Features at a Glance

NEW! Meet R.J. and Jay Paul Molinere of History Channel’s Swamp People

R.J. Molinere Jr. and his son Jay Paul not only hunt alligator together but they are also best friends. They are members of the united Houma Nation and have been hunting alligators all their lives. Jay Paul is also a championship arm wrestler and a Golden Gloves boxing champion.

Appearance Schedule
Friday, March 30th 5pm–7pm
Saturday, March 31st 11am–1pm, 3pm–5pm
Sunday, April 1st 11am–1pm

NEW! See the Amazing Knife Throwing Skills of Jack Dagger: The King of Fling

Jack Dagger: The King of Fling is a world renowned knife throwing comedian. He has been inducted into the International Knife Throwers Hall of Fame, won several World Championships, and has invented the first new knife throwing stunt in almost a hundred years: The Jack Knife – Cucumber Slice (as Seen on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien).

The King of Fling has been seen on all three seasons of History channel’s TOP SHOT, teaching the competitors how to handle the primitive weapons and providing color commentary. He was featured on History Channel’s “More Extreme Marksmen” as the world’s most accurate marksman and expert in the field of knife throwing.

Daily Shows:
Wednesday–Thursday  2:00pm and 6:00pm
Friday 1:00pm, 4:00pm and 7:00pm
Saturday 11:00am, 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday Noon and 2:00pm

Discover Fly Fishing

Visit the Discover Fly Fishing area in room 101 G to learn how to tie a fly, watch casting demonstrations, find out about the gear you need to get started, where to go and much more!

Fly Casting Demonstrations
See sign onsite for specific demonstration times.
It's not out of Reach — Long Distance Casting
Roll Casting Made Easy
The art of the Double Haul
Accuracy takes Practice
Small Stream Casting
The Basics of Getting Started

Fly Tying Demonstrations
See sign onsite for specific demonstration times.
Tiers Favorite Flies
Flies for Bass and Pike
Learn to Tie! Come sit behind the vise.
3-minute or less Panfish Flies
Blindfolded Fly Tying
Jigs are Flies too!
Help! Get help from the experts about Problems with your tying

Meet the Experts

Bob Nasby
With more than 35 years of fly fishing experience in both fresh and salt water fly fishing, Bob Nasby offers courses for students of all ages and experience levels. A fly fishing pioneer of the Great Lakes Salmon and Steelhead, a professional rod builder and fly casting instructor for more than 20 years, Bob remains in demand as host speaker of numerous seminars presented at fishing clubs, sports conventions, conservation clubs and many other professional organizations nation-wide. He has been featured in numerous publications, TV and radio programs including, ESPN's "Fly Fishing America". Bob has been noted as "one of the best teachers of fly casting in the Midwest" — Jim Kenyon, Scientific Anglers/3M. Bob's objective in teaching is to "give a serious student of fly casting the skill and precision needed to fly fish any water in the nation; from a small brook in Montana to the saltwater flats of the Florida Keys.

Vic Mason
Vic Mason is on the Pro Staff at St. Croix Rod Company and fly casting instructor for all levels of experience. A fly fishing guide for both fresh and salt water expeditions, Vic has fished all around the country and in Canada. While he’s not teaching new fly fishing enthusiasts how to cast, build their own rod and tie flies, Vic is traveling the upper Midwest working sport shows on behalf of St. Croix and Scientific Angler.
 

Scott Nordby
Scott Nordby has been fly tying for over 35 years. He started fly tying to catch panfish off the dock at the cabin when he was 14. Fly tying is his hobby and passion and he especially enjoys creating realistic flies. Aside from tying flies, he enjoys fishing with his wife and twin boys.

Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Induction Presentation

On Saturday, March 31st at 3:00pm the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame will induct Steve Baumann (Vexilar), Duane and John Peterson (Northland) into the Hall of Fame. Watch the induction live on the Main Seminar Stage, Room 101 H.

Ducks Unlimited Room

Visit the Ducks Unlimited room to learn about the importance of wetlands and waterfowl conservation.  More details coming soon! 

Fish Tank Pro Demonstrations

Come watch the pros doing live casting demonstrations at the Fish Tank. Get a glimpse underwater to see how Minnesota fish respond to various baits and casting techniques.  Schedule coming soon!
 

Trout Pond

Kids can fish for FREE for live trout at the pond located in Lobby D. Keep’em or release’em! 

Hunter's Laser Shot Gallery

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Firearms Safety Program will have FREE laser hunting games to teach children both the fun and importance of safety in hunting.

Licenses by the Minnesota Department of  Natural Resources

The Minnesota DNR booth in Lobby D is your one-stop shopping area for all the licenses you’ll need to be outdoors this summer.