Strader Expo Feb. 6-8 2009

 

 

Friday February 6th: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday February 7th: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday February 8th: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Admission: $9.00

Bring your Family!

Kids 12 & under admitted FREE!

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Jim Strader's 2009 Hunting & Fishing Expo will have many of the Nations finest outdoorsmen who offer secrets to improve your Hunting or Fishing skills.

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Friday February 6th 

Seminar Topics and Times

Turkey Hunting

3PM- 4PM

Knight and Hale’s Harold Knight, the Dean of turkey hunters, will be discussing transitions in the spring, what calls to use and how, turkey decoys and set up, bow hunting and other spring turkey hunting tips.  He will also be showcasing a deadly new turkey decoy and turkey blind for the first time ever.

 

Muskie Fishing  

4PM - 5PM

Professional Muskie Guide and Tournament Champion Crash Mullins will reveal his Big Fish Secrets.  Topics will include lure and tackle selection, seasonal behavior, and locations for monster Muskie.  Best of all, these are tips for taking Muskie from local waters like Cave Run and Green River.       

 

Bass Fishing

5PM - 6PM

Dale Hollow’s “Smallmouth Guru”, Stephen Headrick, will be sharing the spinner-bait techniques and tactics that have gained him recognition in dozens of national magazine articles.  A truly in-depth seminar, topics will include discussions of the proper size, color and style of spinner-bait for year-round bass fishing success.

 

Deer Hunting

6PM -7PM

For the first time ever at the expo, world renowned deer hunter, Harold Knight will reveal his trophy hunting secrets.  Topics will include scent control and attraction, early season vs. the rut, a new calling and rattling technique, decoys and stand placement.  Harold is nationally known as a Trophy whitetail hunter, call manufacturer and host of Knight and Hale’s “Ultimate Hunting” on the Outdoor Network”, but will be sharing local tips and techniques

 

 

Food Plots

7PM - 8PM

“Real World Whitetails” video producer and Monster Plots field rep, Kevin Boyer, will be sharing decades of experience managing food plots and harvesting trophy whitetail deer.  Topics will include nutritional values of food plots and why and where to locate them.  He will also be giving an in-depth discussion on the body and antler growth of whitetail deer.  

 

Saturday February 7th 

 

Bass Fishing

11AM - 12PM

Dale Hollow’s “Smallmouth Guru”, Stephen Headrick, will be sharing the spinner-bait techniques and tactics that have gained him recognition in dozens of national magazine articles.  A truly in-depth seminar, topics will include discussions of the proper size, color and style of spinner-bait for year-round bass fishing success.

 

Deer Hunting

12PM -1PM

For the first time ever at the expo, world renowned deer hunter, Harold Knight will reveal his trophy hunting secrets.  Topics will include scent control and attraction, early season vs. the rut, a new calling and rattling technique, decoys and stand placement.  Harold is nationally known as a Trophy whitetail hunter, call manufacturer and host of Knight and Hale’s “Ultimate Hunting” on the Outdoor Network”, but will be sharing local tips and techniques

 

Muskie Fishing  

1PM - 2PM   

Professional Muskie Guide and Tournament Champion Crash Mullins will reveal his Big Fish Secrets.  Topics will include lure and tackle selection, seasonal behavior, and locations for monster Muskie.  Best of all, these are tips for taking Muskie from local waters like Cave Run and Green River.       

      

Food Plots

2PM - 3PM

“Real World Whitetails” video producer and Monster Plots field rep, Kevin Boyer, will be sharing decades of experience managing food plots and harvesting trophy whitetail deer.  Topics will include nutritional values of food plots and why and where to locate them.  He will also be giving an in-depth discussion on the body and antler growth of whitetail deer.  

 

Bass Fishing

3PM - 4PM

Dale Hollow’s “Smallmouth Guru”, Stephen Headrick, will be sharing the spinner-bait techniques and tactics that have gained him recognition in dozens of national magazine articles.  A truly in-depth seminar, topics will include discussions of the proper size, color and style of spinner-bait for year-round bass fishing success.

