Media Release

Melbourne's 4x4 Show doubles their catch

13 August 2010

Show organisers from Melbournes National 4x4 & Outdoors Show, Fishing and Boating Expo have announced a fishing bonanza, dubbing the fishing component at this years event to be the biggest in the shows history.

As one of Australias favourite leisure activities and sporting pursuits, fishing has been made a principal part of the 2010 show with over 40 fishing stands, plus additional displays.

Mark Petersen from the National 4x4 & Outdoors Show, Fishing and Boating Expo believes the show is the strongest it has ever been with fishing exhibitors doubling since 2009.

The Fishing and Boating Show is going to be huge and will be the most interactive show visitors have ever seen. There is going to be a great variety of guest speakers and presenters on the main fishing, the AFN angling workshops, plus great fishing prizes up for grabs.

There will be a monstrous amount of fishing gear on display and great bargains to be had in the fishing clearance sales including the popular Paul Worsteling's Tackleworld Annual Tent Sale.

It doesnt matter if you deep sea, bay, fly, beach or kayak fish, fish for Snapper, Tuna, Trout, Marlin or any other type of fish, there will be goods for you.

Along with all the products and interactive displays, there will be a number of fishing charters within Victoria, Australia and in the Pacific Islands."

A great variety of exhibitors will be at the expo with the latest in products and services plus hundreds of thousands of dollars in fishing equipment clearance sales, not forgetting the newest in trailer boats, kayaks and accessories.

For expert advice and entertainment, the main Fishing Stage will host special guests including IFISHs Paul Worsteling, 3AWs David Kramer and Wayne Sharky Sharrock.

The Yamaha Supertank with Michael Cookie Cook will be showcasing the latest in lures and soft plastic techniques in the Supertank, full of Barramundi.

The Australian Fishing Simulator Championships presented by Uglyfish eyewear will make its debut at the show and is open to all visitors who want to test their skills and battle it out to catch the giant marlin. Spot prizes, thanks to UglyFish Eyewear, will be awarded to lucky anglers.

With the assistance of the Yarra Valley Fly Fishes, sponsored by Jarvis Walker, The Indoor Fly Casting Area is being run by The Australian Trout Foundation, who will offer visitors the opportunity to learn how to fly cast under the guidance from certified instructors.

Whether youve never held a fly rod before or you are a hailed professional, instructors will be on standing by to offer guidance and insider tips and techniques.

The AFN Angling Workshop will have a hype of activity all weekend with the following guest speakers giving great advice -

Jarrod Day - kayak fishing and trolling for tuna
Robert Flower - fly tying
Bill Classin - knots
Rob Maya - yak fishing
Ross Gould - docklands bream
Trevor Hawkins - fly fishing
Rob Cabrera - rod building
Lenny Vanderwall - snapper
Brett Challenor - surf launches
Ross Virt - natives
Brent Hodges - soft plastics

Stealth Kayaks will have a Special guest from South Africa at their stand, avid kayak fisher and paddler Brett Challenor, who will revealing his favourite fishing tips to guests.

Beginning with the manufacture of high performance racing kayaks, Stealth has now developed into the leading fishing and recreational kayak manufacturer.

With over 15 different designs and constant research and development, the brand continue to expand their ever evolving range with a good display of the latest Kayak fishing products, which will be available at the show.

Visitors can expect fishing prizes galore all weekend, including, major fishing prize, a $9000 fishing holiday for two flying Pacific Blue to Tongas Hakula Lodge and Luckys Beach House. Thanks to www.pacificedgeadventures.com, yourself and a friend could be on the trip of a lifetime chasing the best game fish on earth.

A $1700 Tuna Fishing Charter up for grabs, based out of Portland with Wayne Sharrok - the Victorian Tuna Charter Expert and everyone who purchases a ticket to the Expo will also receive entry into the Anaconda Adventure Prize pack valued up to $12,000.

With a promise to provide paramount entertainment for the whole family, the gala event will include a reptile display for the kids, the Anaconda climbing wall, monster trucks, freestyle motocross action and loads more.

Tickets are now on sale to Melbournes National 4x4 & Outdoors Show, Fishing and Boating Expo, to be held over Fathers Day weekend on the 3-5 September 2010 via www.fishingshow.com.au