Ultimate Fishing Show -- anyone go?

[kbkrause]

Anyone make it to the show yet? Neal was there collecting canned food.

[radiohead]

I am going tomorrow or Saturday. Doesn't open until Noon tomorrow, which is a bummer. I want to go Friday to avoid the crowds on Saturday, was hoping to go Friday morning. If I don't make it tomorrow afternoon I'll go Saturday morning.

[initforfun]

Going on Saturday hoping it's not terribly crowded but thinking it will be

[alex-v]

Seemed like more fishing tackle of all kinds. More tackle vendors.

[deadboi77]

heading that way alil later in the day

[flying wasp]

got there thursday @ 4:30. it was pleasant with no crowds of people to push through. lotsa boats on display,lotsa guides and lodges booths. seems like if your going to try to buy something in peticular? do your homework. I saw stuff that sure was not considered "a deal" regardless...it did kill 3 hours in mid january:) $5.00 to park and $9.00 to get in. I heard wendy's had discount coupons. One other thing, I was hoping to see endless tables of pencil plugs for whipping to choose from? I did not see one????

[shametamer]

Anyone hoping to see Dan Donarski seminars ..forget it..he got the 'call up' 10 days ago and is not speaking. Attended 3 other seminars..not much, if anything new. Boats were a mixture of 07 and 08's. G3 v210 advantage is sweet, but for the 50K price tag..i'll go with a little less engine and a foot less and save 15K..As Flying Wasp stated..crowds were light, parking easy, no line ups or waits for anything. I Would also agree with FW, most sales...WEREN'T(except on 'low end' items) Most new lures(08 intros) from major manufacturers were conspicuously absent...for those contemplating buying a new boat at show SALE prices..i would suggest shop around, check online..there are better prices to be had............Neal must have stepped away from the booth a minute as we walked in..off to illinois in a few moments for the muskie show......P.S. To Walleye Mike.....try to catch you on sunday at BP

[alex-v]

One other thing, I was hoping to see endless tables of pencil plugs for whipping to choose from? I did not see one????
Something you rarely see at shows. I do know that some were there because I saw them and talked to the guy several times about other things.

A lot of guys were looking and buying the new Rabble Rouser though. Lot of customers using them for whipping.

Bob, the man that is co-owner of the Pop's Rabble Rouser told me that he actually sold out of two color patterns on the RR by 7 pm yesterday and he will not have new ones until later this spring. But, still plenty to choose from.

[Neal]

Neal must have stepped away from the booth a minute as we walked in


Geez, I left once to make wee wee.

Was working the booth by myself so I didnt see much of the show. I did see Ninja, Big Game Hunter, and Jake, from the site. We collected a good 2000 + canned foods, so that went well.

I have a few passes if anyone wants to stop by in Madisin Heights and pick them up.

[tgafish]

Got there at 3. I was surprised at the amount of people there. I was satisfied with the amount of tackle available. Didn't really check out the outfitters or boats. Found some reasonable deals on walleye boards (19.99), reef runners, and big board releases. Saw Ninja there and he seemed to have a little less stuff than last year.

The biggest thing I noticed about going early on the first day is that everyone is in a much better mood. Everybody smiling and laughing and being very helpful instead of Sat when they're beat down from the show hours.

Went to 2 seminars. Deep water salmon with Capt Jay and general slamon trout trolling with Capt Jerry. I really enjoyed the deep water seminar and picked up some good ideas. The second one I was dissappointed in. Nice enough guy but definitely not a seminar guy. Most of the info he gave could have been covered in 3 minutes. Probably a great guy to talk one on one with. I was going to go to his walleye seminar too but backed out after the first. Caught the tail end of Kim Strickers presentation and it seemed like he did a good job.

[WALLEYE MIKE]

Anyone hoping to see Dan Donarski seminars ..forget it..he got the 'call up' 10 days ago and is not speaking. Attended 3 other seminars..not much, if anything new. Boats were a mixture of 07 and 08's. G3 v210 advantage is sweet, but for the 50K price tag..i'll go with a little less engine and a foot less and save 15K..As Flying Wasp stated..crowds were light, parking easy, no line ups or waits for anything. I Would also agree with FW, most sales...WEREN'T(except on 'low end' items) Most new lures(08 intros) from major manufacturers were conspicuously absent...for those contemplating buying a new boat at show SALE prices..i would suggest shop around, check online..there are better prices to be had............Neal must have stepped away from the booth a minute as we walked in..off to illinois in a few moments for the muskie show......P.S. To Walleye Mike.....try to catch you on sunday at BP

I'm going today at noon.



Hope to see you Bill! Bringing the wentch with you?:lol:

[Slick fishing]

Something you rarely see at shows. I do know that some were there because I saw them and talked to the guy several times about other things.

