High hopes for Tinnie and Tackle Show

THE gates will open on south-east Queensland’s biggest 4x4 and fishing event on March 19 when the Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show and National 4x4 and Outdoors Expo commences at the RNA Showgrounds.

After setting a new crowd attendance record in 2009, organisers have expanded the program and space taken for this year’s event which will see an additional two pavilions with over 210 exhibitors between the two shows.

Jason Plant from Marine Queensland said the Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show has seen a huge 30 per cent increase in exhibitors for this year’s event.

“We’ve had a number of new exhibitors sign up for this years event with many stating that they have heard it is the best show of it’s kind in Australia,” Plant said.

“This combined with the success of last year’s event saw us sell out of exhibition space months in advance forcing us into another building.”

“The event will also feature the largest range of new boats seen in the history of the show with heaps of new models and two vessels, the Black Watch 22 and Tournament 2050 Walkaround being revealed to the public for the first time ever," he said.

“We’ve also got a range of attractions including the Humminbird Queensland Open with up to 20 teams from across the country weighing in their catch at the Club Marine Fishing Expo Stage at 2pm daily. There is also the return of the Sports Fishin’ Simulator and the Fishing Expo which features local fisherman who will provide you with valuable tips and hints for fishing in the Brisbane region.

“The Show really has been designed for the whole family with the 4BC Kids Fishing Clinic conducted all weekend and Berkeley Kids Fishing Show also part of the Fishing Expo stage,” said Plant.