Hell's Bay Boatworks owners Capt.

Chris and Retrieving abandoned ghost crab traps

Wendi Peterson, and Rob Kramer (r), president
!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is just one of the many conservation
of the International Game Fish Association. projects Hell's Bay was recognized for
with the award from the IGFA.

Hellʼs Bay receives IGFA Conservation Award;

Readies for Miami International Boat Show
Special marine preservation projects keep skiff company in front of anglers.

MIAMI Fla., (Feb. 8, 2010) --- For most boat companies the severe downturn these past
few years hit especially hard; crippling and folding many.
For others like Hellʼs Bay Boatworksʼ owners Capt. Chris and Wendi Peterson,
who are heading to the Miami International Boat Show to exhibit this week (Feb. 11 –
15), their involvement in helping others has in turn helped them through this recession.
Rob Kramer, the president of the International Game Fish Association summed
it up two weeks ago at the IGFA Auction and Banquet at Palm Beach, when he
presented Hellʼs Bay with the IGFA Conservation Award for Industry Partners saying:
“Today Hellʼs Bay Boatworks is led by a team of dedicated fishermen, outdoorsmen and
adventurers. Hellʼs Bay is passionate about giving back to the sport of fishing by
supporting non-profit organizations that value the longevity of the sport.”
Jason Schratwieser, the IGFAʼs Conservation Director, added; “Besides making
what are arguably the finest shallow water skiffs in the world, Hellʼs Bay also does its
part for conservation. In addition to donating to the IGFA, it also supports the Bonefish
&Tarpon Trust and Coastal Conservation Association. Itʼs really great to see a company
thatʼs clearly a leader in the skiff building business also give back to help ensure the
future of our fisheries.”
Tagging and releasing bonefish and tarpon for science; retrieving abandoned
ghost crab traps from inshore waters; building a huge aerated tank vital to the safe
release of tournament fish, it doesnʼt stop there. Among a long list of events, they also
support the FishStock weekend in New Smyrna Beach, and numerous Redbone
tournaments for cystic fibrosis research.
“We became even more proactive after the severe downturn hit the marine
community nearly four years ago,” said Peterson. “We love being involved and making a
difference. Non-profits and charitable groups need to keep running in the good times
and the bad.”

Showing four boats at the Miami Intl. Boat Show

The 11-year old Titusville, Fla., builder of custom shallow-water performance
skiffs will have four boats on display at its booth (# 3190) outside the Miami Beach
Convention Center.
Of its 10 models Hellʼs Bay will have its newly introduced 2010 models, the
Neptune and the Skate – its largest and smallest -- as well as a Waterman and the
Marquesa to review.
“Weʼve found two niche markets for the light and versatile Skate (12 ft. 9 in. -
250 lbs) and our flagship Neptune (18ʼ, 6 in.) a coastal tournament-ready skiff,” said
Peterson.
“Fly Fishing for Bonefish” author Chico Fernandez will also be at the Hellʼs Bay
exhibit.
Visit Hellʼs Bay on the web at www.hellsbayboatworks.com for a look at all 10
models, and numerous special events coming up.
“Thereʼs an ideal skiff for every type of shallow water fishery,” said Peterson.

Flip & Chico to headline two-day fly fishing clinic March 13th weekend in Titusville
Chico Fernandez will join another legendary fly fisherman Flip Pallot the
weekend of March 13 & 14th, for a fly fishing clinic at Hellʼs Bayʼs headquarters in
Titusville.
Pallot, the long time host and producer of the Walkerʼs Cay Chronicles on
ESPN, and Fernandez will be offering wide ranging instructions on casting, knots,
rigging and more.
For information and reservations contact Capt. John Tarr at the Fly Fisherman
Shop 386-566-9727 or Hell's Bayʼs office at 321-383-8223.
Hellʼs Bay Boatworks is located at 1520 Chaffee Drive in Titusville. Visit them
on the web at www.hellsbayboatworks.com.

Pete Johnson,
Johnson Communications, Inc.
e-mail: johnsoncom@aol.com, ph: 480-951-3654