Media & Events
There’s always something going on at Shimano and here’s where you’ll find all the news and information you need to keep you up-to-date on the latest happenings within the company and the fishing industry. Whether it’s news, information about new product launches, upcoming tradeshows or Shimano Fishing Tour dates, or the latest awards Shimano has received, it’s all right here.
2008 Shimano Event Season
Wednesday, January 9 - Sunday January 13, 2008
New Orleans Boat Show
Earnest N. Memorial Convention Center, New Oleans, LA
For more information go to www.neworleansboatshow.com
Thursday, January 10 - Sunday January 13, 2008
ISE - San Mateo
San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Thursday, January 10 - Sunday January 13, 2008
Texas Fishing & Hunting Show
Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX
For more information go to www.texasfishingshows.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, January 11 - Sunday, January 13, 2008
Chicago Musky Show
Harper College, Palatine, IL
For more information go to www.chicagomuskieshow.com
Friday, January 11 - Monday, January 14, 2008
Timonium Bass Show
Maryland State Fairground, Timonium, MD
For more information go to www.fishingexpo.com
Wednesday, January 16 - Sunday January 20, 2008
Chicagoland Outdoor Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
For more information go to www.chicagolandsportshow.com
Thursday, January 17 - Sunday, January 20, 2008
ISE - Sacramento
Califorinia Expo & State Fair Center, Sacramento, CA
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, January 23 - Sunday, January 27, 2008
Washington Sportsman Show
Western Washington Fairgrounds, Palluyp, WA
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Thursday, January 24 - Sunday, January 27, 2008
ISE - Denver
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Saturday, January 26 - Monday, January 28, 2008
Bassarama
The Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
For more information go to www.bassarama.com
Monday, January 28 - Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hendrix Outdoor Show
Fallon Convention, Fallon NV
Saturday, February 2 - Sunday February 3, 2008
Florida Sportsman Show
Lee Civic Center, Ft. Meyers, FL
For more information go to www.floridasportsman.com
Wednesday, February 6 – Sunday, February 10, 2008
Pacific NW Sportsmen’s Show
Portland Exposition Center, Portland, OR
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Thursday, February 7 - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Thursday, February 7 – Sunday, February 10, 2008
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, February 13 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Duluth Sports Shows
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth, MN
For more information go to www.shamrockprod.com
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow
Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumberg, IL
For more information go to www.schaumburgsportshow.com
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Oklahoma Tackle Show
State Fair Park, Oaklahoma City, OK
For more information go to www.oktackleshow.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, February 15 - Friday, February 24, 2008
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
For more information go to www.indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com
Thursday, February 21 - Sunday, February 24, 2008
Evergreen Sportsman Show
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Evergreen, OR
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Friday, February 22 – Sunday, February 24, 2008
CITGO Bassmaster Classic
Carolina First Center, Greenville, SC
For more information go to
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/classic/index
Fishing legend Jimmy Houston will be at the Shimano booth on Friday, Feb. 22 from Noon – 1pm.
Please stop by the booth to personally meet Jimmy and enter in a special promotion that will be taking place during the appearance time.
Saturday February 23 - Saturday February 24, 2008
Florida Sportsman Show
Okaloosa County Fairgrounds, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
For more information go to www.floridasportsman.com
Thursday, February 28 – Sunday March 2, 2008
World Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, March 5 – Sunday, March 9, 2008
Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle, Boat and Travel Show
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
For more information go to www.fredhall.com
Fishing icon Larry Dahlberg will be in attendance during the expo. Stop by the Shimano booth for the opportunity to meet and speak with Larry personally.
