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Message Subject: Wausau Show Cancelled, 'Musky Bash' fills void
kirkkopplin
Posted 12/25/2020 1:18 PM (#972905)
Subject: Wausau Show Cancelled, 'Musky Bash' fills void




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Location: Madison
Are they still planning on having the Wausau Musky show?
sworrall
Posted 12/25/2020 1:34 PM (#972906 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
At this point there's less than a 25% chance they'd get a permit. The vaccine will not yet have been in distribution to the general public.
semper esox
Posted 12/26/2020 8:28 AM (#972926 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: RE: Wausau Show




Posts: 217


Location: ladysmith, wi
Yes, at this time the Wausau expo and Minn expo are still on, Minn will be the first weekend in March and Wausau is March 19-21st
sworrall
Posted 12/26/2020 9:33 AM (#972928 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I'll stand by the 25% chance of a live show. I am betting MN will be much more likely to be online. We'll see. I can't see our Governor, county, and local authorities not freaking out putting hundreds of people in a small area without everyone vaccinated. Have to be realistic.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

https://www.wisn.com/article/coronavirus-wisconsin-events-canceled-o...

I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.

OldMuskyGuy
Posted 1/4/2021 12:38 AM (#973132 - in reply to #972928)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




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sworrall - 12/26/2020 9:33 AM



I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.



Rabies?
North of 8
Posted 1/4/2021 7:14 AM (#973133 - in reply to #972928)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




sworrall - 12/26/2020 9:33 AM

I'll stand by the 25% chance of a live show. I am betting MN will be much more likely to be online. We'll see. I can't see our Governor, county, and local authorities not freaking out putting hundreds of people in a small area without everyone vaccinated. Have to be realistic.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

https://www.wisn.com/article/coronavirus-wisconsin-events-canceled-o...

I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.



I was at the Wausau show last year. Last group event I attended in 2020 I was there Friday afternoon and it was crowded, at least around some booths. Can't imagine they would feel comfortable with that this year. Wausau area has been hit hard, with medical facilities feeling the pinch. I agree with Steve.
ToddM
Posted 1/4/2021 2:29 PM (#973143 - in reply to #973132)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: oswego, il
OldMuskyGuy - 1/4/2021 12:38 AM

sworrall - 12/26/2020 9:33 AM



I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.



Rabies?


I'd say if Steve could get rabies from a wild animal he'd need a weekly shot just from this message board.
sworrall
Posted 1/4/2021 5:54 PM (#973148 - in reply to #973143)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
ToddM - 1/4/2021 2:29 PM

OldMuskyGuy - 1/4/2021 12:38 AM

sworrall - 12/26/2020 9:33 AM



I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.



Rabies?


I'd say if Steve could get rabies from a wild animal he'd need a weekly shot just from this message board. :)


That's a fact.
4amuskie
Posted 1/5/2021 6:15 PM (#973191 - in reply to #972928)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




sworrall - 12/26/2020 9:33 AM

I'll stand by the 25% chance of a live show. I am betting MN will be much more likely to be online. We'll see. I can't see our Governor, county, and local authorities not freaking out putting hundreds of people in a small area without everyone vaccinated. Have to be realistic.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

https://www.wisn.com/article/coronavirus-wisconsin-events-canceled-o...

I'd go to a show if I have a vaccination.


There is no way you're serious about this. There are hundreds of thousands of people touching shoulders in an airplane everyday. Crazy stuff
sworrall
Posted 1/5/2021 6:45 PM (#973193 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
I'm quite serious about it. The airline industry claims the inside of an airplane puts folks less at risk than nearly any other enclosed environment. Air make-up systems are not in place in most show venues. I'm thinking a flight to Chicago is probably safer than an hour in Wal Mart.

Local and State of Wisconsin officials do not control the airline industry

I see you apparently think this is my opinion on how folks should or should not behave. Nope, it's dealing with the reality of the current governmental structure in this State. If the show is allowed, fine, I personally have no issue with that at all. I won't go unless I have had both shots (which looks possible) because if I get this disease, my chances of survival are near nil. I'll behave as I want to and everyone else has the same choice IF the officials in charge allow the show. If they don't there are no decisions to make.

