Where: |
George R. Brown Convention Center |
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When: | Starts WEDNESDAY, February 18th, and lasts five days through Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 Hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission: Adults - $15.00 Children (6-12) - $5.00 |
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Exhibit Space: |
Exhibit Hall A
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Show Theme: | The emphasis will be on fishing tackle and fishing boats with all facets of the world of fishing fully explored through displays, clinics and movies. | |
Special Attractions: | Continuous clinics by Fishing Experts "How To" Kid Clinics with prizes on Saturday and Sunday. |
Types of Exhibits
Fishing Equipment: | The latest in all types of fishing equipment from manufacturers around the world displayed and demonstrated. | |
Boats: | Skinny Water Bay Boats completely rigged with all the electronic gear and equipment that have made these boats famous will be displayed. Blue water rigs equipped to tackle the Gulf fishing waters and smaller bay rigs play an important part of the boating display. A large number of kayaks will also be presented. | |
Guides: | Guides for both fresh water and salt water will be present in large numbers from all over the world. | |
Vacation: | National resort areas including exhibits from regional resort areas, marinas, fishing camps and seashore will have experts available to help the Southern fisherman plan his vacation | |
Seminars: | Seminars will be conducted on the subject of fishing. These “clinics” will be staffed with experts in each particular field of interest. Bay, bass, offshore and fly fishing are just some of the topics. Click Here for Seminar Schedule |
2025 Exhibitor Information
Move In: | (BOATS ONLY) | |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | |
Move In: | (ALL OTHER EXHIBITORS) | |
Monday, February 16, 2026 | 12:30 pm - 7:00 p.m (Can drive on floor) |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Can drive on floor if possible) |
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Move Out: |
Begins 6:15 p.m. Sunday, February 22nd. BREAKING DOWN YOUR BOOTH IS NOT ALLOWED |
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BOAT DEALERS ONLY must be completed no later than 12:00 noon, Monday, February 23, 2026 |
General Information
Fact Sheet |
Exhibit Hall A |
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Booth Map | Booth Plan | |
Decorator: | Grit Productions and Expositions, 713.539.6078, http://www.gritexpo.com Mark exhibits "Fishing Show - George R, Brown, Hall A" | |
Freight: | Grit Productions and Expositions, 713.539.6078, http://www.gritexpo.com Mark exhibits "Fishing Show - George R, Brown, Hall A" | |
Electrician: | Smart City Networks, 713-853-8900 or 800-333-4324, FAX 713-853-8901, 3720 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89109, will handle all electrical needs for the show. |