 

Turkey Hunting

4PM - 5PM

Knight and Hale’s Harold Knight, the Dean of turkey hunters, will be discussing transitions in the spring, what calls to use and how, turkey decoys and set up, bow hunting and other spring turkey hunting tips.  He will also be showcasing a deadly new turkey decoy and turkey blind for the first time ever.

 

Muskie Fishing  

5PM - 6PM   

Professional Muskie Guide and Tournament Champion Crash Mullins will reveal his Big Fish Secrets.  Topics will include lure and tackle selection, seasonal behavior, and locations for monster Muskie.  Best of all, these are tips for taking Muskie from local waters like Cave Run and Green River.         

    

Food Plots

6PM - 7PM

“Real World Whitetails” video producer and Monster Plots field rep, Kevin Boyer, will be sharing decades of experience managing food plots and harvesting trophy whitetail deer.  Topics will include nutritional values of food plots and why and where to locate them.  He will also be giving an in-depth discussion on the body and antler growth of whitetail deer.  

 

 

Sunday February 8th 

 

Turkey Hunting

11AM - 12 PM

For the first time ever at the expo, world renowned deer hunter, Harold Knight will reveal his trophy hunting secrets.  Topics will include scent control and attraction, early season vs. the rut, a new calling and rattling technique, decoys and stand placement.  Harold is nationally known as a Trophy whitetail hunter, call manufacturer and host of Knight and Hale’s “Ultimate Hunting” on the Outdoor Network”, but will be sharing local tips and techniques

 

Bass Fishing

12PM - 1PM

Dale Hollow’s “Smallmouth Guru”, Stephen Headrick, will be sharing the spinner-bait techniques and tactics that have gained him recognition in dozens of national magazine articles.  A truly in-depth seminar, topics will include discussions of the proper size, color and style of spinner-bait for year-round bass fishing success.

 

Food Plots

1PM - 2PM

“Real World Whitetails” video producer and Monster Plots field rep, Kevin Boyer, will be sharing decades of experience managing food plots and harvesting trophy whitetail deer.  Topics will include nutritional values of food plots and why and where to locate them.  He will also be giving an in-depth discussion on the body and antler growth of whitetail deer.  

 

Deer Hunting

2PM -3PM

Knight and Hale’s Harold Knight, the Dean of turkey hunters, will be discussing transitions in the spring, what calls to use and how, turkey decoys and set up, bow hunting and other spring turkey hunting tips.  He will also be showcasing a deadly new turkey decoy and turkey blind for the first time ever.

 

Big Buck Contest Awards

3PM - 4PM

The Big Buck Contest has showcased Kentucky's current typical and non-typical state records, the Robert Smith and Ben Brogle bucks, the awesome Troy Wilson cactus buck, and several legendary Indiana deer like Bob Bromm's former world record muzzleloader buck, which scored more than 220 non-typical inches of antler.

At this years contest awards ceremony, Jim Strader and Harold Knight will be presenting the trophy plaques and prizes to the winners.  You don't want to miss this parade of giant bucks which represents the "Best of the Best" harvested by the regions hunters.

 

Seminar Speaker Profiles

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Harold Knight  


Harold Knight is co-founder of Knight & Hale Game Calls. His knowledge and experience as a long-time hunter and game-caller give Harold the ability to decipher and create the game calls that help hunters mimic the game they love to pursue.
Through countless feature stories in print and television, Harold has achieved national acclaim for his calling and hunting prowess. With his unique calling style, he has won and placed in many calling contests, including the prestigious World Goose Calling Championship. Harold still takes time to share his knowledge gained from numerous years of hunting, and we are delighted to present his very first deer hunting seminar at the expo. 

For more information about Harold please visit www.knightandhale.com



Crash Mullins 

Crash Mullins has been a professional guide on Cave run Lake, Ky. For approximately 30 years and is known all over the country as “THE SOUTHERN MUSKY FISHING EXPERT”.  Crash has worked all of his life at promoting Cave Run Lake and actually named these waters the Musky Capitol of the South.

