RBFF’s Take Me Fishing Center appeared at the 78th annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show held January 16–20, 2008. Featuring four stations for Getting Started, Local Fishing, Anglers’ Legacy and Take Me Fishing, consumers could:

• Learn about basic equipment
• Buy their fishing license
• Promise to share the sport with someone new through AnglersLegacy.org
• Attend educational fishing seminars held in front of a giant fish tank stocked with local species
• Surf the net for more than 12,000 places to boat and fish at TakeMeFishing.org
• Record video testimonials about their boating and fishing experiences

RBFF extends a special thanks to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and City of La Crosse Parks & Recreation Department for volunteering their time. RBFF would also like to recognize the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) for hosting the exhibit, pro anglers Robin Babb and Brad Outersky, and college anglers from the Purdue University Bass Fishing Club for sharing their boating and fishing knowledge and expertise.