Thanks to everyone that stopped by our booths at both events - the Tinley Park Show and the Guide's and Outfitters Weekend at Bass Pro Shops, Gurnee, Il. Tinley Park was a huge success through the efforts of Ed Petrovskis, including providing the 52-inch Joe Fittante replica (Antigo, WI) which was a great attention getter. Ed's satellite photo lamination of Lake of the Woods was easily the "stopper" as attendees stopped to exclaim over the photo

These early spring shows are a great way to get fired up for the upcoming season, besides perusing the new lures and systems the fishing tackle industry comes up with. In general, we are seeing lots of swimbaits for different species - bass to pike and muskie and large bucktails in the Cowgirl tradition are being made by everybody. Additional, saw new leaders, including the very latest flouro. and others. Also, great plastics and new colors for smallmouth and weed walleye are being shown...including more of the successful Gulp products (note - not sponsored by them).

Time to start planning and getting the tackle ready...and it's a great break from writing!
Russ Warye