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| This is more than likely a dumb question and it isn't my first. Why is the MN Muskie Expo so late? Chicago and Milwaukee are really early in the year and MN is last dog to the dish. Just asking. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | I've wondered that and I came up with probably because we have a late opener? |
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| Anyone know of hot deals any vendors will have? |
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Location: S.W. WI | It used to be 2nd weekend in March, I think they kept having bad weather so they moved to April. Not possitive-Just what I heard a few yrs ago.
-I wish it was back in March.
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| Was the date changed before or after the venue changed? |
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| Did Thorne Bros offer 20% off St Croix rods last year? |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Tackle Industries will have specials on all lures and rods. We will also have our new VEXAN bass rods for $100 at the show. Retail on the VEXAN line is $129.95 so that is a great special but LOL its for bass not musky. Otherwise we will have some clearance lures for $5 each and buy 3 get one free on rods and lures at the show. Don't forget to bring the kids, free $13 musky lures for them and our $80 youth rods will be $50 at the show. If you are too far away from the show just email me and I will get you the youth rods for $50 plus a little for shipping and throw in a free lure for your kid.
[email protected]
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| Thorne & Reeds usually do a buy 5 and get one free deal on lures |
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| Throne usually gives 10% off on rods and 20% on bait if you buy say 5-10
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Location: Bloomer, Wi | I love the fact its in April. I usually have my tax return back by the time the show arrives. Hoping it shows this year before the show |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Migizi Fishing Rods has a $265 rod for $199 and yes that comes with lifetime warranty! We will also have a show special on all rod models! |
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | This is only a guess, But I believe that it's because our season starts later then everyone else in the US. WI and ours are about a month apart. Theirs is obviously a month sooner, but their season starts roughly about a month sooner then ours as well. Just my .02 Cents |
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| heres some input Im buds with Paul the promoter
couple major shows early in the year at Chi and Milw means that sometime lure makers need time to catch up on their stock an April date helps that'
cant really win on the date people say they miss March but people dont remember that just about every third year we got 'pasted' with a big snow storm. Not that big a deal for metro guys but out of towners a lot of time had to stay home because of snow packed highways,,April date removes most of the snow blizzard danger but then people complain that its TOO nice out-so you cant win.
Concordia is only available during spring break otherwise its used for sports People liked the old Blaine sports center but they became unreasonable with their requests for the new surface-no boats and only a portion of a square footage could be used and rent tripled.
Sound like theres going to be some really good deals/rebates from the MFG'rs but they have a policy about not listing prices for certain locations that not everybody has access to,
Paul the promoter is always at the front desk give him your input he is always willing to hear it |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | The first weekend in April is BEST TIME for this show, weather should be OK for guys that travel to the show, most have Tax $$$ in the pocket wanting to spend it, and it is the last show of the year.
Pimp My Rod and Reel will have a booth at the MN Show. |
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Location: West Metro, MN | Pikemaster, if we drop off a reel with you at the MN Expo are we good to go to get it back by the MN opener? |
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Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan! | Pikemaster are you doing a reel cleaning deal at the Expo? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | jasond - 3/19/2014 3:46 PM
Pikemaster, if we drop off a reel with you at the MN Expo are we good to go to get it back by the MN opener?
I will try, should be able to
JUNE 1 right ????? |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | jakejusa - 3/19/2014 4:04 PM
Pikemaster are you doing a reel cleaning deal at the Expo?
4 or more reels and U get ONE FREE POWER HANDLE
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Location: Price County WI | I'll be there with the Lake X Lures Booth. Check out the new Cannonball and Cannonball JR's!!!!!
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| John at Ross's - 3/25/2014 9:27 AM
I'll be there with the Lake X Lures Booth. Check out the new Cannonball and Cannonball JR's!!!!!
never seen floating cannonballs before. That's pretty neat. |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | PIKEMASTER - 3/19/2014 4:07 PM
jasond - 3/19/2014 3:46 PM
Pikemaster, if we drop off a reel with you at the MN Expo are we good to go to get it back by the MN opener?
I will try, should be able to
JUNE 1 right ?????
June 7th |
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Location: Cave Run Lake KY. | Rudedog - 3/17/2014 2:13 PM
It used to be 2nd weekend in March, I think they kept having bad weather so they moved to April. Not possitive-Just what I heard a few yrs ago.