A lot of guys were looking and buying the new Rabble Rouser though. Lot of customers using them for whipping.

Bob, the man that is co-owner of the Pop's Rabble Rouser told me that he actually sold out of two color patterns on the RR by 7 pm yesterday and he will not have new ones until later this spring. But, still plenty to choose from.

Dam Alex what colors were those? That was pretty much all I was going to buy when I went there.. I am just going to stop by Greg's house now the other owner:dizzy:...Cya Slick

[Czarthree]

Had a blast at the show. I thought there were more vendors than last year too. I wanted to see Dan Donarski`s seminar on Upper Penninsula fishing opportunitys but as stated earlier, he was called up to serve. Taped MuskieBobs seminar on Lake Ultimate. KD Outdoors, Franks, Lakeside, GanderMntn as well as others had nice setups. The walleye shore lunch was great. $8 got ya a bellyfull. Good show. I might go back today or tommorow too.

[Springer4Ever]

Went yesterday and going again sat to pick-up 2 more Grandt jigging rods. If you guys go check out these rods.

[PWood]

More vendors than the last few years. Lots more tackle. More boats on display. The walleye shore lunch for $8 was great, and even picked up a couple of packs of venison jalepeno cheese sticks.

[Wall-llard Willie]

Should be there tonight, planning about 7:00 ish

[motcityman]

Should be there tonight, planning about 7:00 ish
I was at the Downriver Walleye booth working it last night. Saw Ken from KD outdoors...things where slow last night

[MUSHY1]

Where can i pick up some Freeby Tickets for the show?????

Mushy

[radiohead]

I went today...it was a little busy but not too bad. D&B Fishing has a ton of crawler harnesses at their display, 10 for $9. Its a great deal. I bought 40 harnesses so I should be all squared away for a few years. They also had harnesses with some new color patterns on the blades, red hooks and red leader line. Never saw those before so I bought a few to check it out.
Great way to get out in the winter to check out some fishing gear.

[alex-v]

Dam Alex what colors were those?
The clown is gone and will not be replaced until spring. All the other colors that he sold out of will be replaced later this evening. Someone is on their way down with more stock.

Kinda fun to be using someone's laptop to check in on the various msg boards while hanging out at the show,.

[deadboi77]

this was my first one i ever been to.
and i must say,i had a realy good time.
my buddy and i got there alil after 5.even got decent parking hahaa
and i found exactly what i was all looking for...muskie lures:D
but,the highlight of the show for me,was meeting and talkin with Mr.Brunner.

[Slick fishing]

I went today...it was a little busy but not too bad. D&B Fishing has a ton of crawler harnesses at their display, 10 for $9. Its a great deal. I bought 40 harnesses so I should be all squared away for a few years. They also had harnesses with some new color patterns on the blades, red hooks and red leader line. Never saw those before so I bought a few to check it out.
Great way to get out in the winter to check out some fishing gear.

Radiohead I know your new to bouncing and all but 40 just get you started buddy, I am low right now but you should see how many I keep on hand.. The only reason I am low is because I havent got off my lazy butt and tied any:lol:.. Cya Slick

[Slick fishing]

dam thing double posted

[ice fishin nut]

Radiohead I know your new to bouncing and all but 40 just get you started buddy, I am low right now but you should see how many I keep on hand.. The only reason I am low is because I havent got off my lazy butt and tied any:lol:.. Cya Slick

You do have alot, but I also think that last year you were a little too bored!!!!

[radiohead]

Brent you better start tying harnesses so you can defend your "mystery weight" title again at next years M-S.com Walleye tournament. :lol:

PS- NO....we're never going to let you live that down :lol::lol:




Radiohead I know your new to bouncing and all but 40 just get you started buddy, I am low right now but you should see how many I keep on hand.. The only reason I am low is because I havent got off my lazy butt and tied any:lol:.. Cya Slick

[Slick fishing]

Brent you better start tying harnesses so you can defend your "mystery weight" title again at next years M-S.com Walleye tournament. :lol:

PS- NO....we're never going to let you live that down :lol::lol:


:lol::lol:

[Hotwired]

Heading to the show shortly.
Houghton Laker and myself will be working the LSCWA booth from noon until 1:00pm.
Stop by and say hi.

[Spoon Fed]

I cant make it today, are they open on sunday at all? My daughter has ballet at 2, so im screwed!

[radiohead]

The show is open Sunday...10am-5pm


I cant make it today, are they open on sunday at all? My daughter has ballet at 2, so im screwed!

[alex-v]

Taking a break and thought I would give a progress report to those thinking of coming down this afternoon or tomorrow. Big crowds and I am not hearing anyone complaining. BTW, the Walleye Association has some dislays showing wirelining and whipping.

