TN Boat & Fishing Expo

[Flatline]

Wilson County Expo Center February 1-3, 2019.




Who's going ?

[TNBronzeback]

Wilson County Expo Center February 1-3, 2019.




Who's going ?
I am for sure. That is my yearly bulk stock shopping.

[Alphahawk]

I’ll be working the Trout Magnet booth.

Regards

[luckystratos]

Don’t think I will go this year. Didn’t care for way set up was last year. Hard to look at stuff with the big crowd on Saturday.

[TNBronzeback]

Parking last year i will say was no good. Parking on the grass had people stuck and flinging mud everywhere.
As far as the set up, i kinda agree. In regards to the booths, they should be in the biggest, widest space. Tackle sales draw the massive crowds and the need for wider isles to prevent clogging up. You can get 10 guys circled around an 18' boat, you cant do that on a 10'/ one sided booth. Lol

[Flatline]

The expo is new... I believe last yr was the first show. Hopefully it will be setup differently this yr.

[TNBronzeback]

The expo is new... I believe last yr was the first show. Hopefully it will be setup differently this yr.

You are correct, last year was the first year at the new AG center in wilson county. I love the show.

[tkwalker]

I’ll be working the Trout Magnet booth.

Regards

Randy, don't forget to get some Brisket Sandwiches from across the street early... They are bigger than what you get at the Expo... Remember they ran out last year... I'm sure they will increase their volume this year.

And you fellows are correct. The first Expo was not "MUCH PUNKIN" last year.. I live in Lebanon... I'm not sure if they have improved the parking situation since then ... There were some nice booths and Trout Mag. was one of the good ones ..

I guess in years past when these were held in Nashville as well as the boats shows that was an annual event that everyone looked forward to ... And yes they were a little more spectacular... And I guess I attended everyone from the Early 70's until about 10 years ago...

Randy, If I'm up to it and feel like it I'll see you at the Expo... <'TK><:)

[Flatline]

Randy, don't forget to get some Brisket Sandwiches from across the street early... They are bigger than what you get at the Expo... Remember they ran out last year... I'm sure they will increase their volume this year.

And you fellows are correct. The first Expo was not "MUCH PUNKIN" last year.. I live in Lebanon... I'm not sure if they have improved the parking situation since then ... There were some nice booths and Trout Mag. was one of the good ones ..

I guess in years past when these were held in Nashville as well as the boats shows that was an annual event that everyone looked forward to ... And yes they were a little more spectacular... And I guess I attended everyone from the Early 70's until about 10 years ago...

Randy, If I'm up to it and feel like it I'll see you at the Expo... <'TK><:)


You know you want to go... LOL

Besides would like to meet you the other guys from around here. :D

[Alphahawk]

Randy, don't forget to get some Brisket Sandwiches from across the street early... They are bigger than what you get at the Expo... Remember they ran out last year... I'm sure they will increase their volume this year.

And you fellows are correct. The first Expo was not "MUCH PUNKIN" last year.. I live in Lebanon... I'm not sure if they have improved the parking situation since then ... There were some nice booths and Trout Mag. was one of the good ones ..

I guess in years past when these were held in Nashville as well as the boats shows that was an annual event that everyone looked forward to ... And yes they were a little more spectacular... And I guess I attended everyone from the Early 70's until about 10 years ago...

Randy, If I'm up to it and feel like it I'll see you at the Expo... <'TK><:)


LOL......I was thinking about that barbecue when I made my post. Hope to see you there.

Regards

[TNReb]

I live in Lebanon, so I will swing over there and see what they have. I'm not sure what to expect.

I'm in need of some Seaguar fluoro and Suffix 832. Will I be able to find both there?

[ROBMO]

Randy, don't forget to get some Brisket Sandwiches from across the street early... They are bigger than what you get at the Expo... Remember they ran out last year... I'm sure they will increase their volume this year.

And you fellows are correct. The first Expo was not "MUCH PUNKIN" last year.. I live in Lebanon... I'm not sure if they have improved the parking situation since then ... There were some nice booths and Trout Mag. was one of the good ones ..

I guess in years past when these were held in Nashville as well as the boats shows that was an annual event that everyone looked forward to ... And yes they were a little more spectacular... And I guess I attended everyone from the Early 70's until about 10 years ago...

Randy, If I'm up to it and feel like it I'll see you at the Expo... <'TK><:)

What’s the place selling brisket called?

[ROBMO]

I will be there

[Alphahawk]

What’s the place selling brisket called?

