East Tennessee Fishing Show Program Magazine

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The Get Local & Hushh Magazine is proud to produce the first ever “East TN Fishing Show Program Magazine”.

The idea is to give you a map and list of vendors, schedules of speakers and events for the show and help our vendors reach you, the reader long after the show is gone.

Our company has been producing high quality specialty show magazines for over 20 years with events such as the Pigeon Forge Rod Run, Shades of the Past, Corvette Expo and more. We are so excited to have partnered with the amazing Shelia Bunch to bring this to you and hope you enjoy! View online at www.rodrunsandexpos.com

Blasts from the Past

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I taught myself how to use a baitcast reel when I was around 11 years old. I had been fishing since I could walk, but I wanted to fish tournaments with my dad and didn’t want to be limited in my choice of baits or techniques. We went fishing anytime we could. The opportunities for kids, back in the early 1980’s, were limited. I fished with him in a small club and in wildcat tournaments when we could get to them. Those are some great memories from almost 40 years ago. I wish there had been junior and high school fishing back then. I fished against adults in almost every situation.

The advent of the youth fishing teams has opened a lot of opportunities for the young people of today to learn and compete against

Take A Kid Fishing!

by: Charlie Beasley

people their own age. It is a great thing to see the growth in those areas of our sport. Youth can also benefit from scholarship opportunities to a number of colleges.

I sponsor the high school fishing team at one of the area schools I attended. There are many local companies doing this as well. The young anglers have access to all of the quality fishing gear through many manufacturers who also support the youth initiative. B.A.S.S. and MLF/ FLW have numerous opportunities for them to compete and learn during the course of a season. A lot of the kids today can read a graph better than many adults who aren’t as tech savvy. You can also see the effect of the college programs on the professional level. Jordan Lee came through Auburn on his way to getting a berth from the college championship into the Bassmaster Classic, which he won, back to back, a few years later.

I think it is great for so many young people to be in the great outdoors instead of being glued to the screen of a computer in the house. That is how our beloved sport will grow and continue in the future. The kids on the lake are getting to spend quality time with family and friends. That is actually more important to a lot of parents than the kids realize.

I guess my point is to take a kid fishing. Not only will you enjoy it, most of them will cherish the time spent on the water with friends and family. Very few will make a career out of it, but they will make a lot of memories like I did with my dad.

Remember, it isn’t always how many fish you catch. It is the experience of getting to enjoy God’s creation and savor the great outdoors our area offers.

Charlie Beasley is the owner of 129 Fishing in Maryville, TN. They provide the resources to help anglers catch more fish on every trip.

TWRA First Fish Award

TWRA First Fish Award is designed to commemorate that special moment in everybody's life... the landing of their first fish. The award recognizes this special moment with a frame-able certificate identifying the angler, the fish caught, and other details of that moment. Size of the fish and age of the angler have no bearing, only that the fish is their first, and that it was caught in Tennessee.

Get yours at www.tn.gov/twra/stayconnected/virtual-learning-center/ youth-fishing.html

The HOOKY® $20- set of 3 | Snaps on to your fishing rod. You can also attach it to your hat, a dowel or just use it in you hand if you like.

If you lose time due to poor eye sight, dim light, cold fingers, boat rocking, wind and rain then a HOOKY® can make your time fishing much more enjoyable. HOOKY® has helped people with physical challenges such as: macular degeneration, parkinsons, and neuropathy. See ad on Page 12 or Visit booth 171.

Jerkbait $8 each | Designed for the tournament angler, loved by the regular pleasure angler. Equipped with laser sharp hooks and strong split rings these versatile hard baits are durable and have some of the most unique action of any hard baits on the market. With can’t resist. See our ad on page 13 or visit our booth 40

Crusher 7’ Medium Spinning $189 | IRod continues to blow the competition out of the water with a combination of weight, sensitivity, and the crispness of the blank. Line Weight 4-10, Lure Weight 1/8-3/8, Power: Medium, Fast Action. See our ad on page 5.

If you’re a beginner with crank baits, simply parallel the depth line with your cast and retrieve. It doesn’t matter if you fish from the bank, kayak, or a boat. Take a moderate retrieve. When you feel contact with bottom pause slightly. This often is what triggers a fish into biting. The key to crank bait fishing is to bounce the bait off bottom or other structure. Deflecting off logs, rocks, or even brush piles is critical to success. Flourocarbon line will help aid in hooksets as there is less line stretch compared to monofilament.. See ad on Page 43 or Visit booths 134-135.

Thread your hook

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HOOKY is a unique fishing accessory that snaps onto your fishing rod for convenience and allows you to thread your fishing hook in seconds.

