SWE Fair in Review...

[cchobot]

Did any attend the SWE Fishing Fair at the Hyatt Saturday, February 10th?

If so, let's get your review! Comments, questions, observations and suggestions for next year's event are all welcome.

Tell us what you liked, didn't like, and what could make it EVEN BETTER.

Thanks again to all who attended, and all active participants in the show.

[Frightnight]

I did go to the fair. i really liked it. I went to the noon seminar with "Steve". He was great. Taught me so much, and explained it in laymans terms, which was so helpful for begginer idiots like me. The only thing was there was not enough chairs in the room. people had to steal chairs from outter lobby, but thats a credit to how many people wanted to be in that seminar. The only thing is, I would make a little more lapse time between seminars for people to get to the next room, or go to bathroom, or get a bite to eat before the next one starts, because this was right in the middle of the day with no lunch! Also, if the first one starts a little late, and the second one in another room starts on time, you miss something in 2nd room. My only complaint is that you advertised a seminar my "Iron Mike"? Either I did not see where that room was, or it was cancelled, but I wanted to attend that one too, and it was supposed to be at 1:00 I think? I know there was two at noon, and two at 1:00 p.m., and it was going to got to one at noon and the other at 1:00, and could not find it at 1:00 or the subject was changed? A little better signage stating what all seminars are, all on one board, and ledgible, and better sins showing direction of rooms and identifying rooms. Don't get me wrong, the show was great. I really liked it. Just a nice little kick everyone needs to get through the lond winter. Thanks so much for doing it.

[Frightnight]

I STAND CORRECTED. i was wrong. It was the winter striper seminar that I was going to that I misse, so I am sure that was my fault. i get confused easy. ha ha. I think I was going to talk to Iron Mike. the other suggestion is maybe a sign on the table, or name tags on these people you had at the show, like Iron Mike, so we know where they are, or who they one. All the people there, it's impossible to know who is who? Ok, I will shut up. thanks again for the show, it was great.

[basswipe]

Definite thumbs up.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by Frightnight

The only thing was there was not enough chairs in the room. people had to steal chairs from outter lobby, but thats a credit to how many people wanted to be in that seminar.

I was thinking about that as I was falling asleep last night. I was also thinking about maybe having a few more people that were around the perimeter of the room at round tables instead of "behind the desk" around the outside of the room. It gives them a better place to teach and talk from.

It was just a thought, it may or may not make sense. We've got a year to think about it...



Thanks to all who help put on the show, those who give their time and energy at no charge, as well as those who attend.

[plugman]

Hadn't been able to participate these past few years due to conflicts with my son's winter break from college. Had a great time sitting and tying. Meeting old friends and making new ones. Tried out a few things that had been floating around in the back of my head, like floating and suspending shrimp. Played with a worm pattern using Lady Amherst crest feather and peacock herl. Some huge shrimp that ended up looking like baby lobster and mantis shrimp. Great energy! Hope I can get back next year!

Cheers,
Plugman

[snake slinger]

the show was great.i like the fact that after dz and steves seminars you could go out to the table and talk to them.i have always liked the personal feel you get.pete nice sweatshirt thanks

[iflysw]

The show was great was good to see some old friends, the seminars were very informative especially Bobby on the worm hatch.Who won on the tickets sold by RISAA just curious, where or if they were posted.

[Pete_G]

We'll be getting a winner list up in the next few days.

For the first time in a few years the winner of the biggest prize was actually there for the drawing. It's good to see someone score something nice in person.

[Tony G]

Move it closer to NJ......