Title: Outdoor Skills
Location: Cabelas in Hoffman Estates
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Description: Fly Casting Clinic & Demo
Join us for our fly casting demo and bring your own rod for practicing new techniques. Whether you are a novice, experienced or advanced everyone will leave with a new prospective and understanding on fly casting. Weather permitting.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Outside Boat Department.
Dutch Oven Gathering
The Northwood\’s Dutch Oven group will be hosting a gathering with tons of cooking. Lots of recipes and ask all your questions and please try a tasty bite. Join the group for more information email Leslie at dutchovendiva@yahoo.com.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Front Entrance.
Picking the Right Tent
Camping this season? Are you bringing the family? Are you back packing the deep woods? Learn the information on the styles and uses to select the right one for you.
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Camping Department.
Firearm Safety, Handling , Storage & Transportation
We will discuss: Firearm safety and handling. Proper use of transporting and storage ammunition. Free NRA Safety pamphlet will be given at all talks.
Saturday, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 & 2:30 p.m.
Location: Firearms Dept.-2nd Floor.
Green Camping
Clean up without leaving a mess or harming marine wildlife. Biodegradable soap should be a necessity on your next camping adventure. Learn other ways to protect the outdoors on your camping, fishing, or hunting adventures.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Camping Department.
Cabela\’s Trophy Properties
Have you been looking for the perfect fishing or hunting property? Be sure to visit with Patrick Mullady and see the available properties in the United States.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Next To Escalator-2nd Floor .
Free Activity, \”Tying Spinners\”
Build your own spinner, great for a Fathers Day gift or to have your own crawler for fishing this summer. Select your own beads and spoon.
Saturday, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Location: Fishing Department.
Knife Sharpening
Are you tired of being out in the field with a dull knife? Our Nic\’s Department has the solution for you.
Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Optics & Nics Counter.
Father\’s Day Free Photo
Have your picture taken in front of all the African Animals. Free 4×6 in a keepsake folder bring Dad for the picture.
Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: African Diorama.
Caring for Your Cast Iron
Curing your cast iron cookware is very important. We have some ideas that we are betting you won\’t find any where else. Learn how to keep your cast iron from rusting and ready for storage. Basic information on style and uses.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: Camping Department.
Spotting Scopes & Rangefinders
Magnification, aperture, field of view, eye relief and focusing are all very important issues to consider when choosing a spotting scope. Power, distance, size and weight are important factors for choosing a great rangefinder. Let our outfitters help you determine what optics will best fit your needs.
Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Location: Optics Counter.
Fun in the Water
What\’s better on a hot day than a little fun in the water? Our outfitters can help you do just that. Whether you\’re hitting the waves, tubing behind a boat, or floating down a lazy river come let our outfitters show you the best products for having fun in the water.
Sunday, 12:00 p.m.
Location: Marine Department.
Paddle Clinic
Attention all kayak and canoeist; join the paddle clinic on correct sizing of your paddles. Learn the variety of sizes and types.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Location: Marine Department.
Kids Casting Clinic & Demo
Join us for fun family casting demos and begin practicing new techniques for the upcoming season. Fishing rods will be here to use for clinic practice or bring your own.
Sunday, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Boat Department.
Jasper Truck & Talladega Race Car
One of America\’s most unforgettable race cars will be displayed at Cabela\’s. Come and view these awesome vehicles and stop by and meet Jeff Babbs. Make sure to bring your camera.
Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: Outside Front Entrance.
Start Date: 2009-06-20
End Date: 2009-06-21
