Kawartha Kev Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Has anyone been down to the show yet this year is it worth the $19 or can you do it for the $5 after 5:00pm special? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Today is the first day, so there might be some talk tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Has anyone been down to the show yet this year is it worth the $19 or can you do it for the $5 after 5:00pm special? Most on the board decide it was too pricey and better spent on gear or expensive gasoline.....damn gas prices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Hey Billy. Do they still have the show in Buffalo? It was small.but worth the visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sorry, but it was last week....and other info... http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/other/outdoors/article359743.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 im heading down on saturday morning. wasnt going to go because of the price but some free tickets fell into my lap. it'll be an alright way to kill whats looking to be a crappy day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Sorry, but it was last week....and other info... http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/other/outdoors/article359743.ece Thanks Billy.Something came to mind knowing it was before our event Canadian side. Took the wife one year,stayed at a ritzy hotel,it was free. The show was way and beyond what they have here,even for it,s size. A trip to Gander was always a great one. Pick up a gun, have a look and feel how it suits you.God for bid you do that here.They would shoot ya. Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFSC Kevin Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 I went for the five after five. I left in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I went down today. It was practically the same show as last year. My biggest complaint, other then the cost, was the distance between the fishing and the hunting/outdoor parts of the show. It is a good five min. walk each way. Also, if your going to buy your lunch, buy it at one of the chip trucks outside the show. It's only $4.50 for a hot dog and fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I ended up taking my Daughter & Grand kids back to Toronto last night & we decided to take the 2 Grand Daughters today, took the Le Baron coupon & it worked so we saved 6 bucks, we were in the 1st group of kids at the Trout pond & Marley caught 5 or 6, Rowan with help caught 3 she'll be 2 next month, saw Big Jim put on his Seminar which is worth the price to get in, I didn't leave the fishing side but my grand daughters had a blast with the Birds of Prey, Dogs Show, Army obstacle course etc etc, Fishing World & Grimsby's weren't there, had a talk with a bunch of guys I don't see alot SBK PS: Grand daughter says we're going back the 1st day of the show next year & Papa likely wouldn't say no, spent money on worse things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwpowell Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I ended up taking my Daughter & Grand kids back to Toronto last night & we decided to take the 2 Grand Daughters today, took the Le Baron coupon & it worked so we saved 6 bucks, we were in the 1st group of kids at the Trout pond & Marley caught 5 or 6, Rowan with help caught 3 she'll be 2 next month, saw Big Jim put on his Seminar which is worth the price to get in, I didn't leave the fishing side but my grand daughters had a blast with the Birds of Prey, Dogs Show, Army obstacle course etc etc, Fishing World & Grimsby's weren't there, had a talk with a bunch of guys I don't see alot SBK PS: Grand daughter says we're going back the 1st day of the show next year & Papa likely wouldn't say no, spent money on worse things Good to hear that the kids enjoyed it. Even if the price is a little high I'll probably hit the show at some point this weekend with my old man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 I think that my dad and I are going to get there on Fri. What's with the $19 to get in come on, and parking is going to be crazy to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Take the Le Baron Coupon & a tube of Lubricant LOL SBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danklegrand Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 We went down last night on the GO train from the Burlington station to save a few bucks and the stress of driving and parking my truck in Toronto. For $33.20, I got two return tickets for a nice relaxing ride on the train both ways, arriving at the show at 5:15. Then I got 2 show tickets for $10 due to the $5 after 5 admission promotion. Good deal! We rushed through fairly quickly to ensure we saw everything... It only took an hour and a half. The biggest pain is walking from the fishing section to the outdoors and hunting sections. Ater we walked through everything, we went back and did a more thorough sweep of anything we really wanted to see. The show was very similar to past years, but we enjoyed wandering around none the less... I would have been dissapointed if we had to pay the full admission price . All in all, it was a fun relaxing night with the girlfriend just hanging out and looking forward to the excitement of the fishing season! If you're still considering going, I would do it just for that... But as long as you're not trying to catch a seminar or something, go after 5! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdad Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I was there on Wednesday and though the show was better than last year. Some of the fishing stores weren't there, but there were enough to satisfy our needs. The prices of the latest lures are VERY expensive. Looks like Rapala is taking lessons from Live Action/ Sebile / Lucky Craft and selling lures for over $15.00 - won't be buying any of those. Yes, there is a walk to the south side but it was worth it, they had grouped the outfitters , hunting and fishing so it was a nice walk to see the dream trips. The Army's display looked great and it has convinced me to take my grandsons next year. That and the fish tank, dog erxhibition and the birds of prey is enough to keep them busy for a couple or three hours. David aka Superdad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 My daughter and Iwent yesterday.. We had a great time watching the dog jumping competition. Into the swimming pool. Parking is 20 bucks. I spent WAY too much money for what we got. Even kids are 13 bucks to get it. In my personal opinion that venu is lousy compared to the convention centre by the airport. Anyway like I said we had fun but spent way more then we should have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DundasSteelheader Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I went today. I thought it was okay, not really worth the price of admission though. I think it has become a bit of a money grab unfortunately. Also, a lot of vendors for completely unrelated products. Some examples, hand warmers, hottubs, sunglasses, bracelets, etc. Didn't see any great deals on rods or gear like previous years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 My dad, grandad and brother and I went today and I thought it was great but we didn't go last year. I got a nice deal on a nice rod and reel combo and some trigger X stuff. The walk from the fishing to the other stuff is long. And there was almost no fly fishing section like 5 or 10 venders, but I did get a good deal on come Orvis super strong tippet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbay Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I enjoyed the show, and liked that there were tons of kids around the Armed Forces section. I always scratch my head that the fly fishing guys are off in a pretty secluded area, though. I think it would work for them to be with the rest of the fishing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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