Blue Moon BBQ. They’ll probably be inside the Expo but their restaurant is just right across the street.

Regards

[Flatline]

What do you folks think about meeting up for lunch there on Saturday, say around 11 or 11:30 and then we all can ease on across the street and check out the over priced stuff ?

[tkwalker]

What do you folks think about meeting up for lunch there on Saturday, say around 11 or 11:30 and then we all can ease on across the street and check out the over priced stuff ?

Flatline, Great idea but I don't know how many members can commit for this occasion. We have a number of members who will be working booths. Some folks arrive early for good selections of stuff and will be gone by 10:00 Some folks arriving later do to distances that they have to travel since the Venue has left Nashville.

But great Idea though and I would suggest all that can make it to meet up for lunch reply to this post..... <'TK><:)

[TroutFiend]

Are most vendors set up for cash or C.C. ?


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[Flatline]

Are most vendors set up for cash or C.C. ?


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Both... I went yesterday and used both.

[Flatline]

I was pretty disappointed with the seminars except the guy that talked about crappy fishing. I'd say there was about a dozen of us waited for the Sonar and GPS seminar. It wasn't what people thought it was going to be about. I'm not sure how to describe the guy that held the seminar but as cocky, arrogant and in your face... No I mean he got in peole's faces. Apparently he's not learned that people sub consciously have personal space and he he did this repeatedly. Couple left in the middle and the rest couldn't wait to leave. He may be knowledgeable about how fish finders work but he lacks in presentation skills and his arrogance was his downfall.


I like most others there was there were hoping to learn how to use our depth finders more efficiently, like best screen to use and overlaying and stuff... however what we got for almost an hour was how smart I am and how stupid you are followed by buy my 4 hrs dvd for $80 and I'll give you a bottle of screen cleaner. I mean guys damn near ran out of that room at the end.



I did find a nice Med Hvy Fast action rod and bought a Garcia Revo SX reel, some K9 fishing line and some jigs & spinners. I know I'm done buying tackle and fishing and boat stuff for a while.

[skillet]

I was pretty disappointed with the seminars except the guy that talked about crappy fishing. I'd say there was about a dozen of us waited for the Sonar and GPS seminar. It wasn't what people thought it was going to be about. I'm not sure how to describe the guy that held the seminar but as cocky, arrogant and in your face... No I mean he got in peole's faces. Apparently he's not learned that people sub consciously have personal space and he he did this repeatedly. Couple left in the middle and the rest couldn't wait to leave. He may be knowledgeable about how fish finders work but he lacks in presentation skills and his arrogance was his downfall.


I like most others there was there were hoping to learn how to use our depth finders more efficiently, like best screen to use and overlaying and stuff... however what we got for almost an hour was how smart I am and how stupid you are followed by buy my 4 hrs dvd for $80 and I'll give you a bottle of screen cleaner. I mean guys damn near ran out of that room at the end.



I did find a nice Med Hvy Fast action rod and bought a Garcia Revo SX reel, some K9 fishing line and some jigs & spinners. I know I'm done buying tackle and fishing and boat stuff for a while.



Sounds like it’s not worth the drive from Springfield. Thanks for the info.



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[Flatline]

Sounds like it’s not worth the drive from Springfield. Thanks for the info.



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To be honest I wouldn't. I mean tracker had one boat there that was last yrs model for almost the same price as a new 2019... a lot of the lures was no cheaper then what you can get at Walmart. There was one or two vendors that had some nice stuff. One booth Fish Ranger had a large selection of rods. I tried to find our very own Walkers booth but I don't know who he is or where to find him.

[Alphahawk]

To be honest I wouldn't. I mean tracker had one boat there that was last yrs model for almost the same price as a new 2019... a lot of the lures was no cheaper then what you can get at Walmart. There was one or two vendors that had some nice stuff. One booth Fish Ranger had a large selection of rods. I tried to find our very own Walkers booth but I don't know who he is or where to find him.

Lot of reasons to go to that show besides to purchase something. Networking.....get to know folks, get info.....learn areas...lakes and so on. I found out where to go on Cordell Hull to get some shell cracker.....found out places to go on Woods to get good bluegill. Found out a lot of info from a TWRA fish biologist.....I never knew Florida bass were stocked in Normandy many years ago. Believe me one can learn a lot walking around talking to folks.

