If cabin fever is starting to set in, there’s no better cure than heading to Bass Pro Shops at 5000 Bass Pro Boulevard in Leeds and dreaming about spring at their free boat show going on January 23-31.

The Boat Show is the best place and time to get important information during the free boating and fishing seminars available both weekends. Topics include “Do-It-Yourself Service” Saturdays at 1pm, “Women and Boats—the Essentials” Saturdays at 2pm, “Finding Fish with Electronics” Saturdays at 3pm. Sundays at 1pm learn about “Boating Safety”, “Organizing your Boat to Fish” at 2pm and get “Local Fishing Tips” at 3pm. Check store listing for local pros and appearance times.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get valuable insider tips from pros like Tim Horton, —2000 B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year and Rookie of the Year– during the “Tips, Tricks, Tackle and More” seminar beginning at noon on Saturday January 23 .

If you get in the mood to buy a new boat, it’s a great time to save thousands of dollars—you can purchase a 2010 boat at 1999’s prices. And, with any boat purchase you will receive a VIP member card for up to 20% discounts on Bass Pro Shops products for two years! Plus, when you buy a 2009 or prior model year you will receive a Bass Pro Shops Shopping Spree Card worth up to $1000.

Boating is a great sport for the entire family so bring them with you. Bass Pro Shops is having free family activities and snacks and refreshments Saturday and Sunday beginning at noon while supplies last. The kids will love the free Rain Gutter boat races and the casting game.

Register to win the free Tracker® 12’ Jon Boat, retail value $519, that will be given away Saturday, January 23rd or the Magellan Roadmate 1470 GPS valued at $199.99 to be given away Sunday, January 24th. Someone’s name will be drawn Saturday, January 30th, to get a Humminbird® 570 Fish Finder, and another lucky winner will receive free certified boat service including labor and parts valued at $500 Sunday, January 31st. Winners will be announced both weekends at 5pm each day.

Also, one winner per store will win a Kevin VanDam autographed competition jersey and a set of his favorite lures plus be entered to win his boat—a comparable value of more than $50,000.