Participants are limited to no more than two autographed items per person.

The 2008 Boat Show takes place Saturday and Sunday, plus Jan. 19 and 20. Bass Pro Shops' interactive arcade will be free both weekends.

Jim Bodine, a Bass Pro staff member, will lead fishing seminars from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the "Tracker" area and in the 20,000-gallon freshwater aquarium.

Salmon Unlimited, a conservation and sport angler association, will provide free beverages and food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Another conservation group will provide free food and beverages Jan. 19 and 20.

The weekends will include giveaways, including "The Bass Pros" DVDs on Saturday, Tracker Marine keychains on Sunday, Tracker Marine hats on Jan. 19 and Bass Pro Shops can coolers on Jan. 20.

Fishing and boating seminars with local pros round out the 2008 Boat Show events.

For information about Portage Bass Pro Shops, call (219) 787-6800.

-- The Times