Regards

[dannys07]

Well went fishing this morning nothing biting to many dead or dying the gulls were full not many fishing just sitting in the water guess the freeze took it toll on the bait fish so I decided to take a ride on over to the boat show funny didn't even look at the boats was pretty crowded not a lot of elbow room if you were looking for tackle and gear seems to me it's a lot nicer than when it was in Nashville I walked around checked it out and hands down the best booth in the building was the Trout Magnet booth their prices man you could not best then meet Alphahawk and bought a bunch of things as always they have their act together thanks for the chat and the info about the baits Randy got home went through my stuff and realised man I need some more for some buddies in Ky so another trip more stuff glad the fish weren't biting ended up picking up 6 rods at their booth after looking all over the place 6'6 light action couldn'tbeat the price again great booth and really knowledgeable guys at that booth keep and those little jerk baits they make are killer bass can't stay away from them

[dannys07]

Alaphhawk got home put a abu Garcia redo x with 6pound test vicious hi vis felt pretty good going to try it out in the morning going to call the other guy there named Roy to pick up some of those micro fry jug heads he said he had some another reason to go ask ask questions I can't find them jug heads and I found out why but I found some cause I asked a question at your booth again thanks danny

[Alphahawk]

Alaphhawk got home put a abu Garcia redo x with 6pound test vicious hi vis felt pretty good going to try it out in the morning going to call the other guy there named Roy to pick up some of those micro fry jug heads he said he had some another reason to go ask ask questions I can't find them jug heads and I found out why but I found some cause I asked a question at your booth again thanks danny

Good to see you. Yeah Roy is my nephew.....he told me someone wanted them. I may...just may have some to get rid of.....I’ll let you know.

Regards

[dannys07]

Great just let me know Roy has my number thanks

[ROBMO]

I was pretty disappointed with the seminars except the guy that talked about crappy fishing. I'd say there was about a dozen of us waited for the Sonar and GPS seminar. It wasn't what people thought it was going to be about. I'm not sure how to describe the guy that held the seminar but as cocky, arrogant and in your face... No I mean he got in peole's faces. Apparently he's not learned that people sub consciously have personal space and he he did this repeatedly. Couple left in the middle and the rest couldn't wait to leave. He may be knowledgeable about how fish finders work but he lacks in presentation skills and his arrogance was his downfall.


I like most others there was there were hoping to learn how to use our depth finders more efficiently, like best screen to use and overlaying and stuff... however what we got for almost an hour was how smart I am and how stupid you are followed by buy my 4 hrs dvd for $80 and I'll give you a bottle of screen cleaner. I mean guys damn near ran out of that room at the end.



I did find a nice Med Hvy Fast action rod and bought a Garcia Revo SX reel, some K9 fishing line and some jigs & spinners. I know I'm done buying tackle and fishing and boat stuff for a while.

Dang.. I went to the sonar seminar last year and had the exact same experience. Glad I didn’t go again this year. Sonar is something I think you can never know enough about.

[ddyyak]

The guy is a jerk, he gave a seminar for reel men of god group last year and it was the same thing. Knows his stuff for sure but I don’t enjoy being talked to like I’m an idiot.


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[Flatline]

Dang.. I went to the sonar seminar last year and had the exact same experience. Glad I didn’t go again this year. Sonar is something I think you can never know enough about.




Did he start the seminar by scolding everyone for not coming with a pad and pencil for 10 mins ? Yea that set the tone and it went down hill from there.

[tkwalker]

Being a guide and Past (Bass Tourney fisherman in the 70's and 80's) I have listened to a couple of Wilson Frazier seminars when he first got started... Now this was before GPS and Sonars that are what they are today and yes he is knowledgeable in his craft ... and I am sure more so now ... But it does not extinguish the fact when you are rude and arrogant, that you think people are going to pay attention about your subject especially with the tone he has , I think not.

I live in Lebanon and want to see The EXPO Center to become successful in the Boat and Fishing displays, seminars and vendors... But people like Frazier is a negative in a lot of peoples minds ...

Now I have emailed Wilson Frazier with your post as well as his sponsors... I will also try to contact The Expo Committee before next year ... <'TK><

Wilson here are a few post about your Seminars this weekend at the Lebanon Boat and Fishing EXPO from my forum page on Fishingtn.com....

From my website FishingTN.com forum page on the Expo on the Lebanon Boat and fishing Expo. Check this out Wilson, You turn people off ..sonargps@comcast.net...

