missinglink08 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I would like to thank everyone that participated in yesterdays Ward Melville HS Fishing Expo and Fundraiser. The show every years is an awesome one to put on and an experience and a half for the kids to participate in. From the vendors to all the guests that visited us....we would like to thank you for supporting us. Something of note. For the past several years, we have tried to promote an angle to our show....the FREE TACKLE GIVEAWAY to visitors (not club kids) that are what we consider "youth" anglers (5 to 20 years old). The participating "youth" anglers participate in a scavenger hunt of sitting in on seminars to visiting either hands on workshop areas or education/conservation minded vendors that are spread throughout the show. The past 2 years, we are left over with a good amount of tackle and what not. I usually go and donate some to other causes around Long Island and I also raffle some off to the kids of the Ward Melville Fishing Club. This year we were nearly WIPED out. That's close to 2000 shirts, jigs, rigs, lures and miscellaneous other stuff combined....probably well over 2000 but you get the picture. We are (and I know many people at the show have told me the same) seeing more and more kids coming to the show and we are now seeing greater participation. This is a credit to all that have made the show what it has become. It is something awesome to say the least, the best of the fishing community. I know a large amount of guys that come to the show also go on SOL and wanted to share this. I also wanted to let you know that I posted the raffle winners on our website as well as the clubs instagram account. calls will be made later on today for those that were not able to stay for the drawing. Thank you Bob Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink08 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 one last thing.....the absolute worst thing I organize at the show is picture taking....if anyone took pics at the show, so I can catalog them and share on our social media, can you attach to this thread or email wmhs****@gmail.com Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fishing Nerd Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Bob, everyone should be thanking you guys - you put on a hell of a show. Great work! Good seminars, a ton of vendors, and volunteers everywhere to help point out where everything was. I came with an empty backpack and left barely able to carry it out on my own. My only regret was not getting to the food truck before they ran out of food. Great to see so many kids engaged and helping out. The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popasilov Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Cant wait for next show. Great time, great people, great stuff. Thank you Bob Bad day fishing is still much better than good day work. "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a much closer look at the American Indian. - Henry Ford- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Sorry to have missed the show, but I didn't get back until Saturday night. Bob, we'll chat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reelfire Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Excellent show. Your kids are outstanding. Cant wait to next year. Although I have a few choice words for the IT guy and his wireless signal. If you aren't fishing on the edge, you are probably blocking the channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suebert2 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 We really enjoyed the show as we have in years past. Just keeps getting better and better! So happy to hear more young people are getting interested in fishing. I know I fish like a girl....try to keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjr Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 Bob The show was great,good thing i had my better half to reign in my spending. I have a box of penn 710 712 6500 and other assorted reels an such that i don't use any more . More than willing to donate to the club, gotta clear out space for all the new stuff from show. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink08 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 20 hours ago, The Fishing Nerd said: Bob, everyone should be thanking you guys - you put on a hell of a show. Great work! Good seminars, a ton of vendors, and volunteers everywhere to help point out where everything was. I came with an empty backpack and left barely able to carry it out on my own. My only regret was not getting to the food truck before they ran out of food. Great to see so many kids engaged and helping out. Rolling Smoke and Cravin It were both excellent. The owners of Rolling Smoke notified me that they are opening a store front locally soon...I think Ronkonkoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink08 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Thank you everyone. I love the opportunities the show opens up for the kids. Its totally worth all the work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink08 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 17 hours ago, tjr said: Bob The show was great,good thing i had my better half to reign in my spending. I have a box of penn 710 712 6500 and other assorted reels an such that i don't use any more . More than willing to donate to the club, gotta clear out space for all the new stuff from show. Tom Thanks Tom, I can find new homes for gear, no problem!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobob Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I had a great time at the show. This show is getting bigger and better each year. Thank you Bob and your kids for organizing this great event. Great bunch of kids going around helping people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popasilov Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Does anybody know who was the lady that was selling teasers on the stand as soon as you walk into hallway from outside? It was like 2nd on 3rd table just before DEC stand. I would like to buy some more stuff from her. Thanks Bad day fishing is still much better than good day work. "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a much closer look at the American Indian. - Henry Ford- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missinglink08 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 (edited) 20 mins ago, Popasilov said: Does anybody know who was the lady that was selling teasers on the stand as soon as you walk into hallway from outside? It was like 2nd on 3rd table just before DEC stand. I would like to buy some more stuff from her. Thanks Crabby Girl pm sent Edited March 9, 2018 by missinglink08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popasilov Posted March 9, 2018 Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 Bob Thanks a lot Bad day fishing is still much better than good day work. "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the government take care of him had better take a much closer look at the American Indian. - Henry Ford- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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