Just got back from the ISE

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:56 pm

Had a fantastic time looking at everything and talking to all that I met..Even got to meet the world famous Tom Leogrande as well as Gary Dobyns..There were so many know pros walking around, that I felt sure they were have a tourney at the tank..I hung around waiting for the weigh in, never did see anyone weighing in though..Lots of guys getting up and telling all about how they caught them though..By the way, they had about a ton and a half of BassTrixs for sale..Limit was ten packs per customer..I talked to Joe Kopp and he said when the doors first opened the BassTrix display was wall to wall and about four or five deep with people trying to get them..Kap Evans and I got there a little before 4 PM and there were lots left..All colors..Didn't find very many great deals on any kind of gear though..Just getting to meet and talk with some of the guys was worth every dime..

mac

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:03 pm

mac (Doyle McEwen) wrote:...the BassTrix display was wall to wall and about four or five deep with people trying to get them..Kap Evans and I got there a little before 4 PM and there were lots left..All colors.

Did Basstrix occupy their usual spot in the Hi's Tackle Box booth or did they have their own spot? With the tremendous exposure Basstrix suddenly experienced this year, I was wondering if they had to expand their display and get their own booth.

Caudawg · Post by **Caudawg** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 6:55 am

Attn: San Mateo ISE attendees! Please do not be greedy and wipe out all the Basstrix before the Sacramento show! Thanks in advance!

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:44 am

They were situated right with Hi's, I would say they took up about 1/3 of the space..They were the first booth inside the door..Kinda hard to miss them..I do not doubt they will sell out of the ones they had on display..By only allowing ten per customer they may have some left..Hopegfully they planned ahead for both shows..

mac

branuss04 · Post by **branuss04** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:13 am

Thanks for teasing us norcal guys, I can hardly wait till the 17th when they roll around to sacto.

bassinbillmc · Post by **bassinbillmc** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:33 pm

I was there this evening and they had a lot of them left. Looked like all colors still, with full boxes still unopened on the floor.

Bill

Quantum_Kid · Post by **Quantum_Kid** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:40 pm

Mac-
So you caught up to Tom L, huh? Nice. I'm lucky enough to get to work in the Quantum booth with him during the shows. Don't know if I talked to you today or not- too many people to remember- but if you saw a 16 year old working in the Quantum booth, that was me. If you'll be there tomorrow or Sunday, stop by and say hi. I always like meeting fellow nutcases.

Scott

basshunter4u · Post by **basshunter4u** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:46 am

To be honest with you Hi's tackle had 140 baits of each color and size. I know this for a fact becasue Bruce from Basstrix told me that was what there will be available. The shad. rainbow trout and a few others in 6 inch were sold out on Thursday. There were some 6 inch of the not so popular colors left on Friday. I really think now that words out on the baits that there will not be much left in the way of the paddle tails to go to the Sac show. I will report more when I get home from the show tonight. Any guys who really need or want the 5 or 6 inch better get there early today Sat or there will not be much left.

Don O

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:03 am

Scottm I stopped by the Quantum booth several times Thursday, if you were there, I missed seeing you..I remember you from the Rally..It is fantastic to see young people get in on shows like this..I wish I had seen you there..

mac

basshunter4u · Post by **basshunter4u** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:38 pm

Just got back from the show, As far as the basstrix goes all the clear colors in 6 inch were gone. The dark colors were still available as well as the 5 inch colors. Good show look forward to the Sac show next week

Don O

www.swimbaitcity.com

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:03 pm

Hey Don,

Good to finally meet you at the show. Did you sell those remaining limited Punkers yet?

Cal

Quantum_Kid · Post by **Quantum_Kid** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:15 pm

Mac-

I wasn't there on Thursday, so I just missed you.

Cal- I'm pretty sure that the booth Dan was at is all out of the customs, maybe one left. There are 2 or 3 of the regular 9 (8) inch left though. The Swimbait Nation booth still has a few customs left, last I knew.

optichamp · Post by **optichamp** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:15 pm

I went as well today.

