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For Immediate Release Tod Alberto, Show Director 750 Central Ave Suite R, Dover, NH (603) 431-4315; www.sportshows.

1 For Immediate Release Tod Alberto, Show Director 750 Central Ave Suite R, Dover, NH (603) ; LEGENDARY LINEUP OF EXPERTS AT THE 6TH ANNUAL GREATER PHILADELPHIA OUTDOOR SPORTSHOW, FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1, 2015 AT THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA EXPO IN OAKS, PA OAKS, PA February 6, Meet the masters at the 6th Annual Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow, February 26-March 1, 2015 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo in Oaks, PA. This is the perfect chance to learn from the best of the best thanks to a calendar packed with sportsmen at the top of their game. This year s lineup includes Philadelphia s own Michael Ike Iaconelli, fresh off of his BASS Elite win on the Delaware River in downtown Philly. Iaconelli, a self-professed fishing addict has been fishing his entire life and is one of only 11 anglers who have won both the Angler of the Year and the Bassmaster Classic. He has appeared in the Classic an incredible 15 times and won eight B.A.S.S. tournaments since his first professional win on Lake Champlain in Iaconelli spends about 200 days a year on the water, expanding his knowledge of lakes, rivers and reservoirs around the country. He is a part-time guide, author, lure designer, speaker, television show host, and co-owner of Bass University. Ike is one of the most popular and energetic speakers on the circuit and his seminars are not to be missed! Joining Ike is pro Brandon Palaniuk, an approachable and popular angler with two wins and seven top 10 finishes on the Bassmaster Elite circuit. At the age of 27, he has accomplished more than most fisherman have done in a lifetime. In addition to the previously mentioned wins,

2 he has advanced to the Classic four years in a row, including a second place finish on Grand Lake in During fan favorite voting, he received more votes than any other pro for the 2013 Toyota All-Star Week and Evan Williams Bourbon Championship. Paluniak is clearly a rising star and great ambassador for the sport. Another emerging headliner is Paul Mueller, who recently won the National BASS Federation Championship. Mueller, a professional angler and multi-species freshwater guide in Connecticut, was the runner-up at the 2014 Bassmaster Classic, then won the 2014 BASS Federation Championship, thus earning another trip to the Classic. He is also the winner of the 2011 FLW Co-Angler Championship. Mueller set the record for heaviest single-day weight during the 2014 Classic with an astounding 32 lbs. 3 ounces five fish limit. Hear about his journey to the elite ranks and learn more about his surefire techniques. Sure to generate laughs is fishing s funny man Dave Mercer, host of television s Facts of Fishing, and emcee for The Bassmaster Classic and Bassmaster Elite Series. Mercer spends more than 250 days of the year fishing for anything that swims, and is one of today s most sought-after speakers. Amid the jokes, he offers lots of valuable pointers which are sure to have you catching bigger and better fish than ever before. Also on board is Jack Montague, a Federation of Flyfishers Master Certified casting instructor. Montague is the owner of Wolf Glen Fly Fishing Schools in Punta Gorda and the lead casting instructor for American Fly Fishing Schools in Florida. His knowledge of fly fishing is encyclopedic, as he brings more than 50 years fishing and fly tying experience, having fished waters from New England to the Keys, with six years spent teaching on the Alagnak River in Alaska. Add the fact that he has been a sales representative in the fly fishing industry for 30 years and you have a real industry pro with invaluable expertise. Hunters will be thrilled to meet legendary deer hunters C.J. Winand, and Peter Fiduccia, who will once again present their tips and strategies. No roster of hunting speakers would be complete without Peter Fiduccia, the Deer Doctor. A highly recognized authority on hunting white-tailed deer, Fiduccia s achievements are too numerous to mention. He has produced many award-winning television and video programs, including his own nationally-syndicated series Woods N Water. Fiduccia is the author of the highly successful book, Whitetail Strategies, and is one of the most sought-after speakers on the lecture circuit.

