Another outdoor show season over....

[3dkicker]

The Outdoor/Fishing show season comes and goes so quick. Had booth at the Orange County Outdoor show again this year. This show is run by a high school/middle school club and I'm always amazed by how well it is done. The kids help the vendors unload, set up, break down and load vehicles if needed. They will watch your booth while you do a presentation or just want to take a break and grab something to eat. Here are a few pics.....



Another FishnArt creation


Anna Point Marina is selling the whole line of PowerTeam lures.


Just some of the Lew's reels that were for sale


And a little snow on the way home yesterday.

[bassboogieman]

A lot of reel brands are going to the flat black look - Quantum Smoke, BPS JM Carbonlite, Lews. Personally I really don't like it, although they might compliment a rod like the Veritas or Carrot Stix, I wouldn't purchase a reel (or rod) for that reason (color coordiantion). Other opinions on the black?

[bamabassman]

smitty, were those lews the same as the ones in wally world? and do i read right ont he price?

[Captmikestarrett]

I still have three left.
Tiefest
Pasadena Kayak Flea market
Trout Unlimited

Then I fish and fish some more.

Yea...

Capt Mike

[3dkicker]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

smitty, were those lews the same as the ones in wally world? and do i read right ont he price?

Baitcasters are $79.99, 99.99, 129.99, 149.99, 199.99, and 249.99. The model names/letters/numbers are pretty confusing so maybe Ol' Wally may put the wrong price on the box. In my pic the ones on right are the $79 reels. They are ok but the 129.99 are the deal (quoting your favorite Helicopter lure pitchman).

Spinning are $39.99 and 59.99. As I stated in another post the $39.99 reels are sweet reels. There is nothing, I repeat, nothing better on the market for that price.

[3dkicker]

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

A lot of reel brands are going to the flat black look - Quantum Smoke, BPS JM Carbonlite, Lews. Personally I really don't like it, although they might compliment a rod like the Veritas or Carrot Stix, I wouldn't purchase a reel (or rod) for that reason (color coordiantion). Other opinions on the black?

Color really doesn't make a difference to me or matching the rods and reels either. I doubt the bass care too

[bassinbob]

Does Power Team make a toad or frog bait? It's a success because the kids do so much to make it work. That's cool they do so much.

[bamabassman]

ok, thanks smitty.

[basshunter21]

Originally Posted by bassinbob

Does Power Team make a toad or frog bait? It's a success because the kids do so much to make it work. That's cool they do so much.

I dont believe they do bob. They make some cool looking plastics though, looking forward to trying some out this year.

[3dkicker]

No frogs that I saw. Some interesting ideas for finesse worms and other baits.

The club/show does well because of the high expectations from the sponsor. Weeds out the kids that don't put out the effort. Very rewarding to those who do. Parents are very supportive as well.