In honor of Dobyns actually catching one of the fish in the tank, I bought one of his rods

a heavy flipping stick, plus a St. Croix swimbait bod, plus a Viento. Grabbed some line, a Spro, and two Staycees. I wanted to find some screw in weights for Swim Senkos, but no dice.

Saw parts of Cooch's talk. Guess I'll have to break down and buy a Lunker Punker soon.

Ogled lots of other booths hunting & fishing related. Thought hard 'bout a Hobie Mirage for small lakes, or one of North Fork Outdoors pontoons. Sat in the Champion 210 Elite and was pleased with myself for not drooling all over it - my 96 is nice but man they have a lot of goodies on the newer ones.

And lastly, I'm going fishing tomorrow

basshunter4u · Post by **basshunter4u** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 9:16 pm

Cal, it was good to meet you too. I sold all the punkers and crackers they had with the exception of 1. I received a call and had to cut the show short and will have to fly to Montana for my future wifes mom is failing and she needs my support to get through this.
Maybe see you at Sac

Don O

www.swimbaitcity.com

kb · Post by kb » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:05 pm

damn right Dobyns would have lost him without me and would still be talking about the one that got away. Thanks guys that impromptu swimbait seminar was fun for Gary and I. From the response at the show it was fun for you guys as well. We didn't know where we were going with that one we just kinda threw it all out and held on.

see you guys at the show
Kent

Stratos278 · Post by **Stratos278** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:06 pm

optichamp wrote:
In honor of Dobyns actually catching one of the fish in the tank, I bought one of his rods

Yeah but he had to have kb land it for him

Stratos278 · Post by **Stratos278** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:13 pm

basshunter4u wrote:Cal, it was good to meet you too. I sold all the punkers and crackers they had with the exception of 1. I received a call and had to cut the show short and will have to fly to Montana for my future wifes mom is failing and she needs my support to get through this.
Maybe see you at Sac

Don O

www.swimbaitcity.com

Don,
Prayers to you and yours

Terry Battisti · Post by **Terry Battisti** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:28 pm

Dear Panel,

If a box of Krispy Kremes is on the tank and an angler has a fish on and kb has to land it for fear of losing it does the fish still count?

Thanks for answering my post.

Terry -- promoted to 2nd-rate writer

big bass beckstrom · Post by **big bass beckstrom** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 10:48 pm

We had 3 custom punkers left at swimbait nation when i left.

basshunter4u · Post by **basshunter4u** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:32 pm

Thanks guys for the thoughts, I received the call I didnt want to hear today at 2:06 that we lost my future wifes mom. What really sucks is I didnt get to meet her. I didnt go on the trip last summer to visit and I can kick my self for that. I might not make the show at Sac next weekend due to these circumstances. You guys, life is too short when you loose one you love or one close to you, so go give a kiss to your loved ones or a phone call to mom or dad or someone special you havent talked to in a while. It might make you feel better in case something happens to one of them, That will help ease the pain of saying I should have done something.

Don O

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:44 pm

Don - So sorry to hear of your loss. Don't sweat the other stuff, family is what is important right now.

TTCal · Post by **TTCal** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:53 pm

Don... sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your Fiance and her family.

Quantum_Kid · Post by **Quantum_Kid** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 7:28 pm

Don- I'm sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family/future family.

Scott (and Dave)

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:26 pm

Hey Kid was that you at the booth today? I was the guy with all the swimbait tails.

optichamp · Post by **optichamp** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 10:53 pm

Condolences to Don. I lost my mom in March of last year. Even when you know it's coming it's a life changing event.

optichamp · Post by **optichamp** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:03 pm

Stratos278 wrote:
optichamp wrote:
In honor of Dobyns actually catching one of the fish in the tank, I bought one of his rods
Yeah but he had to have kb land it for him

I was sitting on the front row just about even with the spot where the fish jumped. I was sorta wondering if I was gonna have to catch it if jumped over the side of the tank.

froteur · Post by **froteur** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:35 am

optichamp wrote:
Stratos278 wrote:
optichamp wrote:
In honor of Dobyns actually catching one of the fish in the tank, I bought one of his rods
Yeah but he had to have kb land it for him

I was sitting on the front row just about even with the spot where the fish jumped. I was sorta wondering if I was gonna have to catch it if jumped over the side of the tank.

ok. so is someone going to tell those of who weren't there for the "event" exactly what happened?

froteur · Post by **froteur** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:36 am

deepest condolences.

