Omaha - 63rd Annual Boat, Sport, and Travel Show - Feb. 25-28, 2010

Need something to do this weekend that will get your mind off the fact that you can't get your boat out on the lake yet?

Consider attending the 63rd Annual Boat, Sport, and Travel show in Omaha at the Qwest Center from Thursday, Feb. 25th through Sunday, Feb. 28th.

You get to roam through row after row of outdoor wonderment including fishing equipment, RV's, fishing destinations, boats and more boats, and various outdoor related exhibits. There's always some good food being peddled by exhibitors, a trout fishing pond for the kiddos, and various seminars and "shows" throughout the weekend.

Check out http://www.gototheshows.com/bst-v-home.html for more information.

Growing up in the Omaha area, this is a show my family attended quite frequently when it used to be held down in the Civic Center. I have great memories of walking through all the exhibits and watching the shows (including lumber jack competitions, including log rolling, pole climbing, etc., as well as unusual performers like Wes Harrison).

I attended last year for the first time since the early 90's and was a little disappointed to see how much smaller the show has become. Everything now fits in one exhibition hall at the Qwest (instead of multiple exhibition halls and the main arena at the Civic back in the day). I will say it was still a pretty good day for the family and I picked up several helpful pieces of information from various exhibitors on fishing locations and strategies.

Anyone planning on attending? Please share your comments below...

Jason

Heartland Fishing

@heartlandfishin

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Planning your fishing season in NE - via NEBRASKAland Magazine

This article appeared in Nebraskaland magazine a couple years back, but it is a good resource for you NE fisherman. The author talks about tips, tricks, and tools for planning a successful fishing season and even shares his favorite time to fish certain lakes.

Be sure to check it out. Here is an excerpt. Read the entire article here.

Jason (@heartlandfishin)

A Plan for Success
A First Look at This Year's Fishing Trips
By Jeff Kurrus

Maps....Computers....Surveys....Biologists. Spending a bit more time in the off-season organizing this year's fishing trips will pay the dividends you're looking for during the fishing season.

Growing up, I couldn't count the number of good lakes and reservoirs I had to fish on my fingers and toes. I lived in a rural area, went to a big school, and knew a lot of people. Permission came easy. Then I moved from Tennessee to Nebraska where my wife, who had enlisted in the Air Force, was stationed. "They have hunting and fishing there," she told me, but I didn't have my private water any longer, no round-the-corner honey holes where I locked the gate behind me when accessing. So I had to start researching. I learned slowly at first, yet with each new tactic I came across, I was better able to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for - fish... read the entire article

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Purchase Colorado Fishing License Online - Colorado Division Of Wildlife Total Licensing System

Click the link at the bottom of this post to purchase a CO fishing license (or other license) online.

Use this site to: Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp (for $10.25 per individual) which includes the Colorado Search and Rescue fee, access to state wildlife areas (SWA) or state trust lands (STL) and helps fund additional habitat for wildlife. (Product Code #61) --> purchase the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp or purchase hunting and/or fishing licenses for the State of Colorado or complete and submit hunting applications for the State of Colorado or update your address/personal information by clicking on the button provided without the purchase of either a license or application or fullfill habitat stamp obligation and pick up awarded license(s)

If you need more information on Licenses and/or Hunting Applications for Colorado before you begin your purchase, see additional information on the CDOW Home Page.

To use this site, you will be required to complete 4 basic steps:

Step 1: Tell Us Who You Are

Identify yourself, including residency and personal information. If you are an existing CDOW customer, you will be able to retrieve current information from the CDOW Total Licensing system and simply verify its accuracy. If you know you are in the CDOW database, and your record does not come up, please call the CDOW for assistance. Once you have completed the customer information section, you will be able to update your address/personal information.

Step 2: Select Products

Select the license(s), stamp(s), and/or applications you wish to purchase. Additional information may be required.

Step 3: Verify Your Selections & Submit Payment

Confirm your selections, choose your delivery method, and provide your payment information. You may use Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to pay for your purchase.

Step 4: Remember to Print Your Confirmation!

This page is your receipt, keep it for your records.

If you do not wish to purchase your license here, you may visit your nearest Total Licensing Agent or contact Phone Sales. IMPORTANT: if you have questions on limited licenses, preference points, or group hunts, you must contact the CDOW help line at 303-297-1192. To apply for a Limited License, you must apply online or submit a paper application to CDOW. Phone Sales Representatives are not equipped to answer questions regarding limited license applications.

The Colorado Division of Wildlife does NOT charge convenience fees for this, or any other, license purchase. This is the ONLY online license sales site provided directly by the Colorado Division of Wildlife for its patrons.

via www4.wildlifelicense.com

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Fishing Permits for Nebraska - buy online or at a local retailer

Need a fishing license for the state of Nebraska? Here is the price list and links to the website for purchasing permits online for the state of Nebraska.

via ngpc-permits.ne.gov

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Iowa Fishing Licenses - prices and information

Looking for information on Iowa fishing licenses? Below is a summary from the iowadnr.gov website.

To purchase a license online, click here.

