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tor 34’ CC’s that both sport twin Yamaha waters, more than half the fishing boats
power. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the show, on display this year are specifically sized It’s a walleye world at the show!
Erie Marine Sales will have one of the and designed for pursuing bass, muskie,
largest mixes of name-brand fishing boats trout and more in Ohio’s myriads of inland
including models from Contender, Falson, lakes and rivers. Indeed, Ohio boasts more Sing it — “With a
Hewscraft, North River, Starcraft, Steiger than 40,000 miles of rivers and streams, 2.4 walleye here, and a
Craft and Warrior. million acres of Lake Erie and bays, and 450 walleye there, every-
Want to see what’s at Clemons Boats? miles of the Ohio River. where are walleye and
You’ll have to visit two separate Clemons One of the largest such displays will be we all cheer!”
exhibits featuring combined models from Vic’s Sports Center, also the sponsor of the That could be the theme
24 feet to 38 feet from builders including giant glass-sided Berkley Bass Tank. Vic’s, song for the 2025 Progres-
Albemarle, Boston Whaler, and Sea Pro. Ohio’s top Ranger dealer, will be showcas- sive Cleveland Boat Show
One of Clemons exhibits will be found in ing all the latest models from that legend- which will highlight the 5 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] JANUARY 2025
the show’s Fishing Section. ary manufacturer in a variety of sizes. In world’s greatest walleye
Also well known for fishing machines, addition, at the adjacent Berkley Bass Tank, fishing found on Ohio’s
Happy Days Boating will feature center you’ll actually see fish react to the daily Lake Erie.
console models from Robalo in addition to demonstrated fishing techniques. Fishing is big through-
popular Parker fishing models and Duck- More boats perfect for Ohio inland waters out Ohio, but on Lake
worth’s latest aluminum designs. Over in will be found in the Boat House Marine at Erie the walleye is king.
the Marine Tech Concepts display, show Tri Lakes exhibit featuring models from Accordingly, fishing semi-
goers will see the latest from Everglades Crest and Tighe Boats, while Boat Masters nars and presentations
shown side by side with latest Suzuki Marine will show off the latest from Chapar- found this year in multi-
outboard-powered models from Pioneer. all and Master Craft ski. ple locations around the Captain Ross Robertson
Burroughs Marine has also expanded its In addition, Princecraft Boats models show will draw crowds eager to learn.
exhibit this year to accommodate a 10-boat from 16 feet to 23 feet will be unveiled by It begins with the Toyota Tundra Fishing
display of both Starcraft and Starweld Boyer Marine & Powersports. They will be Stage that will feature daily presentations LEWT will announce advance details about
boats. While traditionally, Buckeye Sports surrounded by a variety of tackle, electron- on walleye fishing from pros who complete participating in the 2025 Lake Erie Walleye
Center will present a huge display of more ics, charters and fishing accessory exhibits. on the Lake Erie Walleye Trail each summer. Trail which next summer will take anglers to
than 25 boats from 10 major boat brands. Finally, a packed seating area is expect- Hosted daily by Walleye Trail veteran Jason locations from Port Clinton to Conneaut.
These include: Cobalt, Bayliner, Chris Craft, ed every time champions from the popular Fischer, the schedules will be anchored by Finally, it’s no contest for more fishing
Lund, Cobia, Stingray, Malibu, Thunderjet, Lake Erie Walleye Trail, hosted by angler daily appearances of Capt. Ross Robertson, clinics that show goers will find at the giant
Nautique, Malibu and Barletta. Jason Fischer, present daily fishing semi- a full-time professional you’ve seen featured Berkley Bass Tank that returns to the show
An all-new Frontrunner Boat will likely nars on the Toyota Tundra Fishing Stage. In in national publications including: Field again this year. This 5,000-gallon aquarium
turn heads when it gets its premiere showing addition, Fischer is set to unveil details of and Stream, Outdoor Life, In-Fisherman, allows you to watch bass and other species
in Cleveland by Bay Marine. This new high the 2025 Tournament Trail Series that will MeatEater or his own book “Walleye Trolling.” react to fishing lures and techniques taught
performance center console fishing machine hit 10 different locations from Port Clinton He’ll be on stage every show day. daily by the expert team from Vic’s Sports
boasts a stepped bottom design and gener- to Conneaut. During the boat show, the Lake Erie Center, Ohio’s top Ranger Boat dealer. It’s the
ous accommodations below. For all seminar times, go to: www. Walleye Trail (LEWT) will also conduct a most unique fishing stage in America!
While many of these fishing boats will be clevelandboatshow.com MAB special Kid’s Fishing Clinic to inspire the next For complete fishing schedules, go to:
chasing walleye and steelhead on the big generation of angling enthusiasts. Moreover, www.clevelandboatshow.com MAB

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