Still a lot of those Rabble Rouser lures left but they have sold out of many color patterns again. You can find them in the display area for Lakeside Fishing Shop.

Ninja over at KD Outdoors has the Artic Armor Suits on sale for $299 and I saw a close-out on waders for women. Just a hint to some of the guys who want to try to get their wives or girlfriends involved.

There are blades and beads everywhere for those who want to tie their own harnesses.

Probably one of the best shows we have seen in years.

[boots741]

Just got back, good show, the boys had fun, I would recommend it to anyone who has yet to go.

[jim sasser]

just got back from the show,u would of thought they were giving away free boats with all the people there..lots of tackle for sale nothing great [imo].although i did come across a great powder paint vender,tj tackle,they have some great colors,got a candy blue.for u guys that pour your own jigs,and paint them,he's got 50 more colors to pick from,rather than the 10 from cabelas has.all in all a good time....

[backstrap bill]

Just got back from the show and it was packed. Got to say hi to Kelly Gotch from MUCC, she's is a HOTTIE!

[Houghton laker]

i did come across a great powder paint vender,tj tackle,they have some great colors,got a candy blue.for u guys that pour your own jigs,and paint them,he's got 50 more colors to pick from,rather than the 10 from cabelas has.all in all a good time....



Going back tomorrow to work the LSCWA booth....I thought I had Blue powder but do not!! I'll be back for it tomorrow!! I purchased a bunch of river jigs from them over there at Tj's

[frenchriver1]

Lot of good stuff, more musky lures that you will even need, lots of boats, many more than last year!!!!!

[jim sasser]

i got candy blue and 20 semi stand up jigs[un painted]and powderd them up when i got home,they look goooood.two toned some,but check out the powder paint pot they got it was cool,but for 50.00 i'll just stire the powder every few jigs.see on the river H.L.

[initforfun]

We were there today also. Man a ton of boats on display!! Jim we checked out that powder paint display at TJ also. Picking up a package! It was nice to meet Mac from KD Outdoors. Tried to say hi Ken but you had just bailed to find the extra large soft bait the little girl had. Picked up some teardrops from KD and the paint is about it. Fun time lots to see. I saw a ton of familiar faces around there but couldn't place names wondering how many people I knew from this site.

[Slick fishing]

Just got back from the show and it was packed. Got to say hi to Kelly Gotch from MUCC, she's is a HOTTIE!

you aint just a kiddin:yikes:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D Cya Slick

[tinmarine]

Man that place was packed. Tried getting there in time to meet Hotwired and Houghton Laker but didn't find the booth in time. Ended up talking to a nice guy with a beard. Try and manuver with the wife and three little girls, geez. Ended up picking up more blades, few beads and some quick change clevis' from Fishlander. Talked to the Fishlander boys and I'm going to be getting a couple sets of triple rod holders from them also. Too bad they didn't have any there at the show. Just seems there wasn't that many good deals. Basically the same prices that you find at the shows. Couldn't find a whipping stick either.

[ice fishin nut]

Walleyevision and I had a good time!!!! Anybody that is thinking about doing powder needs to check out TJ's. I bought their powder pot and have been using it for the past year with great results!!!! No doubt about it, you cant beat their prices and selection!!!!

It was nice to meet a few new people, and get some much needed help selecting some spoons for wirelining the river!!!;)

Finally found the chubby darter that I was looking for thanks to Ninja!!!! The price was right also, Thanks again Matt!!!!!

[rjt]

I picked up one of those pots from TJ's! Hot Wired and Houghton Laker pointed it out to me, thanks guys I'm $50 poorer.. :lol: I also picked up a few small nil's masters for hand lining. I bet they put a few fish in the box next year.

[Houghton laker]

I loaded up with more Jigs and different powder paints and Curt did the same....so we will all be painting up a storm for this spring!! I need to get Derek to make me up a bunch of his famous jigs for me So I can put a hurt to them eyes jigging this spring!!;)

[radiohead]

you aint just a kiddin:yikes:!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D Cya Slick

:yeahthat:

You should check out her Myspace (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=35927640) page :yikes:

[rjt]

I loaded up with more Jigs and different powder paints and Curt did the same....so we will all be painting up a storm for this spring!! I need to get Derek to make me up a bunch of his famous jigs for me So I can put a hurt to them eyes jigging this spring!!;)

I've got a whole bunch made waiting to be painted, that is if Derek doesn't get off his but and start producing.

[Blueump]

Got back from the 4 day whooping!;)

Stayed in our booth for virtually the entire show. Did get a chance to slip out and meet Ninja, but was too busy working the show to get around to see anyone else...so unless you got around to see me...I apologize! Maybe we'll meet in GR.

