Tackle Swap Meet Ideals

CMorg · 02-24-10, 04:18 PM

I have been thinking about haveing a fishing swap meet for the last 3 years , only because we have an outdoors show here in town , put on by our tackle shop. They tell any vendors that used to come that they couldnt sell anything that the bait shop sells ( and they had the nerve to charge them ) So I decieded to have a real show that isnt biased , I dont care if 3 people are selling the same thing ( competition is good , for the buyers ) Anyway , I am looking for idea's and a good name , because its going to be an annual event. Thanks guys..

bamabassman · 02-24-10, 06:14 PM

Sounds like a great idea i think. Now for a name............................hmmm.............. let me think on this a few minutes.

3dkicker · 02-24-10, 06:26 PM

Bass Tackle Flea Market
Fishing Tackle Flea Market

Stay away from Fish Flea Market....it confuses people!

CMorg · 02-24-10, 06:34 PM

See , I wonder about useing the name flea or swap , since there will hopefully be new tackle sellers their as well ( businesses )

doc · 02-24-10, 06:43 PM

Bass-tastic tackle expo

Jrob78 · 02-24-10, 07:10 PM

I would be more inclined to go to something called expo or show as apposed to flea market or swap meet.

WaffleJaw · 02-24-10, 07:27 PM

Bait Monkey Tackle expo.....and pancake cook off.

rrw4258 · 02-24-10, 09:16 PM

How about Fishing Extravaganza?

Ryan

BigBassin144 · 02-24-10, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Bait Monkey Tackle expo.....and pancake cook off.

I like that! I'd go to a bait monkey tackle expo and pancake cook off.

BB

keithdog · 02-24-10, 11:42 PM

How about The Lunker Buster Fishin Expo or Barn Buster Fishin Expo

CMorg · 02-25-10, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WaffleJaw

Bait Monkey Tackle expo.....and pancake cook off.

LOL , fantastic. I will consider this name for sure. The whole pancake cook off thing would actually be funny , and I could see that bringing people in , just for the shear fun of it...

Jrob78 · 02-25-10, 10:10 PM

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LOL , fantastic. I will consider this name for sure. The whole pancake cook off thing would actually be funny , and I could see that bringing people in , just for the shear fun of it...

It's catchy that's for sure. I've had the phrase "pancake cook off" in my head for the last 2 days.

3dkicker · 02-26-10, 04:45 PM

It's all in how you present it to the retailers and custom lure makers. You want a mix of new and old baits. Small retailers will take advantage of it because they can get stuff off their shelves and still make a small profit. Custom guys will come to show off their new stuff. Other guys will bring plastics and old crankbaits just to sell the stuff they don't use anymore.
The last two flea markets I've been to, and sold new and used baits, had 125 and 230 people show up. Both sold 40+ tables, ours cost $15 per and the other $35. Entry fees were $3. Ours had a pancake breakfast - sold by the Ruritan club - and cheeseburgers and hot dogs for lunch. The other show the organizer came around and handed out donuts.
The key is to contact the tournament directors, clubs, and retailers in the area. Make sure you have flyers to hand out.

CMorg · 02-27-10, 12:17 PM

Thank you smitty for the good information. I do appreciate it.

basstech · 02-27-10, 06:26 PM

This is a local thing right? It's not really an expo unveiling new stuff, it's more like a swap shop but retailers, wholesalers and individuals as well as manufacturers are all welcome it sound's like. Why not "The Washington Indiana Bait Bash".
Maybe you could get some kind of presentation thing going on custom painting cranks, or rod building or something of that nature along with it.

MallenManson · 02-27-10, 06:44 PM

Gorillas In The Midst

Jrob78 · 02-27-10, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

Gorillas In The Midst

Very clever!!

CMorg · 02-28-10, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by basstech

This is a local thing right? It's not really an expo unveiling new stuff, it's more like a swap shop but retailers, wholesalers and individuals as well as manufacturers are all welcome it sound's like. Why not "The Washington Indiana Bait Bash".
Maybe you could get some kind of presentation thing going on custom painting cranks, or rod building or something of that nature along with it.

Yes , it will be local , and retailers , individuals and manufacturers will be wanted.

