Conference wahoo::fishing

    Gary,
       THe Fair has got a mini fishing show going on this week end or
    next.  They usually have the reps of the items they carry.  But
    itis a real let down from the CENTRUM Show being it is only a week
    or two later.  One good thing ITS FREE.
    
    Les

    
    I've noticed the same expansion of fishing depts in the local KMart
    and Caldor.  KMart should be having it's annual sale now but the
    Bass Pro sale catalog is far better if you can stand to wait a few
    days.  In the trade, this is what is know as the equipment acquisition
    season.  2-3 months of non-fishing seems to put us in a purchasing
    mood ... the equivalent of cabin fever.
    
    -SSS-
    

    Am I wrong, or has there been an explosive growth of interest in
    fishing over the last few years? I don't recall ever seeing so much 
    fishing "stuff" in so many stores as there seems to be now, and
    some of them seem to carry the stuff year-round, though in lower
    quantities in the off season (if there is one).
    
    I think it's at least partially due to the cable TV fishing shows...
    
    Ed
    

    
    
    re .3   I think what it is also due to is that a round of golf costs
    nearly $30.00 for green fees, the courses don't take tee times and
    the round takes over six hours to complete.  For the average guy
    that takes away one leisure time activity prompting them to try
    something else....like fishing.
    
    Gitzit'

    That's why I sometimes fish at golf courses....
    
    last year in Berlin a friend of mine got a 5+ hawg...I MADE him toss it
    back!
    
    This year I'm hittin $tow Acres for a little catch,and release
    practice....

    Les,
    	I heard from someone else also that this show was coming up. Have
    you or anybody out there gone to one? Is it worth going to? Is there
    a big crowd usally? The Centrum show was pretty good,but the one
    at the Big E. in Springfield is coming up at the end of this month.
    I here that puts even the Centrum to shame. 
    
    	  P.S. 
               Does Ray Tadry reaaly know anything about fishing.
    
    		       					Gary

    THe FAIR show is small but they usually put alot of items on sale
    that meet or beat BASS-PRO's prices.  So that is the bottom line.
    I only went once and dont think I'll go again unless I cant go fishing
    that day.  
    
    Les
    
    BTW.  The only thing Tadry knows about fishing (AND I COULD BE WRONG)
          is this.
    
             If it RAINS, gets COLD, or is MISTY outside HE DONT FISH!!
    
             OR  If after an hour and he dont catch any he's leavin'
    
    	     :-)  :-)  :-)    Ask the GITZIT' for conformation on this.

    Les,
    	Well the show is this weekend at the FAIR. Just Friday and Saturday
    though,I didn't see anything listed for Sunday. Supposedly if you
    get your 89 fishing license at the show,they'll fill your reel free.
    I forget the exact brand name of line it was. If GOD intended fishing
    to be done year round, he wouldn't have created ICE.
    
                                           Gary (fair weather fisherman)

    
    	Checked out the FAIR last night....and yes they are chock full
    of fishing items....but as stated in an earlier note, you can't
    beat the prices in Bass Pro.
    
    But Oh Boy!!! was it hard not walking out of there with a mitt full.
    Had to keep thinking...BP....BP...check out BP.  Have I become smitten
    by this sport....wandering around stores reading the backs of lure
    boxes?......I think I need a fix of open water!
    
    Gitzit' who_will_do_a_pike_hunt_if_there_is_
    	    open_water_on_South_Pond_this_weekend.
    
    BTW:   Ray....are those guys wrong...or what.  I can't believe the
           things they are spreading about you....just terrible.
    	   
    	   PS to Ray...can I borrow your motor this weekend...-)
    	   
    

    Just got the FAIR flyer in the mail last night for this weekends
    Fishing Fair and Sale. They have a bunch of things on sale from
    hooks to Depth finders. For instance the Hummingbird 4x6 fish finder
    is on sale for $359. Again as a reminder the sale and show are only
    this Firday and Saturday. The flyer also says they'll be Reps from
    over 50 companies. If anyone doesn't get the Worcester paper and
    want's any info,I have it at my desk,give me a call.
    
    						Gary
                                                dtn: 225-6648

    Hi,
    
    Does anyone know if the FAIR's sale prices are in effect now, or
    are they only good during the "show"?
    
    Thanks
    Mike
    
    

    Mike,
    	
    	I justed looked at the fine print on the bottom of the flyer,it
    say's the sale prices are in effect from Today 16th-18th Saturday.
    It also states while supplies last. I guess that means no Rain Checks.
    
    
    							Gary