SWE Fishing Fair recap

[jbuck]

It was great to see a bunch of old and some faces.

Also great to meet some of the people the site.

I have learned somthing new from the tyers each year


Jeff

[shadow]

Pete, thanks for putting on a good show, sometimes smaller is better. was able to talk w/ some of the guys without the big show interruptions. It was good meeting don and dennis.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by shadow

was able to talk w/ some of the guys without the big show interruptions. It was good meeting don and dennis.

That's exactly what we'll make sure never goes away. It's what most people mention when they talk about why they like the format better then most other shows. Tough to beat being able to sit down with McKenna at a round table to learn how to rig Sluggos or see Steve Farrar tie one of his amazing squid patterns or giant Holo Flys at point blank range.

[Chris in Mass]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

That's exactly what we'll make sure never goes away. It's what most people mention when they talk about why they like the format better then most other shows. Tough to beat being able to sit down with McKenna at a round table to learn how to rig Sluggos or see Steve Farrar tie one of his amazing squid patterns or giant Holo Flys at point blank range.

Pete, Probably because you fish with him it's no big deal, but my favorite sit down at the show was being being able to rifle through Mike's (The Iron One) plug bags, wading belt and table full of his tackle. I always shoot the bull with Mike at the shop. However, the discussion goes to a whole other level when he has his gear in front of him. I got there early and for awhile it was just Mike and I.

I was thinking on the ride home, that this was not a traditional show as most would think. It was all about showcasing talent in a way where it wasn't uncomfortable for the experts and the folks who sat with them. Being able to purchase gear was like a nice by-product. Also liked the vintage gear table.

I had a fantastic time and I selfishly wish you luck in your drive keep this format and mojo for many years to come.

[Mr. Sandman]

Caught the last couple hours and thought it was great. Finally met a few guys I have only talked to via Email and PM's.
There were some excellent fly tyers there for sure. Some of those squid patterns were amazing. Great works of plug art by Afterhours, Habs and some sweet Seawolf rods on display.
My wife would like to go to this event and see some of those flies being tied. Next yeat I'll target the event and take her.
I'll have to pay a trip to the new shop one of these days when I pass by.

Who won the kayak?

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Caught the last couple hours and thought it was great. Finally met a few guys I have only talked to via Email and PM's.
There were some excellent fly tyers there for sure. Some of those squid patterns were amazing. Great works of plug art by Afterhours, Habs and some sweet Seawolf rods on display.
My wife would like to go to this event and see some of those flies being tied. Next yeat I'll target the event and take her.
I'll have to pay a trip to the new shop one of these days when I pass by.

Who won the kayak?

We'll be sending out emails in a day or so to the winners and probably adding a list to the website too.

[basswipe]

I envy the person who won that Habs rod.That thing is sweet. Everything in the raffle was sweet.