3 Back by popular demand is C.J. Winand, a wildlife biologist and outdoor writer for Bowhunter Magazine s Hunting Whitetails column. Winand regularly appears on Bowhunter TV on the Sportsmen s Channel. He has served on the Educational Review Committee for the National Rifle Association s Whitetail Deer Hunter Clinic Program and is a featured speaker on the NRA s Great American Hunter s Tour. Winand manages and advises on several quality deer management programs around the country. Also speaking is Melissa Bachman a talented hunter and television personality. Bachman grew up in central Minnesota in a family of avid sportsmen and has been hunting her whole life. After graduating with honors from St. Cloud University with degrees in television broadcasting and Spanish, she sought to share her outdoor knowledge with a broader audience. Bachman now spends 200 days each year hunting, producing and editing her own television show Winchester Deadly Passion. Don t miss this dynamic young woman s presentation. Guests will be fascinated by the programs and demonstrations offered by Mark Wolfskill, and Karen Shannon of Pheasant Valley Upland Preserve who offer a unique bird dog training program. They work one on one with hunters and their dogs, covering everything from basic obedience to flushing, pointing, retrieving, swimming and more. Several canine graduates have earned AKC and NAVHDA Hunt Test Titles Tom Tatum has been the outdoor columnist for West Chester s Daily Local News for 26 years. He also writes a magazine column for Pennsylvania Game News, and his work has been featured in Bowhunter Magazine, Bowhunting World, Pennsylvania Sportsmen, The Fishing and Hunting Journal, Fur-Fish-Game, and others. Tatum hunts numerous big game, but it his pursuit of whitetail deer with a bow and arrow that is his passion. All that successful hunting means lots of food to prepare! Be sure to catch Kate Fiduccia and her presentation, Going Wild in Kate s Kitchen. Fiduccia is the co-host of the Woods N Water television series and hosts a special segment on cooking game called Cooking Wild in Kate s Kitchen. Her articles have appeared in Outdoor Life, Whitetail Hunting Strategies, and Deer & Deer Hunting magazines. She has been a guest on the CBS Evening News and MSNBC News with Brian Williams, and has been featured in both the New York Times and Newsday as a female hunter. Kate also taught hunting at the New York State Becoming an Outdoorswoman workshops for 10 years. She is a graduate of the Cornell University Hotel School and the author

4 of several successful cookbooks. Coming out soon is Venison: Jerky, Sausage & Marinades. This is a great chance to learn some mouth-watering recipes! For great outdoor fun, come on down to the Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow, February 26-March 1, 2015 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA! The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is just 20 minutes from Philadelphia and easily accessible from Route 76 (Schuylkill Expressway), the Pennsylvania Turnpike or Route 422. Box office admission is $12.00 for adults and $3.00 for children ages 5 to 11 (cash only). Children under age 5 are admitted free with a paying adult. Tickets may also be purchased online at Show hours are Thursday, February 26th, from noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 27th, from noon to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Expo is sponsored by the World Fishing Network, Ford, Stihl, Costa, Cabela s, Plano and Keep America Fishing. For more information, visit See you at the Expo! The following is the complete seminar schedule: Thursday, February 26 1:00 Yellowfin Tuna Techniques in OBX w/ Captain Bryan White... Lobby Theater 1 1:30 Maine, A World Class Destination w/richard Yvon... Lobby Theater 2 2:00 Whitetail Academy - Cutting Edge Tactics w/the Deer Doctor, Peter Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 2:30 Seasonal Tidal Water Tactics (Delaware River Winning Patterns) w/mike "Ike" Iaconelli courtesy of Fishidy... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 2:30 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 3:00 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 3:00 Honk & Gobble: Set-up Decoys & Calling w/richard "Lee" Powers...Lobby Theater 2 3:30 Delaware River Stripers w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 1 3:45 Shooting Heads Will Get You There Fly Casting Demo w/capt. Mike Corblies... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 4:00 Better Bass Fishing w/the Hawg Trough Team... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 4:30 Bowhunting Basics w/tom Tatum... Lobby Theater 2 4:30 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/Exhibit Hall B 5:00 Making the Most of your Fishing Electronics w/garmin's Mark McQuown... Lobby Theater 1 5:00 Federation to the Classic w/ BASS Elite Pro Paul Mueller....Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 5:45 Bamboo vs. Graphite Fly Rods w/paul Healey... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 6:00 Ins and Outs of Light Tackle Crappie Fishing w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 2 6:00 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 6:30 Whitetail Academy - Cutting Edge Tactics w/the Deer Doctor, Peter Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 6:30 All About Finesse Jigs w/mike "Ike" Iaconelli courtesy of Fishidy... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 6:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C