-I wish it was back in March. ###### Not if you live in KY, or Tenn. Who in there right mind wants to drive 520 M from Ky. to Milw in Jan. I did the Ch. and Milw. shows for Tony Grant and spent 3 days on the road getting back more then once. I don't even like doing the Columbus show. You can get iced in there. |
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Location: brooklyn park mn | Whats the retail for one of the cannonball topwater baits? |
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Location: Price County WI | Cannonball is $40 and the Cannonball Jr is $35. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | Vince Weirick - 3/18/2014 9:53 AM
Migizi Fishing Rods has a $265 rod for $199 and yes that comes with lifetime warranty! We will also have a show special on all rod models!
Vince, will yo have the Revo NaCl reels in your booth? I have about 10 rod customers that have been asking about reels and I want to send them your way to buy those reels.
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Location: Land of the Musky | John at Ross's - 3/30/2014 7:00 AM
Cannonball is $40 and the Cannonball Jr is $35.
These things are awesome! I think they sold out in Wausau so everyone should get these first if you want one!
James
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Location: Appleton,WI | Rubberhairy Tackle will be there with a lot of custom colored twinkiees! |
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | Excited to get my hands on a "twinkie" How many different sizes? How much are they? |
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Location: Palm Coast, FL | Tackle Industries - 3/30/2014 1:17 PM
Vince Weirick - 3/18/2014 9:53 AM
Migizi Fishing Rods has a $265 rod for $199 and yes that comes with lifetime warranty! We will also have a show special on all rod models!
Vince, will yo have the Revo NaCl reels in your booth? I have about 10 rod customers that have been asking about reels and I want to send them your way to buy those reels.
Thanks,
James
I only have one remaining. Trying to get more but not sure if I can or not. |
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Location: northern indiana | muskyroller - 3/30/2014 1:14 PM
Excited to get my hands on a "twinkie" How many different sizes? How much are they?
A bakers dozen goes for about $6 at your local 7/11 lol
Sorry, couldn't resist  |
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| how is parking at the show? |
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Location: Duluth, MN | bigdogg2278 - 4/1/2014 8:04 AM
how is parking at the show?
Not great. Get there early when it opens or wait till after 1:00 when people start trickling out to open spots or you will probably be walking a couple blocks. Lot next to venue is small. There is more spots behind the Holiday station across street but they fill up quickly. Then after that it's street parking. |
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| I would say the parking is fine. The location is in a residential neighborhood so if the lots are full there is ample street oportunities. Its not like there are NOT places to park in close proximity wither in the lots or on a residnetial street... |
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| Anyone have more info about Shimano's and Abu's reel repair clinic/service? Times available? Replacement parts on hand? Cost? I'm debating driving down, but only if I can learn how to repair my own stuff...because if I have to wander I'll leave broke! |
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| Mojo1269 - 4/1/2014 1:24 PM
I would say the parking is fine. The location is in a residential neighborhood so if the lots are full there is ample street oportunities. Its not like there are NOT places to park in close proximity wither in the lots or on a residnetial street...
Should be fun with a snow emergency.
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | When the move first happened, I was very disappointed. I graduated from CSP and feared the parking would be a mess. Well, the last four years there have been great. I was way off and to me it seems there is plenty of parking, whether in a lot or on the street (I've done both). The Ganglehoff is a much better venue in my opinion, too. Way better lighting, more/better seating for speakers and plenty of room to sit down with my little girl and eat a sandwich, rest, etc.
I was apprehensive at first...but this is a well run show. Love it and can't wait! |
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Location: MN | They will teach you how to clean and grease your own reel. It can take a while to get a seat though. I don't think they have replacement parts, I can't remember. My thumb bar was damaged and they did not have that part, but they may have had replacement drag washers. |
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| Shimano and especially ABU do have some replacement parts "no guaranty" ABU seems to bring a little more but its always a limited supply so its best to go to that booth first when you get in door or on friday for best luck. |
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They will teach you how to clean and grease your own reel. It can take a while to get a seat though. I don't think they have replacement parts, I can't remember. My thumb bar was damaged and they did not have that part, but they may have had replacement drag washers.
If the lines are to long stop by the Pimp My Rod & Reel Booth and I can show U how to relube and setup any baitcaster reel.
