Worcester Features

	New & Exclusive! THE BASS UNIVERSITY The No. 1 bass fishing teaching school comes to the Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition. “The Bass University’s commitment to growing bass fishing through education is a perfect fit for the ASA/Eastern Fishing outdoor expos,” says Bass University co-owner Pete Gluszek. Headlining the teaching team at the Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Exposition will be national celebrity and fishing tournament winner Mike Iaconelli. Pete Gluszek, Mark Davis and John Crews will also be teaching. Bass University will be in-class on Saturday & Sunday, February 11 and 12 at the DCU Center in Worcester. In addition, Bass University attendees receive free show admission for the duration of the event. Go to www.thebassuniversity.com additional information. Watch this video of Mike Iaconelli talking about The Bass University Purchase your class here
	*New & Exclusive!* Swampmaster Getting attacked by an 8-foot alligator probably isn't a good career move unless you're Jeff Quattrocchi. "I kind of look at myself as the Evel Knievel of alligator handling, " he explains with a smile. Quattrocchi, who's better known as "The Swampmaster", is a professional alligator handler. Jeff Quattrocchi of Orlando finds that the 7-ft. alligator may not see eye-to-eye as Quattrocchi demonstrates his skill at alligator handling, one of the features at this year's show. The alligators in his show are purchased from alligator farms while they're still quite ferocious. After 2 weeks, the gator is placed in a pond with numerous other gators which have retired from the show. Part of the feature is educational as Jeff points out many facts about alligators.
	*New & Exclusive!* OUTDOOR SKILLS 101 Want to see how the experts do it? Outdoor Skills 101 will be an on-the-floor learning center staffed with expert outdoors folks providing short instructional seminars on a variety of subjects to help you become a better outdoorsman.
	*New & Exclusive!* AMERICAN FLY FISHING SCHOOL The experts from the American Fly Fishing School will have a casting pool right on the show floor offering continuous fly casting instruction. Also, they’ll have a learning center staffed by expert fly tyers and fly anglers. This is your opportunity to learn the quiet sport of fly fishing.
	*New & Exclusive!* KIDS FLY CASTING COMPETITION with the American Fly Fishing School Mike Corblies, national fly fishing personality and Director of American Fly Fishing Schools, will Emcee a Kids Fly Casting Competition sponsored by WILD WATER FLY FISHNG PRODUCTS and FLY FISHING in SALT WATERS Magazine at the A.F.F.S. "Simul-Cast" Pond. It's 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. This contest for young anglers is to demonstrate and improve their fly fishing skills, have fun and maybe win some great prizes. Friday and Saturday - Kids can Pre-Register and practice with Capt. Mike Competition: Sunday: 10:30 am - 2:00 pm A Complimentary Prize of 2 hand tied flies for all the contestants. Grand Prize winner gets a WILD WATER complete fly fishing outfit rod, reel, line. leader, backing, rod carrier and a box of flies 2nd Place winner - WILD WATER Fly Rod and bag 3rd Place winner - WILD WATER Fly Reel 4th place winner - 1 year subscription to FLY FISHING IN SALTWATERS Magazine 5th place winner - Box of 6 A.F.F.S. custom tied flies For More Information visit: americanflyfishingschools.com e-mai: info@americanflyfishingschools.com
	*New & Exclusive!* Live Birds of Prey Learn about the 4,000 year old sport of Falconry from the New Hampshire Falconers Association. Falconry is the sport of hunting wild game with a trained bird of prey. Visit us and see some of the spectacular birds used in the sport. The New Hampshire Falconers Association is dedicated to protect and promote this ancient sport.
	EXCLUSIVE! Meet Top Bass Pros! Meet some of the top pros on the bass fishing tour as they mingle on the show floor while visiting exhibitor booths and presenting seminars. On Saturday: Mike Iaconelli, John Crews, & David Walker On Sunday: Gary Klein, Mark Davis & Pete Gluszek Want to get really up close and personal? Visit www.thebassuniversity.com to register for the best and most informative classroom instructions in the world! Step up your game and learn from the best.
	EXCLUSIVE! SUNDAY is FAMILY DAY!!! Children 11 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Below are just some of the fun events planned for Sunday. Sponsored by *Exclusive!* Kid Scavenger Hunt Hey kids, visit all the great *Kid Fun* activities on the show floor, have your checklist stamped and then visit the Grand Prize Giveaway booth in the lobby and get a free prize. Free Plano Tackle Box A free Plano Tackle Box will be given to the first 100 children 11 and under who attend the show on Sunday* Must be accompanied by a paying adult Win a Week Stay at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center Hey Kids, register to win a week stay at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center in Bryant Pond, Maine during the 2012 season. You may choose an age appropriate program. Click here for details. Sponsored by* Ducks Unlimited Duck Box Building Sunday features bird box building, an event sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. Children can build either a wood duck box, a tree swallow or a bluebird box. They can keep the bluebird box or tree swallow box, while wood duck boxes will be donated to the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife will provide families with a report on the wood duck nesting project. This is hands-on fun that helps support local wildlife.
	Cold River Mining Company Here’s fun for the kids! The Cold River Mining Company will be presenting the “Cave”. Kids will be able to enter a dark cave like atmosphere and hunt for fossils. This will present a unique and educational experience for children. Cold River Mining will again provide their gemstone-panning sluice in addition to the all new "Cave". (fee activity)
	Fishing Simulator Grab the rod and hold on, because you're guaranteed to hook a big one at our realistic fishing simulator. Watch on a large screen TV as the fish you've just hooked jumps and dives while the pull on the line exactly simulates the action of the fish. Fun for anglers of all ages.
	Archery Range Here's a great opportunity to learn archery...no matter your age. Volunteers from the Worcester County League of Sportsmen's Clubs will be on hand to provide expert advice and instruction. Seasoned archers can also try out the latest in bows from exhibiting retailers.