Attendance seemed to be up and pretty much everyone I talked with was upbeat and positive.
Things I found interesting:
Thing I was hoping to see but did not:
All in all I thought it was a pretty good show.
I enjoyed it too. I do wish more fishing tackle venders could show up. I’m sure the spots are expensive though.
2000 2220 KeyWest CC 225ox66 “Drippin Wet”
I was hoping to get a good cash deal on a Minn kota but there was hardly any vendors selling. I also noticed a lot of underpowered boats there. I know they are trying to keep the price down but 24’ boats rated for 300 with a F115 is disappointment in the making.
2000 McKee Scoundrel 160, Honda 75hp
quote:
Originally posted by fishtalesAttendance seemed to be up and pretty much everyone I talked with was upbeat and positive.
Things I found interesting:
- Maverick Mirage
- 3 girls in black miniskirts
Thing I was hoping to see but did not:
- 6 girls in black miniskirts
- More technical skiffs
All in all I thought it was a pretty good show.
Yer welcome. 
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 17 year old
1 - 13 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)
ECFC
Cheapest spot was $850 for one 8’ table and two chairs no power.
Carolina Veterans Saltwater Series
www.fishizzletackle.com
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Originally posted by gdaddyfishingCheapest spot was $850 for one 8’ table and two chairs no power.
Carolina Veterans Saltwater Series
www.fishizzletackle.com
Kind of pricey for your local tackle shops. I’m sure they would have had more retailer participation if the price was a little lower. I would have liked to see more retailers and new cutting edge products. There really wasn’t much of anything and the few who were there, didn’t have much to show.
JustCUZ
Winner 2011 CF.com Fishing Parlay
quote:
Originally posted by gdaddyfishingCheapest spot was $850 for one 8’ table and two chairs no power.
Carolina Veterans Saltwater Series
www.fishizzletackle.com
Wow. 8$ to get in and that kind of price for a small table? Someone made some big money.
2000 McKee Scoundrel 160, Honda 75hp
The lack of vendors is why I didn’t venture to the show this year. You think they could open up the outside for local vendors with their own tables and cover for a lower price. Goes to show you it’s people with money trying to keep the small guy down. I would rather spend $8.00 in gas to visit our small local shops and not give it to the establishment.
A wise man once said “Do as I say not as I do” Good advice when I tell you that.
quote:
Originally posted by claimquote:
Originally posted by fishtalesAttendance seemed to be up and pretty much everyone I talked with was upbeat and positive.
Things I found interesting:
- Maverick Mirage
- 3 girls in black miniskirts
Thing I was hoping to see but did not:
- 6 girls in black miniskirts
- More technical skiffs
All in all I thought it was a pretty good show.
Yer welcome.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dadEquipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 17 year old
1 - 13 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)ECFC
At the next boat show, I’m gonna start hanging around with you!
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
quote:
Originally posted by Happy Bobquote:
Originally posted by claimquote:
Originally posted by fishtalesAttendance seemed to be up and pretty much everyone I talked with was upbeat and positive.
Things I found interesting:
- Maverick Mirage
- 3 girls in black miniskirts
Thing I was hoping to see but did not:
- 6 girls in black miniskirts
- More technical skiffs
All in all I thought it was a pretty good show.
Yer welcome.
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dadEquipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 17 year old
1 - 13 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)ECFC
At the next boat show, I’m gonna start hanging around with you!
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
“I am constantly amazed at the stupidity of the general public.”
~my dad
Equipment:
190cc Sea Pro w/130 Johnson
1- 17 year old
1 - 13 year old
1 - wife (The Warden)
ECFC
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beats what i was looking at all weekend…the inside of the console,doing a rewire job…[:0][:0][:0]
What did you think of the new "SPORTSMAN "? I liked the looks of it but don’t know anything about them. Does anyone have any information on these guys?
08 210 sea hunt 150 yamaha ‘86 14’ super scout too much yamaha
I was looking for a boat show deal on a new boat cover. Was sad to not find the T-Top guys.
ZX
The good: Girls in black mini-skirts.
The bad: $6.75 beer.
fgl123 - i spent alot of time talking to the people from Hanckel about the Sportsman. That is their prototype from what i heard and story was that Milo and another boater designed it. super layout with very little wasted space. great boat and set up for the money. i will keep on dreaming about that one til my lottery numbers come in.
SAKATUMI TRAE
19’SEA PRO CC // 150 HP YAMAHA
reelescape - that is ridiculous $ 6.75 for a beverage!!
I couldn’t make it for the show this year. Anyone snap any pics of the Sportsman boats? Any price info?
WJF
wjf - LOL the only pics we took were of the rogue motion girls. been checking Hanckel’s web site but no pics there yet of the Sportsman. don’t remember the boat show prices, but they had it priced with 2 different engines. give Hanckel a call. after i close the sale on my house i may be looking at a trade in.
SAKATUMI TRAE
19’SEA PRO CC // 150 HP YAMAHA
The Sportsman was far and above the most boat for the money.
The boat appeared to be built really well with a lot of nice features and some innovative designs.
My wife was ready to hook one to the Expedition and take it home.
I believe they are being built in Summerville.
That’s the boat.
Now if someone would buy my boat I could order one.