Adrian....thanks for the alert. I'll miss the Marlboro show as we will be in Florida....never have gone to the Danbury show, but just may take the long trek south...cabin fever has already struck!
Ron
Noticed that Sage is not going to be at Marlboro. Also, did not see Temple Fork. Looks like some of the vendors are cutting back . Interesting. FishHawk
The Marlborough show is on the skids. The thing is all about making a buck. Huge charge for a booth and huge admissions, then he trots out the same list of seminars year after year. This is at least the fourth year in a row with the same speakers doing the same programs. Unless I`m really depressed I can`t see $14 a ticket to see 27 Salmon fly artisans tie display pieces and watch Sedotti do another Syonara Sling and then go sleep thru a seminar.
Slinger
Adrian, is Danbury differant? Wouldn`t mind the drive as long as it was differant.
Danbury is smaller of course, but very personable and nicely done. There are a fair number of exhibitors and it's comfortably attended so you see a lot of friends and personalities but you also have enough time to chat.
Marlboro is very commercial, which has it's ups and downs. Depends on what you're after. Somerset is the mother of all shows this side of the Mississipi.
My favorite in this region is the March show at the Shriners.
I hope to make the drive, I'll be out casting in the parking lot most likely
Well, it looks like I might not make Danbury after all. My mother-in-law will most likely be in the hospital on Christmas itself, so we may be traveling back up to visit the in-laws at home for a second Christmas on the weekend of the show.
If not Danbury, then I'll make Marlborough or Somerset.
What percentage of that show is FF and what is general fishing? I will probably attend either way just curious what to expect. Lots of common stuff to ogle, boats, waders, etc. even beyond the FF booths.
HI Pete! Long time no hear, missed ya! Bears Den Show has Pop and Clouser this year Should be great. The RISAA Show in the Prov Convention Center is fast turning into one of my favorites, little to see for the hard core purist but lots of cool stuff for everyone else. T he seminars alone are worth the price and it all goes to a scholarship fund for marine biologist, I believe, no5t into somebodies pocket. Be sure to stock up on tee shirts with 7 or 8 biooths selling some gorgeous shirts for $10 a pop! Lots of charters and custom wood turners too.
Please excuse the typos, been celebrating the arrival of my 3rd grandchild this evening, all in 1 yr. Isabell, 9 months, Jonathan 4 months and now Nathan, I couldn`t be happier. Sambuca with Bass Ale chasers for everyone!
Slinger
Spotted a few tiers at the Providence Show last year, as well as one of our sponsors, the Saltwater Edge. I like to look at the color schemes for the surf plugs ask a few folks what was effective the past year and then I try to copy the color schemes as bucktail streamers. :lildevl:
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