Mounts onto your gear track using 2 T-Nuts and knobs. Made from HDPE. Very durable and strong. Includes locking lever and a line guide which keeps the line wrap even on the spool. FeelFree kayaks require the track adapters for this accessory to connect correctly. Works perfectly with the Quickstop Pole Anchor System. View our ad on page 11 or stop by our booth 252.

MIKE DELVISCO SONAR

Mike DelVisco has been a full-time time professional angler for over 35 years, and competes on the MLF Toyota and Phoenix series – He has also fished Bassmaster, FLW and PAA Tours, and is a 2007 and 2008 Grand Slam and 2009 Bassmaster Series National Championship qualifier, multiple time Regional Championship qualifier and recently finished 4th at the inaugural Ultimate Match Fishing Invitational and won the FLW BFL Super Tournament on Old Hickory Lake. In 2018 Mike was also featured on the cover of Bass Angler Magazine and was one of the stars in country music artists – Smith and Wesley’s music video Hook Line & Sinker. In addition to competing, Mike conducts seminars around the country at many popular sport shows and is a former Bassmaster University instructor. Mike writes for a number of online and print publications and hosts a number of video tip segments on the web and broadcast outlets.

JOHN MURRAY BASS FISHING

John has been a full time professional angler since 1985 fishing local, regional and national tournament circuits like Won Bass, FLW and the Bassmaster Elite Series. At one time, John was being called the ironman since he was fishing both FLW and the Bassmaster Elite Series the same year. John is the only professional angler to win a fully rigged bass boat on every major western waterway from New Mexico to Washington totaling 31. He has qualified for the Bassmaster Classic 7 times and is a 2 time US Open Champion and has earned $3 Million during his career.

WESLEY STRADER BASS FISHING

I grew up in the Eagle Furnace community of Rockwood, Tennessee. I have always been fascinated with fish and have been chasing them as long as I can remember. I can remember dad making crank baits and putting them in egg cartons to store them and as a young child, every time I would go to the grocery store, I would stand at the eggs and say “fish.” Later, while I was working for the TVA I fished BFL and a circuit call the Hungry Fisherman Series. I quit my job because of a near fatal accident while working for TVA. God had a different plan!

I fished my first FLW event in 1997 on Kentucky Lake. I finished 11th just missing the cut by 3 oz. I made enough on that event to pay my deposits and 1 balance for the ’98 season. I couldn’t have done any of this without my mother and father and my strong Christian foundation.

GLENN CHAPPELEAR BASS FISHING

Chappelear, an ordained minister, grew up fishing for catfish near Greenville, S.C. Now residing in Acworth, Ga., Chappelear has fished the FLW Tour every year since 2001. Chappelear also leads the FOCAS Bible Study at every Walmart FLW Tour event, which is attended by anglers, sponsors, families and FLW staff members. Glenn has been married to his wife for almost 20 years, and they currently have three children. When not on Tour, Chappelear enjoys hunting, reading the bible and volunteering at his local Children’s Home and Homeless Shelter. During the late summer and fall Chappelear organizes hunting outreach events for Sportsmen’s Outreach.

Specializing in “Trophy” Striper Fishing, owner Captain Jim Durham is a Kentucky State licensed guide who has fished Lake Cumberland year round for most of his adult life and is creator of the Striper Fish like a Pro DVD series, owns www.superbaittanks. com as well as his own line of fishing lures.

Captain Jim is also a Staff Officer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary as well as a Coast Guard Merchant Marine Captain and a local Fire Fighter. Fully insured, let Captain Jim and StriperFun Guide Service take you on safe, fun and unforgettable fishing trip to catch a “Trophy Striper” of a lifetime!

NATHAN LIGHT SMALL MOUTH BASS

My wife of over 30 years, my son, daughter and grand kids are the love of my life. After giving my heart and life to Jesus Christ on November 12th, 1989, my life has never been the same. Serving Him in any way He chooses, is my desire.

Co-Hosting 3B Outdoors can only be explained as unbelievable. Being able to work with an awesome group of dedicated sportsmen, is a dream come true. Hanging out on the water with many of the finest fishermen in the world and kids as well, provide a wealth of joy and satisfaction. Being able to produce these adventures into a TV show, is only icing on the cake.

CAPT JIM DURHAM STRIPER/WALLEYE

CAPT STEVE STUBBE FLY ROD FOR BASS

I have been working and playing on the water since 1977 from the Texas Gulf Coast to the Canadian tundra – hunting, fishing, working, a member of several bass clubs, fishing tournaments, guided for the Sunshine kids fishing tournament (fresh & salt water) for several years and attended seaman schools.