5 Friday, February 27 1:00 Secrets to Catching More Seabass & Fluke w/captain Greg Dubrule... Lobby Theater 2 1:30 Whitetail Academy - Cutting Edge Tactics w/the Deer Doctor, Peter Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 1:30 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/Exhibit Hall B 2:00 Crankbait Tactics w/bass Elite Pro Paul Mueller... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 2:00 Surf Fishing - the best tackle, the best technique and where to go w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 2 2:30 Five Easy Steps to Better Fly Casting w/paul Healy... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 2:30 Deer Seminar - TBA... Lobby Theater 1 2:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 3:00 Making the Most of your Fishing Electronics w/garmin's Mark McQuown... Lobby Theater 2 3:00 Better Bass Fishing w/the Hawg Trough Team... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 3:30 Cooking Wild in Kate's Kitchen w/kate Fiduccia...Lobby Theater 1 4:00 Inshore Saltwater Fishing w/shimano's Dan Schaffer... Lobby Theater 2 4:00 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 4:30 Local Lake Techniques for Bass w/greg DiPalma... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 5:00 Maine, A World Class Destination w/richard Yvon... Lobby Theater 1 5:00 Fly Fishing From Small Watercraft w/capt. Mike Corblies... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 5:30 Plant it Right & They Will Come (Food Plotting) w/peter Fiduccia, The Deer Doctor... Lobby Theater 2 6:00 Susquehanna River Smallmouth w/shimano's Dave Shindler... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 6:00 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/Exhibit Hall B 6:30 Honk & Gobble: Set-up Decoys & Calling w/richard "Lee" Powers... Lobby Theater 1 6:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C Saturday, February 28 10:30 Secrets to Catching More Seabass & Fluke w/captain Greg Dubrule... Lobby Theater 2 11:00 Aggressive Hunting Tactics: Using Calls and Decoys to Your Advantage w/ Winchester Deadly Passion's Melissa Bachman Courtesy of Sportsman Channel... Lobby Theater 1 11:00 Better Bass Fishing w/the Hawg Trough Team... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 11:30 Small Boat Bay Fishing w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 2 11:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 12:00 Five Easy Steps to Better Fly Casting w/paul Healy... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 12:00 Deer Seminar - TBA... Lobby Theater 1 12:30 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 12:30 Bass Tactics for All Seasons w/ BASS Elite Host Dave Mercer... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 12:30 Chesapeake Bay Stripers w/shimano's Capt. Jerry Sersen... Lobby Theater 2 1:00 Whitetail Academy - Cutting Edge Tactics w/the Deer Doctor, Peter Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 1:00 Shooting Heads Will Get You There Fly Casting Demo w/capt. Mike Corblies... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 1:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 1:30 Floundering Around (Fluke Fishing off Ocean City, MD) w/tom Tatum... Lobby Theater 2 2:00 Deer Cutting w/game Butchers... Lobby Theater 1 2:00 Springtime Northern Bass Tactics w/bass Elite Pro Paul Mueller... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 2:15 Kayak Fishing Demo w/ricky Wolbert... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 2:30 Jetty Fishing Along the Jersey Coast for Bass & Blues w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 2

