I will be there the first day, who is going? Would love to meet some of you!
i'll be there all 5 days!
I'm planning on being there Wednesday.
Alan are you going to be in one place or just cruising around? I am planning on showing up. Bill
i will be spending some time at the marla sportfishing booth with danny osuna. otherwise i will be cruising around.
My favorite jig company is gonna be there and I was hoping someone might pick me up a few jigs and I'll PayPal you for them......
Anyone wanna do me that favor?
ping me later in the week and i'll grab some for you!
Quote from: alantani on March 04, 2018, 05:08:55 AM
ping me later in the week and i'll grab some for you!
Thanks Alan I'll pm you in a few days
Quote from: pjstevko on March 04, 2018, 05:03:43 AM
My favorite jig company is gonna be there and I was hoping someone might pick me up a few jigs and I'll PayPal you for them......
Anyone wanna do me that favor?
What's your favorite jig company? Dominick
Quote from: Dominick on March 05, 2018, 04:37:13 AM
Quote from: pjstevko on March 04, 2018, 05:03:43 AM
My favorite jig company is gonna be there and I was hoping someone might pick me up a few jigs and I'll PayPal you for them......
Anyone wanna do me that favor?
What's your favorite jig company? Dominick
Caivo and they are out of Long Beach!
Quote from: Dominick on March 05, 2018, 04:37:13 AM
Quote from: pjstevko on March 04, 2018, 05:03:43 AM
My favorite jig company is gonna be there and I was hoping someone might pick me up a few jigs and I'll PayPal you for them......
Anyone wanna do me that favor?
What's your favorite jig company? Dominick
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When PJ speaks, people listen...
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Alan and others,
In my last ditch efforts to go to the show, it's a no go. Much to much to do especially since you will be gone for 5 days away from reel servicing. Things really stops when the both of us are gone. ;)
Would you mind visiting Okuma to check out the PCH 9' 30#, 40#, and 50# rods, 7'6" PCH Popping Rods, graphite jigging rods, and their prototype rail rods. I cannot locate any of these rods up here to check out. Pics and specifications would be greatly appreciated.
I've already looked at Daiwas and Shimano rods.
I have CalStars that I'm thinking of replacing with rods with faster tip rods. I like the CalStars but the they are more medium to medium fast taper.
I like the strength of Seekers but they are a little to heavy for my liking. I also like Phoenix and UC, but are a bit out of my price range.
So now, I'm looking at Okuma PCHs. I have a few of Okuma's SCT inshore rods and hooked up on a couple of YT last year's SOA trip and the rod handled beautifully...but those darn furbags got my fish.
Quote from: pjstevko on March 05, 2018, 02:42:55 PM
Quote from: Dominick on March 05, 2018, 04:37:13 AM
Quote from: pjstevko on March 04, 2018, 05:03:43 AM
My favorite jig company is gonna be there and I was hoping someone might pick me up a few jigs and I'll PayPal you for them......
Anyone wanna do me that favor?
What's your favorite jig company? Dominick
Caivo and they are out of Long Beach!
http://caivotackle.com/shop/
http://www.caivotackle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=8
Bryan thanks for those links. Calvo has lures at a really good price. Dominick
The ones I like the best are the 3D Pit Boss, in weights from 5.5oz-10oz....I think the 7oz is the best overall weight and profile but that size is super hard to find....
http://www.caivotackle.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&path=7&product_id=136
I'm hoping they are gonna run a FH show special and knock a few bucks off the prices.....
When I finally get to go after my first yellowtail in the fall I'm gonna pick up a few of their surface irons....
I think of Caivo as surface irons and didn't know they make rockfish jigs too. I might have to pick some up to supplement my Jax jigs.
I'm beginning to think I shouldn't have let the cat out of the bag on these jigs......That's ok I got one more secret weapon I know will catch the big one I'm bringing on the trip.....from now on my lips are sealed!
I'm not going on that trip so you can PM me and tell me. OOH! I am so curious. Dominick
The guy who sells and distributes those caivo jigs is named Jimmy. He always has a booth at Fred Hall and the name of the booth is Jimmy Caivo L.B. Fishing Supply. Other tackle booths will probably carry Caivo jigs as well.
His surface irons have a really different shape than other companies but they work and are less expensive. Only minor gripe is the paint comes off faster than other jig makers.
Just came back from the show. Outside there was a police stand off with a gunman near city hall that started around 5 pm so a lot of street closures.
Bought jigs, sinkers, and reel covers.
Good times meeting Alan! We kept on playing phone tag the entire day! lol great to finally meet the boss!
I go to Jimmy's shop quite often, usually at least once a week. Matter of fact, I have to head there after the FH show to pick up my reel bag.
Jimmy's a good guy. Does a lot for the homeless community. I always go to him first for what ever I need. He's local and his prices can't be beat.
I agree! The woman in his booth, maybe his wife is also very nice!
Quote from: r8rs4lf on March 09, 2018, 03:46:19 PM
I go to Jimmy's shop quite often, usually at least once a week. Matter of fact, I have to head there after the FH show to pick up my reel bag.
Jimmy's a good guy. Does a lot for the homeless community. I always go to him first for what ever I need. He's local and his prices can't be beat.
Someone (Alan hint hint) should talk to Jimmy Caivo about sponsoring a 3/4 - full day trip out of Morro Bay Landing to promote his tackle on the Central Coast....
Im headed to the show today (Friday) anyone else going to be there today?
Nope, went on opening day and did some damage. So I am staying away or else risk sleeping outside the house! lol
Quote from: Bill B (Tarfu) on March 09, 2018, 05:27:52 PM
Im headed to the show today (Friday) anyone else going to be there today?
Just got back from the show. Long Beach was setting up the barriers for the Long Beach Grand Prix in April. I was impressed with the crash barriers being put in place. Met up with Alan and walked around as he showed me some of the booths. I apologize to Alan as my work phone was ringing off the hook, go figure I'm playing hooky from work and someone ran into a high voltage power line starting a fire 😡 I was really liking the narrows from Accurate and Avet. United Composites was there with some really nice rods. Spent some time at the Cedros Sportfidhing booth and had an interesting conversation about sea lions and possible solutions 😇 Next up was Marla Sportfishing and I got to meet Scotty Jr the Bait Slayer himself 😜. I was surprised to see Cal Sheets there, but then again it should not be a surprise after all this is a fishing show. Drooled over some nice boats and had a few beers. All in all had a good time listening to the Boss talk to people and sharing his wisdom. Bill