GRAND PRIZE – 2013 Yamaha Waverunner® VX Sport with 110 horsepower, four-stroke engine and is a 3 Person PWC. Galvanized Trailer Included! Personal Watercraft- Courtesy of Big Number One Motor Sports and WJOX FM – 94.5 – Drawing Sunday 4:30pm, January 27th. Need not be present to win. Winner responsible for all applicable taxes & registration fees.
2013 – Sponsored by Airport Marine! Visit the 40-foot long OKLAHOMA BASS TUB aquarium, which holds four to five thousand gallons of water. View the 30 – 40 fish of various species in their natural habitat. A Bass Tub Professional will make an approximate thirty minute presentation every two hours for the duration of the show, which includes casting demonstrations, how lures work in the water, techniques on catching various fish, and other pertinent facts.
Humminbird/MinnKota factory personnel will be on hand to demonstrate the latest trend in marine electronics that is dominating the fishing and boating world, “side imaging” and “i-pilot”. The Humminbird/MinnKota factory personnel will demonstrate how to use the units to locate more structure and fish faster than ever before with gps guided accuracy with depth finder and trolling motor. Seminars will be conducted at the following times at the Hummingbird/Minnkota trailer display: Friday – 6:30pm Saturday – 1:30pm and 6:30pm Sunday – 2:00pm Seating at the trailer is limited to 30 people.
Mike Bolton, the longtime outdoors editor of the Birmingham News will be debuting his new book “The Ultimate Guide to Alabama Fishing” at the show. The 320-page book has more than 100 maps detailing the location of more than 1,000 pieces of underwater structure in all of Alabama’s top lakes. More than 100 Alabama pro and weekend tournament anglers participated in writing the book and they tell how they fish individual lakes year round. Bolton will be there autographing copies of the book each night.
Scott Byerly -The Godfather of Wake – With 20+ years as a professional athlete, Scott Byerly is a legend in the wakeboarding world. Recognized as the “Godfather of Wakeboarding” for years, he was instrumental in inventing more than half of the tricks we all do today. A pioneer in both wakeboarding and now wake skating, Scott has dedicated his life to making watersports legit. Scott Byerly has led the progression of wakeboarding and wake skating since the beginning when he claimed his first wake skate Championship back in 1994. Even today, Byerly continues to challenge the limits of the sport by developing new tricks, board designs, shoes, and equipment. Come by Russell Marine Booth 114, to meet in person one of the true legends of wake, Scott Byerly: Thursday, January 24th from 5:00 till 8:00 Friday, January 25th at 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 Saturday, January 26th at 1:00 – 3:00 and 5:00 – 7:00
Mike Brendel, President of MB Sports Wakeboard Boats of Atwater, California will be in Nelems Marine display. Mike will be helping us introduce the 2013 MB Sports models, including the brand new 24′ Tomcat.Come by our display to meet and talk to Mike about the new MB’s.
A unique special attraction this year will be Two Antique Classic Boats, both of which are in excellent running condition. Both boats are individually owned and lovingly maintained. One is a beautiful 1962 Chris Craft 20′ Holiday mahogany runabout and it’s little “younger cousin” is a 1966 Glastron 16′ Bayflite 163 LT runabout. These are definitely NOT just “old plywood boats” (although one has an 85 Johnson and Electric Choke).
1962 Chris Craft 20′ Holiday Mahogany Runabout
1966 Glastron 16′ Bayflite 163 LT Runabout
Although neither boat is for sale; they have a very important purpose at this year’s 42nd annual Birmingham Boat Show. They will be there to help raise money for Children’s Hospital of Alabama, toward a CURE for cancer in children. Of course, we also hope that you will see how well these two boats have lasted for so long that you will be impressed to buy the current version from one of our many fine dealers here at the show. Then you can start your own long running family tradition! Please come out to the show, enjoy the timeless beauty of these two gentile “ladies” AND make a wonderful difference in the health of our children. Thank you. Jim Edmonson
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 8-11 will have a booth at the show to inform the public of their various duties and opportunities available with their Flotilla. Stop by to inspect one of the flotilla’s 32-foot boats and to watch their videos. Curtis Cantrell is the Flotilla Commander and Dave Shores is the Vice Flotilla Commander.
Barry Hagan, President & D2 Representative of Alabama Hunter Education Association (AHEA), will have a booth at the show provided by Sylacauga Marine & ATV, Inc. The laser will be set up to promote gun safety and proper firearm handling.
This is a “Teaser” to the 43 minute long full feature film that will be shown at the Singleton Marine Group booth at the Birmingham Boat Show. This film consists of all Local riders sponsored by Singleton Marine Group. The film is called “A Single Day”.
***THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY*** First 500 Receive a Free Fishing Lure Courtesy of Simmons Sporting Goods and The Fishing Hole.
***SATURDAY ONLY*** The Great Hot Dog Give-a-Way! First 1,000 Attendees Receive a Coupon good for One Free Hot Dog from any Boat Show concession stand Courtesy of America’s First Federal Credit Union.
***SATURDAY, 2:30pm*** 12th Annual Famous Kids Fishing Show – Featuring an Introduction to Kids Fishing. Sponsored by Fishing Personality Reed Montgomery, owner of Reed’s Guide Service. Free Drawings for Kids Fishing Prizes!
Nightly Seminars Featuring the South’s Leading Fishing Experts.