One thing I can tell you is that if there's a bug around during a show, a LOT of exhibitors get it. Half the show had a cold last January and I got it big time, was sick for two weeks. If that was covid, I'd probably be gone.

I don't care what you do, your decisions are yours. Watch the current session of the State legislature for a glimpse at the future temperature on this issue.
h2os2t
Posted 1/5/2021 8:04 PM (#973197 - in reply to #973193)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




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Location: Freedom, WI
At the Wausau show a few years ago some sort of bug/flu/whatever was caught by at least a dozen vendors that I know of(me one of them). We all started feeling it about the same time was sick for about 2 weeks myself. Could have been one guy, you do not know who.
North of 8
Posted 1/5/2021 8:17 PM (#973198 - in reply to #973197)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




h2os2t - 1/5/2021 8:04 PM

At the Wausau show a few years ago some sort of bug/flu/whatever was caught by at least a dozen vendors that I know of(me one of them). We all started feeling it about the same time was sick for about 2 weeks myself. Could have been one guy, you do not know who.


Does not surprise me. I have been to the Wausau show a couple times and it is packed and people don't give you any personal space at all. I was trying buy a new bait at last year's show and some clown was reaching over my shoulder trying to get at the baits. I accidentally stepped on his instep in moving to where I could pay for it. He knew he had crowded me and didn't even say anything, just kind of hopped on one foot for a little while. Maybe that will be one benefit of this pandemic, people will respect others personal space.
And Steve is right, air lines control the air flow in their planes and with COVID they have cranked it up to where it was in the old days where people smoked on planes. In the early 70s half the plane could be smoking and yet there was no cloud or even much smell because of the air flow.
happy hooker
Posted 1/5/2021 10:03 PM (#973201 - in reply to #973198)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




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there will be NO respecting personnel space if theres a perceived new 'hot' bait that comes out like the fat bastard or weagle of past at the next available musky expo..it will be like going for a rebound in the NBA game 7 finals.
sworrall
Posted 1/8/2021 1:46 PM (#973301 - in reply to #973201)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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North of 8
Posted 1/8/2021 4:22 PM (#973305 - in reply to #973301)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.
Top H2O
Posted 1/8/2021 6:01 PM (#973310 - in reply to #973305)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion
North of 8 - 1/8/2021 4:22 PM

Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.


Good Idea, but... I think most Muskie People are about done with their Fishing season in the Fall and wouldn't be attending/buying much Muskie gear... except for the hard core guys that buy the latest "HOT" lures and have 20-30 Rod and Real combos ! Haa,haha..
Plus,... the Fall is when Muskie fishing is AWSOME !
Going indoors to shop alongside Smelly Fishermen doesn't seem like a better option than Chasing after 50inchers and Clarence . Or what ever you call that Big AZZ Fish.

Edited by Top H2O 1/8/2021 6:03 PM
North of 8
Posted 1/8/2021 6:03 PM (#973311 - in reply to #973310)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




Top H2O - 1/8/2021 6:01 PM

North of 8 - 1/8/2021 4:22 PM

Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.


Good Idea, but... I think most Muskie People are about done with their Fishing season in the Fall and wouldn't be attending/buying much Muskie gear... except for the hard core guys that buy the latest "HOT" lures and have 20-30 Rod and Real combos ! Haa,haha..
Plus,... the Fall is when Muskie fishing is AWSOME !
Going indoors to shop alongside Smelly Fishermen doesn't seem like a better option than Chasing after 50inchers and Clarence .


I don't disagree but since there will not have been a spring show, was thinking maybe it might be worth trying. Besides, by fall they know most of their lures don't work and they need new ones!
ToddM
Posted 1/8/2021 6:12 PM (#973312 - in reply to #973305)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: oswego, il
North of 8 - 1/8/2021 4:22 PM

Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.


