Super User Sam Posted January 16, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 16, 2009 Ron, I brought my KVD book, Secretes of a Champion, for KVD to autograph after his seminar. When I arrived at the Expo I went to the Host Services booth and was asking the guys about having my bass club guys come into the Expo earlier than 9 AM on Saturday, when in the rear of the Host Services area was KVD, himself. So I asked him to autograph my book which he did. What a great ambassador for bass fishing. He was a nice guy; we spoke for a few seconds; and he autographed my book. He also caught his first bass of 2009 right in front of us. He was demonstrating one of his techniques when one of the bass took the lure and would not let go as he fished the Oklahoma Bass Tank. He caught a second one a few minutes later He told us that he did not want to catch any during his presentation. I wish I was that good. Can't get better than that!!!!! Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 16, 2009 Super User Posted January 16, 2009 Sam, I was helping set up the booth with the Orange Couny Jr. BASS Federation Nation/4-H group in the first building. I will be helping to remove it after the show closes Sunday and assisting some other vendors with their packing up. I may spend some time with them Sat. and Sunday if needed. I did not go today with the anticipation of meeting you guys Sat. I did my window shopping last night and got one of the kids to grab some stuff of limited quantity for me before the show opened this morning. I will be there before the show starts Sat. I have a vendor pass. Quote
slomoe Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Have fun guys. Thanks for the reminder PM Sam, But I just can't make it. Next year! Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 16, 2009 Super User Posted January 16, 2009 This is a quote by a person on another fishing site: " so the richmond show sucked went in and only came out with 1 spike it marker for my troubles. but at least i didnt have to push and shove my way through the crowds." Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 I just got back from Baltimore. That drive sucks. Are we still meeting at 1:00pm inside the entrance? I will be there at that time. I am tall, about 6'4". I have brown hair that sticks up. I will be wearing a teal green ski jacket. Can't miss me. Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 17, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2009 Wayne, I guess you make the show what you want it to be. I had a good time and enjoyed seeing the new boats and meeting lots of vendors. I also visited the Orange County High School booth. Nice setup and you all had a bunch of kids all over the place. Even the girl on crutches was walking around. Hope to see you today around 1 PM at the entrance when you walk into the convention center, itself. Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 I'm headed that way in about 5 minutes. See ya'll there. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 I'm leaving in a few minutes for BPS to spend a gift card, then to Green Top and lunch before heading to the RIR at 1pm. Quote
-Drums- Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 He also caught his first bass of 2009 right in front of us. He was demonstrating one of his techniques when one of the bass took the lure and would not let go as he fished the Oklahoma Bass Tank. He caught a second one a few minutes later He told us that he did not want to catch any during his presentation. I saw that too, it was funny! I also liked how he kept pitching that spinnerbait into the crowd, trying to get someone in the audience to swat at it--to demonstrate the reaction bite concept. He's a very good, engaging public speaker. It was really cool to finally see him in person. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 Just got back. Managed to get some nice stuff (and practically molested by vendors trying to sell me their products). I'm going to post a pic of my new goodies after I take a nap. I woke up earlier this morning than I do for class during the week! It was also nice to finally put some faces to some names from the site. I was glad to meet Rowland, Wayne, Sam, and Derek. Drums, when were you there? Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 I just got back a little while ago. I brought my credit card, checkbook and a little cash. I don't know how many things I picked up with the intent to buy, then put it back knowing my wife would kill me. In the end, I bought some Jackall Mickey Jrs. And I talked the Daiwa rep out of one of his 2009 full-product catalogs. I took a few pictures. Unfortunately, they didn't turn out all that well. Nevertheless, I was able to get a young lady (Derek's significant other)to snap a picture of part of Team Virginia.... Back row (L to R): Derek (Fishon84), Sam (Sam), Rowland (Micro), Wayne (Wayne P) Front: Dan (Dominion Dan) Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 Here's some others. I took some pics of some Vagabond baits that were going for about $70. These have to be the most detailed baits I've ever seen. The blood on the baby bass was incredibly lifelike. The pther bass was modelled after abas with its tail bitten off. It looked incredible, too. (Squint your eyes) And, I took a pic of the new Daiwa Pluton. This reel is built like a tank. It's cut out of s single billet of aluminum. It's got a lot of weight, but boy is it smooth. The Daiwa rep told me me Daiwa will be introducing something like 20 (twenty) new reels at the next ICast, 17 of which will be Saltwater. Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 .... (I accidentally deleted my pic of the Pluton :-[) Quote
Super User Sam Posted January 17, 2009 Author Super User Posted January 17, 2009 Hey Micro, Great meeting you and the other guys. I hope everyone had a good time. I wonder how you would get a $70 lure out of a tree???? ;D ;D ;D Quote
skeletor121 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Sorry I didn't make it to meet all of you today. I ended up having a bunch of 9 year olds over since it was my daughter's birthday party. The family and I will be heading down there tomorrow though. Looks like it should be a good trip. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted January 18, 2009 Super User Posted January 18, 2009 I wonder how you would get a $70 lure out of a tree???? ;D ;D ;D The Fire Department of course! Quote
Super User Wayne P. Posted January 18, 2009 Super User Posted January 18, 2009 The crowd thinned out late this afternoon so I left the show a little early and just got home. It was good to meeting you guys. Quote
JShrock07 Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 I didn't get to meet any of you guys but I was there and I enjoyed the show. KVD was good but now I just need to learn to cast like he does! All in all I had a good time. Quote
Super User Micro Posted January 18, 2009 Super User Posted January 18, 2009 I thought it was cool that KVD was just out among everyone, walking around. Most of the times I saw him, he was alone and just browsing. Nobody was swamping him. Maybe that happened, but I didn't see it. Quote
-Drums- Posted January 18, 2009 Posted January 18, 2009 Drums, when were you there? Hey Dan - I took the day off on Friday and went down with a buddy of Rob's and mine. It was nice to avoid the weekend crowds. Especially at Greentop, where it gets TIGHT. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted January 18, 2009 Super User Posted January 18, 2009 Drums, when were you there? Hey Dan - I took the day off on Friday and went down with a buddy of Rob's and mine. It was nice to avoid the weekend crowds. Especially at Greentop, where it gets TIGHT. good idea. Greentop was a MAD HOUSE on Saturday morning. Get anything good? Quote
Mepps Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Made it there yesterday with a friend, shopping for a medium spinning Rod. I was back and forth between Daiwa, Surfside, and Daves. The Daiwa guys were super cool and knowledgeable, and very neutral as I was totally shopping 3 different rods. But Dan was right. I was also getting a lot of pressure from other vendors too. Ultimately went with a 6'6" Kistler from Daves Tournament Tackle. Real nice people there too. Watching Dave make a Spinner from just a bunch of parts was a treat. All in all a good time, for the short time I was there. Quote
Paul Naj Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Sorry I missed you guys, a family commitment took me north instead. Instead of having fun at the show I got to spend the weekend in NJ in the snow. Quote
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