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From the Medina Ballroom at Medina, Minnesota, April 9th, 2011.
Featuring Fishing Lures, Duck Decoys, Spearing Decoys, Hunting Equipment,
Advertising Signs, Posters, Calendars, Books, Magazines, Traps, Cabin
Decor, Bobbers, Spears, Knives, Shell Boxes, Rods, Reels, Licenses,
Sporting Art, Game Calls and much more.
As with past shows, there was excitement in the air. I got up really early
and drove in fog to get to the Ballroom. Of course, I missed the sign and had to
go back several blocks only to find the parking lot packed. A good indication
this 16th annual show was going to be a full house of filled tables and eager fishing lure
enthusiasts ready to show their wares to the customers due to arrive in only
hours.
Wally Wegleitner and his family run a well organized show. (meet
Wally) I was really fortunate to receive a great booth location from Wally when I checked in. It was
the last booth before the path to the restrooms. Sooner or later everyone has to
pass this way. A great opportunity to show my wares and chat with a lot of
people. There were over 200 tables so I was really happy with my
location.
Setting up the booth was my next project. Moving everything in from the car took
some time even though I had a borrowed two wheeled cart. After all the boxes and
art work were in I got the booth set up. (see my booth) There was a bit of time
for a quick cup of coffee and a donut I brought along for just this purpose. You
can't chat all morning without a little donut energy. Now I was ready to greet
the old friends from the past shows and years. And there were many who stopped
by. There was even time during the day to get out and visit a few friends at
other booths. I took some pictures while roaming the show. See those pictures
below.
The big conversation of the show was the winter with no end. But I did sell a
lot too. Dark House Spearing mugs and the Heading for Shelter floor mats were
the two big sellers. I still have a few for sale. If you're really interested
and just have to have one of these items, give me a call or drop me an email.
I was even surprised to meet the lady who does my website. She and her husband,
from Madison, MN, brought a friend to the show. It was good that she was able to
attend as eventually she'll have to help me with the write up about the show.
Everyone who would like to attend, can't. So I like to provide a little write up
with pictures on my website. That way I can share a bit of the show with others. A few pictures can really tell a whole story.
The show ended up being a good time for everyone. I really enjoyed catching up
with old friends while making many new friends. There will be another great show
next year too. I'm already looking forward to it.
Wally Wegleitner, show organizer.
The booth only looks this neat at the beginning of
the day. Hopefully all the products will be sold by the end of the day.
This was the booth across the way from my booth.
Anyone want to fish? One of these should get you the BIG fish.
Or would one of these be better?
This fellow has won man awards with his lovely decoys.
Here you can see all the people roaming from table to table.
This only shows a small portion of the 200 plus tables. Walking up and
down the isles makes me thing there were way more then 200 dealers.
Hope you enjoyed the little bit of the show I captured to share with
you.
Arlen
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