Hey guys, it is time to make plans to meet at the Richmond Fishing Expo.

Which date is best?  Saturday the 17 or Sunday the 18?

I would like to set it up for Saturday the 17 around 1 or 2 PM, unless KVD or Alton Jones is having a seminar at that time.

So let me have your feed back so we can set up a time.

Now, for a place?  I have no idea. But we can attack that problem next week.

Thanks for the feedback.

Happy New Year.  

Saturday at 1 or 2 is best for me. I need to go to Bass Pro to spend a gift card but other than that I don't care where I end up...

It'll be a last minute decision for me.  It all depends on if I land the new job and how the schedule works for that day.  Weather also influences my decision.  ( I hate the snowy mountains )

Too bad I can't find a cheap hotel room in Richmond or I'd come up a day early just to stinkpalm Micro.

Too bad I can't find a cheap hotel room in Richmond or I'd come up a day early just to stinkpalm Micro.

lmao

I guess I'll be missing it again this year. X-mas money was burning a hole in my pocket.

Too bad I can't find a cheap hotel room in Richmond or I'd come up a day early just to stinkpalm Micro.

Gee, that sounds almost good enough for me to treat you to a hotel room.   :

BTW, I ate at Phat Boyz a couple of weeks ago.  Frankly, I think it sucked.  Service was horrible.  The BBQ ribs my kid had were fatty and gristley.   The hamburger I had was overcooked.  

Wow, that sucks. Have you ever had the pulled pork? That's the only thing I've had there and it was good.

I'm only good for Saturday.  I have to attend a deposition in Baltimore on Friday and I won't be home until late that night or possibly on Saturday AM.  I don't know If I can attend the Expo itself, but I'd like to come up and have lunch with you guys, maybe hit Greentop.  

Come on, Micro. My friend from Ashland backed out so I am going to have to drive from Harrisonburg that morning.....on the first weekend at school back from break.... ;D

I'm going to try.  My wife has already given me permission - that's the most important thing.  But frankly, I forgot this was coming up.  I just spent my money at Tackle Warehouse on a new Zillion and a bunch of Ima Flits.  I might have enough money for lunch, and to buy a Silver Buddy at Greentop.   ;D

I'm going to try. My wife has already given me permission - that's the most important thing. But frankly, I forgot this was coming up. I just spent my money at Tackle Warehouse on a new Zillion and a bunch of Ima Flits. I might have enough money for lunch, and to buy a Silver Buddy at Greentop. ;D

Yeah, but you will also get to meet up with some of us beltway dudes as well as just look around at all the fishing stuff. I could go to Greentop and the expo with no cash and still have an awesome day.

Too bad I can't find a cheap hotel room in Richmond or I'd come up a day early just to stinkpalm Micro.

Gee, that sounds almost good enough for me to treat you to a hotel room. :

Hell, I'm still trying to find a decently priced hotel room for Sunday night that isn't in the hood.

Hell, I'm still trying to find a decently priced hotel room for Sunday night that isn't in the hood.

Go ahead, stay in the hood. While you're there, see if you can grab me some hubcaps off a '85 Ford T-Bird.

Hard to find a place in Richmond that isn't in the hood.  Even the times I've stayed on W. Broad resulted in some hairy moments.

If it is OK with everyone, how about meting at 1 PM at the Richmond Fishing Expo by the entrance inside the convention center.

There is usually a plastics vendor to the right as you walk in the door and we can meet in his area.

I will be wearing an LSU sweatshirt and a MegaStrike blue cap so you can't miss me.

This will give everyone time to visit Green Top, Bass Pro Shop and Gander Mountain in the morning or afternoon and also enjoy the Expo.

Hope to see as many guys as possible on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Richmond Fishing Expo at the Richmond International Racetrack.  

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January 16-18, 2009

Richmond Raceway Complex

Richmond, Va

Hours:

Friday 10am - 8 pm

Saturday 9am - 8 pm

Sunday 10am - 5 pm

Admission:

Adults       $7.00

Seniors       $6.00

Jr. Anglers $5.00

Admission good for all 3 days

with Return pass

Richmond International Raceway Complex

Richmond International Raceway

602 E Laburnum Ave

Richmond, VA 23222

>>>Directions<<<

Maybe Sam can mark this picture to show everyone where to meet.

As you enter the racetrack from Laburnum Avenue, the Expo is in the buildings to your LEFT.

The entrance is in the last building on your left.

You can't miss it.

Just follow the crowd!!!  

Here's the same pic with the buildings labeled.

Enter at Building E.

See you all at the Expo.  

