Fishing Show Season Is Coming Soon

It's that time of the year when fishing shows will appear in the Southland. This year the Pacific Coast Sportsman Show at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa will be around the first week in March. Last year's show was bigger than previous years and promises to be bigger and better than any other year since it's inception. It's very questionable to whether there will be any Hall Show in Long Beach this year but stay tuned. The one thing I saw lacking at the Pacific Coast Sportsman Show last year was the usual stage areas with Speakers from various venues. They had a different method of doing this. They had a stage area with several pros together speaking on various topics. I myself, prefer the Fred Hall approach with individual speakers touting their skill sets by themselves and not a group topic approach. They did have a stage area in the very back of the "Hanger" but you wouldn't know it was there unless you just happened to be in that building. I think what I'm trying to say is take some of the good points from the Hall Shows and integrate them into the Pacific Coast Show. Have a kid's Catch out pond in the center. Skip the band entertainment. Not really needed at a fishing show. Maybe put a large circus tent in the middle area for a center stage area with seating. As a main event sort of thing and let the pros have a venue worthy of their time at the show. Maybe Bass Pro Shops can bring in a tank of their prized trophy sized fish to add some excitement for people to see. It would be nice to see some of the old fishing stores have booths there as well. Put all the destination venues in one building, Strictly Saltwater stuff in another one or two buildings and freshwater stuff in it's own building. I hate seeing fly fishing venues with saltwater gear, etc. These are just a few thoughts. You can agree or disagree with my suggestions. It's a free country and everyone is entitled to have their own opinion. Right? Hope to see some of my old buddies at the show!