Just so all of you who are planning on attending this years MSBA Sportfishing Expo on the 19th and 20th of this month know, the show is still at the Independence Mall but instead of being in the vacant Filenes Basement space as we have been the last 2 years, this year we will be in the vacant Bob's space at the mall level at center court. Entrance will only be available through the main mall. This new space will give us all not only alot more room to move, but for the vendors we hope it will provide an easier experience in regards to setup and breakdown with a loading area instead of dealing with those stairs. There will be boats on display this year inside the show itself and as you know we have added the "Plug Building Demonstration". We also will have improved lighting and better power sources to make this show the best yet for all.;) Hope to see you all there...enjoy!:D

YAAY! I hope the ventilation is a little better this year too. Was a bit stuffy downstairs.

Matter of fact FWW it is complete with a nice ventilation system to help in that regard.:happy: See...always looking to improve.;)

cant wait :)

good stuff :happy: Hope to run into a bunch of you guys there:cool:

Good job getting the new space:D Should be much better for all:happy:

Awesome....I can't wait. Finally get to meet more of you guys I hope.:happy: :happy:

Originally posted by partsjay
Awesome....I can't wait. Finally get to meet more of you guys I hope.:happy: :happy:

same here. Sounds good plus I know the power was an issue last year. I waited 15minutes at the register at the saltwater edge booth cause they kept loosing power, but im not complaning I got away with some beach masters and no share for uncle sam

I can't wait for this year's show as well. I thought it was great last year but it was definately a bit cramped down there for sure. I'm really looking forward to seeing the plug building demo's this year.

Sounds good. :) I had heard some horror stories about those stairs...was not looking forward to lugging heavy metal lures up and down them.

Originally posted by Pt.JudeJoe
Sounds good. :) I had heard some horror stories about those stairs...was not looking forward to lugging heavy metal lures up and down them.

Joe, Think positive. If it was still down stairs and ya carried lots of heavy metal down there......If you sold it out then how much easier the up escalator would have been. :)

No Stairs!!!:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

Maybe this year,
I'll be able to get out of bed Sat. after helping set up, and make it to the show !!!

That's good news, hauling all that rubber up and down those stairs wasn't fun.

Originally posted by RoyL
same here. Sounds good plus I know the power was an issue last year. I waited 15minutes at the register at the saltwater edge booth cause they kept loosing power, but im not complaning I got away with some beach masters and no share for uncle sam

You musta been the guy in front of me :wavey: I had to wait about 15 minutes too and the guy ahead of me was buying Beachmasters. I think I got the last of them :D

That sounds like a great improvement!! Kudos to the MSBA members for organizing this every year!

Originally posted by Bob Thomas
That sounds like a great improvement!! Kudos to the MSBA members for organizing this every year!

Bob,

As chair of the Event for the last at least 5 year I want to thank you for your kind words. Most would not beleive how much work goes into this show by what is really not a large group of NON_PAID VOLUNTEERS. Words like yours are what keeps me coming back year after year.

At MSBA we are committed to having an ALL Salt Water fishing Show without the BS. The boats are a stretch but they will be very limited and done in a classy way.

There are even a few suprises coming this year.:rolleyes:

Don't forget we have the GRAND RAFFLE to benefit the juniors of MSBA. From what I hear there are some great prizes (like always)

I'll be manning the raffle table along with other volunteers and of course the junior members a.k.a. STRIPER SWIPERS.

Swing by, say hello and help keep the juniors division strong.

See you there...:happy: :happy: :happy:


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This is geat news Upstairs with the rest of the world not in the subtarreanean land. The msba show is constantly improving, and i'm proud to be a vendor there for the last 10 years thanks pete santini

Bill B. and I will be making our annual trip down to the show.... Can't wait.

More space is good as well as better lighting I bet!

:happy:

Much better lighting, air, restrooms..everyting mon, Bigger and Better....This is a show you are not going to want to miss..

:cool:

Star and I will be there Sunday.:D

Dad and I will be there.. its awsome news that the ventilation is better it was really stuffy last 2 years.. and another plus.. No stairs..oh yea! lol:laughs: Dad & I will most likely voulenteer again to help:D

I will be attending the show as well. Finally be able to meet Bigfish..maybe I can ho some plugs? :D

:hidin:

Kippy, don't confuse me with Bigfish. We are both 6-6" tall, but I am the good looking one!( Gotcha Larry!):D :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

And yes, kudos to Patrick, Larry and all who make this possible. I know I couldn't do it since I have no or very little patience.:D

Flap if I can do it....:smash:...believe me you can!:laughs:

Hey Larry, I noticed today that in this weeks Fisherman they got the wrong dates for yer show, on the inside back cover.Just thought I'd let you know...
And what exactly is a "mysterious local" as said describing Steve (Shiraka), would that be the neighbor with bodies buried in the basement!:laughs: ;)
And can anyone tell me if that's a guy or a girl on the cover???
:) johnny

Thanks Johnny...oh well!:smash:

Do you know what type of boats will be on display?

Thanks.

This will be the first time I have ever asked my wife if she wants to go to the mall. ;)

Looking forward to it.

For boats on display...not sure but guessing 19-24 foot center console type boats.....;) guess you are going to have to come see for yourself.:laughs: That is a huge plus of having the show in a mall Motorfish....wives and kids also enjoy!:D Motorfish, where you been hiding?:confused:

Been lurking a little. Been busy with house plans, conservation committee, permits.......

Did manage to finish another batch of plugs but I haven't posted pictures (yet).

With the current weather pattern we are in, we should have a snow storm for next weekend :eek:

Ronnie - you still like the $NOW ????? :D

Originally posted by BEETLE
Ronnie - you still like the $NOW ????? :D

Ya!!
I was just venting a bit the other day because the State is so SLOW paying!!!

He likes the Raiders...:smash:..of course he likes the snow!:smash:

:laughs:

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Hey guys,

I am looking forward to this show with great anticipation. I can't wait to see the new location of the show and can't wait to show all you guys the new gear. I hope that everyone can make it!

Kadir

RockHopper, is CA coming with you? :usd:

Looks like I'll be there on Sunday - boss finally caved in and let me take the day off from work ......
Guess he knew how miserable I'd be if I did not go.. :devil2:

It is going to be a great show this year, best one yet..It is a full house and it is packed with everything you could ask for in fishing. Not to mention the great line up of speakers and seminars scheduled. I am excited to be part of it and even more pumped about the fact that it is truley a sportfishing expo, no filler, just fishing...So if anyone is wondering wheather or not they should bother going, don't even think about it, the answer is YES!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone there, gonna be a great bunch of guys in attendance. Please keep an open eye out for me and be sure to say hi... :wavey:

[QUOTE=Flaptail]Kippy, don't confuse me with Bigfish. We are both 6-6" tall, but I am the good looking one!( Gotcha Larry!):D :laughs: :laughs: :laughs:

Looking forward to meeting you as well Steve. I want to get my full color photo of you signed I got from BM..Larry might be jealous though.. :laughs:

as usual //where are the directions ???????????????????????/ :huh:

Directions are on the bottom left hand corner of the Flyer that is linked off the front page of this site, and evertywhere else