Over 100 years of combined experience bringing you Chicago's New Outdoor Show.

   

Jim Grandt - Director Advisory Board

 
Jim Grandt of Grandt Industries Custom Rods

President, Grandt Industries:

US manufacturer of high quality line of products featuring the finest fishing rods in the world, backed by the industry leading unconditional lifetime warranty. After more than 25 years of commitment to top quality products, service, dependability, honesty, integrity, and made in the USA products.

"Each year, I travel to nearly 30 cities across the country exhibiting at Sportshows. I remember when The Rosemont Show was the biggest in the country. The New AMERICA’S OUTDOOR SHOW is shaping up to become the best Sportshow in the country- offering all New exciting features for the whole family. New owner, Jim Sugarman, is committed to bringing the best Outdoor fishing and Hunting Show to Chicago. His vision offers Big Name seminar speakers, more fishing and HUNTING DISPLAYS, and High End Lodges than ever before, fun family activities, and discounts for attendance during the week. AMERICA’S OUTDOOR SHOW promises to bring the very best entertainment value and the "WOW" factor back to Rosemont. Don’t miss out!"

Visit Jim at www.grandtrods.com

   

 

Ken Gangler

 
Ken Gangler

In 25 years, the name Gangler has become synonymous with excellence in Canadian fly-in fishing . American-owned and operated, they draw upon their personal experiences to guarantee you the trip YOU desire. The Gangler's have a simple core belief – that it is an honor when a guest chooses to fish with us and do not disappoint them!

" Fly-in to Gangler's North Seal River Lodge, one of the finest fishing lodges in the world ! Situated on the famed North Seal River in Northern Manitoba, experience incredible fishing for huge Northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. The exclusive Gangler's allocation stretched over 5,000,000 acres with over 10 lakes and 12 rivers. Situated on the 59th parallel, the closest road is over 150 miles away!

Former Chicagoans Wayne and Ken Gangler have built one of the world's finest fishing lodges in a place few men have ever seen. Enjoy Gangler's exquisite main lodge and deluxe accommodations. Fly-in to their private 5400' airstrip with charters direct from Winnipeg.

Gangler's has been featured on TV and print with the In-Fishermen, North American Fisherman, Babe Winkleman, Field and Stream, Sports Afield, Jimmy Houston Outdoors, Cabela's, LL Bean, and many more. Gangler's also offers the finest outposts in Northern Canada.

A trip to Gangler's is the epitome of Canadian fishing , an angling experience you'll always cherish!

Visit Ken at www.ganglers.com

 

 

   

 

Jim Grayston

 
 

Jim Grayston Board of DirectorsStrategic Partnership Coordinator
Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation

 

Jim has been actively involved in the preservation of Canada's natural resources and the promotion of Northern Tourism for over 30 years. Since 2003, Jim has held the position of Partnership Coordinator – Responsible for the development and implementation of the Provincial angling and hunting marketing programs.  In years prior, Jim has been Vice- President of Sales for Northern Tourism Marketing Corporation, Executive Director of Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association, and District Manager- Kapuskasing.

 

   

 

Bob Maciulis

 
Chauncey Niziol

Chauncey Niziol can be heard hosting Chauncey's Great Outdoors from 6:00 - 7:00 AM on Saturday mornings on ESPN Radio 1000. His live call-in show features interviews with outdoor experts and offers information on fishing , camping, hunting, cooking, boating, hiking and napping in a hammock. His other passion is teaching kids how to catch more fish and enjoy the outdoors!

Click here to visit Chauncey...

 

   

 

Chauncey Niziol

 
Chauncey Niziol

Chauncey Niziol can be heard hosting Chauncey's Great Outdoors from 6:00 - 7:00 AM on Saturday mornings on ESPN Radio 1000. His live call-in show features interviews with outdoor experts and offers information on fishing , camping, hunting, cooking, boating, hiking and napping in a hammock. His other passion is teaching kids how to catch more fish and enjoy the outdoors!

Click here to visit Chauncey...

 

   

 

Spence Petros

 
Spense Petros

Spence Petros is one of North America's most versatile and well-respected anglers. Author, fishing educator, tournament angler, tackle designer and veteran of over 125 television shows, including three years on ESPN's national show "the Outdoor Writers".

In 1989 Petros was inducted into the National Fresh Water fishing Hall of Fame.

Visit Spence at www.spencepetros.com