#1 There was about a dozen of us waited for the Sonar and GPS seminar. It wasn't what people thought it was going to be about. I'm not sure how to describe the guy that held the seminar but as cocky, arrogant and in your face... No I mean he got in peole's faces. Apparently he's not learned that people sub consciously have personal space and he he did this repeatedly. Couple left in the middle and the rest couldn't wait to leave. He may be knowledgeable about how fish finders work but he lacks in presentation skills and his arrogance was his downfall.
I like most others there was there were hoping to learn how to use our depth finders more efficiently, like best screen to use and overlaying and stuff... however what we got for almost an hour was how smart I am and how stupid you are followed by buy my 4 hrs dvd for $80 and I'll give you a bottle of screen cleaner. I mean guys damn near ran out of that room at the end

#2 Dang.. I went to the sonar seminar last year and had the exact same experience. Glad I didn’t go again this year. Sonar is something I think you can never know enough about.

#3 The guy is a jerk, he gave a seminar for reel men of god group last year and it was the same thing. Knows his stuff for sure but I don’t enjoy being talked to like I’m an idiot.

#4 Did he start the seminar by scolding everyone for not coming with a pad and pencil for 10 mins ? Yea that set the tone and it went down hill from there.

[skillet]

For the bass fishermen and others that enjoy fishing, the BASSMASTER Classic is in Knoxville this year. The expo will have some great deals. I picked up a lot of stuff in 2014 when it was at Guntersville. Also bass pro shops will be having the spring classic sale coming soon and always some good deals there too.


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[Alphahawk]

Of course I didn’t attend any seminars.....I was busy working....LOL. Really spending more time talking with folks such as Merv....Danny.....Terry.....Dakota...and others. I was able to to talk with the event organizer. I had wondered if attendance was up or down since it was in Lebanon now. Surprising to me attendance was way up over Nashville. The boat dealers are wanting more space...vendor request were turned away as all space had been sold. Many vendors were on a standby list in case one vendor dropped out of show....but that did not happen. So in terms of a success I think one would have to say it was a successful show. Trout Magnet knocked it out of the park with sales......with the 5 hours it was open on Sunday being the best ever. I know nothing about any of the other vendors. Jeff Smith...owner of Trout Magnet...and good friend......keeps coming back really as kind of a tradition. I often hear him say “This is my last year” to do the show...yet he still comes. It started out for him over 20 years back to get the Trout Magnet name out there. But now Trout Magnet more or less shows up to renew friendships and acquaintances. That’s pretty much the reason I still go also. It’s not much fun for me sitting on those hard stools and being on that concrete floor.....but I sure enjoy renewing friendships and talking fishing. Hope to see you there next year TK.

Regards

[tkwalker]

We really appreciate the report and positive information ... I had somethings going this past weekend and couldn't get away... Also I am like you in the respect I can't stand long... and you are right the stools are hard.. Next year I may bring my Wheelie Walker so I can set down ... Again thanks for the update on the EXPO... By the way did you get any Blue Moon Brisket ?? <'TK><:)

[Flatline]

I am not going to apologize for how I felt, but I will apologize for sounding so negative about the show.


I did start my day by going to Blue Moon across the street from the expo. I don't know how they do it, but they have some of the most tender brisket I have ever eaten. Their beans need work though.. I love to cook and I like my beans with,bacon, onion, maple and sorghum. :D


Granted I went in on a Friday rather then waiting until Saturday, but I decided I didn't want to be fighting with everyone looking for lures and fishing equipment. I came across one particular table (by the large doorway) I was run by a couple little old lady's and they had a very large selection of jigs, spinners. They were very helpful in informing me the right jigs and spinners to fish Center Hill. Apparently one of the lady's live there and has fished it for a long time.



I went to the K9 booth and both so over priced line, but they did take time to answer some of my silly questions about which kind of lines vs top /mid dept fishing vs deep/bottom fishing.



I have to admit, with the new line, I'm casting farther and more accurate my Fishdrops reel (deal I was conned into buying) with a Bill Dance Special rod (i like) ... I'm trying to teach myself how to fish with a baitcaster.



The disappointment part was it appeared some vendors was selling old over stock and felt like they were using the show as a dumping ground. Example; my Garcia I purchased, I thought it was the latest model only to find it was a left over 3rd generation . I'm not dissatisfied with the deal for what I paid, but at the same time I would not have bought it had I known it was a left over discontinued model. I could have purchased a new model Diawa for I paid for this older Garcia.



When I go to a show, I'm looking for new, innovative ideas or the latest product.

