Winter/Spring Fishing Shows

[bloocrab]

Not to sound unsympathetic, but that's unfortunate for small-time vendors.
How do they expect to turn a profit when starting that behind the eight-balls? They'd be better off pedaling their stuff from the back of their truck in the parking lot. Again, no disrespect meant...but I don't take them/that into consideration when thinking of making a purchase at any show. My welfare comes first.

UncleRob, if you're bored...it's not a terrible time. You get to put your hands on a lot of different stuff (you don't have to buy it, but you can get a feel for it, spin the handle - kick the tire/etc)...then go home and either buy it local or online, I've used it to that advantage plenty of times. There are also some pretty cool things to see sometimes. If you've never been, you should go...experience it for yourself.

The seminars tend to bore me...every once and a while you find a very informative one or even an exciting one like RoyL's, but for the most part...a lot of stuff I've already heard, done and forgot. Some of the presenters think they've actually figured it out too, that always turns me off immediately. Don't care for people who sound pompous

To each their own, these are just my personal thoughts. I'm sure there are others who will totally disagree with me, and that's ok too. I'll probably stop by one this year, but my hopes aren't high on making any purchases.