Indiana fishing expo 2010

[ryan5fish]

Is Stephen Hendricks going to be there??? also what time will Charlie Hildreth speak. Thanks

[lov2fish]

Ryan, no Stephen won't be there. I do personaly know him however. I have kind of an unwritten rule to keep my speakers who talk about Indiana Waters. The only time I have ever broken this rule is Rick Millette from Lake Erie. A lot more Hoosier fishermen go to Erie looking for walleye than go to Dale Hollow looking for smallies, plus Rick gives a pretty decent seminar on Erie smallies as well.

Believe me, I have thought many times about bringing in bigger names to speak. I like hearing Denny Bruaer talk about fishing Falcon Lake as much as anyone. But are any of us really going to go there to fish, or one of the other lakes the Pro's fish? I know I manage my money as best I can. I'll hook up the boat and head to Brookville or Patoka or one of my local watering holes. So with that in mind, I keep my speakers local with the one exception. Call me fickle.


Ray Rigby

[Marlena46219]

I attended last year with the intent to brouse and purchase, but was recruited to volunteer at the Kids Fishing Clinic in Kokomo. While at Fire and Rain Tackle, I mentioned to the owner that I wanted to do more volunteer work with kids fishing. He gave me some info on the Kokomo event, and a couple of us from the club volunteered our time. What an event --both the Fishing Expo and the Kid's Fishing Clinic. We went with the intent of buying and also ended up with an outlet to promote kid's and fishing. Sweet... See you there!

[lov2fish]

Thank you. I am all about the kids. This is exactly why we recruited the Go Fish Indiana program to the show. I wanted more for the kids to do. I am pretty sure they are bringing their complete arsenal of kid's to do items.

Myself and my wife don't do this for money. We have a business that has blessed us with financial security we need. Proceeds after cost is given to several charities. This is why I try so hard to fill the place.


Ray Rigby

[lov2fish]

Well, I guess I have one more update. I just got off the phone with my good friend Eddie Brochin and he will be there with the Hawk for a show both day's. He will also have a booth for his guide and outfitter business.

[LINCOLN]

Attended the show today. Great show for the money. Picked up a few good deals while i was there.
Great Job Ray