Preview: Fred Hall Show in Long Beach

LONG BEACH — Southern California’s outdoor enthusiasts welcome Christmas in March as the Fred Hall Show jump-starts its 2017 calendar with this year’s first boating, fishing, hunting and outdoors exposition at Long Beach Convention Center and Arena. Doors open March 1, with the show continuing through March 5. The Fred Hall Show in Long Beach will feature acres of fishing tackle, boats and other outdoor gear, products and services. Once the lights dim in Long Beach the Fred Hall Show moves to Bakersfield for the Central Valley Sports Show at the Kern County Fairgrounds, March 10-12. The Fred Hall Show at Del Mar Campgrounds follows two weeks later, March 23-26. Shows in Long Beach and Del Mar are highlighted by the Ultimate Air Dogs event, presented by Ram Trucks. (Coors Light presents the Dock Dogs West Coast Challenge at the Bakersfield show.) The Log and FishRap will be giving away daily prizes at the Long Beach and Del Mar shows. Daily prizes include rod and reel combos, lures, jigs, shirts, Duffy boat rentals, tow memberships and tackle boxes. A Malibu Kayak – Sierra 10 is this year’s top prize. Contestants can enter their names for prizes at The Log/FishRap booth at both shows. The winner...