Fred Hall March 24
 

Yep, I've got the date on my calendar. It's been a LONG time since I've been to the show, the last time was when I built fishing boats and we took our product to the show.

Question to those who have been to the show in the last few years - do all the local vendors usually have booths there (including OEX)? It sure is nice to see all the products up close and personal without having to go from store to store.

Prices? If I'm in the market for some accessories, but not in a real hurry, is it worth waiting for the show?

Greg

Lots of local vendors are at the show, including OEX! Some awsome deals on accessories. If your not in a hurry, like you mentioned, I'd wait.:sifone:

Maybe it was due to the economy but last year's Del Mar show was not very impressive compared to previous years.

Bob

Yes to your questions. OEX will probably have a really big display going, they did last year. I thought they also had quite a bit of accessories with good prices. Last year I took in a great seminar by Jim Sammons about catching big fish on a Kayak, that was really informative. Some will say the show doesn't have what it use to and some of the prices are high, but there are great deals to be had if you look and keep an open mind.

Is the March 24th date for here in Del Mar? Usually the Long Beach show is at the beginning of March. I've wanted to make the journey north to see that one. I may see if my dad wants to head up there.

The Fred Hall show is the bomb, save up for the occasion and be ready for a great day of drooling see ya there

Long Beach
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You can count on OEX being at ISE in Phoenix, Fred Hall Long Beach, and Fred Hall Del Mar this year. We should have our Large as usual Fred Hall display. ISE will be considerably smaller due to the drive.

I thought your display was much bigger last year than in years prior.

i go to the long beach show every year.i have to say that since they added the kayak section and seminars it really introduced my obsession with kayak fishing.alot of freindly info for the new kayak guys like myself.i did notice that there was not as much deals as previuos years but still got a good deal on a couple of new rods.i cant wait till this years show:luxhello::luxhello::luxhello::luxhello:

Last year our booth at del mar was a little bit larger but not by much. The fact that we were on both sides of the Aisle made it appear much bigger than it was.

The Del Mar show is good to go to but the Long Beach show is a must see. It's about 4 or 5 times the size of the Del Mar show and every major manufacturer is there too.


Ken
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