Kawartha Sportsmen Show

[GBW]

Hey all.

Anyone going?  I plan to on Sunday.  

https://www.lindsayex.com/event/kawartha-sportsmen-show-3/

 

[bigugli]

I'm at a tackle swap just outside Ottawa in Richmond.

[Loonietoon]

I wish that l had have known this l would have registered to sell some of my rods & reels along with some extra tackle & plastics l don't need 

[misfish]

51 minutes ago, Loonietoon said:

I wish that l had have known this l would have registered to sell some of my rods & reels along with some extra tackle & plastics l don't need 

This one is Sunday Kelvin. Maybe still time to get a table.

 

https://ontariofishingcommunity.com/topic/87333-2019-north-gta-tackle-swap/

[KawarthaAngler]

I should be there Sunday morning.

I went last year and was impressed.  It was larger than I expected for the small town of Lindsay.  It's a small show so can do it in an hour or less.  It's much more than just a fishing show (I'd prefer to see more fishing there but that's because it's my main focus).  They have some hands-on stuff for the kids as well.

Edited April 4, 2019 by KawarthaAngler

[jimmer]

Might go after work on Friday.

[captpierre]

Thought it was a weak show last year.  Said at the time “a waste of time” after going to Sportsman Show few weeks before. ?

[jimmer]

Unfortunately, it is Lindsay. However, if people don't attend, it won't have a chance to grow.

[misfish]

21 minutes ago, jimmer said:

Unfortunately, it is Lindsay. However, if people don't attend, it won't have a chance to grow.

Just like the ice fishing show here.  needs to grow.

[KawarthaAngler]

5 minutes ago, misfish said:

Just like the ice fishing show here.  needs to grow.

Agreed.

I think everyone that attends shows has their own expectations because of what interests them or what they are looking for.  I think like the Barrie ice fishing one, it's a small market and area it appeals to ... so may be tough to grow.  But I hope they succeed.

I was recently talking to the marketing director for one of the large manufacturers of fishing gear and was told that they and other manufacturers are pulling out of setting up booths at the trade shows because there isn't the ROI anymore with everyone doing their own online research and looking for deals at the resale booths.  This person said they plan on partnering with some of the larger resale booths going forward.  I thought this was an interesting approach.

[GBW]

I plan to go to see A: who is there B: if there is any least minute deals  ? to support my local event 

I am going there around lunch so I can have my lunch there...  lol

[Big Cliff]

Well I don't usually go to these shows but I am going to try to hit this one on Sunday just to support it. 

[Big Cliff]

My son got down this morning and it was so cold and windy we decided to go over and check the show out, small but I actually thought it was pretty good! Some of the prices weren't as good as I had hoped. I was surprised to see a fire arms dealer from Bradford there, he had some interesting stuff. Had a great talk with Brook Schryer from the OFAH about invasive species, some good information!

[David Chong]

On 4/4/2019 at 9:48 AM, Loonietoon said:

I wish that l had have known this l would have registered to sell some of my rods & reels along with some extra tackle & plastics l don't need 

There is one in Newmarket tomorrow, the North GTA Tackle Swap! Feel free to e-mail: [email protected] Still a couple of tables available!

[misfish]

50 minutes ago, David Chong said:

There is one in Newmarket tomorrow, the North GTA Tackle Swap! Feel free to e-mail: [email protected] Still a couple of tables available!

LOL David, I mentioned that already.

See ya there. Need a few items. Hope to find them.

[Loonietoon]

3 hours ago, David Chong said:

There is one in Newmarket tomorrow, the North GTA Tackle Swap! Feel free to e-mail: [email protected] Still a couple of tables available!

Thanks but due to a problem with my truck in for warranty work, rear end locking up they gave me a truck with no rear cover to protect my stuff. ☹️

[David Chong]

14 minutes ago, Loonietoon said:

Thanks but due to a problem with my truck in for warranty work, rear end locking up they gave me a truck with no rear cover to protect my stuff. ☹️

That's too bad, maybe next year!! Always cool to see what others bring to these swaps! One man's garbage is another man's treasure! LOL

[jimmer]

I went, but didn't buy anything. Almost bought some Camel Pepperettes, but chose not to. Pretty quiet when I was there on Friday evening.

[GBW]

I went too and had lunch and walked around.  Some deals to be had but I didn't need anything so I went home with no new toys.  

One vendor was very pushy with telling me what I need and what I should like and be able to afford.  I was looking at Shimano product like I always do to be flogged a $90 combo at random and I do mean random!  

Those new jeep looking side by side's looked good (but not a Jeep product or street legal).  

All and all a decent show for the size.  

[fishindevil]

I found some good deals and got all new ned rig jigs and plastics plus some new xzone stuff...was also good to see people I have not seen for a while and for a while I was sitting with members of our bass club the Lindsay bassmaters also was chatting up with the guys from DT powersports about the new line of boats overall I thought it was a cool little show...

[KawarthaAngler]

I got a good deal on a Fenwick HMG spinning rod.  I found an excellent deal (almost half price) on a Live Target top water popper (was in a sale bin). Also found some ZMan soft plastic I have trouble finding in this area.  

Depending on what you are looking for, there were deals on gear.  I almost walked away with another Zodias rod because the one BJ's had was discounted really good. 

Edited April 9, 2019 by KawarthaAngler

[captpierre]

Sounds like the show has improved significantly. I’ll be going next year for sure.