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“Legends of Fishing” to highlight L.L.Bean Spring Fishing Expo, March 21-22

Flip Pallot, Stu Apte, Joan Wulff, Mark Sosin and Tim Rajeff headline L.L.Bean's annual celebration of all things fishing

Some of the biggest names in the history of fishing will be at L.L.Bean on March 21-22 for L.L.Bean’s annual Spring Fishing Expo. These “Legends of Fishing” will be available at the store from 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday to visit with customers, share stories, sign autographs, books and more.

“We are thrilled to have talent of this caliber in one place at one time,” said Ken Kacere, Senior VP and General Manager of Retail. “And we’re excited to be giving our customers, especially the little ones, the opportunity to talk face-to-face with some of the biggest names the fishing world has ever seen.”
   
In addition, during the weekend, 5% of all fishing gear and apparel sales will go to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs program.

Featured celebrity fly tyers include David Klausmeyer, Bob Popovics, Mike Martinek and Ted Rogowski. Other weekend highlights include free fly-casting lessons, kids’ activities, and a variety of demonstrations, clinics and seminars including presentations by Harry Vanderweide, as well as several L.L.Bean experts. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will also be conducting a special panel discussion on all things related to fishing in Maine. Special promotions include 20% off all rods, reels, outfits and waders. All event activities are free. For more information, please visit www.llbean.com/events, or call 800-559-0747, ext. 37222.

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