i had the opportunity to work (if u want to call it that ) otw booth /expo area for 2 days :lurk:. what i noticed was the size and extra roomyness of hall. also venders had more rm too i think. i saw lots of people w/ rods, reels and bags full of goodies most people had a smile ...:jump:..the venders were there to do the sales . if you shopped right you got a good deal. seminar at both ends going all the time . lots of fish talk..:fishin: from yaks to tuna toys they covered it all .food was priced right ang good . msba fan-tastic job ....start to finish ...its a lot of work . i hope u fisherman got what u wanted :soon:. and for me,.. i had a ball ... if i forget your name i do remember the face, most times???? i had a good time w/the otw crew and my fishing idol:wall: ? flaptail :cheers:and his master hoing and fish crazy drive ...he got it bad ... thanks bill and dad from msba for the squid plug. over all i think the whole event went........ well thats my 2 cents....:hidin: dave :topic: