Fishing & boating show in Michigan

MIbasser · 01-07-09, 10:40 AM

Just wanted to let everybody know that a great fishing & boating show is going on in Novi, MI this weekend (Metro Detroit). It's a great show to beak up the cabin fever that some of us have.

I know that Bender will be there with all his plastics as well.

http://www.showspan.com/UFD/Home.aspx

woody · 01-07-09, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the info. It sounds like its gonna be a good time. Have fun!

Bender · 01-07-09, 02:40 PM

If anybody come make sure to stop by and see our display and say hi. We have some newly designed jigs as well as our soft plastics. We (Nemesis Baits) are in the KD Outdoors booth right beside Lake Ultimate. We have been working around the clock (literally until 3-5 AM) every night trying to get ready.

Lilmoosecountry · 01-07-09, 03:26 PM

Well the Kc sports show is this week end. It does'nt look good. Why are there vendors being allowed. That have nothing to do with sports. Infact it's almost a darn joke to even go. Alarm companies,siding are you kiddimg me. I want to buy spinnerbaits, soft plastics. Not listen to demonstrations about the dam miracle slicer. These people who run this show down here are a darn joke.

Nitro 640 · 01-08-09, 09:59 PM

Another one for the Grand Rapids, MI area.
http://www.showspan.com/USG/DatesTimesAdmission.aspx

Bender · 01-09-09, 02:23 AM

A short report after working my first day at a fishing show: BORING! I don't get to walk around and check out all the wares and talk to friends. I did manage to get a Fenwick Elite Tech drop shot rod for cheap. Hopefully some more people will come tomorrow because KVD is going to be there giving a seminar. If you are in the Novi, MI area stop by!

Bender · 01-10-09, 12:06 AM

Another day down, it was a lot more busy today. There was even one of the Michigan pros there giving a seminar (notice our banner in the background

):

Be sure to stop by the show if you are in the area. There are a lot of good deals to be had and some of the those pesky CFlash crankbaits that I might just have to get.

MIbasser · 01-10-09, 12:10 AM

Nice job Chris!! That's great having KVD in front of the banner. Did he buy anything?

I'll be there tomorrow morning as long as the roads aren't too bad....

Nitro 640 · 01-10-09, 12:56 AM

Bender,
are you going to be at the Grand Rapids one? If so let me know and I will for sure look you up.

Bender · 01-10-09, 01:26 AM

I don't think that we will make it over to the west side of the state. We got a special deal for some extra space to get into this show and it has still been way over our budget. We are working with a couple tackle stores and might have some of our products available at their booths' if they are going. I will know for sure on Sunday.
Andy, No. KVD was at the booth adjoining ours and then the one of the other side too but he never stopped by. I am sure that he saw our banner though. It was supposed to be 15" x 48" but the guy screwed up making it and made it 15 FEET x 48". I wondered why it was so expensive. We had nowhere to put it so last night after they turned out the lights we went onto the grandstand and hung it up. Today the show manager came by and asked if that was our banner. We said "yes", and he replied "anybody with the ba!!s to hang that big thing up without asking is fine in my book" and walked away.

recon3295 · 01-10-09, 08:41 PM

mi basser,
What part of Michigan are you from?

MIbasser · 01-10-09, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recon3295

mi basser,
What part of Michigan are you from?

I'm in the Lansing area.

Nitro 640 · 01-11-09, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by recon3295

mi basser,
What part of Michigan are you from?

Grand Rapids area for me.

Bender · 01-11-09, 12:59 AM

Today started off great, got to see a lot of people including MIBasser. I recognized Andy right away but many people I know I didn't because I always see them on the water and now they are wearing street clothes, jackets, and no hats. I hate the show, my whole body is sore from standing for 12 hours. Also the bait monkey has caused me to spend more than I have made since there was a smokin' hot deal on a custom rod with spiral wrapped guides on a Loomis GLX blank that I could not pass up. Between that, the C-flash crankbait, and the rod from the other day my budget is shot.
If you have not made it down yet the show probably will not be busy tomorrow due to the snow and I can guarantee there will be some hot deals on tackle that vendors need to move. I saw Shimano Cumaras for $150, Crucials for $89, and KD Outdoors has up to 40% off some of his Loomis rods. Also don't be afraid to haggle, or at least try since many places have been slow and they need to move merchandise.

Nitro 640 · 01-11-09, 01:07 AM

Thanks for the info Bender!
I will have to see when they get out here by me if I can do the same. Me and my brother are planing or bringing some cash to buy some goodies at the show.
Have there been any good seminars on the water? Thats what we want to see if not the boats we cant buy on the indoor lake.

