im going feb 11 in the morning anyone going wanna meet up swap stories fishing spots?

I will be there, Friday the 10th. Looking forward to seeing some fishing demos and new products and just talking fishing...

have fun im going sat post how it was

wow was it small. That whole room that used to be filled with boats was closed off. Still I saw some new reels that I was curious about.

That show has been getting smaller and smaller over the last 20 years with this year being much smaller than years past. I guess the show is under new ownership but not sure the reason for it being all jammed in that one room and a half room. It was really to tight for checking out new equipment. That said I was able to pick up a few things and check out some new rods. With new ownership I think next year will be the tell tale for direction of that show.

Yeah, I was pretty disappointed with the size of the show. I mean I don't know if its a case of there are not allot of vendors to fill the convention center side of the space, because of the economic times. That they put the boats over on the other side to fill up the gaps. I missed the "hawg trough" and the demonstrations that would be there too. I think if the show is cut in half like it was, they should have really considered cutting the price. I mean you show up pay the same amount as last year and then you get half of the show that you saw last year.

wasnt impressed at all with the show.Would have been better off going to bass pros

Jig you are absolutely right.....at BPS ...free parking, no admission, more rod, reels, lures and tackle .... plenty of boats, marine gear, electronics, ect. Too bad as that use to be a great show.