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Welcome! => Welcome! => Topic started by: Dominick on January 23, 2011, 11:24:03 PM

Title: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Dominick on January 23, 2011, 11:24:03 PM
Alan:  I could not get out to the expo.  Did you get to see Phinnaddict's booth?  Did you get any pictures?  What was the gaff like?  I want one (don't need) but I sold my boat and don't know what to do with it.  Also did you happen to check out the painted cedar plugs?  Dominick
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: alantani on January 24, 2011, 01:03:44 AM
yes, the poor guy got stuck out in a far corner.  he traded me a charter special frame and handle for a gaff!  i have some photos and will post them later.  oh, and the cedar plugs looked great!
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Bryan Young on January 24, 2011, 01:47:06 AM
Good trade.
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Norcal Pescador on January 24, 2011, 01:48:19 AM
Quote from: Pescachaser on January 23, 2011, 11:24:03 PM
...... What was the gaff like?  I want one (don't need) but I sold my boat and don't know what to do with it......
Home defense!  ;)
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Dominick on January 24, 2011, 03:43:28 AM
Hey Rob:  Good thinking about home defense, but you remember the old expression "Don't take a gaff to a gun fight" don't you?  Dominick
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Dominick on February 13, 2011, 07:46:09 PM
Quote from: alantani on January 24, 2011, 01:03:44 AM
 i have some photos and will post them later.  

Alan: How does a not too busy guy (me) ask about the photos you were going to post :-[. Dominick
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: alantani on February 13, 2011, 08:01:46 PM
no problem! 

so i hitched a ride with jose montes (locally known as pistolero)  and he dropped me off in roseville to pick up with bmw, then drove back the expo.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_10_0.jpeg)

meet gene sutton, phinaddict!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_13_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_16_0.jpeg)

next stop was fisherman's warehouse.  they were doing a pretty brisk business.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_18_0.jpeg)

i stopped off at the shimano booth.  lots of guys there, a couple looked familiar but none that i knew by name. 

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_21_0.jpeg)

no show would be complete without steve carson.  if the guy was as diplomat, he could probably solve the mideast crisis in a week. 

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_24_0.jpeg)

here is the new torque.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_27_0.jpeg)

here is the new 12 international.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_30_0.jpeg)

old friend frank murata of daiwa.  seems like his job just gets tougher every day.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_33_0.jpeg)

ahhh, okuma!  woody is catching up on paperwork as usual.  nice line of products.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_36_0.jpeg)

my favorite electronics shop, johnson hicks!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_39_0.jpeg)

fishsniffer!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_42_0.jpeg)

whopper stoppers!  these guys crack me up!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_45_0.jpeg)

you guys can't see this, but there is a small puddle of drool on the keyboard right now.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_49_0.jpeg)

my favorite hooks!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_53_0.jpeg)

my favorite downriggers!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_56_0.jpeg)

i don't bass fish but my brother does.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_26_59_0.jpeg)

my other favorite hooks!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_02_0.jpeg)

several long range boats were represented.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_09_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_16_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_20_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_34_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_47_0.jpeg)

there were a couple of alaskan resorts there as well. 

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_05_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_14_0.jpeg)

brazil!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_23_0.jpeg)

baja!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_50_0.jpeg)

san francisco!

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_26_0.jpeg)

a couple of nice seminars.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_57_0.jpeg)

the crowds stayed light all day.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_31_0.jpeg)

a little breathing room outside.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_01_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_33_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_36_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_39_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_06_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_12_0.jpeg)

the other buildings.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_15_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_18_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_21_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_26_0.jpeg)

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_30_0.jpeg)

here's the best deal in the house.

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_28_42_0.jpeg)

and the worst ......

(http://alantani.com/gallery/3/1_25_01_11_8_27_54_0.jpeg)
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: Dominick on February 15, 2011, 07:58:19 PM
Alan: I was embarrassed to ask about the pictures, but you came through.  Good job.  I hope everyone did well at the show, except for the beer stand.  Those prices were ridiculous.  Thanks.  Dominick
Title: Re: ALAN CHECKED OUT THE SPORTSMAN EXPO IN SACTO
Post by: alantani on February 15, 2011, 08:17:03 PM
well, 3 of the big megabaits for $10 is a smokin' deal!