Building on the success of last year, this years EXPO is expected to draw even more visitors from all regions of upstate New York. The TU Trout and Salmon Fishing Expo will feature a diverse lineup of fishing tackle and equipment, and seminars designed to increase your knowledge of area streams. It will include fly and bait casting demonstrations, rod building, fly tying, casting contest, as well as a trout in the classroom exhibit. The highlight of the program will be in depth discussions of “how to” fish our most popular fisheries; The West Canada, the Delaware, Fish Creek, Salmon River, the Oriskany, and Lake Ontario. 

Presentations to be given by:

Bob Janiga -West Canada Techniques 

Rick Pecci Lake Ontario, 

Paul Miller –Atlantic Salmon, 

Billy Girvan-Bait fishing

 David Corr - Adirondack Brook Trout Fishing

 Entomology-Joe Alberico

 Bob Lewis, casting demonstration and clinic

Featured this year is Joe Hilko, author of the highly acclaimed book, “"The Life and Legend of Sheridan Jones: America's Pioneering Outdoor Writer & His Search for the Perfect Fishing Lure” 

Joe has an extensive collection of rods and lures owned by Sheriden Jones, which he will exhibit at the EXPO. He will also give a presentation of the life and accomplishments of  one of America’s most widely known outdoorsman, and will be available for book signing. 

Exhibitors booked  the New York State Trout Waters Youth Program, DEC Fish Tank Exhibit, Trout in the Classroom exhibit, , Russ Hart  wood carver extraordinaire  Utica Zoo mobile,  NYS Outdoorsman Hall of Fame, John Patterson (Flies), Gander Mountain exhibit and casting contest, Casting for Recovery, West Canada River Keepers,  Bob Lewis, Adirondack Angler, Morrisville College table and tank display, crafts/activity booth, ENCON Police, and many others

FOR INFORMATION ON THE EXPO PLEASE CONTACT

Ken Ziobro at  kziobro@verizon.net, Dave Corr at dkcorr@netscape.com