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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on February 11, 2008, 02:37:26 PM

Title: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rodney on February 11, 2008, 02:37:26 PM
The 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show (http://www.reel-shows.com) is coming up on March 7th - 9th at Tradex, Abbotsford.

For those who are interested, I have just put up a list of exhibitors who will be attending this year's show. Some new exciting additions.

SEE EXHIBITOR LIST NOW! (http://www.reel-shows.com/sportsmen/list.html)

This is an opportunity for you to meet some of the advertisers who have been supporting this website for several years:

  • amundson Outdoor Products
  • DNE Fishing Tackle
  • Islander Reels
  • Pacific Angler
  • Reaction Fly and Tackle
  • RP3 Fishing Adventures
  • Sea-Run Fly and Tackle
  • STS Guiding Service
  • TNT Marine
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SHOW TICKET GIVE-AWAY! Draw has now ended

FWR SUBSCRIBERS! We have twenty free passes to give away! If you are interested, please send an email to info@fishingwithrod.com with the subject "Fraser Valley Boat & Sportsmen's Show Ticket Give-away" and include your FWR subscription username. All names will go into a draw at 12:00pm on Monday March 3rd and ten lucky winners will win two passes each. You have to be a current subscriber (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/shop) to be eligible in this draw. If you are not a subscriber, you can be eligible by subscribing before the draw deadline.

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Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rp3Flyfisher on February 11, 2008, 04:56:54 PM
I will be there in Booth #197, come on by and say hello, and watch some fly tying demos

Rick Passek
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rodney on February 11, 2008, 05:22:43 PM
We'll drop by for sure Rick. ;)

Daniel from DNE Fishing Tackle has asked me to stand at their booth and look good for the weekend, so I will do that. :D Come on by. From entrance, turn right and look for the fourth booth on your left. ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: tnt on February 11, 2008, 06:42:18 PM
Booth 117 is where we are at... just look for all the boat bling...
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rodney on February 12, 2008, 10:38:41 AM
Boat blings... Will there be booth babes?

Here's another update:

Ryan Rogers, owner of Hells Canyon Marine, will be a guest speaker in the classroom located near the main entrance. Ryan will be talking about jet boats in general and lots on whitewater jet boats and jet boating the Snake River in Idaho. Ryan’s videos are famous for extreme maneuvers and running some of the worlds most intimidating rapids. Last March Ryan ran our very own Hells Gate which has not be done by many people. If you own a jet boat, don’t miss this one opportunity to learn from the best.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rodney on February 18, 2008, 01:43:15 AM
Show seminar and presentation schedules are now available!

Sportfishing seminars (http://www.reel-shows.com/sportsmen/seminars.html)

Hunting seminars (http://www.reel-shows.com/hunt/seminars.html)

Presenters' bios will be available online sometimes this week.

18 days until show time.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show
Post by: Rodney on February 27, 2008, 01:04:18 PM
The Pro Fly Tying Bench schedule is now available on the website!

http://www.reel-shows.com/sportsmen/seminars.html

This year's features are:


9 days until show time.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on February 27, 2008, 08:21:19 PM
Hopefully I continue my subscriber draw steak! ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 03, 2008, 01:15:38 PM
Ticket draw results

The following ten subscribers will receive a pair of free admissions each.

NormB
T-boy
Joey
GreenHorn
Goldhammercroc
Eskimo
Rex
Racingslug
Trophy Hunter
bbronswyk2000

The following five subscribers will receive a "2 for 1" coupon.

Hawg Hunter
Roe Kid
Little fish
Troutbreath
Coryandtrevor

See you all at the show!
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on March 03, 2008, 01:23:48 PM
Thanks Rod thats awesome!!!  ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Geff_t on March 03, 2008, 01:25:22 PM
And if any of you guys can not go I will gladly take your place  ;D .
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: THE_ROE_SLINGER on March 03, 2008, 06:35:32 PM
Darn! my streak comes to an end ;D  Thanks for the coupon rod!
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 03, 2008, 07:01:49 PM
See you all at the show. ;) Stop by DNE Fishing and keep Daniel busy, it's his first trade show. ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: GoldHammeredCroc on March 03, 2008, 08:45:34 PM
Many thanks Rod.  See you there
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: T-Boy on March 03, 2008, 09:31:02 PM
Thanks Rod. See you at the show.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: TrophyHunter on March 04, 2008, 09:30:08 AM
Thx for the tix rod, do we just pick them up at the entrance ?
Rick
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 04, 2008, 10:59:07 AM
Quote from: TrophyHunter on March 04, 2008, 09:30:08 AM
Thx for the tix rod, do we just pick them up at the entrance ?
Rick

Nope, in your mailbox tomorrow or Thursday. ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: TrophyHunter on March 04, 2008, 12:23:08 PM
Thx Rod, got them today :)
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Mabelingwane on March 04, 2008, 01:01:57 PM
Booth 690 is where some African hunting action is happening.. this year ill be selling some african jewelery too..

Rodney, come say Hi again if you get time from your busy shedule. ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Eskimo on March 04, 2008, 11:13:29 PM
Thanks Rod!   ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: bbronswyk2000 on March 06, 2008, 04:17:16 PM
Thanks Rod got mine in the mail today
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Colorado Grinner on March 06, 2008, 09:10:06 PM


Does anybody know if there is going to be a trout pond or anything for the kids?
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 07, 2008, 09:35:41 PM
Good to see many of you today. :) Come get your free DNE hook samples. ;) Vic's salmon and sturgeon seminar was a hit, almost no standing room to get some great tips. ;D See the rest of you tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: blaydRnr on March 07, 2008, 10:47:50 PM
great first day.  loved the demos and product booths. i felt like a kid in a candy store. ;D

nice chatting with you rod.
Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 09, 2008, 12:11:04 AM
DNE Fishing crew hard at work.

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Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 09, 2008, 12:28:58 AM
BC trout species on display.

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Title: Re: 2008 Fraser Valley Boats and Sportsmen's Show TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
Post by: Rodney on March 09, 2008, 10:42:01 PM
Once again it was great to catch up with old friends and meet new faces at the show. :) Overall it was another successful one. DNE's Daniel is a pretty good exhibitor boss, thanks for lunch. ;)

Also, the party is not over yet. Don't forget about the BC Log Home Timber Frame & Country Living Show next weekend.

http://www.reel-shows.com/country/index.html