Crash has been featured in numerous magazines during his career, some of which are Southern Living, Heartland USA, Woods & Waters, Kentucky Afield, & of course Musky Hunter Magazine, for which he is a field editor and contributing writer.

In 1999 he was instrumental in launching the P.M.T.T. and brought them to Kentucky.  He has many tournament wins and awards to his credit; he travels all over North America as a guest speaker at Sport Shows and Musky Clubs.

Crash and his wife Gina opened Crash’s Landing, Inc., Outfitters & Musky Guide Service in 1998 at Cave Run Lake along with the continuation of Crash Mullins

Professional Guide Service.

His sponsors include:  Ranger Boats, Mercury Motors, Minn Kota, Hummingbird Electronics, St. Croix rods & Reels, Cortland Line, Frabill Nets & many more.

For more information about Crash please visit www.crashslanding.com  


 

Kevin Boyer

As the producer of “Real World Whitetail” videos and rep for “Monster Plot” wildlife food plot implements, Kevin Boyer has decades of experience managing and harvesting trophy whitetail deer, turkeys, and other wildlife.  He is an expert on the nutritional value of food sources and their management.  A serious trophy deer hunter, Kevin has taken numerous big bucks on video that teach you how this expert is so successful.  He will be conducting a very thorough and educational food plot management seminar.

For more information about Kevin please visit www.realworldwhitetails.com


 

Stephen Headrick

Nationally recognized as "THE SMALLMOUTH GURU", Stephen is also the owner of Punisher Lure Co., manufacturer of quality hair jigs, spinner-baits, float and fly accessories, and a new LED black light. 
 
Stephen has been featured and quoted in numerous national magazines including Bass Master, In Fisherman, Bass'n Times and has also been a frequent guest on many national television shows.  Residing near famed Dale Hollow Lake, Stephen spends hundreds of days on the water perfecting his innovative tackle and techniques.  He will be showcasing his brand new LED black-light at the expo

 

For more information about Stephen please visit www.dalehollowfishing.com or www.thesmallmouthguru.com

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!!Special Expo Feature!!
 

We are pleased to announce the return of one of our most popular features ever

 

Brody the Bear!

 

Brody and JeffOn Location for Walker, Texas Ranger 

Come out and see this colossal Kodiak Brown Bear that has been a star attraction in Hollywood Movies and Television Productions including Brody's latest billing in the movie "Grizzly Park"

Jeff Watson, owner of Brody and J and L Bruins, promises crowd pleasing performances that will include many of Brody's spine tingling poses and stunts.  Check out Jeff and Brody's website at www.kodiakgrizzly.com  

There is a cover charge for Brody's performances.

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The Big Buck Display & Contest : Kentucky, Indiana & Ohio Bucks

FREE DEER SCORING

 

The Big Buck display at the Jim Strader Hunting & Fishing Expo is a unique once-a-year opportunity to showcase your trophy buck in front of thousands of Kentuckiana deer hunters who are eager to see the regions finest deer and talk to the hunters who were lucky enough to harvest them.

 

The Big Buck display has showcased Kentucky's current typical and non-typical state records, the Robert Smith and Ben Brogle bucks, the awesome Troy Wilson cactus buck, and several legendary Indiana deer like Bob Bromm's former world record muzzleloader buck, which scored more than 220 non-typical inches of antler.

 

YOUR buck will be scored free of charge, placed upon display and put in the running for the trophies and prizes in the Big Buck Contest. ALL hunters displaying their deer will recieve an OFFICIAL Big Buck certificate and a free pass for admission to Sunday's show at which time the Big Buck trophies and prizes will be awarded.

 

ALL hunters displaying their deer will recieve a free 1 year membership to www.gametraxx.com

 

This year's display will feature loads of B & C and P & Y candidates! You don't want to miss some of the nation's largest bucks of the year!                                     

 

Deer can be scored all three days of the expo free of charge with paid admission into the show. However, in order for your buck to be eligible for the Big Buck Contest your deer must be registered by noon on Saturday February 7th. Contestants of the Big Buck Contest will receive a free ticket for readmission to the show to attend the awards ceremony and retrieve their mounts.

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