Bait Rigging Station 

Hosted by Capt. Tony DiGiulian of Saltwater Professional Consulting and back by popular demand this year, each session will last an hour and the instructor’s name, time and subject will be written daily on the blackboard. Attendees will receive “hands-on” training in the presence of a pro. You’ll learn how to rig traditional ballyhoo, trolling mullet, strips, offshore lures, mackerel rigging, squid rigs for sword fishing, use of teasers, wind on leaders and proper techniques for sharpening hooks and much, much more.

Check the daily schedule at the show for times and techniques and talk with pro Tony DiGiulian on his vast fishing experiences.

Florida Marlins Day, featuring the Mermaids Dance Team—Sunday, February 20th                       

The Marlins Mermaids, the first dance team in Major League Baseball and voted one of the Sexiest Jobs in Miami by E! Entertainment, will perform on the Big Game Room stage at 3:30pm and 5:00pm. Each performance will include a Q & A with the Mermaids.  Be in the audience to ask your own question!! 

Members of the squad will meet fans and sign autographs Sunday evening  on Convention Center Drive, along with the Marlins Street Team. They'll be on site from 3–8pm for your chance to win Marlins prizes and autographed memorabilia!   

Billy the Marlin, the official team mascot, will also be on hand for a meet and greet.

Tickets to the Florida Marlins opening week series will be given away daily in the Big Game Room.      

 Battle a World Class Billfish in the Big Game Room

Test your skill on American Custom Yachts' virtual fishing machine and register to win a FREE Garmin GPS!

Visit booth #2134 and enjoy all the action without leaving the dock!

Exhibitor Prize Give Away Returns

Back again this year is the popular Exhibitor Prize Give Away. Big Game Room exhibitors have donated prizes to be raffled off daily. Just fill out your ballot in room B 214 in the Big Game Room and wait for the call. Our list of prizes will be available soon. Look for prizes from your favorite exhibitors like Karen Rhodes, Carey Chen, and the Bimini Big Game Club.   

 

Entertainment by Pluto

Pluto Shervington, also know as Pluto, is a reggae musician born in Kingston, Jamaica. He is a talented bass guitarist and singer. He is best known for his single, "Dat" and will be performing daily on the Big Game Room Seminar Stage from 3:30 to 7:30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Marlin Bar and Lounge            

Meet your friends, relax, have a drink and share your favorite fish stories. During Happy Hour, 5–6 pm daily, show staff will give out special promotional items donated by our exhibitors and sponsors.

Located in room B 214 near the Big Game Room Seminar Stage.

Seminar Program 

All of your favorite speakers will return including Bouncer Smith, Peter B. Wright and Dave Ferrell presenting their popular Marlin U series, Tony DiGIuilan, Dan Kipnis and many more. Check the Seminars page for full details on the speakers and the schedule.