Syracuse Ice Fishing Show

[augustwest]

So who's all out there for vendors? I know Clam/Ice Team was headed that way, I packed up the Lindy booth after the St.Paul show and it got sent with them, but what about StrikeMaster, Jiffy, Nils, Nature Vision, and tons of others? Does anyone have a count on the number of booths that are there?

captkev...I set up and unpacked the Lindy booth (Syracuse Show) that you set up in St. Paul. I don't think I have met you yet...I might have on the NAIFC trail. Regardless...your pack up job was flawless. I heard your name come up a few times throughout the show over the weekend...and yes, they were all good

Hope to fish with you in the near future.

The show was a huge leap for the New York & New England Ice Fishing scene. It wasn't as big as St. Paul, but...the future is looking good for the next one to slowly grow to St. Paul status. The people that worked the show had a lot of positive energy that the attendees fed off of. Sure, some of the forums have a negative response, but the moral najority won. Ice Team and Thorne Bros. will be back next year and I seem to get the impression that the ones that didn't show, will next year.

Dark Cloud and CNY Tim...I had a great time with you guys at the show. The diversity of our little group of "Ice Friends" showed in the fact that just the 3 of us represented diffferent aspects of the whole "Grand Scheme of Things". That just means the rest of our crew has the other missing components that makes our crew complete

LET'S FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dark Cloud]

Finally home and situated, but my brain is a blurr. I had a fantastic 3 days. Got to meet a ton of great people. The folks I worked with at Thorne Brothers were super nice and a lot of fun, cant thank them enough. The IceTeam guys were great also, went out to dinner with them on sat. Down to earth people with a passion for icefishing. Very nice to see Maki and laugh with him again also.

What I really enjoyed was all the people that came to the show. Talking jigs, rods, and icefishing with a complete range of people. Lots of peope very excited about the show and the sport. The show definatly had a great turnout and laid down something to grow on.

Nice to see all you Yahoos from here that made it to the show.

Otis - Thanks a mil for the goods. I owe ya a ton

Cant thank Mr. West and his better half enough for letting me shack up with thier lab, basset hound, and the cat Friday and the whole weekend for that matter was outstanding! Where is my lampshade?

Thunder - Sorry about the change in plans friday. An hour drive at half time of our birthday festival was not in the cards. We were still up when you were posting in your pre-dawn insomnia

Franklin and Kylie..... No comment...

Im sure I misssed some stuff but alot of sleep will help that...

[Otis1]

I thought the show was excellent. It was great to finally meet Dark Cloud, and to see Tim and Doug again. Looking forward to hitting the ice with everyone soon!

I’m looking forward to next years show, and some new vendors. I kind of regret bringing the wife, I could have easily spent a lot more money.

[CNYFrank]

Aw DC, say it ain't so . . . I believe there is a picture of you holding your "no comment!" Please do not post that one! Great seeing everyone not bundled up . . . quite the difference the bulk makes.

[USMC130FE]

Timmy,

Great talking with you. Awesome report right there. Sure wish I could have been there to meet a bunch of new people, and say hi to good friends! Hopefully next year!

Glad all had fun

[Paul Izyk - toi]

I was at the show and thought it was a joke.... Nothing there was a deal at all... Did see a few guys i havent seen in a while and i did buy a new FL-20 on the way home that night..Cant wait to use that this year..

[augustwest]

ReelUgly1...next time you take a drive to Thorne Bros.,let me know, I need some hooks and sinkers

[Paul Izyk - toi]

ReelUgly1...next time you take a drive to Thorne Bros.,let me know, I need some hooks and sinkers

Ha Ha Ha....... Thats a good one... I was at their booth for a few min's on Sat and couldnt figure out what all the hype was about? But the show will get bigger i think next year... Maki's booth was really set up great and it was great seeing him again.. He was the only Vendor there i would of spent money at.. But i have just about everything he has as we fish together on occasion..

[Matt Johnson]

Thorne Bros would like to thank everyone who attended the New York Ice Show! The people were great and so were the conversations! We appreciate those of you who stopped by the booth to introduce yourselves and for supporting Thorne Bros! The show was a very worthwhile experience for the Thorne Bros crew!

If anyone ever needs anything from Thorne Bros we're just a phone call or e-mail away!

Thanks again and good luck this winter!

[Otis1]

It was great having Thorn Brothers at the show! I’m already looking forward to visiting your display next year. Maybe next year you could have a rod building clinic? I’ve heard a lot about your rods through this site and would like to work with your craftsmen to build my own. Just a thought.

[CNY Tim]

Thanks Matt. That guy you talked with the other day about the LX-5 were getting him taken care of. Just wanted to see you guys get the sale.. Jay and I had a great time helping you guys out and your staff there at T.B. was very knowledgeable and great to talk with. Thanks for the opportunity. How's the little one doing?

[augustwest]

ReelUgly...there is no hype about Thorne Bros.

They are just THE Premier open/hard water specialists. Their staff's knowledge about their product is unparalleled...they have and will beat any retailer in the entire state of NY on inventory and customer service...period.

You are right about the show getting bigger next year and Scott's product is just plain SICK.

Will you be joining our crew this season out on the ice? You are always welcome to come fish with us!!!

Take care and be safe!!!

AW

[Paul Izyk - toi]

ReelUgly...there is no hype about Thorne Bros.

They are just THE Premier open/hard water specialists. Their staff's knowledge about their product is unparalleled...they have and will beat any retailer in the entire state of NY on inventory and customer service...period.

You are right about the show getting bigger next year and Scott's product is just plain SICK.

Will you be joining our crew this season out on the ice? You are always welcome to come fish with us!!!

Take care and be safe!!!

AW

Ill be fishing Big Bay this weekend if its safe... Ill be in a drift boat with 2 other friends on the Salmon river on Sun... Have all next week off and will be heading to Tusc,bradley or Eaton brook, or Caz if there is safe ice there as well..Bought a new Vex and cant wait to use it.. Not sure ill fit in with your crew im not into all the Pro Staffing titles you guys have... Im just an avid ice fisherman..Nothing more..

[Fullmoon]

ReelUgly1, You'll never meet a more regular or better group of guys. No [PoorWordUsage], back stabbing, just friendship, fun and assistance. Sure, some good natured ribbing, but it's all appreciated. A little protective of each other, and passionate about our likes. That's how it should be. We have a lot of fun and have welcomed a lot of people to fish with us. Everyone is welcome to their own opinion. Open minded and welcome to info. Hey, they took me in ! Hope to meet you some day.

[fish4walleye]

Hey Ray,sent you an e-mail regarding the shack,as your last post implies,take care of your own for now if possible,hoping to hit the ice with y'all sometime this year,Mark

[Fullmoon]

Thanks Mark. Hope to hit the ice with you sometime. Always willing to take a ride to your area. Always welcome here !