PCS Show - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 02-21-2022, 03:47 PM

The Pacific Coast Sportfishing show at the OC Fairgrounds was this weekend and it was the best show yet by Bill DePriest and company...
There was probably three times the normal attendance and participation from the Sportfishing industry.

It's primarily a saltwater fishing show with some really comprehensive seminars by different panels of pretty knowledgeable skippers and guides...

I was there representing Hobie and we had lots of interested anglers of all ages checking out the kayaks...

We even had the 4 person inflatable party barge, the "Fiesta"...

The Fred Hall show is coming up soon but we won't be offering any demo rides at the lagoon this year...the vendor list is looking pretty slim this year with lots of major players deciding to attend the PCS show rather than the FHS...

There's a rumor that Andy at OEX is planning a DEMO day soon at his Sunset Beach store...
I"ll be there to help you get on the water in an Outback or a PA if you're looking for a new kayak or you just want to experience the Hobie Mirage Drive...

JohnMckroidJr · 02-22-2022, 03:12 AM

It looks like Hobie had a good display for the show. Had it been a couple of weeks earlier, coulda woulda gone.

Even if one isn't shopping, the fishing seminars merit attendance. If I can learn just one new subtlety at each workshop, vale la pena. Pre-Covid IFGA sponsored seminars at most of the major Florida boat shows, but that has dried up. Last weekends Miami Boat Show had no seminars.

Saba Slayer · 02-22-2022, 05:59 AM

WOW...thanks for the important Florida input...

erinoo · 02-22-2022, 08:03 AM

Richard Noggin strikes again.

Saba Slayer · 02-22-2022, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by erinoo

Richard Noggin strikes again.

Enjoy...Pile on Boys...we'll see you at the Fred Hall Show...

and it's really OK to say Dick Head...LOL

Saba Slayer · 02-22-2022, 09:59 AM

Here's some more Dick Head Info...

Saba Slayer · 02-23-2022, 06:04 AM

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monkeyfishturds · 02-23-2022, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Enjoy...Pile on Boys...we'll see you at the Fred Hall Show...

and it's really OK to say Dick Head...LOL

Wow, what class.

Revoguys · 02-26-2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

Here's some more Dick Head Info...

No way again!! They can host the super bowl in LA County but Fred hall is too dangerous?

FISH11 · 02-27-2022, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeyfishturds

Wow, what class.

Yes, he's showing, his true side. A REAL A HOLE! A real surprise is that his sponsors, Hobie, Promar, etc. are still associated with him. I guess he represents their values. Re think what Brands you buy.

JohnMckroidJr · 02-27-2022, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Revoguys

No way again!! They can host the super bowl in LA County but Fred hall is too dangerous?

Ticket to Fred Hall, $20..... Average Ticket for the Superbowl, $6136! Money talks.

JohnMckroidJr · 02-27-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Yes, he's showing, his true side. A REAL A HOLE! A real surprise is that his sponsors, Hobie, Promar, etc. are still associated with him. I guess he represents their values. Re think what Brands you buy.

Mark, I was wondering the same regarding sponsorships. Negative sarcastic rhetoric towards fellow kayak anglers is not one of Hobie's values. Nor should it be for the ambassador of any brand.

Disliking a WSB grow-out volunteer who advocates for the kayak community in CCA and local politics is difficult. When does the condescending sarcastic attitude outweigh the attaboys?

Hobie might want to add this to the fishing team standard issue:

https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Richard-.../dp/B07SWBM5X7

tunaseeker · 02-28-2022, 06:14 AM

Hey Jim,
I should be a vendor next year. See ya there or in the Sierras!
Cheers!
Todd

vincentek9 · 02-28-2022, 10:04 AM

There is rumor of an actual underlying issue that was not stated. lawsuits and countersuits going on. the original lawsuit has publicly available information, while the countersuit has not been released to the public yet.

There is another rumor that the vendor list was so small that the show would hardly even reach break-even in terms of cash flow. After all, why hold a show if you make $0 from it.

PCS is now taking big advantage of this cancellation and trying to promote a massive show for 2023.

Mahigeer · 03-02-2022, 12:34 PM

I too heard that Hall family sold the show.

Now the seller and buyer are suing each other.

The covid issue is an excuse.

kluts · 03-02-2022, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FISH11

Yes, he's showing, his true side. A REAL A HOLE! A real surprise is that his sponsors, Hobie, Promar, etc. are still associated with him. I guess he represents their values. Re think what Brands you buy.

Ya he is the Phil Mickelson of winey Bitches,

02-22-2022, 05:59 AM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	Gee Thanks WOW...thanks for the important Florida input... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

02-23-2022, 06:04 AM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,855	FHS Canceled Screen Shot 2022-02-22 at 11.19.18 AM.jpg __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

02-28-2022, 10:04 AM	#14
vincentek9 MAYNEE-YAK Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 533	There is rumor of an actual underlying issue that was not stated. lawsuits and countersuits going on. the original lawsuit has publicly available information, while the countersuit has not been released to the public yet. There is another rumor that the vendor list was so small that the show would hardly even reach break-even in terms of cash flow. After all, why hold a show if you make $0 from it. PCS is now taking big advantage of this cancellation and trying to promote a massive show for 2023. __________________

02-22-2022, 03:12 AM	#2
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,932	It looks like Hobie had a good display for the show. Had it been a couple of weeks earlier, coulda woulda gone. Even if one isn't shopping, the fishing seminars merit attendance. If I can learn just one new subtlety at each workshop, vale la pena. Pre-Covid IFGA sponsored seminars at most of the major Florida boat shows, but that has dried up. Last weekends Miami Boat Show had no seminars.

02-22-2022, 08:03 AM	#4
erinoo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Carlsbad,,Halfway up the Hill Posts: 486	Richard Noggin strikes again.

02-28-2022, 06:14 AM	#13
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Hey Jim, I should be a vendor next year. See ya there or in the Sierras! Cheers! Todd

03-02-2022, 12:34 PM	#15
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	I too heard that Hall family sold the show. Now the seller and buyer are suing each other. The covid issue is an excuse.