EXCITING SEMINARS AND FEATURES FOR 2025!

WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER ANOTHER GREAT LINEUP FOR A FULL WEEKEND OF SEMINARS, TIPS & TRICKS, AND HAWG TROUGH DEMONSTRATIONS! BRAND NEW THIS YEAR IS THE BASS PANEL AT 2:00PM ON SATURDAY! THE PANEL INCLUDES JAMES LINDNER, CHRIS TAURISANO, AND MATT MADLENER. ASK THE PRO’S ANYTHING YOU WANT!

2025 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

JAMES LINDNER

Growing up in the world of sport fishing, James Lindner has filmed and fished from the Arctic Circle to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts and just about every place in between. As a renowned multi-species fisherman, James has few equals; and his prowess in the world of musky fishing is legendary. Today James is co-host of Lindner’s Angling Edge and Fishing Edge Television shows and CEO of Lindner Media Productions.

Recognized as one of the best directors and producers in the outdoor industry, James lives, eats, and sleeps fishing. In 2008, James was inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Communicator for his outstanding achievement in the realm of sport fishing. In 2003, he was also honored as the Rapala Angler of the Year and has been inducted into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame.

Today, James is at the helm of Lindner Media Productions overseeing the production of educational fishing programs, national television commercials, product sales presentations, point of purchase product videos shown in sporting goods stores, as well as providing their trademark underwater and aerial footage and photography to the sport fishing industry.

CHRIS TAURISANO

Chris Taurisano has been guiding full time for 12 years. He spends 325 of what he calls the best days of the year on the water. At an early age Chris attended Al Lindner’s Camp Fish and has been hooked ever since. Chris’s T-Bone guide service has quickly become one of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin’s best! Don’t miss your chance to hear from this local water expert!

STEVE WELCH

Hop in the boat with one of Lake Shelbyville’s most knowledgeable guides. Steve been doing this for nearly 27 years and he knows this lake from one end to the other. He has fished in nine Crappie U.S.A. Classics, and cashed a check in three against the top teams in the country. He won several local and regional tourneys before turning his attention to guiding. Steve has been featured in several in-state and national magazines and given seminars at just about every fishing show in the state. He also contributed to over 200 articles in several magazines.

ALEC NICKEL

Alec has been fishing since he was 3 years old. His Grandparents have been in the Taxidermy Industry for over 45 years and his Grandpa taught him all of his fishing and hunting skills growing up. Alec is a “River Rat” and has been fishing the Rock River, Mississippi River, and Wisconsin River since he was a kid!

He started a YouTube channel in 2020 and began producing videos for himself and others to enjoy. Alec learned shortly after starting his YouTube Channel, that he wanted to share his passion of fishing with as many people as he could. He loves teaching people how to fish and helping them catch their next trophy.  He works really well with children and loves getting them into the outdoors.

2025 FEATURES

Hawg Trough Aquarium See the hottest new lures in action in our 3,500 gallon aquarium filled with monster fish.

Trout Pond-Bring the whole family to fish in the trout pond and see how many fish you can catch!  The trout pond is a ton of fun for all ages and the best part is it is FREE for kids!!!

Kids Casting-Kids can practice their casting, learn new casting techniques, and enter the casting contest!  All of these are FREE for kids all weekend long!

Minnow Races-Kids of all ages love stopping by and racing the minnows!  Free to play and prizes for all winners!

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