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, March 5 – Sunday, March 9, 2008
Houston Fishing Show
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
For more information go to www.houstonfishingshow.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2008
ISE - Phoenix
University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix AZ
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Saturday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Louisianna Fishing Show
Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA
For more information go to www.lasportsmenshow.com
Wednesday, March 12 - Sunday, March 16, 2008
Cleveland Sports Show
International Exposition Center, Cleveland, OH
For more information go to www.sportandtravel.com
Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
Grand Rapids Sportfishing & RV Show
De Vos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
For more information go to www.ultimatesportshows.com
Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
ISE - SLC
South Towne Exposition Center, SLC, UT
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
The Saltwater Fishing Expo
Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, March 26 – Sunday, March 30, 2008
Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA
For more information go to www.fredhall.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, April 2 – Sunday, April 6, 2008
Northwest Sport Show
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
For more information go to www.northwestsportshow.com
Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6, 2008
The Great Alaska Sportsman Show
Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
For more information go to www.greatalaskasportsmanshow.com
Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 2008
New England Saltwater Fishing Show
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
For more information go to www.nesaltwatershow.com
Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Sam Rayburn, TX
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Texas International Boat Show
Corpus Christi Downtown Marina, Corpus Christi, TX
For more information go to www.txintlboatshow.com
Thursday April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Mills Fleet Farm Outdoors Show
Lambeau Field, Greenbay, WI
Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Guntersville, AL
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Toledo Bend, LA
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 22, 2008
Muskie World Championships
Eagle River, WI
For more information go to www.eagleriver.org
Wednesday, July 16 – Friday, July 18, 2008
American Sportfishing Association, ICAST
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
This is a dealer show and not open to the general public
For more information go to www.asafishing.org
Friday, September 12-Sunday, September 14, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Lake Fork, TX
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Wednesday, October 22 - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Calcutta Wahoo Challenge
Morehead City, North Carolina
For more information go to
www.calcuttawahoo.com
New Orleans Boat Show
Earnest N. Memorial Convention Center, New Oleans, LA
For more information go to www.neworleansboatshow.com
Thursday, January 10 - Sunday January 13, 2008
ISE - San Mateo
San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Thursday, January 10 - Sunday January 13, 2008
Texas Fishing & Hunting Show
Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX
For more information go to www.texasfishingshows.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, January 11 - Sunday, January 13, 2008
Chicago Musky Show
Harper College, Palatine, IL
For more information go to www.chicagomuskieshow.com
Friday, January 11 - Monday, January 14, 2008
Timonium Bass Show
Maryland State Fairground, Timonium, MD
For more information go to www.fishingexpo.com
Wednesday, January 16 - Sunday January 20, 2008
Chicagoland Outdoor Show
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
For more information go to www.chicagolandsportshow.com
Thursday, January 17 - Sunday, January 20, 2008
ISE - Sacramento
Califorinia Expo & State Fair Center, Sacramento, CA
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, January 23 - Sunday, January 27, 2008
Washington Sportsman Show
Western Washington Fairgrounds, Palluyp, WA
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Thursday, January 24 - Sunday, January 27, 2008
ISE - Denver
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Saturday, January 26 - Monday, January 28, 2008
Bassarama
The Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond, VA
For more information go to www.bassarama.com
Monday, January 28 - Thursday, January 31, 2008
Hendrix Outdoor Show
Fallon Convention, Fallon NV
Saturday, February 2 - Sunday February 3, 2008
Florida Sportsman Show
Lee Civic Center, Ft. Meyers, FL
For more information go to www.floridasportsman.com
Wednesday, February 6 – Sunday, February 10, 2008
Pacific NW Sportsmen’s Show
Portland Exposition Center, Portland, OR
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Thursday, February 7 - Sunday, February 10, 2008
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Thursday, February 7 – Sunday, February 10, 2008
Eastern Fishing & Outdoor Expo
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, February 13 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Duluth Sports Shows
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Duluth, MN
For more information go to www.shamrockprod.com
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Schaumburg Boat & Sportshow
Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumberg, IL
For more information go to www.schaumburgsportshow.com
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday February 17, 2008
Oklahoma Tackle Show
State Fair Park, Oaklahoma City, OK
For more information go to www.oktackleshow.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, February 15 - Friday, February 24, 2008
Indianapolis Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, IN
For more information go to www.indianapolisboatsportandtravelshow.com
Thursday, February 21 - Sunday, February 24, 2008
Evergreen Sportsman Show
Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Evergreen, OR
For more information go to www.oloughlintradeshows.com
Friday, February 22 – Sunday, February 24, 2008
CITGO Bassmaster Classic
Carolina First Center, Greenville, SC
For more information go to
http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/bassmaster/classic/index
Fishing legend Jimmy Houston will be at the Shimano booth on Friday, Feb. 22 from Noon – 1pm.