Fishing Licenses

Resident License Fees

License Type	Cost
Fishing (16 years of age or older)	$17.50
Fishing, 7-day	$12.00
Fishing, 1-day	$8.00
Trout Fee When is a Trout Fee Required?	$11.00
Lifetime Fishing (65 years of age or older)	$51.00
Lifetime Combined (disabled military veteran or POW)	$31.00
Boundary Water Sport Trotline	$11.00

Nonresident License Fees

License Type	Cost
Fishing (16 years of age or older)	$39.50
Fishing, 7-day	$30.50
Fishing, 3-day	$16.00
Fishing, 1-day	$9.00
Trout Fee When is a Trout Fee Required?	$13.50
Boundary Water Sport Trotline	$21.00

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Nebraska Fishing Tournaments 2010 - via NE Game & Parks

If you are interested in entering a tournament, here is a quick list of several options in the state of Nebraska. Please check out each one individually for further details.

Nebraska Fishing Tournaments

| Download Fishing Tournament Registration Form |

Dates/Times/Location	Organizer	Disposition & Awards
Start:1/24/2010@8:00 AM End: 1/24/2010@ 2:00 PM MERRITT RESERVOIR MULTI-SPECIES - HARVEST	VALENTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P O BOX 201 VALENTINE, NE69201 402/376-2969	Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest fish
Start:1/31/2010@8:00 AM End: 1/31/2010@ 3:00 PM SHELL LAKE WMA MULTI-SPECIES - HARVEST	NIOBRARA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB 300 N MAIN ST GORDON, NE69343 308/282-0256	Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:4/10/2010@7:00 AM End: 4/10/2010@ 3:00 PM WEHRSPANN BASS - RELEASE	OMAHA BASS ANGLERS 11305 LOCHMOOR CIR BELLEVUE, NE68123 402/884-0283	Fish will be measured at boat and released Heaviest total catch
Start:5/16/2010@6:30 AM End: 5/17/2010@ 3:30 PM MISSOURI RIVER - VERDEL BASS - RELEASE	NBAA WEEKEND CHALLENGE P O BOX 403 CERESCO, NE68017 402/499-8886	Weighed in and then released Heaviest total catch
Start:5/29/2010@9:00 PM End: 5/30/2010@ 9:00 AM MERRITT RESERVOIR CARP - HARVEST	BOWFISHERIES O NEBRASKA 4121 GERTIE AVE LINCOLN, NE68516 402/450-0957	Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:6/26/2010@7:00 AM End: 6/26/2010@ 3:00 PM HARLAN CO. RESERVOIR MULTI-SPECIES - HARVEST	GARY WERNER 3942 W OLD HWY 30 GRAND ISLAND, NE68802 308/389-7206	Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:7/17/2010@6:30 AM End: 7/17/2010@ 3:30 PM MISSOURI RIVER - SIOUX CITY BASS - RELEASE	NBAA WEEKEND CHALLENGE P O BOX 403 CERESCO, NE68017 402/499-8886	Weighed in and then released Heaviest total catch
Start:8/21/2010@6:00 AM End: 8/21/2010@ 2:00 PM BURCHARD BASS - RELEASE	OMAHA BASS ANGLERS 13305 LOCHMOORE CIR BELLEVUE, NE68123 402/884-0283	Fish will be measured at boat and released Heaviest total catch

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Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby

Like to ice fish? Like to win money for fishing? Give the Winterfest Derby a shot on Lake Manawa near Council Bluffs, IA.

Check out the information below or on the website

$25,000 Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby

Jan. 30, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa

Over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes!

Reel in Winter Fun with this one-day tournament at Lake Manawa State Park!

New Pre-registration fee is $15.

All Pre-registrants will have the opportunity to win a free ice shack.

Drawings will be held on January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Jim Flowers will announce the winner on the 6:00 news on channel 6.

Pre-registrants will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win the 2009 Arctic Cat ATV 250 2x4 valued at $3,999. Additional chances for this prize are also available for $5 or 5 for $20.

Come check out the ICE BASH!!!!

Friday, January 29 from 6-8 p.m.

• At Hy-Vee by Mall of the Bluffs

• With hosts Crash Davis from The Brew & KFAB

• Fish fry hosted by HyVee

• Beer Tasting by Doll Distributing

• Ice fishing seminars

• Door prizes and silent auction

• Safety rules for the ice derby

PRIZES will be given away for the following:

Big Fish: Prizes awarded for: the largest catfish, walleye, crappie, drum, wiper, and bluegill. 3 places awarded in each age category: Adult division and youth division (to age 15).

Biggest fish in each category determined by length of fish. All fish to be measured must be taken to the registration tent. Designated officials will measure and examine the fish for freshness. Any fish that appears not to be fresh will be disqualified. During extreme cold conditions, find a Derby Official quickly to verify that your fish is alive.

Prizes:

• First Place Winners will receive a Vexilar FL12.

• Second Place Winners prizes to be determined.

• Third Place Winners will receive a Coleman cooler and hand ice auger.

Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Decorated Ice House and the Doll's Distributing Chili Cook-off.

Contestants must be entered in the Fishing Derby. Contestants must enter the contest by 9 a.m. at the registration tent.

Contestants must be registered by 9 a.m. and assigned times will be given for the chili tasting. All contestants will be asked to sample their chili before the judges start sampling. The Chili Contest will begin @ 11 a.m.

via winterfestderby.com

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