I could only pick one month to fish most lakes it would be September. I think people would rather be fishing
North of 8
Posted 1/8/2021 6:18 PM (#973313 - in reply to #973312)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




ToddM - 1/8/2021 6:12 PM

North of 8 - 1/8/2021 4:22 PM

Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.


I could only pick one month to fish most lakes it would be September. I think people would rather be fishing


Actually, I was thinking about that and looking at how many musky lakes are within a 2 drive of Wausau. Could fish in the morning, hit the show and still have time to be back on the lake before dusk.
sworrall
Posted 1/8/2021 6:55 PM (#973317 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Shows in the Spring after waters are open and people who are fishing always were weak. I've not been to one in the Fall, not sure but probably would be less attendance.
Tackle Industries
Posted 1/8/2021 9:14 PM (#973325 - in reply to #973317)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Land of the Musky
Fingers crossed for the 2021 Wausau and MN show... We will see.... Nice thing about todays manufacturers are that most of us have websites as a backup. Just sucks though...
happy hooker
Posted 1/9/2021 7:40 AM (#973332 - in reply to #973325)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




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Living here I know this,,,if I was a vendor,lures,tackle etc,,I would make it a priority to get into the Minnesota sports show and musky expo it will have been two straight years since we've had a show and people will be itching to see the custom stuff. Crowds will be huge.

Edited by happy hooker 1/9/2021 7:42 AM
ToddM
Posted 1/9/2021 10:43 AM (#973341 - in reply to #973313)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





Posts: 20173


Location: oswego, il
North of 8 - 1/8/2021 6:18 PM

ToddM - 1/8/2021 6:12 PM

North of 8 - 1/8/2021 4:22 PM

Steve, you are the marketing expert, would it be profitable for shows to be rescheduled for say, the end of September? By then the pandemic should be in check, summer is over, deer season isn't in full swing. Maybe not a good idea and certainly early spring is much better but just wondering if as a one off deal it might be worth it.


I could only pick one month to fish most lakes it would be September. I think people would rather be fishing


Actually, I was thinking about that and looking at how many musky lakes are within a 2 drive of Wausau. Could fish in the morning, hit the show and still have time to be back on the lake before dusk.


Our September M. I. Club meeting is the least attended meeting of the year and our Meetings are on Wednesdays. Used to be August but we don't have an August meeting anymore for that reason.

Edited by ToddM 1/9/2021 10:44 AM
sworrall
Posted 1/18/2021 9:04 AM (#973845 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





Posts: 32761


Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Minnesota Muskie Expo was canceled today.
gregk9
Posted 1/18/2021 5:43 PM (#973886 - in reply to #973312)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: North Central IL USA
ToddM - 1/8/2021 6:12 PM



I could only pick one month to fish most lakes it would be September. I think people would rather be fishing


This!!!
TheShow
Posted 1/19/2021 8:33 AM (#973927 - in reply to #973886)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show




Posts: 347


Location: Vilas County, WI
So with MN cancelled, Wausau is the last one left... every other musky expo, cancelled.
Cowboyhannah
Posted 1/29/2021 10:43 PM (#974571 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Kronenwetter, WI
Big gun show at Cedar Creek this weekend...same place as musky show.....hmmmmmm?
sworrall
Posted 1/29/2021 11:01 PM (#974572 - in reply to #974571)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
No mandate in WI to stop a show, up to the the city/county/facility. There's been a couple shows there right in the heat of this thing. Looks now like the area is trending down in cases.
ToddM
Posted 1/30/2021 10:31 AM (#974585 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





Posts: 20173


Location: oswego, il
I talked to a vendor who isn't going this year, named several more that will not be as well. He told me it's going to happen but only around 50 vendors. Good luck and wear a mask.

Edited by ToddM 1/30/2021 10:32 AM
sworrall
Posted 1/30/2021 11:21 AM (#974587 - in reply to #972905)
Subject: Re: Wausau Show





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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Ill be vaccinated, but with the new variant strains hitting, will not be attending.
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