It's gonna be cold, but it's gonna be fun!

Next weekend, I'm heading to the Canadian National Sportsmen's Show. I get really nostalgic when I think of sportsmen's shows because they were a big part of my childhood. I have a ton of memories of slipping past the seminar curtain to hang out "behind the scenes" while dad or uncle Bob gave a talk. I'd sit there listening to everyone laugh and engage and didn't understand half of what was said, but loved hearing it all.
Almost every show, mom would spoil my brother and I with cotton candy, roasted nuts and candy and we'd spend the time in between dad and Bob's seminars touring the houseboats (they seemed huge when I was a kid!) and visiting with animals. Uncle Bob on the left, and dad (Wayne) on the right...a LONG time ago!

SO - when I signed on as a spokesperson for the western portion of the Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows this year, I was a happy girl, excited to promote a show which has left me with so many good childhood memories. That said - I've never been to the Calgary show so it will be somewhat new for me. I'll be hanging out the Fishing Hole booth Friday, February 6 from 3-5pm and then again on Saturday, February 7 from 3-5pm. I'll also be taking part in a panel discussion at some point Saturday, and if you can't find me at any of these spots, I'll most likely be hanging out at the F3T Fly Fishing Film Tour Canada booth (another partnership in the mix). So come one, come all!

It's a great event for any demographic no matter if you're a hardcore angler or simply an outdoors enthusiast, whether you're 8 or 80.  

I'm looking forward to saying hi, hearing about your fishing stories and maybe taking a (group) selfie or two!

http://cbss.sportshows.ca/meet_mariko_izumi_/