This season's show line up is impressive with offerings to keep us busy right through the end of February which will hopefully be when we can get our boats back in the water! With shows throughout Virginia, Maryland and even the "Harrisburg Show" in Harrisburg, PA, there's one being held not too far from home. We've summed up what you can expect from each show with the hopes of making it easier for you to choose which one is right for you. Be sure to visit the websites listed for more information and see their ads in this month's issue of Woods & Waters.

We can always count on the Fishing Expo & Boat Show to kick off the outdoor show season in Maryland! Can you believe this is show promoter Bob Dobart's 26th year of hosting this Timonium, MD show? Running from Thursday January 14 through Sunday the 17th you'll find everything you can ever dream of relating to saltwater and freshwater fishing under one roof. There are seminars throughout the day, more boats than you can imagine and a slew of fishing accessories. Find their ad in this issue of Woods & Waters and tear out the valuable coupon! Admission for adults is $8 and it's $4 for kids 10-14. Kids under 10 are free. Visit www.fishingexpo.com or call 410-838-8687.

Virginians must mark their calendars for January 15-17 as this is a big weekend in the Richmond metro area! The Richmond Fishing Expo is a show for serious anglers! Held at the Richmond Raceway Complex you'll find a great line up of local, well-known fishing guides such as Mile "Pappy" Jones, Britt Stoudenmire, C.C. McCotter, Capt. Max King and more. You'll also be able to meet the "G" Man, Gerald Swindle and Virginia's own John Crews. Seminars will be held on the bass tub and there will be a trout pond. Bring your kids on Saturday morning for a special seminar by Gerald Swindle and the first 500 will receive a special gift from GreenTop! Adult admission is $8, Seniors are $7 and kids are $5. Visit www.richmondfishingexpo.com.

Also the week of January 13-19 is the Annual Bass-N-More Sale at Green Top on Route 1 in Ashland. You won't believe the prices that this long time fishing and hunting "Mecca" will have for this event. This is one sale that is a must for any and all area outdoorsmen and, truth be told, it's a great time to go and buy your holiday gifts for next year. Go to www.greentophuntfish.com for more information.

January 22-24 brings us the Nation's Outdoor Sportsmen's Show held at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. This show offers something for anglers, hunters and beyond with hunting retriever demonstrations, trout pond, NRA Whitetail display, truck accessories, fishing lodges, guides, hunting destinations and even kayaks. A fantastic seminar line-up will be offered as well as a drawing for a free kayak compliments of LKA Outfitters. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 12-17. Visit www.nationsoutdoorshow.com or call 888/715-0606 for more information.

We all look forward to the Monaghan Fishing Show held at the Monaghan Twp Volunteer Fire Company in Dillsburg, PA. Now in its 17th year, this show will be held January 23 & 24. Here you'll find over 100 tables of merchandise and displays, free seminars, door prizes and even a trout pond. Visit the website, www.monaghanfishingshow.com for more information. Admission is just $3 and all proceeds benefit the Monaghan Volunteer Fire Company.

On January 31 from 9am-2pm there will be a Fishing Flea Market at the Falmouth Fire Department in Stafford, VA. Tables are available for $35 and admission is just $3. Kids under 14 are free. Fore more information email Lenny Baird at ifish4five@verizon.net or call 540/295-6720.

Bob Pettey is again holding his 15th Annual Bass Fishing Flea Market on Saturday February 6 at the Hillendale Fire Department in Dale City, VA. Tables are available for $35 each and adult admission is just $2. Email rpettey@comcast.net or call 703/491-3321. On February 7 from 9:30am-4:30pm the 22nd Middleburg Fishing Show will take place. There will be 35 tables, nine seminars and plenty of hot food. Admission is $5. Call Fred at 703/753-7625 or visit www.rapidantu.org. The Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show runs an entire week, February 6-14, at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. As they say, if you love the outdoors, you live for this! You can choose from hundreds of free expert seminars from pros such as Michael Waddell, Lee & Tiffany, Mark Menendez and Stan Pots. You will find hundreds of show specials from top name manufacturers designed to fit any budged, you'll even be able to see the newest in SUVs, ATVs, motorcycles, boats and RVs all in one show! Get your discounted tickets by visiting www.easternsportshow.com/woodsnwater

The 18 Annual Pasadena Sportfishing Flea Market & Show will be held February 13 & 14th at the Earleigh Heights Fire Hall on Ritchie Highway in Severna Park, MD. This show has a little bit of everything both new and gently used and everything in between. Boats, fishing tackle, fishing guides and captains and much more will be there and admission is only $3.00! Visit www.pasadenasportfishing.com or call 410-439-3474.

Once again, the Greater Virginia Sports Show will be back at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg, VA February 19-21. 2010 will mark the fourth year for this huge show and it is shaping up to be a good one! The fairground facilities are spacious and very well maintained and there are over three buildings full of hunting and fishing vendors from all over North America. This is a show that the entire family will enjoy so be sure to attend. Visit www.vasportshow.com for more information.

We hope you enjoy the shows of your choice this winter! They are surely the cure for cabin fever. We'll see you at the shows!