Fred Hall Show Impressions

[bwana]

My daughter had to pull me away from the DFG Volunteer (guys in white shirts) that was blatantly anti-hunting.

I was shocked that anyone representing the DFG would have that mind-set.

My deal of the day at the show... picked up a Penn Carnage rod for $49 at Turners.

Hit up the Shimano reel cleaning tables to spruce up an ol' TLD30II.

Lunch at the Irish Pub, The Auld Dubliner, across Pine from the convention center isn't what it used to be. Next year we will try a new place.

[usmp06]

I went hog wild and spent a ton of money. Bought a Lexa 400 and got a free boat rod. Also bought a nice Cousins blank 909 rod to have custom wrapped. My first one by the way. I think its the start of a new addiction. Also bought some gear for the kayak and some surface irons and other lures. Overall it was fun as always.

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by usmp06

I went hog wild and spent a ton of money. Bought a Lexa 400 and got a free boat rod. Also bought a nice Cousins blank 909 rod to have custom wrapped. My first one by the way. I think its the start of a new addiction. Also bought some gear for the kayak and some surface irons and other lures. Overall it was fun as always.

Nice, what did you pay for your 400? I was eyeing them the whole time I was there.

I love my Lexa 300. Favorite reel I own. Did you do yourself a favor and get the Power handle?

[Dirty Curti]

Should we bring business cards for fish bowl drawings and can we bring our dog with us to walk around?

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by Dirty Curti

Should we bring business cards for fish bowl drawings and can we bring our dog with us to walk around?

Did not see many for biz cards, most seemed to be filling out a small form. If you have a rubber stamp that would be helpful. Saw "service dogs" ranging from full size to those that would fit in a blender.

[usmp06]

Originally Posted by Denis_Ruso

Nice, what did you pay for your 400? I was eyeing them the whole time I was there.

I love my Lexa 300. Favorite reel I own. Did you do yourself a favor and get the Power handle?

I paid 250$ and got a free diawa rod with it. I think I saw them there cheaper though for 199$ oh well I fell in love with that reel and it was worth every penny. No I didn't get the power handle I didn't even think about that.

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by usmp06

I paid 250$ and got a free diawa rod with it. I think I saw them there cheaper though for 199$ oh well I fell in love with that reel and it was worth every penny. No I didn't get the power handle I didn't even think about that.

Oh man, I would have picked one up as well at that deal. You are going to have to look into the power handle. Its a life saver, especially when you hook the bigger kinds.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by bwana

My daughter had to pull me away from the DFG Volunteer (guys in white shirts) that was blatantly anti-hunting.

I was shocked that anyone representing the DFG would have that mind-set.

My deal of the day at the show... picked up a Penn Carnage rod for $49 at Turners.

Hit up the Shimano reel cleaning tables to spruce up an ol' TLD30II.

Lunch at the Irish Pub, The Auld Dubliner, across Pine from the convention center isn't what it used to be. Next year we will try a new place.

DFG is getting infiltrated with PETA