LURE 2008 will feature many of the sport fishing industry’s top manufacturers. Companies who manufacture and sell boats, motors, lures/baits, apparel, electronics, eyewear, rods, reels, lines, terminal tackle and any other industry members are invited and encouraged to attend.

LURE 2008’smission is to unite as many of the areas anglers as possible, to create and environment that allows buyers to see firsthand what the average consumer wants and for the average consumer to see new products and demo’s before making the purchase. And all in one of the largest sport fishing markets in the world. If you make the right decision and attend LURE 2008, here is some of what you can expect:

  • Many of the industry’s top manufacturers/retailers with new products and demos
  • Round table sessions with professional anglers
  • New products seen and demonstrated for the first time
  • Hands on product demos and testing
  • Special sales and giveaways
  • And so much more…

Press Info

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Press Credential Criteria

Please note: Because technically all attendees could be considered "press" as bloggers or podcasters, our criteria for credentials is much more narrow than other conferences and tradeshows - very few press passes are approved. All requests are handled on a case-by-case basis.

Credentials are considered only for the following:
·  Full-time journalists, editors, writers, correspondents and supporting audio/video crew on specific assignment for major media
·  Full-time freelance journalists on specific assignment for major media with documentation of assignment
·  Bloggers & Podcasters with an exclusive focus on the sport fishing industry with regular postings for at least six months and significant readership

Click here for the online Press Credential application form.


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