BASS SEMINARS

FRIDAY

11:00 BILL STEWART        -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

12:00 KEVIN VAN DAM      -  2008 ANGLER of the YEAR

1:00 BILL STEWART         -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

2:00 KEVIN VAN DAM       -  2008 ANGLER of the YEAR

3:00 CURT STRUTZ           - FISHING FOR LAUGHS

4:00 BILL STEWART         -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

5:00 TEDDY CARR            -  OUTDOOR ACTION - LAKE ANNA

6:00 KEVIN VAN DAM       -  2008 ANGLER of the YEAR

7:00 BILL STEWART         -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

SATURDAY

10:00 KEVIN VAN DAM        -  2008 ANGLER of the YEAR

11:00 BILL STEWART          -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

12:00 DEAN ROJAS             - 2008 ELITE TOUR CHAMPION

1:00 KEVIN VAN DAM          -  2008 ANGLER of the YEAR

2:00 TEDDY CARR                -  OUTDOOR ACTION

3:00 DEAN ROJAS                - 2008 ELITE TOUR CHAMPION

4:00 BILL STEWART             -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

5:00 C.C. McCOTTER            - NEW LURES

6:00 DEAN ROJAS                - 2008 ELITE TOUR CHAMPION

7:00 BILL STEWART            -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

SUNDAY

11:00 CURT STRUTZ             - FISHING FOR LAUGHS

12:00 BILL STEWART           -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

1:00 DEAN ROJAS                 - 2008 ELITE TOUR CHAMPION

2:00 C.C. McCOTTER             - NEW LURES

3:00 DEAN ROJAS                 - 2008 ELITE TOUR CHAMPION

4:00 BILL STEWART              -  BASS TUB of OKLAHOMA

FRESH WATER SEMINARS

FRIDAY

11:00 MONK WILSON           - CRAPPIE FISHING - MULTI ROD

12:00 SCOTT CANNON          -  JAMES RIVER CATS

1:00 BRITT STOUDENMIRE   -  NEW RIVER SMALLMOUTH

2:00 MAYNARD EDWARDS    - STRIPERS FISHING - A DIFFERENT WAY

3:00 STEVE CHACONAS         -  POTOMAC RIVER TACKLE BOX

4:00 MONK WILSON              - CRAPPIE FISHING- MULTI ROD

5:00 SCOTT CANNON             -  JAMES RIVER CATS

6:00 MIKE "PAPPY" JONES   - FINESSE FISHING WITH PLASTICS

7:00 MAYNARD EDWARDS    - STRIPERS FISHING - A DIFFERENT WAY

SATURDAY

10:00 BRITT STOUDENMIRE               -  NEW RIVER SMALLMOUTH

11:00 MONK WILSON                         - CRAPPIE FISHING - MULTI ROD

12:00 SCOTT CANNON                        -  JAMES RIVER CATS

1:00 MAYNARD EDWARDS                  - STRIPERS - A DIFFERENT WAY

2:00 BRUCE INGRAM / MIKE SMITH  - SMALLMOUTH BASS TECHNIQUES

3:00 STEVE CHACONAS                      -  DEADLY SPRING TECHNIQUES FOR BASS

4:00 MIKE "PAPPY" JONES                - FINESSE FISHING WITH PLASTICS

5:00 BRITT STOUDENMIRE                 -  NEW RIVER SMALLMOUTH

6:00 MONK WILSON                           - CRAPPIE FISHING - MULTI-ROD

7:00 SCOTT CANNON                          -  JAMES RIVER CATS

SUNDAY  

11:00 SCOTT CANNON           -  JAMES RIVER CATS

12:00 MONK WILSON            - CRAPPIE FISHING - MULTI ROD

1:00 MAYNARD EDWARDS     - STRIPERS - A DIFFERENT WAY

2:00 STEVE CHACONAS          -  POTOMAC RIVER TACKLE BOX

3:00 BRITT STOUDENMIRE    -  NEW RIVER SMALLMOUTH

4:00 MONK WILSON              - CRAPPIE FISHING - MULTI ROD

I just got back for setting up at the Expo. I walked thru all three buildings. The number of vendors seem to be less than last year.

Hey Wayne,

What booth are you working?

I was there today and the vendors filled th first two buildings and part fo the third, but not like the good ole days when all three buildings were packed.

Good turnout today.  We had about 200+ at the KVD seminar, which was excellent.

Visited Green Top and picked up two Strike King Sexy Shad jerkbaits and some Guld! Nuclear Nellies. First time I have found them since Ike mentioned them in an article early last year.

I will be at the show from 9 to 12:30 and then meeting who ever shows up around 1 PM inside the convention center's entrance.  Hope I can meet you.

Later,

Sam  

Have fun at the expo guys, wish I had the free time to go.