The crowds were much larger than they have been in the past and the crowd on Sunday was a pleasant surprise. Usually things start to wind down about 1 p.m. on Sunday, but this year it seemed to only get more crowded!

Overall - great show! One of the best I've been to!

[Nascar31Fan]

Took my 10yr old daughter yesterday and had a great time. I swear she inspected EVERY boat in the place!:lol: And there were a lot more of them it seemed this year.

Got a chance to see my long lost friend Dave B. at the KD store. Nice story about the "are these waders water-proof?" lady!!!:yikes:

[Slick fishing]

Took my 10yr old daughter yesterday and had a great time. I swear she inspected EVERY boat in the place!:lol: And there were a lot more of them it seemed this year.

Boy was that new fiberglass Lund nice:yikes:.. Cya Slick

[alex-v]

Got back from the 4 day whooping!;)
Stayed in our booth for virtually the entire show.
..........
Overall - great show! One of the best I've been to!
One of the vendors said that they sold the most charters ever over a 4 day fishing/outdoor show.

[dayooper]

I wish you guys would have introduced yourselves when you stopped by the booth. I would have loved to put names to faces. Ninja, sorry I missed you at your booth a couple times. Thanks again for the compliments!! We will see you at the Grand Rapids Show in March.

Thanks,
Benjamin

TJ's Tackle
www.tjstackle.com

[Hotwired]

I wish you guys would have introduced yourselves when you stopped by the booth. I would have loved to put names to faces. Ninja, sorry I missed you at your booth a couple times. Thanks again for the compliments!! We will see you at the Grand Rapids Show in March.

Thanks,
Benjamin

TJ's Tackle
www.tjstackle.com

You might remember Houghton Laker and myself.
We each picked up a couple jars of paint (the last glow blue).
We then brought RJT from this site back a little later to pick up a fluid bath.

[dayooper]

Yes, I do remember you. My buddy handles the powder paint (he was doing the demonstration) and I kept telling him all along to bring all his powder paint but he didn't listen. He ended up running out of black, blaze orange, junebug, and super glow blue and he darn near run out of many other colors as well. He has them all, he just didn't bring enough to the show.

Thanks,
Benjamin

TJ's Tackle
www.tjstackle.com

[waterfoul]

So did anyone buy anything they might consider "high dollar" at the show? My biggest purchase was a 7'6" medium extra fast spinning rod from B&R Outlaw rods. Talked to the owner for quite some time. After playing with all the other higher end rods at the show I chose to buy one of his. $129 rod. Great warrantee too.

Anyone buy a boat? New piece of electronics? Rod? Reel?

Also, did anyone else notice the absence of some of the "normal" vendors? Shimano did not have their big booth. Diawa didn't have much of a presence. NO Basscat boats that I could find.

[Houghton laker]

I wish you guys would have introduced yourselves when you stopped by the booth. I would have loved to put names to faces. Ninja, sorry I missed you at your booth a couple times. Thanks again for the compliments!! We will see you at the Grand Rapids Show in March.

Thanks,
Benjamin

TJ's Tackle
www.tjstackle.com

I didn't even realize you were members of this site!! You ought to get some kind of sign saying Michigan-sportsman member!! Could have even upped your sales more!! All I can say is I've been getting some of your goods for a few years now and Have been Very satisfied with everything!! Keep up the good work!;)

[Ninja]

So did anyone buy anything they might consider "high dollar" at the show? My biggest purchase was a 7'6" medium extra fast spinning rod from B&R Outlaw rods. Talked to the owner for quite some time. After playing with all the other higher end rods at the show I chose to buy one of his. $129 rod. Great warrantee too.

Anyone buy a boat? New piece of electronics? Rod? Reel?

Also, did anyone else notice the absence of some of the "normal" vendors? Shimano did not have their big booth. Diawa didn't have much of a presence. NO Basscat boats that I could find.


Dude.....I am B&R's number one retailer in Michigan....and I could have sold you one a little cheaper.
I had a whole rack of them at the show. :(

[Blueump]

Ken,

I see you guys picked up Lance's Walleye 101 clinic. Congrats!

Again, it was good to finally put a face to the Ninja name! See you again in GR!

Paul

[dayooper]

Thanks for the compliments!! We are going to be at the Grand Rapids show in March and will put up a sign. Make sure to stop and say Hi!

Thanks!
Benjamin

TJ's Tackle
www.tjstackle.com

[waterfoul]

Dude.....I am B&R's number one retailer in Michigan....and I could have sold you one a little cheaper.
I had a whole rack of them at the show. :(


I looked at every one you had Ken... you just didn't have the one I wanted. WHEN I choose to buy another one though, you know you are first on my list!!

By the way, Dave and I did drop some pretty good coin in your booth... you were out scoping chicks or something at the time. :D