A choice of shows

Anglers and boaters can attend shows covering their favorite sports all the way from Miami to New Jersey this week.

The huge Miami Boat Show runs from Feb. 15-19, and is the only boat show which also provides everything an angler could desire.

The Philadelpha Fishing Show runs from Feb. 17-19 in the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, and is devoted to fishing of all kinds.

The N.J. Boat Sale & Expo from Feb. 16-19 in the N.J. Expo Center in Edison also includes seminars presented by the Fisherman magazine. Adult admission is $15, but free for kids 16 or younger. Discount tickets can be obtained by visiting jerseyboatexpo.com.

Wednesday’s forecast is for south winds at 15-20 knots which increase to 20-25 knots in the afternoon.