Fisherwoman Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hi, Is Fly Fishing Calgary going to have some kind of coupon discount to attend Fly Fishing Exposition at Spruce Meadows January 23-25? Thank-you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flytyer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Fly Fusion did send out discount cards to some people; I got one in the mail. Perhaps Chris could clarify on this more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Check the last line of the first post here: http://flyfishcalgary.com/board/index.php?showtopic=7212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbird Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The Fly Fusion coupon is located in headscan's post. It is valid only at the Fly Fusion booth or online at flyfusionmag.com/store. See you down at the show! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman09 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Can anyone tell me what type of food service is available at the expo? Would there be.......beer? I haven't been to Spruce Meadows before and was curious as to what to expect. Their website doesn't say much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 They had good burgers, pita, sandwiches and smokies last year. The food was pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflytyer Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Does anyone know if you want to buy some stuff at the expo that most will exept debt cards or cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Last year some took credit cards as well. Can't recall if any took debit, but there was an ATM there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Does anyone know if you want to buy some stuff at the expo that most will exept debt cards or cash? That will probably be up to the individual retail displays. Might be best to contact them ahead of time(or check a website) to see what they take. Most will take anything, but it depends on their card terminal arrangements. j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 IIRC, there's also a cash machine on site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 They had beer last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Anyone going tonight? Planning on heading over there after work today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Was a fairly quiet night tonight. The casting pond is bigger this year so that 3 or 4 overhead casters can try out rods at the same time. The old one is off to the side but there's little room for backcasts and the ceiling is too low for spey rods. The setup is a bit better with the theaters on opposite sides, but the mic on the tying one wasn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbritt Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Went tonight as well. I enjoyed the setup as a first time expo goer. One thing that was slightly disappointing was how the casting competition featured "pros" from the booths and the general public as well. Is that typical in these types of competitions? I noticed, however, that all the "pros" that participated were from some fly shop in Whistler and that noone from Calgary shops participated. Applause to our shops for having such great etiquette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agbff Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I liked seeing the whistler guys... they can sure toss a line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I enjoyed the show too. Picked up my subscription to Fly Fusion as well as one of Jim McLennan's books, Alberta's Trout Streams, on the suggestion of a fellow board member. Thanks Jayhad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonasera Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I went first today and had fun. I think the scoring should be different next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jksnijders Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Be careful walking whilst random casting/rod testing is being done, I had to duck for cover from some guy that looked as though he was trying to land a part in "The Passion of the Christ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Be careful walking whilst random casting/rod testing is being done, I had to duck for cover from some guy that looked as though he was trying to land a part in "The Passion of the Christ". Couldn't been me, I wasn't there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistler Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Went tonight as well. I enjoyed the setup as a first time expo goer. One thing that was slightly disappointing was how the casting competition featured "pros" from the booths and the general public as well. Is that typical in these types of competitions? I noticed, however, that all the "pros" that participated were from some fly shop in Whistler and that noone from Calgary shops participated. Applause to our shops for having such great etiquette. 1978, I am not sure how the divisions of the casting contest work. Ussually at events like these it is normal to have a pro division(industry professional ie guide or shop employee) and a amateur division. The guys at the Wright and Mcgill booth next to our our sponsoring the event. They are good guys and have helped us out a bit both this year and last when we were also neighbours. We were happy to participate in their event but most certainly didn't have the intention of walking away with the prizes. Actually I haven't cast a single hander since the summer as all my fall and winter fishing is done with the two hander so I am sure I am in no danger of taking the prize. Most certainly if our participation has upset you please come by our booth I would be happy to discuss and apologize. Brian Niska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanbritt Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 1978, I am not sure how the divisions of the casting contest work. Ussually at events like these it is normal to have a pro division(industry professional ie guide or shop employee) and a amateur division. The guys at the Wright and Mcgill booth next to our our sponsoring the event. They are good guys and have helped us out a bit both this year and last when we were also neighbours. We were happy to participate in their event but most certainly didn't have the intention of walking away with the prizes. Actually I haven't cast a single hander since the summer as all my fall and winter fishing is done with the two hander so I am sure I am in no danger of taking the prize. Most certainly if our participation has upset you please come by our booth I would be happy to discuss and apologize. Brian Niska Thanks for the explanation Brian and folks, this was my first expo and I didn't know how these things worked. I actually spent some time at your booth yesterday and enjoyed talking to one of your guys named Pat (I think). Anyhow, no apologies necessary. I posted because I went with a friend and his son and the son actually wanted to entered, but was a bit nervous about having to cast with guys who had such great techniques, like your gentleman who gave the spey lesson. Anyhow, I think its generous of Wright and McGill to sponsor the event and perhaps you can pass along our thanks to them for the event and the suggestion that they split the competition up next time into the pro/am style. -1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Man some of those guys are gifted casters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duanec Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 spent 4 hrs there today, nice to see some familiar faces, kick tires on a few rods, try out things...see what's new, etc. overall some of the tweaks from last year's show were welcomed. and of course i got tricked into spending more than i should have. again. oh well got to keep the local economic engines rolling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lethfisher Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I went and checked out the Expo today for a couple hours and it was a lot of fun! Definitely liked all the people that were at the booths, all very friendly and knowledgeable about their products. I liked the casting pond in the middle the most though, I think I flailed around with at least 5 different rods lol. It's pretty interesting watching all the people casting and see the range of abilities. Pretty sure I saw a few "Passion of the Christ" people lol The spey casting demo by Brian from the Whistler booth was pretty good as well. Is Brian the Whistler guy on this forum?? I definitely need to save up my money for a spey rod now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I bought a 20 dollar ticket for the prius from TU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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