jan 31 -feb 2
2025
Farm Bureau Expo Center
This year is gearing up to be one great show! Bring the whole family to the #1 Boat & Fishing Expo in the state. We have something for everyone. Check out the Seminar Schedule. We are working hard to bring you the best!
Tennessee Boating Safety Class
Saturday, February 1 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Tennessee Boating Safety Certification Class to be taught at the TN Boat & Fish Expo.
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TWRA will teach a boating safety class on Saturday, February 1 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Any Tennessee resident born after 1/1/89 must have the certification card on board if operating a motorized boat over 8.5 HP.
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You must be at least 12 years old to get the certification.
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You must purchase the Type 600 Boating Safety Exam Permit ($10) from any place that sells hunting/fishing licenses and bring to class.
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There is no charge for the class.
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Enter at the main entrance to the show.
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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – use this link with Passcode TBF.
https://twra.state.tn.us/boatingeducationstudentregistration
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults: $10
Military & Seniors: $5 (ages 65 & older)
Children: (ages 12 & younger) FREE*
ADMISSION PRICES
Adults: $11
Military & Seniors: $6 (ages 65 & older)
Children: (ages 12 & younger) FREE*
Friday, jan 31
12:30p.m. - Wilson Frazier (AKA “The Professor”) Sonar/GPS Pro Secrets. What, where and how to understand and use Sonar GPS. Basics to Advanced.
1:30 p.m. - Chris Snow - Smallmouth Tactics
2:30 p.m. - Mark Travis - Spider Rigging Crappie
3:30 - Bill Hart - Early Season Bass
4:30 p.m. - Jim Durham - Monster Stripe
5:30 - Bobby Gentry - Wintertime Smallies
6:30 p.m. - Jim Durham - Catching Walleye
Saturday, Feb 1
10:30 a.m. -Bobby Gentry - Early Spring Smallmouth
11:30 a.m. - JG Auman - Muskie Fishing in TN.
12:30 p.m. - Mark Travis - Crappie Time
1:30 p.m. Jim Durham - Monster Stripe
2:30 p.m. – Danny McCloud - Float and Jig for Slabs
3:30 p.m. - Daniel Brown - How to Catch Hybrid
4:30 p.m. – Arnie Shanklin - Springtime Fishing Tactics
5:30 p.m. - Jim Durham - Catching Walleye
6:30 p.m. - Wilson Frazier - Sonar Secrets
Sunday, feb 2
12:30 p.m. Mike Adams - Live Bait for Smallmouth
1 p.m. -Danny McCloud - Float and Jig for Slabs”
1:30 p.m. - Jim Durham - Monster Stripe
2 p.m. - Arnie Shanklin - Springtime Fishing Tactics
2:30 p.m. - Chris Snow - Bass and Crappie in Spring
3:30 p.m. - Daniel Brown - How to Catch Hybrid
DATES & HOURS
Friday, jan. 31
12pm - 8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 1
10am - 7 pm
Sunday, Feb. 2
12pm - 5 pm
hottest new boats with dealer incentives
Tons of tackle with discount pricing
Antique lure display
Hourly Door Prizes
top boat and tackles dealers
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