My wife (Tamie) and I were given the opportunity to start our own radio show. I was the host of an AM radio talk show in Houston on Saturday mornings for 52 weeks. This call-in talk show was named TechReps and was based on technical pros talking about mechanical repairs and the outdoor sporting goods industry. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot.

MARK OSBURN FLY ROD FOR BASS

Gypsy Jack, or G-Jack to his friends, began experimenting with different fly rod offerings for bass as a youngster fishing legendary Toledo Bend Reservoir with his dad in the early 1970s. Using conventional bait casting and spinning tackle, G-Jack learned how to catch fish on everything from crank baits and jigs to spinners and top water plugs.

But his hankering for fly rods led him to try casting poppers and large flies on his department store 8’ fly rod. “I caught some nice bluegill and an occasional small bass, but mainly I was just getting in a lot of casting practice,” G-Jack joked. “I became convinced that fly rod offerings needed to mimic classic bass patterns to consistently catch quality fish.”  Read more at gypsyjack.net

BARRY WHITE CRAPPIE FISHING HANK CHERRY BASS FISHING

Captain Barry White, a US Coast Guard Certified and fully insured fishing guide on Watts Bar Lake and Lake Chickamauga, has been catching Crappie for over 30 years and he’s back again at the 2023 East TN Fishing Show to share more fish catching tips during his seminars at the show.

Crappie fishing is always a big hit at the show so make sure you “catch” his seminar at the show. Check Barry out at www. barrysguideservice.com. and on Facebook.

Cherry came charging back with a wire-to-wire win in 2020, the historic 50th anniversary of the Bassmaster Classic.

On Lake Ray Roberts, Hank Cherry became one of only a handful of tournament anglers to win 2 Bassmaster Classic world championships. Cherry also joined Rick Clunn, Kevin VanDam and Jordan Lee as the only anglers to win the tournament back-to-back.

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ERIC THOMASON KAYAKS

With over 148 tournaments & 575 verified catches under his belt, Eric has the experience and know-how for all your kayak fishing questions. Make sure you’re there!

DANIEL LYONS KAYAKS

With 77 tournaments, Daniel has 300 verified catches! Talk about a powerhouse angler! His Top Catches were for B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Championship. Listen close folks, he may just have the tips you need!

Kent Vanover has been in the military for 34 years. Kent was stationed at Mtn Home AFB, ID from 19841988 serving as an early warning radar specialist. He has also served 30 years as a full time employee of the TN Air National Guard. Kent is an avid member of Kayak Fishing with Christ, Tennessee Kayak Tournament Trail Board of Directors, and East TN Kayak Anglers. When asked about what KFWC means to him, his response is “Kayak Fishing with Christ is a unique family of kayak fishermen that enjoy fellowship and leading others to Christ. Our group also walks hand in hand with others seeking growth as Christians.”

KENT VANOVER KAYAKS

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Blasts from the Past

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LOCAL Events

INTRO TO CLIMBING CLASS

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2:30 PM

ONSIGHT ROCK GYM

5335 WESTER AVENUE KNOXVILLE, TN 37921

Learn the basics of top rope belaying, knot tying, and climbing technique in this hands-on class. Designed for those with no previous climbing experience, this course teaches the necessary skills required to climb independently. Class repeats every Sunday (with a few exceptions) from 1-2:30 p.m. and every Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Check Onsight Rock Gym’s calendar for exclusions and details. www.onsightrockgym.com

IJAMS FAMILY OWL PROWL

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM

2915 ISLAND HOME AVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

Meet some of Ijams’ resident owl ambassadors before heading out on the trails after dark in search of these beautiful birds. Participants will learn about unique owl adaptations that help them rule the night. We’ll go out in search of barred, screech, and great horned owls, all while practicing their calls and putting our own senses to the ultimate nocturnal test. Cost $15. Register online. www.ijams.org

KIDS CLIMB WITH COACH MELISSA-RECURRING

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 AT 10 AM – 12 PM

RIVER SPORTS OUTFITTERS

2918 SUTHERLAND AVE. KNOXVILLE, TN 37919

Come have fun with other kids and parents at this kidscentered event. Coach Melissa will facilitate fun and learning for kids 12 and under. Second Saturday of every month. Cost $25. www.riversportsoutfitters.com/events

JUNE 3, 2023

KAREN WALDROP @ WHITMAN HOLLOW BOAT DOCK

JULY 21ST, 2023 AT 7 PM

WHITMAN HOLLOW BOAT DOCK

1203 WHITMAN HOLLOW RD, LAFOLLETTE, TN 37766

Come rock the dock with Karen Waldrup as she makes her return to Whitman Hollow Marina celebrating the Fourth of July!