Some more good advice. Thank you. I can put alot of this together and have an awsome weekend...

3dkicker · 03-01-10, 05:18 PM

Did another flea market this weekend. Not as much new baits as the two previous weekends but did find some good stuff. Two new custom jig makers were there and picked up some skirt material. Spoke with one about jig heads for shaker/chatter baits and the other had some sweet shakey heads. Sold some old crankbaits and some of my stuff too.

Don't forget to invite some of the local guides out too. Some of them might even raffle off a half day for a good cause.

Super big gulp wasn't for sale....

02-24-10, 04:18 PM	#1
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Tackle Swap Meet Ideals I have been thinking about haveing a fishing swap meet for the last 3 years , only because we have an outdoors show here in town , put on by our tackle shop. They tell any vendors that used to come that they couldnt sell anything that the bait shop sells ( and they had the nerve to charge them ) So I decieded to have a real show that isnt biased , I dont care if 3 people are selling the same thing ( competition is good , for the buyers ) Anyway , I am looking for idea's and a good name , because its going to be an annual event. Thanks guys..

02-24-10, 06:14 PM	#2
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Sounds like a great idea i think. Now for a name............................hmmm.............. let me think on this a few minutes. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-24-10, 06:26 PM	#3
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Bass Tackle Flea Market Fishing Tackle Flea Market Stay away from Fish Flea Market....it confuses people! __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

02-24-10, 07:27 PM	#7
WaffleJaw BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas,TX (DFW) Posts: 2,212	Bait Monkey Tackle expo.....and pancake cook off. __________________ [nelsoncustomrods.com]

02-24-10, 09:16 PM	#8
rrw4258 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bellevue, Ohio Posts: 2,338	How about Fishing Extravaganza? Ryan __________________ Never Give Up!

02-24-10, 06:34 PM	#4
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	See , I wonder about useing the name flea or swap , since there will hopefully be new tackle sellers their as well ( businesses )

02-24-10, 06:43 PM	#5
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	Bass-tastic tackle expo

02-24-10, 07:10 PM	#6
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	I would be more inclined to go to something called expo or show as apposed to flea market or swap meet.

02-24-10, 11:42 PM	#10
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	How about The Lunker Buster Fishin Expo or Barn Buster Fishin Expo

02-26-10, 04:45 PM	#13
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	It's all in how you present it to the retailers and custom lure makers. You want a mix of new and old baits. Small retailers will take advantage of it because they can get stuff off their shelves and still make a small profit. Custom guys will come to show off their new stuff. Other guys will bring plastics and old crankbaits just to sell the stuff they don't use anymore. The last two flea markets I've been to, and sold new and used baits, had 125 and 230 people show up. Both sold 40+ tables, ours cost $15 per and the other $35. Entry fees were $3. Ours had a pancake breakfast - sold by the Ruritan club - and cheeseburgers and hot dogs for lunch. The other show the organizer came around and handed out donuts. The key is to contact the tournament directors, clubs, and retailers in the area. Make sure you have flyers to hand out. __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

02-27-10, 12:17 PM	#14
CMorg BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern , IN Posts: 1,832	Thank you smitty for the good information. I do appreciate it.

02-27-10, 06:26 PM	#15
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	This is a local thing right? It's not really an expo unveiling new stuff, it's more like a swap shop but retailers, wholesalers and individuals as well as manufacturers are all welcome it sound's like. Why not "The Washington Indiana Bait Bash". Maybe you could get some kind of presentation thing going on custom painting cranks, or rod building or something of that nature along with it. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

02-27-10, 06:44 PM	#16
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Gorillas In The Midst __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-01-10, 05:18 PM	#19
3dkicker BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Spotsylvania, VA Posts: 4,483	Did another flea market this weekend. Not as much new baits as the two previous weekends but did find some good stuff. Two new custom jig makers were there and picked up some skirt material. Spoke with one about jig heads for shaker/chatter baits and the other had some sweet shakey heads. Sold some old crankbaits and some of my stuff too. Don't forget to invite some of the local guides out too. Some of them might even raffle off a half day for a good cause. Super big gulp wasn't for sale.... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Smitty www.smittystubes.com

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