01-07-09, 10:40 AM	#1
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	Fishing & boating show in Michigan Just wanted to let everybody know that a great fishing & boating show is going on in Novi, MI this weekend (Metro Detroit). It's a great show to beak up the cabin fever that some of us have. I know that Bender will be there with all his plastics as well. http://www.showspan.com/UFD/Home.aspx

01-07-09, 03:26 PM	#4
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	Well the Kc sports show is this week end. It does'nt look good. Why are there vendors being allowed. That have nothing to do with sports. Infact it's almost a darn joke to even go. Alarm companies,siding are you kiddimg me. I want to buy spinnerbaits, soft plastics. Not listen to demonstrations about the dam miracle slicer. These people who run this show down here are a darn joke. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

01-10-09, 08:41 PM	#11
recon3295 BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	mi basser, What part of Michigan are you from? __________________ SCOUTS OUT!!! TWO BAGS FULL!!!

01-07-09, 10:53 AM	#2
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Thanks for the info. It sounds like its gonna be a good time. Have fun!

01-07-09, 02:40 PM	#3
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	If anybody come make sure to stop by and see our display and say hi. We have some newly designed jigs as well as our soft plastics. We (Nemesis Baits) are in the KD Outdoors booth right beside Lake Ultimate. We have been working around the clock (literally until 3-5 AM) every night trying to get ready.

01-08-09, 09:59 PM	#5
Nitro 640 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 253	Another one for the Grand Rapids, MI area. http://www.showspan.com/USG/DatesTimesAdmission.aspx

01-09-09, 02:23 AM	#6
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	A short report after working my first day at a fishing show: BORING! I don't get to walk around and check out all the wares and talk to friends. I did manage to get a Fenwick Elite Tech drop shot rod for cheap. Hopefully some more people will come tomorrow because KVD is going to be there giving a seminar. If you are in the Novi, MI area stop by!

01-10-09, 12:06 AM	#7
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Another day down, it was a lot more busy today. There was even one of the Michigan pros there giving a seminar (notice our banner in the background ): Be sure to stop by the show if you are in the area. There are a lot of good deals to be had and some of the those pesky CFlash crankbaits that I might just have to get.

01-10-09, 12:10 AM	#8
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	Nice job Chris!! That's great having KVD in front of the banner. Did he buy anything? I'll be there tomorrow morning as long as the roads aren't too bad....

01-10-09, 12:56 AM	#9
Nitro 640 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 253	Bender, are you going to be at the Grand Rapids one? If so let me know and I will for sure look you up.

01-10-09, 01:26 AM	#10
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	I don't think that we will make it over to the west side of the state. We got a special deal for some extra space to get into this show and it has still been way over our budget. We are working with a couple tackle stores and might have some of our products available at their booths' if they are going. I will know for sure on Sunday. Andy, No. KVD was at the booth adjoining ours and then the one of the other side too but he never stopped by. I am sure that he saw our banner though. It was supposed to be 15" x 48" but the guy screwed up making it and made it 15 FEET x 48". I wondered why it was so expensive. We had nowhere to put it so last night after they turned out the lights we went onto the grandstand and hung it up. Today the show manager came by and asked if that was our banner. We said "yes", and he replied "anybody with the ba!!s to hang that big thing up without asking is fine in my book" and walked away.

01-11-09, 12:59 AM	#14
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Today started off great, got to see a lot of people including MIBasser. I recognized Andy right away but many people I know I didn't because I always see them on the water and now they are wearing street clothes, jackets, and no hats. I hate the show, my whole body is sore from standing for 12 hours. Also the bait monkey has caused me to spend more than I have made since there was a smokin' hot deal on a custom rod with spiral wrapped guides on a Loomis GLX blank that I could not pass up. Between that, the C-flash crankbait, and the rod from the other day my budget is shot. If you have not made it down yet the show probably will not be busy tomorrow due to the snow and I can guarantee there will be some hot deals on tackle that vendors need to move. I saw Shimano Cumaras for $150, Crucials for $89, and KD Outdoors has up to 40% off some of his Loomis rods. Also don't be afraid to haggle, or at least try since many places have been slow and they need to move merchandise.

01-11-09, 01:07 AM	#15
Nitro 640 BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Caledonia, MI Posts: 253	Thanks for the info Bender! I will have to see when they get out here by me if I can do the same. Me and my brother are planing or bringing some cash to buy some goodies at the show. Have there been any good seminars on the water? Thats what we want to see if not the boats we cant buy on the indoor lake.

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