[Alphahawk]

We really appreciate the report and positive information ... I had somethings going this past weekend and couldn't get away... Also I am like you in the respect I can't stand long... and you are right the stools are hard.. Next year I may bring my Wheelie Walker so I can set down ... Again thanks for the update on the EXPO... By the way did you get any Blue Moon Brisket ?? <'TK><:)

Brisket one day TK and chicken the next. Both meats were superb. I think I told you before that after spending several years in West Texas it would have to be some good brisket here to impress me....it is good.

Regards

[notorious]

I am not going to apologize for how I felt, but I will apologize for sounding so negative about the show.


I did start my day by going to Blue Moon across the street from the expo. I don't know how they do it, but they have some of the most tender brisket I have ever eaten. Their beans need work though.. I love to cook and I like my beans with,bacon, onion, maple and sorghum. :D


Granted I went in on a Friday rather then waiting until Saturday, but I decided I didn't want to be fighting with everyone looking for lures and fishing equipment. I came across one particular table (by the large doorway) I was run by a couple little old lady's and they had a very large selection of jigs, spinners. They were very helpful in informing me the right jigs and spinners to fish Center Hill. Apparently one of the lady's live there and has fished it for a long time.



I went to the K9 booth and both so over priced line, but they did take time to answer some of my silly questions about which kind of lines vs top /mid dept fishing vs deep/bottom fishing.



I have to admit, with the new line, I'm casting farther and more accurate my Fishdrops reel (deal I was conned into buying) with a Bill Dance Special rod (i like) ... I'm trying to teach myself how to fish with a baitcaster.



The disappointment part was it appeared some vendors was selling old over stock and felt like they were using the show as a dumping ground. Example; my Garcia I purchased, I thought it was the latest model only to find it was a left over 3rd generation . I'm not dissatisfied with the deal for what I paid, but at the same time I would not have bought it had I known it was a left over discontinued model. I could have purchased a new model Diawa for I paid for this older Garcia.



When I go to a show, I'm looking for new, innovative ideas or the latest product.




You don't owe anyone an apology... nor should you give one for someone being obtuse especially.

I love going to the shows just to look around...mostly searching for a good deal somewhere, sometimes they are there. I do miss the old shows downtown where the overflow was well down the corridor up til the early nineties. I believe in time the show will grow, however not without drawing in vendors and making it worth it for those guys to travel. I always liked looking at the new innovative items with boats and accessories...but that seems to have gone now. I would like the show to open earlier... I awake early and had almost a days work in before the show even opened Saturday, seems 8am-10pm would be better hours. Anyway- I drove right through Lebanon going to another job well before 0900. I do miss good ol' fishing shows but I guess I'm reminiscing...I haven't been to a show since around when Nort's closed...just lost the desire since all I hear is that shows are only so-so now days.

[agelesssone]

We really appreciate the report and positive information ... I had somethings going this past weekend and couldn't get away... Also I am like you in the respect I can't stand long... and you are right the stools are hard.. Next year I may bring my Wheelie Walker so I can set down ... Again thanks for the update on the EXPO... By the way did you get any Blue Moon Brisket ?? <'TK><:)

TK, I stopped at the Blue Moon restaurant across the street and bought 3 jumbos for Robert (owner of Robert's Taxidermy), Nick Malencore, and myself on Friday. They were even better than advertised, thanks for recommending them. It's worth the drive to Lebanon just for the sammich!

[Flatline]

That is why I suggested we meet up Saturday of the expo. In any case we could find a date where it would be more agreeable to everyone's schedule.. good eats along with fish stories... what could be better ? :D

[SAMBOLIE]

That is why I suggested we meet up Saturday of the expo. In any case we could find a date where it would be more agreeable to everyone's schedule.. good eats along with fish stories... what could be better ? :D

A meal and stories without Merv in the group. :D

[Headhunter]

I liked it. I did not buy anything.

I do really like the K9 line, started using it last summer, great stuff, I have only used it on spinning reels, but it performs and is strong.

I was not impressed with the Vexus boat, heard a lot about it, not to impressed.

I will be in Knoxville, my brother is a Yamaha service tech to the elite, I have never been to see him work, but I am going this year.

[agelesssone]

A meal and stories without Merv in the group. :D

SAMBOLIE, you just hate having me in a group, stealing the limelight.
You are going to die a bitter old man.....
Hopefully while I'm still young enough to dance on your grave!

How's tomorrow sound?

[hunterchub]

I attended the show on Friday. I have seen better and I have seen worse. Found some good rubber for sauger fishing that I couldn't find in stores. My grandson like it and wanted to buy everything. Army Core of Engineers folks gave me some good tips. I hope it stays and gets bigger.
Chub