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Daily takeoffs will be from Volunteer Landing in downtown Knoxville each competition

Weigh-ins will take place in Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee campus — a 20,000-seat facility that is fifth largest in the country.

Outdoor Knoxville Adventure Center 900 Volunteer Landing Lane Knoxville, TN 37915

LOCAL Events

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PADDLE FEBRUARY 4, 2023 AT 10 AM – 3 PM

4564 LEATHERWOOD RD, ONEIDA, TN 37841

NATURALIST SKILLS AT TREMONT

FEBRUARY 3 - 5, 2023

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS INSTITUTE AT TREMONT

9275 TREMONT RD., KNOXVILLE, TN 37882

Become a better observer of natural phenomena, learn how to provoke your curiosity and ask meaningful questions, and discover new ways to document your outdoor experiences so you can learn and grow as a naturalist. Cost $449, includes instruction, food and

PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE

APRIL 15, 2023

ANDERSON COUNTY PARK

2191 PARK LANE ANDERSONVILLE, TN 37705

PLUS MANY MORE ARTISTS! THE AVETT BROTHERS MAREN MORRIS THE BLACK OPRY REVUE PETER ROWAN'S BLUEGRASS BAND SAM BUSH JERRY DOUGLAS April 27- 30, 2023 MARCUS KING TANYA TUCKER LITTLE FEAT MerleFest.org • 800-343-7857

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2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN 1500CC. $3,200 | Great cond, kept covered, 21k,runs exc, 2 owners, comes w/helmet, Harley Davidson cover, key, leather conditioner rub, motorcycle oil, and few extra accessories. No lowballs, will not accept. Text 865-240-6426

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. $8,000 | exc cond, new tires; windshield; LED lights; oil; lots more, 1st stage done, it’s ready for the road, if you want a good bike this is it. Not taking a penny less give me a call 865-386-1523

2017 POLARIS RZR 1000. $13,995 | 4x4, DOHC 1000, automatic, Winch, 2 seater,

19 76 KAWASAKILTD 400. $1,500 | Needs work but does run, been sitting for several months, No title, this would be great for use of parts due to no paperwork, It was inherited and needs gone. 865-684-7063

2012 TRIUMPH THRUXTON. $4,950 | had since new, 38k, includes too much to list, Every service completed to date, along with rotors and new final drive replacement. The bike doesn’t need anything at all. Pirelli Scorpion Trail II’s tires. 865-705-2010

2013 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA

CLASSIC LIMITED. $14,900 | 17k, 2-tone Big Blue Pearl and Black, new tires, new battery, ape hangers, just fully serviced, You work hard, time to climb on some fun! 423-737-0339

2022 CAM AM 900 RYKER SPORT. $10,000 | 1070mi, 82HP, CVT Automatic transmission w/reverse, 2/keys, owners manual plus many extras. Cash Only. No Trades. No test rides without cash in hand. 423-863-1141

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$1600 | 17ft., 75 hp, We purchased from the original family who bought new in CA. Lights and horn work. Needs carburetor work / rebuild. Great candidate for restoration. Trailer has new tires and jack. 865-328-6922

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GRUMMAN CANOE. $250 | 15 foot, aluminum, just needs a good cleaning and ready to go! 865-660-8712.

MINI KOTA TROLLING MOTOR. $125 | NEW NEVER BEEN IN WATER,12 volts 30 pound thrust, please call 865-363-8285

1998 SEADOO GS | $1,000 | has a bad Stator. I have the new one, then when I tried to install I could not get the bolts out of the motor. The motor is solid and the jet ski ran well till the stator went out. The trailer alone is worth $1000. If interested please call or text at 865-320-7459

1988 SEA RAY 360 AFT CABIN. $26,000

| Two 270 crusader engines, Westerbeke generator, galley kitchen, windlass anchor system, two heads, Loaded, fly bridge, cover back deck w/full enclosure, AC, well maintained, ship to shore radio, spot light, sleeps 6, comes with extra items, Covered Slip Available. CALL OR TEXT 865-368-0336

1436 FLAT BOTTOM JONBOAT. $2500

13’

1967 DORSETT CATALINA CUDDY.

SKEETER ZX190. $12,500 | 175 Yamaha Hpdi, Lowrance Hook 9, Minn Kota 70 Trolling motor, New batteries, Just serviced, Run runs and fishies good, Top cap faded. Carpet has some stains, Seats in good shape, Solid older boat. 865-356-4794

VIBE SEA GHOST. $1200 | Brand New never been in the water, brand new battery, brand new Lowrance Hook Depth Finder. USB ports on the dash I installed as well for charging. Be a great stable boat to fish kayak