TO sportsmen show how much do you spend

[rusty420]

I went. Really wasn't impressed with the show.
There was almost zero ice fishing gear. I didn't expect there to be much but there was nothing

 

[ChaseChrome]

I went. Really wasn't impressed with the show.
There was almost zero ice fishing gear. I didn't expect there to be much but there was nothing

Nice Amundson stuff though...ya think???

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[joey dolby]

big wast of 20 bucks to get in nothing really new got to hold the zeplin and a new reel i forget the name they made it look like imperial but much smaller price tag on it saw it at the natural sports booth got my self some frog hair leader and found the pips hook n leader dispencer other then that same old .......rather of been fishing lol....after that show im skipping the next fishing boat show most stuff over priced and old stock......

 

[rusty420]

Nice Amundson stuff though...ya think???

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That was the highlight of the show for me Chase. It was great talking you again.

 

[ChaseChrome]

That was the highlight of the show for me Chase. It was great talking you again.

I know you were on the run...longer chat next time man...

 

[ChaseChrome]

big wast of 20 bucks to get in nothing really new got to hold the zeplin and a new reel i forget the name they made it look like imperial but much smaller price tag on it saw it at the natural sports booth got my self some frog hair leader and found the pips hook n leader dispencer other then that same old .......rather of been fishing lol....after that show im skipping the next fishing boat show most stuff over priced and old stock......

We had float rods listed @ +- $250 selling at tight lines for about $140...wondering what show you were at...

 

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i found the show noticeably smaller, missing shimano was a big one, but the fly hall was good, just need to expand on it a bit more, ended up with 70 new flies from reel flies

woulda taken you up on the offer to cast the amundson gear CC but my fly casting technique needs some...well work

 

[remyboy1]

chase i wanted to thank you for the help at the show--i am fairly new to th forum however i did meet you there and found it to be very educational and i appreacites the box as well

 

[BackwoodsBassr]

I didn't go to the show but my buddy told me that moving the date to earlier in the year (which also coincided with the Calgary show) spread their company's manpower and exhibit a little thin. No idea if this is true for other vendors but it might be a reason why some people were not satisfied?

 

[ChaseChrome]

chase i wanted to thank you for the help at the show--i am fairly new to th forum however i did meet you there and found it to be very educational and i appreacites the box as well

pleasure...nice little lady also...

 

[ChaseChrome]

I didn't go to the show but my buddy told me that moving the date to earlier in the year (which also coincided with the Calgary show) spread their company's manpower and exhibit a little thin. No idea if this is true for other vendors but it might be a reason why some people were not satisfied?

Same old NASCAR folks...dressed in the same old Izumi clothing...talking the same old stuff about dipsy divers et al. notwithstanding the float rot etc....I think it's indicative of our current economic climate, and the customer (justifiably) wanting more (or even the same) for less.

Don't jive me anymore with spin time etc.


Some good stuff and seminars though.

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[BackwoodsBassr]

A: Yup, going out on a $35000 bass boat certainly does make a NASCAR type statement

B: Tough times here but not so much in CGY who also happened to have their show that wknd so I have theories about which venue people put their "A" effort in to...

 

[ChaseChrome]

More specifically​

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I scored some heron for spey and intruder ties​

no longer available in the US and on the way out here​

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$10​

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BEAUTY!!​

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[remyboy1]

pleasure...nice little lady also...

thank you sir---she keeps me in line---didnt like fly fishing--i think thats a good thing because she respects my efforts more now---

 

[Madriverfisher]

The show was ok the fly hall was good great to see some people I don't get to see a lot and meet some new people chase is was great to meet you and I'm seriously considering that 4 wt Spey we looked at wish I could have hung aroUnd to cast some of the rods and were gonna have to hit the water together at some point

 

[weemalky]

I spent more on food(can't resist junk food once in a while) and shooting some arrows(helps support my daughters club) than I did on gear. I just bought some flies and a fly box. Fire alarm messed a few people's days up I'm sure. I always hate when I see something (like the RV9 for $299) cheaper than my purchase price so if I'm not shopping I'm not browsing.

 

[remyboy1]

i was lucky enough to have some vendor passes given to me from a a friend that worked the show--15 dollars parking--a very costly hot dog with an even more expensive water--was all balanced out by some great casting wisdom and a cool little gadget from amundsen--maybe even a new friend to fish with. spent time with the girl--saw some cool lodges to go to this summer all in all better than sitting at home.