Please stop by the booth to personally meet Jimmy and enter in a special promotion that will be taking place during the appearance time.
Saturday February 23 - Saturday February 24, 2008
Florida Sportsman Show
Okaloosa County Fairgrounds, Ft. Walton Beach, FL
For more information go to www.floridasportsman.com
Thursday, February 28 – Sunday March 2, 2008
World Fishing and Outdoor Expo
Rockland Community College, Suffern, NY
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, March 5 – Sunday, March 9, 2008
Fred Hall Fishing, Tackle, Boat and Travel Show
Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach, CA
For more information go to www.fredhall.com
Fishing icon Larry Dahlberg will be in attendance during the expo. Stop by the Shimano booth for the opportunity to meet and speak with Larry personally.
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, March 5 – Sunday, March 9, 2008
Houston Fishing Show
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
For more information go to www.houstonfishingshow.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2008
ISE - Phoenix
University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix AZ
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Saturday, March 8 - Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Louisianna Fishing Show
Lamar Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA
For more information go to www.lasportsmenshow.com
Wednesday, March 12 - Sunday, March 16, 2008
Cleveland Sports Show
International Exposition Center, Cleveland, OH
For more information go to www.sportandtravel.com
Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
Grand Rapids Sportfishing & RV Show
De Vos Place, Grand Rapids, MI
For more information go to www.ultimatesportshows.com
Thursday, March 13 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
ISE - SLC
South Towne Exposition Center, SLC, UT
For more information go to www.sportsexpos.com
Friday, March 14 – Sunday, March 16, 2008
The Saltwater Fishing Expo
Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ
For more information go to www.sportshows.com
Wednesday, March 26 – Sunday, March 30, 2008
Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat and Travel Show
Del Mar Fairgrounds, San Diego, CA
For more information go to www.fredhall.com
Shimano will feature a reel maintenance clinic where techs will walk consumers through the basics of cleaning and servicing their reels.
Wednesday, April 2 – Sunday, April 6, 2008
Northwest Sport Show
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MN
For more information go to www.northwestsportshow.com
Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6, 2008
The Great Alaska Sportsman Show
Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, AK
For more information go to www.greatalaskasportsmanshow.com
Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 2008
New England Saltwater Fishing Show
Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI
For more information go to www.nesaltwatershow.com
Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Sam Rayburn, TX
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Texas International Boat Show
Corpus Christi Downtown Marina, Corpus Christi, TX
For more information go to www.txintlboatshow.com
Thursday April 24 - Sunday, April 27, 2008
Mills Fleet Farm Outdoors Show
Lambeau Field, Greenbay, WI
Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Guntersville, AL
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Toledo Bend, LA
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Saturday, June 21 - Sunday, June 22, 2008
Muskie World Championships
Eagle River, WI
For more information go to www.eagleriver.org
Wednesday, July 16 – Friday, July 18, 2008
American Sportfishing Association, ICAST
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
This is a dealer show and not open to the general public
For more information go to www.asafishing.org
Friday, September 12-Sunday, September 14, 2008
McDonald’s Big Bass Splash
Lake Fork, TX
For more information go to http://www.sealyoutdoors.com/
Win $500 from Shimano
Read more
Wednesday, October 22 - Saturday, October 25, 2008
Calcutta Wahoo Challenge
Morehead City, North Carolina
For more information go to
www.calcuttawahoo.com
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