2015 Calgary Boat and Sportsman’s Show

Once again this year I will be attending the Calgary boat show to represent and support my current sponsors Northland Tackle, Vexilar Electronics, Live Target Lures. I will be at the Fishin Hole booth Thursday (1-5), Friday (1-6) and Saturday from (10-3 PM). This year we have special guest Mariko Izumi signing autographs and talking fishing Friday and Saturday from 3-5PM. Mariko is the daughter of Pro angler Wayne Izumi, Bob Isumi’s brother.

Mariko has her own popular fishing show on the World Fishing Network called Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi. Some background information from her page on the WFN website. “Mariko Izumi is best known as the host of World Fishing Network’s flagship original production, Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, and the reimagined follow-up series, Hookin’ Up with Nick & Mariko.Both series are popular fishing, travel and adventure shows that combine fishing and fun in some of the hottest locations on the planet. Mariko’s natural presence in front of the camera and her lifetime of experience on the water are contributing factors to her ongoing success.

The daughter of Wayne Izumi and niece of Bob Izumi, her experiences with the family fishing show, Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing, took her across North America and around the world from a young age, doing everything from kayak fishing in Louisiana to salmon fishing off the northwest coast of British Columbia. Mariko’s education in public relations and foreign languages has been instrumental in her growth as a television personality.

From her early beginnings with World Fishing Network in 2007, Mariko has presented a web series on current events of the fishing industry, hosted her own travel and adventure series, been used extensively as the face and voice of the network in promos and station IDs and built an extensive network of fans through the use of social media. She always looks forward to fresh adventures, meeting new characters and exciting times both in front of the camera and on the water. Join Mariko for all-new adventures in 2015 as Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi returns for its fifth season”.

I always wonder why the Boat show is so early in the year, there is still snow on the ground and the weather is usually always cold. It seems to me the show should be later in the spring, in say May. I feel this would draw a far higher crowd of people to the show! The last few years’ attendance has been down considerably with the early time for the show probably playing a factor. None the less, the show promises all the latest and greatest Rods, lures, sonar equipment and boats for your outdoor pleasure.

If you are looking to purchase new gear for the 2015 fishing season, please come down and see me. I will be happy to both educate you and help you make the best possible decision for all your tackle needs.

Hope to see you there,

~Mike