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What to expect at the expo?

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cluelessfisherman Rising Star

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Hey everyone -

I am heading to the expo for the first time thie year. Curious as to what we can expect. Are there deals & sales to be had or should I expect retail+ prices on equipment?

I have heard people talk about the lure swap before - can anyone elaborate on any details?

Thanks -

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Esox_Magnum Grand Master

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Some deals yes, lots of show special colors you can't get anywhere else. The swap is after the Expo at the nearby watering hole, I'm sure someone will tell it's name ( I'm having an old timers moment) It's always a good time and great way to put names with faces.

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Lots of great stuff at the Expo. Like Esox said, there's always a bunch of custom stuff you won't be able to find anywhere else. Be sure to take advantage of any opportunites to support the fisheries while you're there as well.

Aaron

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Fun show to see all the gear for sure and take in a seminar and pass off a couple hours.

If you have a list of "must have's" it's a good place to cross things off the list at a good and competitive price. Also a good place to ask a few people if your "must have" list is relevant or not! Fancy signs and lights sell....they don't necessarily catch fish.

I've scored some really good deals on stuff (non-traditional muskie stuff too), so walk around once before you just open up the wallet.

Great point by AWH, look for what you can do to promote and support the overall progress of muskie initiatives in MN, not just the good of your personal arsenal.

Chris

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Hey Yo,

One of my favorite things is just hanging out and talking to all the other Muskie guys.

I'll be sitting in my booth all weekend so stop by and say hello, even if you aren't buying anything. smile

See you all there!

"Ace"

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Bring some cash too. There have been a few times where i could tell the Vendor really wanted cash. Otherwise they have to write your info down and call in later to run the sale. obviously this is just a couple of the smaller booths that didnt have a CC machine there.

Expect a small parking lot that is already full, so you will be parking on the street. A friend had some equipment stolen out of his truck bed last year. So be smart on what you have.

Other than that, same as it always is.

I tend to think of the Movie King Pin when they walk into the Bowling Tournament and they say "welcome to my kingdom, look at all these great athletes" or something along those lines.

I hope the Flashabou guys are there, then we get it cheaper and dont have to drive to Thorne.

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hey guys I talk to Paul the show promoter a couple times a week heres some details apart from the usual

BEER!!!!

maybe,,,,Pauls trying to get beer served however Concordia itself cant sell beer so the show would have to,,it would be a wristband thing no single beer sales are allowed by law at Copncordia and it could only be consumed in two areas a hospitality room and the seminar area,,you would not be allowed to walk around the show a St Paul police officer would monitor those areas exits

both shimmano and abu garcia will have reel specialists on hand to show you how to disasemble and clean/oil your reels so bring em with

abu garcia has said they will offer some very good deals promotions that they are still putting together,,last year they had a fantastic deal on revos that just about everybody I know bought

Georges tackle shop will be back again for kids to make their own bucktails and yes some double ten blades and tinsel for has long has it lasts also jigs and regular bucktails

theres a new parking area that has been added since last year

and Im one of the guys who helps with the swap meet on saturday night at O'Garas,,actually that will be the hang out everynight after the show from thurs setup to sunday closedown so if you have a three day pass think about having dinner and hanging out after the show each day,,,theres also going to be a 70's/80's cover band with preety good reviews at O'Garas the night of the swap,,12th year for the swap always fun

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Hiya -

While you're in the neighborhood, I and a couple other muskie heads are having a garage sale. See the classifieds for details. Stop by and say hello, if nothing else smile

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Didn't you even score a phone number or 2 last year Matty?? grin Be seeing you guys at the swap. I'm sure I'll be the only Iowan there....

Rob PM me directions to the garage sale, I'll be coming in on 35/94. Been to long since I lived up there to remember how to navigate the metro.

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I am thinking skip the Expo, I am going to the garage sale!!

By the way, the hot chicks/GF's at the expo only last one year. At first they think our Muskie addiction is cute because its winter. Then the lakes open up and they see what comes first, Girlfriend vs Muskie fishing. They are all single or dating non muskie fisherman, but there might be another crop of them a the expo.

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