Drop off 4 or more reels to be Detailed, Tuned and Relubed U get a FREE 5" Power Handle. |
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Location: Appleton,WI | Three sizes in the twinkiee with a few custom colors available in limited quantities. |
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| What are the show hours Saturday again? |
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Location: Minneapolis, MN | bigdogg2278 - 4/2/2014 9:39 AM
What are the show hours Saturday again?
10-7 |
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No kidding on the snow emergency comment ! With 9-12 inches of snow coming Friday and Saturday will be out for me, hopefully I can make it Sunday when they get the roads cleared...
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Mojo1269 - 4/1/2014 1:24 PM
I would say the parking is fine. The location is in a residential neighborhood so if the lots are full there is ample street oportunities. Its not like there are NOT places to park in close proximity wither in the lots or on a residnetial street...
Should be fun with a snow emergency.
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Location: Land of the Musky | Weather for the show...
.. WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
Looks like by mid Saturday they will have everything cleaned up if it does stop Friday night. I don't see Friday night being a gang buster night for any booths at the show. Better bring chips, beer and a TV
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Location: Wisconsin | Snow totals through Friday evening
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Location: Land of the Musky | As long as they clean up the roads, Saturday around 11am/noon will be an explosion of people. If any place has enough snow plows its Minneapolis/St Paul |
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Location: Aurora | x2 - He'll deny it but i'm with James.
Buncha worrywarts.. Put on yer big boy snow pants, pull up yer moonboots and hit it. |
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Location: Appleton,WI | Were die hard musky guys and were worried about alittle snow! |
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| how many vendors will still be around on Sunday? |
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| 4x4 is locked and loaded Northbound and down for the Expo |
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Location: Blaine, MN | Veithr3293 - 4/3/2014 7:17 AM
how many vendors will still be around on Sunday?
Most, if not all of them.... Never really seen anyone pack it in and leave early. |
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Location: Appleton,WI | Were on our way 5 hour drive 4x4 if needed the vendors will all be there sunday ! |
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| Minnesota Muskie and Pike Alliance will be there, stop by the booth and see how you can change the face of Muskie fishing with very little effort. We have been busy working for MN Muskies. More than busy. |
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| Some rain up here today. I don't worry about the weather it is Minnesota.
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | All I know is Saturday can not come fast enough |
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Location: North St. Paul, MN | Saturday??? How about Friday?!?! :o) That's my day to go to the expo with my daughter and watch her laugh and have a great time with "dad."
Saturday I spend with my dad and then my father in-law joins us at O'Gara's. Like I've said before...Christmas, new year's, and birthday all wrapped up into one weekend.
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Location: Lake "y" cause lake"x" got over fished | muskyroller - 4/3/2014 10:20 AM
Saturday??? How about Friday?!?! :o )
I have to go to work so I can fund my Saturday...  Believe you me, I would be there everyday if I could. But my wallet will thank me for only going for one day. My wife however.... nuff said |
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Location: Shoepack | Friday night sounds like tough sledding. I'll be sure to bring some extra cash and a smile for my favorite vendors! |
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Location: Metro, MN | All I can say is tomorrow is either an amazing or a terrible time for payday! |
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| Who cares if it snows! It's not like we haven't been abused by it all winter already. I'm guessing a lot of people are calling in sick tomorrow "due to the blizzard" and the traffic will be light. Its also spring break which will help with travel.
I'll be there Friday after work unless someone who has been driving in these conditions for 30 years but still doesn't now how to drive in this stuff after 30 years takes me out! |
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Location: Elk River, MN | Welcome to the 2014 MN Muskie Exp |
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Location: Elk River, MN | Good morning and welcome to the 2014 MN Muskie Expo
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| Snow moving thru this morning ... by Friday afternoon it will nothing more than a nuisance. Enjoy the snow ... show! |
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Location: Blaine, MN | looking forward to seeing everyone around 2:00 this afternoon. |
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Location: Walker, MN | How are the roads in the metro today? What is a good resource for checking road conditions? Thanks!
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Location: Blaine, MN | Masqui-ninja - 4/4/2014 8:35 AM
How are the roads in the metro today? What is a good resource for checking road conditions? Thanks!
Snow covered and a little slick in spots... but the plows are out and the snow is supposed to stop sooner rather than later. As far as checking road conditions, i just look out the office window, so can't really help you there. |
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Location: Waconia,MN | Once the sun comes out the roads should start clearing up |
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Location: Minnesota | Another great show 200, plus bucks latter is there a AA for Musky fishing |
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