What did you get at the show?

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Surf Asylum Atom 40 in wonderbread, hammerhead in black/purple
Bigfish danny in black mesh, 1 3/4 pencil in pearl/red
a few pt jude tins
squid shells
black bucktails
cod jigs
a few ronz things to try out
an small $18.75 lunch for the fiance and I, my only complaint about the show.

Spent a bit more than I wanted to, since I didn't NEED anything, but not much more, seemed like a lot of good deals out there this year.

[Jim H]

Stopped by to say "Hi" to the OTW guys - they had autographed a hat for my son at the Worcester show (he couldn't make it - sick that day). They all gave Michael a warm welcome - Steve McKenna was there as well. Steve presented Mikey with one of his secret weapons (WE WON'T TELL STEVE!)

Then the boys really outdid themselves. They took Michael over to see Charlie Cinto. Charlie signed Mikey's hat - then gave him a special gift to remember the occaison by. We'll never forget that.

Oh yeah - #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& also autographed a beautiful Crazy Bugger Swimmer that Mikey "just had to have".

As we were leaving, he looked at me and said "Dad - you know those fishing guys are really nice".

I couldn't agree more.

Thanks!

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Jim H

Stopped by to say "Hi" to the OTW guys - they had autographed a hat for my son at the Worcester show (he couldn't make it - sick that day). They all gave Michael a warm welcome - Steve McKenna was there as well. Steve presented Mikey with one of his secret weapons (WE WON'T TELL STEVE!)

Then the boys really outdid themselves. They took Michael over to see Charlie Cinto. Charlie signed Mikey's hat - then gave him a special gift to remember the occaison by. We'll never forget that.

Oh yeah - #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& also autographed a beautiful Crazy Bugger Swimmer that Mikey "just had to have".

As we were leaving, he looked at me and said "Dad - you know those fishing guys are really nice".

I couldn't agree more.

Thanks!

Good stuff.This is what the shows should be about..

[Tburg]

I have been to most shows over the years but I did not make it last year. I was impressed with what I saw today but there seemed less that what I remember from past shows. My sister and her family came today and were impressed with both the stadium and the show. We spent money and talked to many of the vendors, they joined the MBBA and I joined the MSBA ( I also signed up my oldest son -6yrdold but could not make it today) . I wish they had a few things to offer kids to keep them or get them interested. ( casting games and or how to for the kids, maybe nextyear..)

Over all it was good except for the $4.00 D&D cr@p coffee that I had to make myself. Wish I never left them a tip after I tasted it. I think my sister and family spent a small fortune to feed themselves.

I love the show and the stadium, but not a good mix...my 2C

[Skitterpop]

Originally Posted by Jim H

Stopped by to say "Hi" to the OTW guys - they had autographed a hat for my son at the Worcester show (he couldn't make it - sick that day). They all gave Michael a warm welcome - Steve McKenna was there as well. Steve presented Mikey with one of his secret weapons (WE WON'T TELL STEVE!)

Then the boys really outdid themselves. They took Michael over to see Charlie Cinto. Charlie signed Mikey's hat - then gave him a special gift to remember the occaison by. We'll never forget that.

Oh yeah - #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& also autographed a beautiful Crazy Bugger Swimmer that Mikey "just had to have".

As we were leaving, he looked at me and said "Dad - you know those fishing guys are really nice".

I couldn't agree more.

Thanks!

Lucky kid and a great post

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Jim H

Stopped by to say "Hi" to the OTW guys - they had autographed a hat for my son at the Worcester show (he couldn't make it - sick that day). They all gave Michael a warm welcome - Steve McKenna was there as well. Steve presented Mikey with one of his secret weapons (WE WON'T TELL STEVE!)

Then the boys really outdid themselves. They took Michael over to see Charlie Cinto. Charlie signed Mikey's hat - then gave him a special gift to remember the occaison by. We'll never forget that.

Oh yeah - #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^& also autographed a beautiful Crazy Bugger Swimmer that Mikey "just had to have".

As we were leaving, he looked at me and said "Dad - you know those fishing guys are really nice".

I couldn't agree more.

Thanks!

Very cool! I didn't see that but over the course of the two days I saw Charile Cinto talking with several younger kids, offering advice, showing great interest in the future fishers. That man is a class act

[Backbeach Jake]

I saw that too, John. Charlie's a wicked nice guy, spent a lot of time with the little guys and gals.