It certainly

will not be a fowl affair at Fisharama this weekend, although country

music fans will spot a Byrd there this weekend Tracy Byrd, that is.

Byrd is a renowned

country star with passions for hunting and fishing. Before finding success

in Nashville, Byrd dreamed of becoming a pro bass angler with his own

television program.

He inherited

his love for the outdoors from his grandmother. At the age of 3, he began

tagging along with her on fishing excursions; later they would hunt together.

Byrd's grandmother is now 80, but went on a turkey shoot last year with

him and killed a big tom.

Byrd will be

in the Your Atlanta Area Ford Store Seminar Hall at the Atlanta Expo Center

Sunday, Feb. 4, at noon. He can also be seen at the SOF-Spoon booth 110.

Fisharama is

an annual trade show and educational fund-raising event sponsored by the

Georgia Wildlife Federation. There are demonstrations and seminars from

some of the nation's top anglers, great deals on equipment, contests,

raffles and entertainment. Proceeds from Fisharama go toward such programs

as Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat programs, educational materials, and the

Georgia Wildlife Federation Alcovy Conservation Center in Covington.

The Atlanta

Fisharama will be Feb. 2-4 at the Atlanta Expo Center, exit 55 at I-285.

The show will run from 1-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for seniors

and children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are admitted free.

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