Live From The Chicago Muskie Show
sworrall
Posted 1/10/2014 2:55 PM (#683819)
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Tackle Industries
Posted 1/10/2014 7:04 PM (#683859 - in reply to #683819)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show





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Location: Land of the Musky
First year here for Tackle Industries and so far this has been a great show! Can't wait until tomorrow. Please stop by and say hi.

James
achotrod
Posted 1/10/2014 7:26 PM (#683862 - in reply to #683819)
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Just got home had a great time and should be back tomorrow or Sunday. Picked up a few things now but just need to wrap my head around it all to decide what else I need.

Nice to meet a bunch of you as well.
0723
Posted 1/10/2014 7:51 PM (#683864 - in reply to #683862)
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It was really a great show .I was pleasantly surprised at the improved show setup,and tackle selection this year.0723
ToddM
Posted 1/10/2014 10:11 PM (#683881 - in reply to #683819)
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Location: oswego, il
The show is smaller but the quality is there, the phone harass vendors gone.

BE CAREFUL IN THE PARKING LOT! lots of ice patches. I have good balance can't remember the last time I fell but I bit it hard leaving the show. With a wet lot its hard to tell where it is. Enjoy the show but watch your step.
Toro
Posted 1/11/2014 6:39 AM (#683902 - in reply to #683819)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show




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So far, from what we've seen from the Chaos booth, things are going well at the show. It was great to talk with everyone and meet some new people and newbies to musky fishing! As a whole, we have a great core of guys in the musky world. Its a small industry and it seems like most of us play nicely with each other. Looking forward to the next 2 days.
PIKEMASTER
Posted 1/11/2014 7:13 AM (#683904 - in reply to #683819)
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160
Throne Bros has one of the best show displays I have ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ILmuskie
Posted 1/11/2014 8:20 AM (#683924 - in reply to #683819)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show





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Location: Dixon, IL
I noticed that the show is smaller but lot of lures! I bought 3 Bulldawgs then 4th is free. Cost me $39....that is $9.75 each! Bought two new color Grandma and got 8 inch jointed Believer for 8 dollars in clearance box. One booth sell many old or used muskie lures and I grabbed a good shape and almost brand new Amma Bamma for 10 dollars! I met Russ Smith for first time. Bought Revo Toro 60 Winch reel and 20 dollars off! See many old faces like Jim Saric, Steve H, Cain C., Gregg Thomas and Spencer Berman. I am surpised that St. Croix booth is not there! I am sure that next year would be little bigger because so many people yesterday!

Edited by ILmuskie 1/11/2014 8:24 AM
jim lock
Posted 1/11/2014 8:50 AM (#683928 - in reply to #683819)
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Just curious as why there were no reps from Shimano, Abu, etc. etc. showing new equipment for 2014. Is this becoming a thing of the past?
Esocidae
Posted 1/11/2014 8:57 AM (#683929 - in reply to #683924)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show




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Location: St.John, Indiana
Show was smaller , but still good to walk through and talk with all the other addictited Musky anglers.
Thorne Bros. booth was incredible they really stepped it up. Chaos ,guides choice,Musky Innovations and Lax all had good booths .Phantoms and Custom X always have great baits and new show colors. Seemed like a good turnout for a Friday afternoon. Will be back Sunday to walk through again and pickup a few more baits as well as my replica from Lax.
Then start looking forward to the Milwaukee show ,can't wait.

L I V I N
Joe
Jeff78
Posted 1/11/2014 10:41 AM (#683938 - in reply to #683819)
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Location: central Wisconsin
Is Thorne Bros discounting the LT rods?
LarryO
Posted 1/11/2014 10:45 AM (#683939 - in reply to #683819)
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I can't attend this year so I am enjoying the pictures. More boat pictures would be nice.
achotrod
Posted 1/11/2014 10:48 AM (#683940 - in reply to #683938)
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Jeff78 - 1/11/2014 10:41 AM

Is Thorne Bros discounting the LT rods?


I did not ask since they are above my pay grade but there was a sign telling you to ask for the show discount on rods.
Steve Van Lieshout
Posted 1/11/2014 11:43 AM (#683945 - in reply to #683819)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show




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Location: Greenfield, WI
I can't make it to Chicago this year, but I look forward to seeing everyone at The State Fair Muskie Expo in February.
jasonvkop
Posted 1/11/2014 11:53 PM (#684064 - in reply to #683904)
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Location: Michigan
PIKEMASTER - 1/11/2014 8:13 AM

Throne Bros has one of the best show displays I have ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone post pictures or video of it for those of us who can't attend??
achotrod
Posted 1/12/2014 12:00 AM (#684065 - in reply to #684064)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show





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jasonvkop - 1/11/2014 11:53 PM

PIKEMASTER - 1/11/2014 8:13 AM

Throne Bros has one of the best show displays I have ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone post pictures or video of it for those of us who can't attend??


The show is way better than these few pics show. Tons of stuff and tons of other vendors. I also spoke with some St Croix pro staff people around the areas they are selling St Croix.
ILmuskie
Posted 1/12/2014 8:53 AM (#684090 - in reply to #684065)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show





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Location: Dixon, IL
achotrod - 1/12/2014 2:00 AM

jasonvkop - 1/11/2014 11:53 PM

PIKEMASTER - 1/11/2014 8:13 AM

Throne Bros has one of the best show displays I have ever seen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GREAT SHOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can someone post pictures or video of it for those of us who can't attend??


The show is way better than these few pics show. Tons of stuff and tons of other vendors. I also spoke with some St Croix pro staff people around the areas they are selling St Croix.


Agree! So many colors of lures everywhere hurt my eyes! Its like a little kid enter large candy store!
Lightning
Posted 1/12/2014 9:52 AM (#684102 - in reply to #683819)
Subject: Re: Live From The Chicago Muskie Show





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Location: On my favorite lake!
<div><br /></div><p>I went Saturday afternoon ,busy but not to busy. It was really nice because you could talk to any of the vendors and get your questions answered without them feeling rushed or being interrupted. I am not sure why there are fewer vendor participants because this is a great show. Lots of tackle vendors, guides and manufacturers Thorne Bros booth was awesome. I turned that first corner and thought it was Rollie and Helens past display.</p><p>I have to give my appreciation to all the vendors that came. Thank you!  </p><p> </p>

Edited by Lightning 1/12/2014 9:56 AM