions, his program was loved by outdoor enthusiasts throughout the country.

Come down to the show and learn from this well known fishing pro.

 

 

Erik Kaplan

 

 

Erik Kaplan is a local Bass Pro who has dedicated his time to building a reputation for being extremely knowledgeable of New England waters and being a person that folks can rely on for expert advice.

Erik will be sharing his fishing expertise on the Bass Blast Stage. 

Be sure to catch all of the great fishing seminars that will be a part of this years show.

 

 

Henry Fristik

 

See local fishing expert, Henry Fristik on the Bass Blast Stage at the Springfield Sportsmen’s Show. 

If you love to fish as much as Henry, you’ll want to get the seminar schedule when you enter the show and be sure to see Henry Fristik. 

Henry has won multiple tournaments and enjoys sharing knowledge.  He is just one of the many Bass Pros you will find at this year’s show, so if you love to fish and we know you do, mark your calendar, text your friends, and head on down to the show.

 

 

Jimmy Kennedy

 

Meet Jimmy Kennedy.  A professional bass fisherman since his teens,  Jimmy competes on the B.A.S.S. and FLW circuits.  He has been a featured guest on “Charlie Moore Outdoors,” and been featured in national outdoor publications.

Jimmy does not spend all his time on the water though, he is also a self-taught professional cook and owned  the River Run Restaurant in Plainfield, Vermont. 

Jimmy has done it all and he enjoys giving back to the community he loves.  In his latest project, Jimmy is developing a TV series for fishing and cooking with kids.  Stop by the Cabot Cheese booth and visit with Jimmy Kennedy, he has many stories to tell.

Nate Laskiewicz

See Nate Laskiewicz on the Bass Blast Stage.  Nate is the host of the national TV show, “Lakes Region Fishing.”

Over the past 25 years, Nate has garnered many first place wins and top ten finishes, including two time NYS Bass Federation “Angler of the Year” and two top 10 national finishes.

Reed more about Nate Laskiewicz

 

 

 

 

PJ Burns

 

If you like catching big Bass, seek out PJ Burns in the Young Building.  You can find him on the Bass Blast Stage.  Thanks to FISHCAP, PJ will be at the show sharing his fishing expertise.  PJ knows how to catch record fish and he has the top place finishes to prove it.

Find out more about PJ Burns

 

 

 

 

Skip Bryant

 

Come meet Skip Bryant.  President of the North East Bass Anglers, Skip is committed to spreading the word about the benefits of educating our children about the joys of fishing. 

Skip is very active with the D.A.R.E. program as well as many other community events.

You will see Skip overseeing the “Reel Kids” event, as well as conducting fishing seminars on the Bass Blast Stage.

Be sure to stop by and meet Skip Bryant and ask him about his upcoming video on Bass Fishing!

 

 

With so many great fishing experts on the Bass Blast Stage, you’ll want to get a schedule of events while at the show, so you don’t miss your favorite speaker.