| The Fred Hall Show at the Long Beach Convention | | | | before you invest in any fishing tackle of course! I had |
| Center showcased hundreds of vendors with their | | | | the opportunity to get another lesson from a dealer |
| latest and greatest products and seminars to make | | | | regarding the use of rubber baits or "plastics". Anglers |
| anglers fishing trips more successful and fun and let | | | | are always eager to share stores and distribute tips |
| me tell you, the show itself was fun! | | | | and the Fred Hall show specializes in fishing tips and |
| I had the opportunity to talk to many Charters that | | | | tricks. Regarding tackle systems; call me crazy, but |
| would take anglers to Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii and | | | | from experience if you don't have a tackle system to |
| dozens of other locations. The trips ranged from 2 to | | | | organize your lures, baits, jigs, hooks, and jars; your |
| 6 day adventures. I was especially drawn to the | | | | fishing trip will be a nightmare. You don't think about it |
| Charter to Alaska. Captain Steve was a friendly | | | | until you are in the middle of a huge bite and your |
| sea-faring man. He was knowledgeable and energetic. | | | | hooks and lures are buried in the bucket you use for a |
| It was obvious he loved his job. Who wouldn't? Fishing | | | | tackle box and you cant get to them! Organization and |
| for a living; taking anglers out and showing them a | | | | quality gear are priority to make your fishing trip fun |
| good time. I recommend, if you have the time and | | | | and when the bite is on it is usually only on for short |
| money to charter a boat and hit the open seas. Grab | | | | time. The only fight you should have is with the fish; not |
| the family and try an out of the norm vacation, a | | | | your gear, especially the high dollar fishing gear! At the |
| fishing vacation, I promise you will not regret it. The | | | | Plano booth I had the chance to touch every tackle |
| memories will last a lifetime and if you go at the right | | | | box they have and my favorite is a new Plano 4897 |
| time the fishing can be epic! | | | | Big Water Bag. This is a fantastic product designed for |
| The convention style show was packed with so many | | | | the high-seas, water-proof with lots of room and you |
| people and of course our future anglers, big eyes kids, | | | | can easily access and store your tackle. Also for |
| with their parents investigating all sorts of reels, lures, | | | | comfort; it's made with a extra-soft handle which is |
| rubber baits, hooks, line and tackle systems and tons | | | | great when the boat is down the ramp and at the end |
| of boats. I was drawn to the Daiwa reels. Yes I saw | | | | of the furthest dock. I love how we get to see the |
| Avet, and as always I appreciate the quality and | | | | best of the best at these fishing shows and The Fred |
| features; however, Daiwa offers you so much bang | | | | Hall show didn't disappoint by any means. |
| for your buck. Daiwa gives you the feeling of fishing | | | | In short, The Fred Hall Show was fantastic! I highly |
| with a custom reel. If you haven't had the opportunity | | | | recommend investing you and your families time in any |
| to fishing a Saltist, Sealine, Acculine, or any of their | | | | fishing show when it comes to town. The shows give |
| models I recommend heading off to your local tackle | | | | you the opportunity to touch everything, ask questions, |
| store to feel the smoothness of the crank and their | | | | learn about fishing techniques, new gear and the best |
| many features. If you have time during your lunch | | | | part, getting excited about your passion. I built new |
| break head to a tackle shop and check out Daiwa's | | | | friendships at the show and now I am very eager to |
| Twitchin' Bars, levelwinds, line counters and get a feel | | | | get my line in the water. Good fishing to you! |
| for their quality craftsmanship. Always compare prices | | | | |