Fergal Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 I’m going tomorrow. I’ll hopefully be there right after the doors open. I need some stuff for FL, some hackle and maybe a bucktail or two. turkaholic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAQ Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 I'll be there Saturday around 1130. Fergal 1 Embrace American Privilege Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walpy Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 I think I’ll be there Saturday like 9:30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 Looking at the vendor list, it looks like Keough won't be there. If true that's a bummer. They might be the main reason that I'm going. theshadow, walpy, flysully and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camhabib Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 For those who have been before, are there usually any good deals to be found? Worth going if there’s nothing I’m really looking to pick up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 30 mins ago, Camhabib said: For those who have been before, are there usually any good deals to be found? Worth going if there’s nothing I’m really looking to pick up? What do you mean by good deal? There aren’t 2 for 1 rod sales if that’s what you’re after. I go for materials and a chance to get out. Mike Oliver, theshadow and flysully 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camhabib Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 2 mins ago, Fergal said: What do you mean by good deal? There aren’t 2 for 1 rod sales if that’s what you’re after. I go for materials and a chance to get out. Used, past season, sales, etc. I don’t really need anything, but have been toying with the idea of picking up a ESN rod. Didn’t know if this was a strictly showcase expo (like an auto show) or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 There are usually quite a few great deals on used equipment (rods, reels) and unused materials. One shop I can't recall right now has great used rod prices. I bought a 9wt Loomis GLX there a few years ago for a steal. Keough's booth was also a favorite of mine, I'm a little disappointed if they're not going, was looking forward to that. The Fly Shack also has great deals on so many materials, one of my favorite stops. Camhabib and Capt.Castafly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfflyguy Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Sometimes you can even get special materials not advertised on websites hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) I'll give it a solid 'meh'. Not having Keough there was a HUGE disappointment. Flat Wing had some good saddle, but it was priced accordingly. I didn't really want flat wing type stuff but it was the best there. I scored some nice bucktails and a very amazing one as well, again fairly priced. I picked up some other materials that I don't see often and an unexpected reel purchase rounded out the day. I spent ~2 hours there. Went thru quick once, and then took some time. I'd say that there were fewer retail options vs the las time the show was held, also probably fewer vendors overall. Next year I might skip this one and hit Edison. It's a good bit bigger and has some talent that I'd like to vs this one. In the end, it beat working, that's for sure. Edited January 20 by Fergal BlueBillHole and Capt.Castafly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterhours Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Agree with the 'meh' just went to pick up some supplies. I also noticed less vendors than years past and atmosphere was very low key. Missed the big vendor from down south, Fly Shack maybe? Fergal and bostoned 2 "A gamefish (which striped bass should be) Is too valuable to be caught only once"...Lee Wulff " When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty" - Thomas Jefferson "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Most dangerous words in the English language...Ronald Reagan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 7 hours ago, Camhabib said: For those who have been before, are there usually any good deals to be found? Worth going if there’s nothing I’m really looking to pick up? Answering this again - it depends what you consider a deal. Deals for everyone, not likely but deals if you're looking for something specific, maybe you luck into something. I did today, the first 'deal that I couldn't pass up' in 20+ years of these shows tho. It's worth the ride on an otherwise boring winter day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbskull Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Plenty of nice people but overall not a lot new to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergal Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 1 hour ago, numbskull said: Plenty of nice people but overall not a lot new to see. T&T was the only major rod co there unfortunately. I think others were there in the past. Hardy had their new salt reel there, I forgot the name. It looked nice but I guess not nice enough to remember the name lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albacized Posted January 21 Report Share Posted January 21 11 hours ago, Camhabib said: For those who have been before, are there usually any good deals to be found? Worth going if there’s nothing I’m really looking to pick up? Bears Den usually brings their inventory of used rods and reels with them, which includes a fair amount of high end stuff marked down to amounts, that while still not cheap, is a bit more palatable theshadow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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