Wolfeman · Post by **Wolfeman** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:39 pm

Gary Dobyns was giving a swimbait demo at the tank that had about 25 bass from the Delta. He casted into the tank and one of the fish bit the lure and Garry reeled it in.

Gary Dobyns caught a fish. Go figure.

- Wolfeman

leachman90 · Post by **leachman90** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:07 pm

Sorry for your loss Don,Love and Prayers to both familys.GB..Jim

froteur · Post by **froteur** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:58 pm

Wolfeman wrote:Gary Dobyns was giving a swimbait demo at the tank that had about 25 bass from the Delta. He casted into the tank and one of the fish bit the lure and Garry reeled it in.

Gary Dobyns caught a fish. Go figure.
- Wolfeman

ahhhh ..... what bait was he throwing? they had some toads in there this year. it seemed like a much higher percentage of them than usual

GregD · Post by **GregD** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:08 pm

I was there Thursday and I overheard the owner of the tank mentioning to someone at the start of the day that the biggest one was 10 lbs. I think there were two or three others that looked a bit smaller, probably in the 7-9 lb range and then, of course, another ~15 of varrying smaller weights.

That afternoon Bub Tosh got one of the 5 lb'ers to engulf a swimbait. I think (bad memory) it was a hud. He brought it in low so it banged into the big rock toward the back. As it came around the rock the 5 pounder turned and sucked it up. Classic "reaction strike". Great to actually see it happen. Bub didn't have a hook on the bait, so he just pulled the it back out of the fish's mouth.

Quantum_Kid · Post by **Quantum_Kid** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:33 pm

Slippy-

Yup- That was me!

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:38 pm

Quantum_Kid wrote:Slippy-

Yup- That was me!

right on brotha!!!!

brambo0311 · Post by **brambo0311** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:48 pm

Hey can someone post a link to the sac show? I need to find out what day to call in sick. Does anyone know if Black Dog will will be there? I need a few more custom punkers.

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 3:49 pm

brambo0311 wrote:Hey can someone post a link to the sac show? I need to find out what day to call in sick. Does anyone know if Black Dog will will be there? I need a few more custom punkers.

swimbait nation will have them, they have a booth

brambo0311 · Post by **brambo0311** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:03 pm

You da man slippy.. Thanks. Does anyone know if all the booths and stuff will be open on thursday and friday? I would hate to show up and have them say that it isnt in full swing till the weekend or something. I also want 1st crack at some of those punkers and stuff. I have the trout pattern ones, I dont think it much matters when they are looking up at them, but cooch is swearing by the bass colored ones.

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:07 pm

Cooch has a brown punker he just made today, he says its the best one yet.

im pretty sure all the booths open Thursday.

brambo0311 · Post by **brambo0311** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:19 pm

Yeah no thanks. I dont want a Cooch floater. I found the sight for ISE, I think saterday will be the best day..

big bass beckstrom · Post by **big bass beckstrom** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:05 pm

Slippy why didn't you come visit me at the swimbait nation booth? Doesn't TLC need some custom punkers

Slippy · Post by **Slippy** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:09 am

big bass beckstrom wrote:Slippy why didn't you come visit me at the swimbait nation booth? Doesn't TLC need some custom punkers

I bought 2 sweat shirts from SWN beckstrom i didnt see you.

TLC makes tha tails for all the BDB's so i got the hook up on custom punkers. Send me a PM i still want those reels.

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