6 2:30 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/Exhibit Hall B 3:00 Better Bass Fishing w/the Hawg Trough Team... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 3:30 Biology of the Rut w/deer Biologist CJ Winand... Lobby Theater 1 3:30 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 4:00 Making the Most of your Fishing Electronics w/garmin's Mark McQuown... Lobby Theater 2 4:00 Bamboo vs. Graphite Fly Rods w/paul Healey.....Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 4:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 4:30 Cooking Wild in Kate's Kitchen w/kate Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 5:00 Secrets to Catching More Seabass & Fluke w/captain Greg Dubrule... Lobby Theater 2 5:00 Subtle Changes = Big Outcomes w/greg DiPalma... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A Sunday, March 1 10:00 Wildlife of Pennsylvania w/bud Cole... Lobby Theatre 2 10:30 Hunting Deer with a Wildlife Biologist w/cj Winand... Lobby Theater 1 10:30 to 2:00 Youth Fly Fishing Competition...Hey Kids Win Prizes... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 11:00 Winning Tactics for Bass w/ BASS Elite Pro Brandon Palaniuk... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 11:00 Cruise Ship Fishing Trips around the World w/capt. Mike Corblies... Lobby Theater 2 11:30 Deer Seminar - TBA... Lobby Theater 1 11:30 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 12:00 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/Exhibit Hall B 12:00 Making the Most of your Fishing Electronics w/garmin's Mark McQuown... Lobby Theater 2 12:30 Plant it Right & They Will Come (Food Plotting) w/peter Fiduccia, The Deer Doctor... Lobby Theater 1 12:30 Springtime Cranking w/bass Elite Pro Paul Mueller... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 1:00 Susquehanna River Smallmouth w/shimano's Dave Shindler... Lobby Theater 2 1:30 Biology of the Rut w/deer Biologist CJ Winand... Lobby Theater 1 1:30 Helping you Train your Hunting Dog w/pro Trainer Karen Shannon 2:00 Winning Tactics for Bass w/ BASS Elite Pro Brandon Palaniuk.....Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A 2:00 Live Shark Encounter Show... Ford Entertainment Theater/Exhibit Hall C 2:00 Jetty Fishing Along the Jersey Coast for Bass & Blues w/jb Kasper... Lobby Theater 2 2:30 Cooking Wild in Kate's Kitchen w/kate Fiduccia... Lobby Theater 1 2:30 Shooting Heads Will Get You There Faster Fly Casting Demo w/capt. Mike Corblies... Casting Pool/Exhibit Hall A 3:00 Beginner Bird Dog Training w/dusty W's Mike Wagner... Hunting Dog Demo Area/ Exhibit Hall B 3:00 Secrets to Catching More Seabass & Fluke w/captain Greg Dubrule... Lobby Theater 2 3:30 Deer Seminar - TBA... Lobby Theater 1 3:30 Better Bass Fishing w/ The Hawg Trough Team... Hawg Trough/Exhibit Hall A ### The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry s trade association committed to representing the interests of the entire sportfishing community. We give the

7 industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring social, economic and conservation values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America's 60 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation's waterways through KeepAmericaFishing, our angler advocacy campaign. America s anglers generate $48 billion in retail sales with a $115 billion impact on the nation s economy creating employment for more than 828,000 people.

For Immediate Release. Tod Alberto, Show Director 750 Central Ave Suite R, Dover, NH (603) ;

For Immediate Release. Tod Alberto, Show Director 750 Central Ave Suite R, Dover, NH (603) ; For Immediate Release Tod Alberto, Show Director 750 Central Ave Suite R, Dover, NH (603) 431-4315; www.sportshows.com LEGENDARY LINEUP OF EXPERTS AT THE 5TH ANNUAL GREATER PHILADELPHIA OUTDOOR SPORTSHOW,