MSBA Fishing Show/Plug Turning Demo

[capesams]

heard speaker's get $250.00 for flapin their lip's for 2 hours....Mac,bruce and I spent well over 38 hours combined intertaining the crowd along with setting up and breaking down the equipment,with help from their crew of course[txs guy's]...it was standing room only at time's it got so crowded,,plug hardware vendor's wanted to be in the same room they saw so many people......it went very well with no problems.......we did it for FREE and were glad to do it ONCE.

[NIB]

I certainly don't think 250 each is out of order.at least u would get some spending cash.wether or not those guys are there will probably determine if I make the drive or not.I can basically get the same thing at the risa show an save some time drivin.we have a few good shows down here by me.I really don't need any tackle.I come for the good time.That booth was a great meating place I sat an talked with Paul an Taggers old friend I forget his name the canal guru.That was priceless.

[MAC]

Yes last year was a great time and hopefully we helped some people in learning what goes into making a wooden lure. The volunteers did a good job helping with set up and break down and that was appreciated. Would I do it again for nothing...no. It cost me 35 bux for gas alone the 2 days. It had to cost CS atleast 60. This year it is closer for me but CS would spend 80+ on fuel alone. That's a lot of money for just a thank you. The other thing people don't see after you load up the truck to head home is the time involved putting the shop back into workable shape again. I have no regrets with doing the show last year and was happy to do it. It makes me feel good helping people, especially people interested in our passion of chasing fish.

[Karl F]

I enjoyed the "demo" last year immensely, plus, if anybody noticed last year, that was the busiest corner of the room, it was "the" draw.
I made a couple of tours, and noticed the crowd thinned considerable, as you got away from that corner of the room.

I thank you guys for doing it last year, and I certainley understand you not doing it again for free. Compensation should be considered, that "demo" is a lot more work, (set-up, tear-down, time spent), than a "seminar".. the difference being demo=free, seminar=$$

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Karl F

I enjoyed the "demo" last year immensely, plus, if anybody noticed last year, that was the busiest corner of the room, it was "the" draw.
I made a couple of tours, and noticed the crowd thinned considerable, as you got away from that corner of the room.

I thank you guys for doing it last year, and I certainley understand you not doing it again for free. Compensation should be considered, that "demo" is a lot more work, (set-up, tear-down, time spent), than a "seminar".. the difference being demo=free, seminar=$$

I have done a bunch of seminars and did the show last year, preparing for a seminar takes a lot of prep time also, it may not have the tear down, set up but then again you didn't have to be "on" while turning plugs. So let's dispel that myth here and now. As for those guys getting paid to do it, yes they should, just as anyone putting on any kind of demo or seminar should.

They were asked and volunteered and they sold a few plugs as well if I remember correctly too. I saw Slip demo'ing and selling some he hed brought. Honesty should be applied here. Kind of a vendor/demo thing happening there so some kind of rules should be in place for that but that's MSBA's problem. But as to the guy's bringing in %$%$%$%$ to set up and work with and getting paid, yes they should. That that corner
being crowded and also being next to the S-B.COM booth it was gathering place for the usual suspects on this board to congregate swap lies and have a laugh. I spent a lot of time there and most guys were sitting in little groups doing that too, shooting the chit.

[ProfessorM]

That would be Stan K., Mr. NIB.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Professor Moriarty

That would be Stan K., Mr. NIB.

THanks Paul.That was a great time.He was priceless.

[Slipknot]

Nib, that guy was Stan Kuzia - guru for sure. It's 20 minutes further NIb to Gillette

I think it would be a great feature to have the turning demos again this year , I was wondering about it myself recently. Larry, I know you are busy lately but I think you and Patrick should try to make this happen again.
I think the problem with compesation with payment of money for doing the demo is an issue with liability to the club. Maybe some way of compensation can be considered some other way if it's difficult to get volunteers. Things went pretty smoothly last year and it seemed to be very safe. You had 3 guys that are professionals with tools so you knew you had plenty of experience behind there.
I'll see what I can do about getting a day to spend there, but the boss will have to be schmoozed I'll work on it.

[Slipknot]

Flap, yes we were allowed to sell plugs if we chose to. I sold a whopping ONE plug last year.
You are right, MSBA will have to figure out the logistics of the demo.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Flap, yes we were allowed to sell plugs if we chose to. I sold a whopping ONE plug last year.
You are right, MSBA will have to figure out the logistics of the demo.

I have no problem with it Bruce just wanted to get the whole picture out is all in a clear honest way. And again I say they should be compensated and as far as liability goes, signing a simple waiver holding the MSBA harmless in case of personal injury or damge to tools and equipment is all that is needed.

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Slipknot

Flap, yes we were allowed to sell plugs if we chose to. I sold a whopping ONE plug last year.
You are right, MSBA will have to figure out the logistics of the demo.

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Ya flap take a chill pill. I bought the Slip plug i felt bad for him.
I saw Flap talk an fell asleep. It was a long day.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz zz

[NIB]

[QUOTE=Slipknot]Nib, that guy was Stan Kuzia - guru for sure. It's 20 minutes further NIb to Gillette
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Well if u could see my beard u would know its a far ride to MY razor.