Show Schedule
2016 Charleston Boat Show
COASTAL FISHING EXPO
Captain Mike Waller
Capt. Mike Waller has been fishing the waters of Charleston for over 40 years. Before becoming a guide, he won or placed in over 30 inshore tournaments. He has been a guide for the past 10 years for Kiawah Resorts and has been very involved in the local fishing community, heading and serving on several boards. Capt. Mike specializes in nearshore reef and sheepshead fishing and participates in the DNR tagging program, winning numerous awards for his efforts.
Saturday 1:15-2:30: Reef, Wrecks & Structure. How to get the most out of live bottom with Capt. Michael Waller and Capt. Brian Garris
Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Captain Rich Harris
Rich Harris is the senior captain and is a certified U.S. Coast Guard 50 Ton Master Captain and Maritime Officer. He has been near the water all his life and has fished all over the world in places like, Caracas Venezuela, Panama Canal, East Coast of Africa, Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for 22 years, most of that time here locally at Charleston AFB, fishing inshore and offshore every chance he had. Captain Rich is a Christian and a member of New Spring Church in North Charleston, so you are guaranteed good times in a great atmosphere with him.
Saturday 10:30 – 11:45: Fishing 101:Knot Tying, Cast Netting, Rod & Reel Selection, Q & A with Capt Brian Garris and Capt Rich Harris – Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Sunday 1:30 – 2:30: Fishing 101: Knot Typing, Cast Netting, Rod & Reel Selection, Q & A with Capt Brian Garris and Capt Rich Harris – Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Captain Brian Garris
Brian Garris is a certified U.S. Coast Guard 50 Ton Master Captain and Maritime Officer. He grew up fishing the waters of the Lowcounty from his fathers dock located in the Wando River. Living on the water as a child afforded him the opportunity to become intimately knowledgeable with the waters of the Charleston Harbor, Cooper River, Intercostal Waterway, and of course the Wando River. He is one of the founders of the East Cooper Fishing Club, an organization founded to help others become better fishermen while giving back to the local community.
Saturday 10:30 – 11:45: Fishing 101:Knot Tying, Cast Netting, Rod & Reel Selection, Q & A with Capt Brian Garris and Capt Rich Harris – Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Saturday 1:15-2:30: Reef, Wrecks & Structure. How to get the most out of live bottom with Capt. Michael Waller and Capt. Brian Garris – Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Sunday 1:30 – 2:30: Fishing 101: Knot Typing, Cast Netting, Rod & Reel Selection, Q & A with Capt Brian Garris and Capt Rich Harris – Located in Coastal Fishing Expo Tent in parking lot
Captain Scotty Davis
Captain Scotty Davis is the owner and founder of the Lowcountry Fly Shop and specializes in fly fishing charters out of his 18-foot East Cape Lostman. He’s been fishing the Lowcountry for over 20 years and has guided hundreds of hungry anglers, craving their first South Carolina redfish.
Saturday 10:30 – 11:45: Fly Fishing with Captain Scotty Davis
Located upstairs in the Captains Corner
Captain Dave White
Captain Dave White is the owner and operator of Fishing Kayaks SC. The premier dealer for Malibu Kayaks in SC. Captain Dave moved to Daniel Island SC in 2002 and in 2003 joined the Daniel Island Inshore Fishing Club. In 2008 he earned his captains license and began taking families on fishing charters. In 2010 he started fishing from kayaks and kayak fishing has become his passion and business.
Saturday 12:00 – 1:00: Kayak Fishing with Captain Dave White – Located upstairs in the Captains Corner on the right
Angler Academy
The Lowcountry’s premier saltwater fishing school, the Angler Academy will be held on January 29th, 2017 upstairs at the Charleston Boat Show! You are invited to learn the latest in techniques and tackle from the regions leading captains. This is a comprehensive full day hands-on fishing school. Participants will receive a t-shirt, two boat show passes and a raffle ticket with his/her registration. Be sure to bring your camera and be prepared to immerse yourself in a full day of advanced angling that will keep you producing fish year round.
For more information and registration visit www.angleracademy.fish
Doors open 8 a.m. Classes begin at 9 a.m. In the morning use the entrance on the Embassy Suites side. Closing prize raffle at 4:30pm.
HOOK THE FUTURE
Captain Don Dingman presents “Hook the Future” Kids Fishing Clinic.
Captain Don will teach children how to catch anything a grown up can with the right tackle. This interactive clinic will not only educate your children on safety, it will teach them the joy of fishing.
Every child who attends will receive a FREE rod and reel along with other great prizes from Capt. Don!
Saturday 12:00 – 1:15
Saturday 2:45 – 4:00
Sunday 12:30 – 1:30
Sunday 2:30 – 3:30
Located in the “Coastal Fishing Expo” Tent in the Parking Lot
Spirit Knot Tyer
International Guild of Knot Tyers will be on hand throughout the weekend to demonstrate both practical and decorative forms of knot tying.
Located in the parking lot, tent booth #4.
SCDNR BOATING SIMULATOR
Come test your boating skills with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Virtual Trainer by Pioneer.
Friday 12:00 – 6:00
Saturday 10:00 – 6:00
Sunday 11:00 – 5:00
Located in the Parking Lot
CHARLESTON PIRATE TOURS TREASURE HUNT
Join the Charleston Pirate Tour crew for a swashbuckling adventure! Eric and Sabrina, along with their trusty parrots, will lead their pirates through the Charleston Boat Show, following clues on treasure maps that lead to their missing booty. When young buccaneers sign the log to join the crew, they’ll receive a balloon sword. Then Eric and Sabrina will teach them some basic sword techniques and set out on the treasure hunt. As they search for clues, the children will learn about some of Charleston’s exciting pirate history. Of course, since the kids are part of the crew, they’ll get their share of the plunder, when they find the treasure chests!
Saturday 1:30
Saturday 4:00
Sunday 1:30
Sunday 3:30
Located in the Parking Lot
FACE PAINTING BY SUSAN FEDOR
Always a favorite at the Charleston Boat Show! Kids enjoy the personalized designs Susan creates for them.
Saturday 12:00 – 5:00
Sunday 1:00 – 4:00
Located in the Main Lobby
KIDDY BOUNCE
Time to give mommy and daddy a break. Kids get your pent up energy out at the ever popular kids’ bouncy house.
Saturday 10:00 – 6:00
Sunday 11:00 – 5:00
Located outside in the parking lot
Return of the Mack Duo
Return Of The Mack Duo featuring Chris Dodson & Markie Morantz
Chris has been writing and recording original music since 2002. He is an aspiring songwriter and would prefer to write songs for other artists and musicians as a non-performer and just perform as an entertainer.
Learn more about Chris Dodson
Sunday Noon – 5pm
Located in the Parking Lot
The Ronnie Johnson Duo
Classic Rock, Blues, R & B with Ronnie Johnson & Dale Baker
Saturday 11am – 6pm
Located in the Parking Lot
Saluda Shoals
Saluda Shoals is a musical collaboration between singer/songwriter Henri Gates and vocalist Cassie Verhaeghe based in Charleston, South Carolina. With sounds inspired by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Civil Wars, Little Big Town, and Thompson Square, Smoking Guns is sure to be a fun and energetic fit for any of your event needs.
Performing Friday 1-4pm
Located in the Parking Lot
