Kawartha Kev Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 So anybody been down to the show yet this year? Is it the same as the last few years or is there anything new and exciting considering whether or not to head down over the weekend. Kawartha Kev
cram Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Wondering the same thing. Didn't it used to be on march break? Why the change?
captpierre Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 remember Spring Fishing Show next weekend I believe
solopaddler Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 Was there for most of the day today meeting with various people and schmoozing. It is what it is. Definitely a shadow of what it used to be in its glory days, but not a bad way to kill an afternoon. Especially in the midst of this crappy winter. Don't go there looking for deals though, you'll be disapointed. The last one I attended was a couple years back at the convention center, and that was a horrible venue. The Direct Energy building at the Ex is phenominal in comparison.
misfish Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 It is what it is. Definitely a shadow of what it used to be in its glory days, That,s the part I cant get past by Mike. Back when it was eye opening and entertaining.Kid in a candy store. Thanks for an honest sight on todays Sportsmen show.
Pikeslayer Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 WOW!!! I had no idea they were running the event this weekend?? no radio/media advertising?? Already made plans for the weekend, so I'll be content with the upcoming Spring Fishing & Boating Show. Better show based on comparing the last couple of seasons IMHO.
solopaddler Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 WOW!!! I had no idea they were running the event this weekend?? no radio/media advertising?? Already made plans for the weekend, so I'll be content with the upcoming Spring Fishing & Boating Show. Better show based on comparing the last couple of seasons IMHO. For the last few years now they've held it the weekend before the spring fishing show precisely because they were stealing much of the business.
lew Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 The Direct Energy building at the Ex is phenominal in comparison And when you walk up to the Direct Energy Building and see all that fancy curved steel work at the front of the building, you can know my late son was one of the men that erected it. Makes a dad proud !!
Pikeslayer Posted February 7, 2014 Report Posted February 7, 2014 And when you walk up to the Direct Energy Building and see all that fancy curved steel work at the front of the building, you can know my late son was one of the men that erected it. Makes a dad proud !! Sure does Lew.
John Bacon Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Wondering the same thing. Didn't it used to be on march break? Why the change? The Direct Energy building is city property. A few years ago Miller banned guns from Toronto owned properties. The Sportsman Show moved to the Convention Centre (which is owned by the province). With Miller out of the picture, the Sportsman Show was able to move back to the Exhibition. I have heard that there traditional March time slot has already been taken by another show. Thus, the Sportsman Show had to find a new time slot. The time slot that they chose happens to occur the week before the Spring Fishing Show. The time slot they chose may have been partly or entirely an attempt to take the business away from the other show.
misfish Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Although the shows were great to attend,,I,m seeing what many are saying these days. Shopping on line. Ya you miss the show,but save in the pocket book.
BucktownAngler Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 spring fishing show is the show to go to. free parking, cheaper entry fee, better deals, more geared to fishing, the musky show (if they have it this year), etc.
misfish Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 cheaper entry fee, This is my pet peeve.(ya been down this road) Do you pay to enter your sporting goods store? NO. YA YA not everything over one roof. Oh wait,some do.LOL Ya these shows charge the vendors to have booths. . It,s a cash grab from the top to the bottom. Thing is,the bottom guys have to feed more,cause the top feeder is taken more then they should. Bring the vendors in,NO CHARGE.. Ask say 10 dollar entry per person. Kids under 12 free,WAIT, 15 and under.(Their kids still). Now you might get more people coming in and find some deals. Minimum wage is going to $11 dollars an hour in June. How many spend more then that on ONE LURE.?
moxie Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Show? What show? will there be dancing girls and monkeys riding tricycles?Haven't for years and won't be attending any anymore. With a world of information and advertisements at the click of a mouse is there even a need to do so? Edited February 8, 2014 by moxie
BillM Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Show? What show? Will there be dancing girls and monkeys riding tricycles? Haven't and won't be attending any shows anymore. No need, is there? Stop in at the Brass Rail before leaving the city and 1 of your criteria will be met! LOL!
moxie Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Stop in at the Brass Rail before leaving the city and 1 of your criteria will be met! LOL! hehehe.
bigugli Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 This is my pet peeve.(ya been down this road) Do you pay to enter your sporting goods store? NO. YA YA not everything over one roof. Oh wait,some do.LOL Ya these shows charge the vendors to have booths. . It,s a cash grab from the top to the bottom. Thing is,the bottom guys have to feed more,cause the top feeder is taken more then they should. Bring the vendors in,NO CHARGE.. Ask say 10 dollar entry per person. Kids under 12 free,WAIT, 15 and under.(Their kids still). Now you might get more people coming in and find some deals. Minimum wage is going to $11 dollars an hour in June. How many spend more then that on ONE LURE.? There also lots of smaller local shows that go on around the province. Not the big showy splash of the big Toronto shows, but affordable, with deals to be had, and supports your small local businesses.
bigugli Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Stop in at the Brass Rail before leaving the city and 1 of your criteria will be met! LOL! That dump is still around!!! I remember back when jerry K was the talent agent for them and 1/2 the peeler bars in the city.
Handlebarz Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 I heard there were only a couple retailers at this weekends show. I know next weekend water wolf lures will be there anglers choice will be there and there are supposed to be more retailers also. Musky Sunday will also return with Jim Saric and big Jim speaking. Lots of prizes for this show also. Handlebarz musky lures is donating 200 special 2014 musky sunday beer can koozies for the first 200 people that come out to musky Sunday. I can't wait to get out and chat about musky fishing with everyone. Doors open at 7:30 the show starts at 8 and runs to 12. Please stop by and say hi. I will also be working the muskies Canada booth from 1-3pm with my wife. I had looked into getting a booth at the show but the cost of the booth then add in the hotels meals plus loss of two days wage I could not justify it. I would love to do some of these shows and it would be great to have more small guys there as I know the musky guys love the odyssey and getting to talk with the bait makers and I totally love to chat about fishing and hearing the stories from my customers. Hope to see a buch of OFC members out there
Christopheraaron Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Can't believe I haven't seen any of you at the Izaak Walton booth! I'll be sitting there tying all weekend, and I'll be doing the same at the show next weekend.
Handlebarz Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Hey Chris if you get a chance stop by musky Sunday. If not then smack me if I pass by your booth and don't notice as might not notice the booth I will look for you when we get a chance away.
Christopheraaron Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 We're on the left side of the main room when you walk in through the main doors, listen for the shooting ranges and you'll find us. Are you referring to the booth that's selling musky spinnerbaits and salmon trolling stuff?
Handlebarz Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 No Muskies Canada booth and the musky Sunday show I'm not sure what room it's in.
Christopheraaron Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 Oh ok, I thought you were talking about the sportsmans show. Probably won't make it to that but if you make it to this one it would be good to talk to you!
Handlebarz Posted February 8, 2014 Report Posted February 8, 2014 I will not make this one to many lures to build for a show in march
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