The fishing show is in town this weekend. My last entry on the topic was in 2010 so a re-visit today to it. Nine years, things surely have changed with the show one would think. A little more spread out this year, but pretty much the same as 2010 with a few "did not see that being at a fishing show" visuals thrown in for good measure.
Leading off, we have the staple of every fishing show, the trout pond where thousands of kids over the next three days will work on their ability to 'snag' fish as errant hooks are the only thing bringing those poor fish in.
A section as usual is assigned to the fishing charter companies getting their summer business lined up. Below we have one such individual who friends and I used awhile back for some muskie fishing on Lake St. Clair. The guy gets a lot a press for being a great muskie captain but he pretty much had the stance you see below when we fished with him. Dragged more weeds than one boat should.
While I didn't get any ShamWow chamois sightings (the all in one cloth!!!), I did get to witness the continued drugging of America with the 'Free Pain Relief Sample' booth and right down the aisle being the last glue I'll ever need (which also can be used for free pain relief).
The pain relief booth should be near a new staple to the fishing show this year; the rock climbing wall. If you've ever seen the physique of the average fisherman, rock climbing (let alone ANY physical activity) is not on their radar. EMS better be near this weekend.
Another new staple to the show this year and I had to do a double take walking by it but below we have the fragrance area. Nothing like smelling good after ripping some lips on the lake. The lady at the booth said this is their dead time of the year and wanted to give the market a try.
Lastly, below are the booths that year in and year out are there to help you with clean gutters, miscellaneous spices, beef jerky and man cave signs.
My only purchases for the night were a donation to the MSU fishing club and some lures. The people watching, as is always the case at these, was priceless.
Fish on.
Trail Head
