Despite the

recent winter weather, Georgians will soon shift their

focus to outdoor recreation.

Proof of

this is the annual Atlanta Fisharama/Duckarama, sponsored

weekend. The exhibition is the largest of its kind in the

world, offering low prices on equipment, giving tips on

fishing and duck hunting, and offering fun for the whole

family.

One of the

biggest attractions each year is the Skoal Outdoors Bass

Tub. There will be hourly presentations from some of the

top fisherman in the world. One of the special guests

giving a seminar this year is Guy Eaker, winner of over

$1 million in fishing tournaments.

Eaker will

share some of his tips and sign autographs. Other

educational speakers this year will be Wendell Harper,

one of the best fishermen around with more than 35 years

experience fishing off the Georgia coast, and Joey Mines,

host of "Outdoors with Joey Mines," which airs

on SportSouth and the Outdoor Channel. Chapman Spangler

also will be on hand with tips and autographs.

The kids

will also love the Georgia Wildlife Federation Fishing

Hole, where children 12 and under fish free. The kids can

be entered in the Bassmasters Casting Kids Contest, which

is open to children ages 7-14, and will be Friday and

Saturday 1-9 p.m. The state casting finals will be Sunday

at 1 p.m.

Duckarama

has a popular contest as well, the Georgia Wildlife

Federation Duck Calling Contest, Sunday at 3 p.m. In the

senior and youth division, prizes for winners include a

trophy, CVA Trapper Shotgun with duck engraving on the

lock plate, and a one-year membership in the Georgia

Wildlife Federation. Duck hunters also will get to view a

seminar, watching top gun dogs perform and learn

dog-training methods as were used by master trainer

Richard A. Wolters.

There will

be dozens of outdoor companies on hand, with promotional

items, special prices and prizes to be won.

Fisharama/Duckarama will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday,

Feb. 4-6 at the Atlanta Expo Center. Doors are open

Friday 1-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 10

a.m. to 6 p.m.

Admission

is $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and children 6-12.

Children under 6 will be admitted free.

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