The official sports show thread. Whos going/what did you get?

[JohnMickish]

It's time to get ready for open water and "regular" fshing when the sports show comes to town. What are your plans for the show? Does anyone ever take in any of the seminars? They can be a great place to learn a thing or two also.

I will be going, not sure what I'm going to get. There always seems to be something on sale that I "need". Line, soft baits and of course jigs are always a safe bet.

If you want to stop by and talk fishing, I will be working in the Fin-Tech jig booth on the Friday and Sunday of the show.

Is anyone else working at the show?

[Nick Kuhn]

I show up, look at everything, and buy way too many things just because they are marked down.

[Nhamm]

If good enough deal is on will buy whatever. Rods, reels, tackle, or some decent clothing. Last time brought my young daughter and she was all dressed up like she likes to do and man did she get some free stuff from most vendors. They are all really nice people and she was having a great time with it so might have to entice her this year to go as well and get daddy some free lures lol.

[FisH_SLaYer24]

Plan on picking up a new Crankbait and Bottom Bouncer rod and reel. Hopefully I'll find a steal of a deal.

[delcecchi]

If good enough deal is on will buy whatever. Rods, reels, tackle, or some decent clothing. Last time brought my young daughter and she was all dressed up like she likes to do and man did she get some free stuff from most vendors. They are all really nice people and she was having a great time with it so might have to entice her this year to go as well and get daddy some free lures lol.

How old is your daughter? I'm not sure my granddaughter in a princess dress would work too well.

[Nhamm]

She would have been 3 last year, and daddy kind of lets her wear whatever when she rolls with so I think the crazier the better. lol

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I tried wearing a princess dress once and got nothing but weird looks. Tough crowd.

[Wayne Ek]

I will be at the Okuma booth on Thur. and Fri. stop by and say hi.

[Fish Head]

I absolutely will be there! I love the sports show and can't wait. It's a tradition to go with my 2 sons every March. I might even go twice this year.

I'll be picking up a couple spinning rods for slip bobbers, and probably a half dozen other things that I don't need, but can't live without.

I'll plan to stop by and say hi at some of the booths from the guys here.

[esoxrocks01]

If I don't start my new job assignment from the temp job agency by next Friday, then I'll definitely go all day long. I want to stock up on jigs and, like the other guys here, stuff that I don't need but will at some point in the near future. I can't wait! If anybody from the forums wants to say hi to me, feel free! I'll be walking around, wearing my camo hoodie and JR's tackle hat!

[itchmesir]

Great Waters Expo is coming up next weekend at the Schwann's Center... If you've ever thought about fly fishing or you do swing the long rod... You should definitely check it out... Can't wait to buy myself a new rod or reel and other stuff I "need" and check out some of the speakers as well

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

My birthday is Thursday, the first day of the show. I'm going to take the day off and spend the day there. Never been on opening day before. Got to get myself a present, or two

[Down Deep]

My fishing buddy and I are going Friday. I am looking to update my sonar and will be stopping by the Hummingbird and Lowrance booths. I'm also looking to upgrade my sturgeon rod and reel. I also always find something I didn't know I needed.

[BartmanMN]

My birthday is Thursday, the first day of the show. I'm going to take the day off and spend the day there. Never been on opening day before. Got to get myself a present, or two

My birtday too. happy birthday.

[Craigums]

I'll be there saturday or sunday looking to pick up a new rod. Any retailers want to chime in and let us know what kind of deals we can expect. I know in years past its been around 30%

[firefish_12]

Where and what is this sports show?

[Fish Head]

Where and what is this sports show?

http://www.northwestsportshow.com/

[bd477]

I will be going on Friday, 1st time, hopefully make it through it.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Getting another rod and reel. I like the Compre series rods. Light, sensitive and strong.

[Vitreus]

Do you think it would be less busy on friday night or saturday?

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Around dinner time is a little slower. Saturday afternoons are just crazy.

[Vitreus]

Did anyone find any good deals there? I'm going tonight.

[JeremyCampbell]

When and where?

[coombia21]

Make sure to check out the deals. I was at a couple of the booths and saw that the prices that were show prices were actually higher that regular store prices. I saved a few bucks just by checking prices with my smartphone.

[Nhamm]

Reeds had the deals tonight. Just got to ask though like the signs say. Saved over 30% off retail on two reels and some nice pricing on line. Everywhere I went had at least 10% off reels which I was looking for.