17th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show

Show Info

December 4 - 6, 2009
St. Paul RiverCentre
St. Paul, MN

Show Hours

Friday: 1pm – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 7pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Ticket Prices

Adults: $8
Children 6-12: $4
Children 5 & Under: Free

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17th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show

17th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show

This year's show will host more exhibits than ever before.

Join us at the St. Paul RiverCentre to shop more than 150 exhibits with products and services dedicated to the die-hard ice fishing and winter sports enthusiast.

The show will feature tons of all-new products at a variety of price points to fit any budget. Whether you are an avid fisherman looking for a few new accessories, an experienced angler in need of an upgrade, or totally new to the ice fishing scene, you will find what you are looking for at this show.

All-new ice fishing products include: fish houses, augers, underwater cameras, digital fish finders, rods and reels, tackle, accessories, apparel, and much more!

Check out some video taken at the show on Friday, December 4, 2009

While you are there, be sure to check out the new 2010 sled and ATV models and stock up on winter sports accessories in the Powersports Pavilion. Featured winter sports products include: new 2010 sleds and ATV models, safety equipment, accessories, clothing, trailers, and much more!

FRIDAY ONLY! Clam Corp. will be giving away an IceArmor Cold Weather Suit or Clam Pop-Up Portable Fish House every hour, on the hour, from 2pm to 8pm. A total of seven prizes will be given away, each valued at $150-$250!

Get your entry form at the gate and complete it by visiting the Clam Corp. booth (#351). Leave your completed entry form with Clam Corp. representative to be eligible to win. Drawings will be chosen at the show every hour, on the hour, from 2pm to 8pm on Friday only. Must be present to win at the time of the drawing.

New at the show this year will be Fishing For Life, which serves youth, family, and community through fishing and outdoor programs. Fishing For Life collects rods and reels to distribute to underserved youth of the Twin Cities. They will be hosting the Kids Cove on Saturday, December 5, which will include a variety of children's activities at the trout pond including flippin' fish, minnow race, daredevil toss, spinning wheel, putting for pike, and the rubber band gun game.

Bring your old rods and reels to booth 721 to donate to Fishing For Life for underserved youth in the Twin Cities and receive a $5 gift certificate from Thorne Bros., good towards merchandise purchased at their booth (#531) during the 2009 St. Paul Ice Fishing & Winter Sports Show (limit one certificate per person).

Saturday is Kids Day!

Ice Fishing Shindig:
A hands-on learning experience that’s tons of fun! The Shindig starts at noon on Saturday and runs until 2pm. Kids will go through five stations covering the elements of a true ice fishing experience:

  • Quickly put on top-notch ice fishing gear, load the sled and set-up the portable in the Ice Safety Race. The fastest times for the day win a prize!
  • Stick your hand in a bucket of ice to always remember why ice safety is important!
  • Play the Baiting Game and learn how to set up different rigs, tie a slip bobber rig and must-know fishing knots!
  • Get your photograph on the cover of a magazine with a giant fish!
  • Test your Fish Identification knowledge and see the trout pond through an underwater camera!

  • Prizes and goodie bags are available to a limited number of kids who participate in all five stations.

    Kids Cove:
    Fishing For Life will host Kids Cove, all day Saturday, which will include activities at the trout pond such as flippin’ fish, minnow race, putting for pike and more!

    Fishing For Life is accredited by the National Parks and Recreation Association as a TakeMeFishing Agency committed to engaging youth in fishing and outdoor activities. Fishing programs include the High C's Adventure, Fish-A-Thon, and FishFair. Fishing equipment is delivered to youth participants during these events. Visit the Fishing For Life website for more information.

    SEMINAR SCHEDULE

    Seminar Schedule
    ***SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
    Friday, December 4, 2009
    Show Hours: 1:00pm-9:00pm
    Time: TopicSpeaker
    2:00 pmIce Formulas for Sunfish & Crappies"Tackle Terry" Tuma
    3:00 pm The System - Ice Fishing for SuccessDave Genz
    4:00 pm Modern Winter Walleye FishingJason Mitchell
    5:00 pmTactics For Early Ice SuccessScott Peterson
    6:00 pmCanadian Ice Action
    Presentation and Patterns
    Jeff Gustafson
    Saturday, December 5, 2009
    Show Hours: 10:00am-7:00pm
    11:00 amIce Formulas for Sunfish & Crappies"Tackle Terry" Tuma
    12:00 pm Keys To Becoming A Better Ice FishermanScott Peterson
    1:00 pm Walleyes on Ice"Tackle Terry" Tuma
    2:00 pmThe System - Ice Fishing for SuccessDave Genz
    3:00 pmCanadian Ice Action
    Presentation and Patterns
    Jeff Gustafson
    4:00 pmModern Winter Walleye FishingJason Mitchell
    5:00 pmTactics For Early Ice SuccessScott Peterson
    Sunday, December 6, 2009
    Show Hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
    12:00 pmKeys to Becoming a Better Ice FishermanScott Peterson
    1:00 pm Walleyes on Ice"Tackle Terry" Tuma
    2:00 pm The System - Ice Fishing for SuccessDave Genz
    3:00 pmModern Winter Walleye FishingJason Mitchell

    Announcing the 2008 Ultimate Ice Fishing Giveaway Winner!

    Congratulations to Marcus Hulmer of Minneapolis, MN, the winner of the 2008 St. Paul Ice Fishing Show Ultimate Ice Fishing Give-Away! For his entry, Marcus received prizes from Strikemaster, Frabill, Nature Vision, Northland Fishing Tackle, and Sno Suit.

    Make sure to REGISTER TO WIN the 2009 Ultimate Ice Fishing Giveaway! Prizes this year include: MarCum VS280 Underwater Camera, MarCum LX-3 Flasher, StrikeMaster Magnum Ice Auger, StrikeMaster Glide-Lite, Frabill RV-Tec Insulated, Portable Fish House, 2010 Snosuit Jacket & Bibs, and Ice Fishing Tackle from Northland Fishing Tackle.

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