SEATTLE – November 18, 2024  – The West Coast’s largest boat show is back, bringing anglers a wealth of knowledge and tips from top Northwest fishing pros. This year, the Seattle Boat Show’s expanded 2025 schedule features 150 free fishing and boating seminars, with more than 25% dedicated to fishing and crabbing. The fishing seminar topics are as diverse as the fishing options in Washington state and cover crabbing, shrimping, squid jigging, halibut, lingcod, tuna and, of course, salmon, offering something for every skill level. Attendees will learn expert techniques like downrigger tricks, maximizing marine electronics, and using GPS anchors to locate fish, along with insider tips and tools for reeling in more crab for the table. It’s a unique opportunity to learn from the best in the Northwest and elevate your angling game.

The show, with two locations  –  indoors at Lumen Field and on the water at the Port of Seattle’s Bell Harbor Marina  – runs Friday, Jan. 31 through Saturday,  Feb. 8, 2025. A free shuttle runs continuously between both locations. All seminars are at Lumen Field Event Center.

New presenters and topics for 2025 include:

• Tyler Schaul of T’s Guide Service will guide attendees through freshwater salmon and steelhead fishing from drift boats, sharing tips from years of expertise.
• Captain Justin Wong of Cut Plug Charters has been mooching the Puget Sound since he can remember and will share his life-long expertise about this uniquely Puget Sound technique for salmon fishing.
• Captain Jason Takayoshi of Pacific Bluewater Sportfishing reveals the essentials for what’s needed to set your boat up for offshore Albacore fishing.

Not to be missed will be the Expert Saltwater Fishing Panel on Saturday Feb 1.  The panel of seasoned experts, each with their unique fishing backgrounds and areas of expertise, will share their knowledge, tips, and strategies to help you become a more effective Puget Sound angler. Whether you want to target bottom fish, salmon, or shellfish they have you covered. Bring your questions and pick their brains! (This is a 2-hour session).

The fishing panel is hosted by Jamie Propst, founder of Anglers Unlimited and host of the Fishing for a Reason podcast. Panelists include:

• Scott Propst, operator of the Anglers Unlimited fishing charters in the San Juan Islands.
• Leanne Gardiner, owner and operator of The Reel Alibi, a small business specializing in custom fishing rods.
• Rob Garner who has over 30 years of guiding experience .
• Shari Stoican, past president of Puget Sound Anglers and a tackle buyer at a local business.

Returning and ever-popular presenters include Tom Nelson, Joey Pyburn, John Keizer, Paul Kim and Tommy Donlin. Nelson, of KIRO 710 ESPN’s Outdoor Line and named one “The 25 Most Influential Anglers In The West”  by Salmon and Steelhead Journal will be presenting eight times.

Plan your visit now by exploring the full seminar lineup and presenter details at Seattle Boat Show’s seminar page. It is sortable by keywords, seminar description, and presenter biographies.

Tickets:   On sale NOW

Adult Ticket – $20.00

9-Day Pass – $40.00

Kids 17 & Under – Free

Boat Show University –  classes are available for purchase online only.

• 2-hour class –  $49. Includes admission to one (1) selected 2-hour BSU Class, same-day Adult Admission ticket and one (1) drink voucher for BSU receptions in the Tunnel Club.
• 6-Hour class- $175. Includes admission to one (1) selected 6-hour BSU Class, same-day Adult Admission ticket and one (1) drink voucher for BSU receptions in the Tunnel Club.

Media               Lisa Samuelson, Samuelson Communications

Contact:           lisa@samuelsoncom.com or 206-954-2574

Photos:             Show photos and b-roll available at https://seattleboatshow.com/media/

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