Page 4 - Mid America Boating - January 2023 issue

the Fishing Expo section as they premiere new
Sea Pro models up to 25 feet and introducing
Yar Craft boats, an iconic brand designed for big
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water fishing. There will also be fishing models
from NauticStar with a separate Clemons full
display of Boston Whalers and Albemarle is
located elsewhere in the show.
The new triple Yamaha-powered HCB 39’
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models including the new Regulator 34 and 31’
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in the Marine Tech Concepts exhibit, visitors D. G. Meeker
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Fishing is always big at the show! and 285 center consoles, while the latest fishing Frank Kern
models from Parker and Robalo will anchor a
big exhibit by Happy Days Boating. Design / Production
If fishing is in your DNA, better plan on a full day at this year’s Progressive Cleveland Boat While many of these fishing boats are Recreation Press, Inc.
Show set to cast off in the redesigned I-X showplace for four days, January 12-15. destined to ply big waters in Lake Erie, more Contributing Writers
From “yikkers” that man their fish-rigged kayaks to anglers that scream out on the lake in their than half the fishing boats on display this year David G. Epstein
triple-outboard center consoles, this year’s show will be loaded with new fishing boats, many getting will be well suited for fishing Ohio’s myriad of Richard Martin
their first showing in the Ohio market. And, while the bigger boats always garner more publicity, new inland lakes and rivers. Leading this fleet, for Megan Meisler
designs at the show can be expected in nearly every size category. example, will be Boatmasters Marine and the Norman Schultz
Thinking small and self-propelled? It’s dubbed the plastic navy! Anglers casting off in fish-rigged full line of BassCats from the Lynx and Puma MID-AMERICA BOATING is published eight (8) times yearly
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kayaks for fishing on the market featuring everything from rod holders to GPS and popular brands One of the largest such displays will be Vic’s OH 44143. Articles and photographs are welcome, though
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like Hobie to be displayed by Buckeye Sports Center; Walker Bay Kayaks from Harbor North; basic Sports Center, also the sponsor of the giant and we cannot guarantee their publication or return.
paddleboards (both standard or inflatable) from Paddle North, among others. Berkley Bass Tank and seminars. Vic’s will SUBSCRIPTIONS: $10.00 for 8 issues. Subscribe online
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slated for introduction is the new Cobalt 30 SC with T-250 Yamahas and full maneuverability along- weld boat lines. Trades Ass’n. and is the official paper of Inter-Lake Yachting
side a variety of models from Grady White and Regal. Studies show nearly 70% of all Ohio boats are Ass’n and Greater Cleveland Boating Ass’n.
Among the largest exhibitors this year will be Clemons Boats with over 25 models ranging from 13 used for fishing at least some of the time. So,
to 35 feet, including a variety of fishing machines. Clemons will display their fishing boats display in fishing will reign big as always. MAB
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