Darwin Adams of Trout Unlimited helps Adonis Matsen, 3, of Bartlett cast a fly rod Sunday during the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
While the only fishing anyone around the suburbs will be doing in the near future requires a hole in the ice and a hardy disposition, or at least several layers of clothing, that didn't stop many from dreaming of warm summer days on the lake while visiting the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo on Sunday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Anglers of all ages and levels of expertise visited the convention center to get a look at the latest fishing gear and outdoor gadgets during the final day of the four-day show.
Highlights Sunday included seminars by BASS Elite professional angler Seth Feider, hands-on lessons for kids, presentations from the Wings and Talons raptor education organization, and dozens of fishing and boating vendors.
Kristi Richter of the Wings and Talons raptor education organization prepares a barred owl during the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Sunday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
The Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo featured more than 100 travel-related exhibitors including guides, lodges, resorts and regional promotion agencies, as well as major fishing tackle manufacturers, local fishing retailers and a diverse selection of fishing boats.
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Kirk Lichner helps his 5-year-old son, Jake, check out some of the boats Sunday during the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo Sunday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
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