03-17-2019, 01:00 PM
[quote TubeDude][#0000FF]Sigh. A lot of us remember when Doug Miller was a big part of the show...and promo. [/#0000FF][/quote]
For years I use to go to the Sacramento ISE which by far today still carries its weight with tackle vendors along with some equipment vendors. The entrance fee is same as here but there is a $10 parking fee at the state fair grounds and here its free. Then I moved here in 99' which I was thrilled to see an ISE here. Doug Miller is truly missed for his vision of the ISE and what should be there. Anymore its just a place to visit without what some are in the market for. I would have liked to have seen downrigger and fishfinder demos, as well as other tackle vendors. What I saw a lot this year is more food goodies. Although outfitters were there some of the more popular ones elected to stay away. The price of a booth is keeping these folks away when they have to consider food, lodging, and travel expense especially since it involves a 4 day show plus additional time before & after. I don't know if its just me but it seems like some of the wrong type of International Sports is not represented anymore. Maybe FISHING should be integrated with the Crossroads of the West gun show, after all there is a boat show and RV show separate.
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For years I use to go to the Sacramento ISE which by far today still carries its weight with tackle vendors along with some equipment vendors. The entrance fee is same as here but there is a $10 parking fee at the state fair grounds and here its free. Then I moved here in 99' which I was thrilled to see an ISE here. Doug Miller is truly missed for his vision of the ISE and what should be there. Anymore its just a place to visit without what some are in the market for. I would have liked to have seen downrigger and fishfinder demos, as well as other tackle vendors. What I saw a lot this year is more food goodies. Although outfitters were there some of the more popular ones elected to stay away. The price of a booth is keeping these folks away when they have to consider food, lodging, and travel expense especially since it involves a 4 day show plus additional time before & after. I don't know if its just me but it seems like some of the wrong type of International Sports is not represented anymore. Maybe FISHING should be integrated with the Crossroads of the West gun show, after all there is a boat show and RV show separate.
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