Abu Garcia at Rockland County Outdoor Expo

[MohawkJD]

I just saw Abu Garcia listed on the exhibitors list for the Rockland County Outdoor Expo this weekend. This is the first time I've seen them scheduled for a show. They'll probably have mostly fresh water tackle on display but I'm looking forward to checking them out anyway while I'm there Sunday. Has anyone been up there yet?

 

[Leprechaun]

I haven’t been to that show in years. A sin, because its right smack dab in the middle of my sales territory. It was an annual go to for me forever, but I stopped attending because it became more about hunting guides and jerky sellers and less about where my interests lie.

The show to hit is the upcoming Jersey Expo on the 15th. Now THAT one has a ton of factory exhibits and is on-point as far as what I look for.

 

[MohawkJD]

I know it's more of an outdoor & freshwater thing, but it's easy for me to go as my friend lives about half way up there. I didn't know Abu sent reps to the NJ show. He said they'll be in the Penn booth this year. I got to see the latest Winch & Beast and the Revo S. I want a back up for my NaCL as it's my favorite reel and won't be happy if something happens to it. I'll probably try to p/u another NaCL off E Bay, but I might also buy a larger baitcaster and use it once in awhile for kicks in deeper water. My Gen 3 Winch is just plain ugly from the saltwater, but still works great. Diawa doesn't make the Lexa 100 anymore, I'll see what Shimano has at Edison and decide. Sorry Lep, they didn't have any round reels, but they did have the 3 or 4 baitcasters I when there to see.

I agree the show isn't nearly as good as Edison/Somerset, but it's much better if you're looking for reels from Diawa, Shimano and now Abu. The reels at NJ are hard to handle with the counters so crowded and the rep gaulking over you. Peace Token had some interesting stuff and will be in NJ. Helen H was there, but not too many other charter boats.

One final thought. While walking past a booth in one of the hunting aisles, I picked up a jar with little dark brown pellets and said, "What the hell is this, deer shit?" My friend smacked the side of my head. I embarrassed myself and him as the young lady vender heard me. It wasn't a hunting supply booth, they were selling coffee. They were coffee beans in that jar! I forgot they exhisted, I thought everyone used K Pods today. They had their share of pickle, glue, insurance, BBQ sauce and hot sauce venders.

 

[Leprechaun]

Hah! The only way to fly - 50 year old Westbend Percalator - ask NYSharpie about the cup o’joe I made for him this afternoon. Old is BEST!:

 

[PropellerJohnII]

Hi Lep,
Was at WM Fishing show today. and I stayed within my budget . I could not resist J & H

I know it's more of an outdoor & freshwater thing, but it's easy for me to go as my friend lives about half way up there. I didn't know Abu sent reps to the NJ show. He said they'll be in the Penn booth this year. I got to see the latest Winch & Beast and the Revo S. I want a back up for my NaCL as it's my favorite reel and won't be happy if something happens to it. I'll probably try to p/u another NaCL off E Bay, but I might also buy a larger baitcaster and use it once in awhile for kicks in deeper water. My Gen 3 Winch is just plain ugly from the saltwater, but still works great. Diawa doesn't make the Lexa 100 anymore, I'll see what Shimano has at Edison and decide. Sorry Lep, they didn't have any round reels, but they did have the 3 or 4 baitcasters I when there to see.

I agree the show isn't nearly as good as Edison/Somerset, but it's much better if you're looking for reels from Diawa, Shimano and now Abu. The reels at NJ are hard to handle with the counters so crowded and the rep gaulking over you. Peace Token had some interesting stuff and will be in NJ. Helen H was there, but not too many other charter boats.

One final thought. While walking past a booth in one of the hunting aisles, I picked up a jar with little dark brown pellets and said, "What the hell is this, deer shit?" My friend smacked the side of my head. I embarrassed myself and him as the young lady vender heard me. It wasn't a hunting supply booth, they were selling coffee. They were coffee beans in that jar! I forgot they exhisted, I thought everyone used K Pods today. They had their share of pickle, glue, insurance, BBQ sauce and hot sauce venders.

......deer shit? Ha ha, that is a riot . U made me LMAO, thnx for the giggles. CIAO, John

 

[AirplaneNoise]

I SOooooo gave up on this show that I entirely forgot about it until I saw this thread. I do need to get to one of these and visit The Worm Bar to restock.

 

[MohawkJD]

I SOooooo gave up on this show that I entirely forgot about it until I saw this thread. I do need to get to one of these and visit The Worm Bar to restock.

She was there and will be at the NJ show.