I'm sorry I missed you guys on Saturday, I had intended on being there at 1PM. I made it as far south as BPS when I got a call from my son that his National Guard unit was put on alert for the inauguration, and he needed the car I was driving to get back to Norfolk to pick up his gear (he was visiting this weekend from college.)

I was there Friday afternoon and saw KVD, Steve Chaconas and Terry Carr. Bought a new Grandt rod to replace my favorite rod which snapped in two on Anna back in November. Bought a bunch of other stuff as well.

Made it there yesterday with a friend, shopping for a medium spinning Rod. I was back and forth between Daiwa, Surfside, and Daves. The Daiwa guys were super cool and knowledgeable, and very neutral as I was totally shopping 3 different rods. But Dan was right. I was also getting a lot of pressure from other vendors too. Ultimately went with a 6'6" Kistler from Daves Tournament Tackle. Real nice people there too. Watching Dave make a Spinner from just a bunch of parts was a treat. All in all a good time, for the short time I was there.

Watching the guys at Daves create a spinnerbait with ease right in front of you was impressive to watch.  

I went to the Expo got a pic with KVD!! Real nice guy.

John,

You are da man!

Great pic.

Let's take it with us when we go fishing this summer so it will bring us some luck.  ;D   ;D   ;D

Yea no kidding!! I am going to need all the luck I can get Sam. Since its getting warmer we will have to plan something soon, Hope everything is doing well.