Topic: Fred Hall Show (I know it's not exactly an X thing) Largest Fishing/Travel show

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I know this thread isn't exactly specific for the Xterra, but for you outdoors lovers it can be fun. 

For those of you who enjoy fishing or just spending time with the family as much as I do, I thought I would share this link with you.  It's the Fred Hall Show, the biggest fishing tackle, boat and travel show in the world.  I attended the  last two years and had a blast.  I usually go for the very,very low prices of everything from T-shirt's/hats to lures to rods and reels. 
They have free stickers, hats, little stuff for kids, candy, product brochures, free magazines, free prize giveaways, and raffles.  They also have several fresh-water and saltwater aquariums with live species on display.  You also get to see some not-so-lively fish that represent fresh catches from certain travel destinations shipped just for the show. 

Admission is only $13 in advance,$15 reg. price(slightly more than a movie ticket) or FREE with a membership to United Anglers of Southern California.  Kids 12 and under FREE.  With the membership, you get a 1 yr. subscription to Pacific Coast Sportfishing and all proceeds go to this volunteer driven, non-profit organization dedicated to the enhancement of fishery resources through management, conservation and education in order to maximize angling opportunities and pass the sport of fishing onto future generations.  If you would like more information on this, feel free to click below.

http://www.fredhall.com/

http://www.unitedanglers.com/news.php

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Here are some pics of what you can expect to see.
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[FrankB]

Looks like it's gotten bigger over the years.  I was demonstrating/selling metal polish at these things back in the early 80's, I don't remember crowds like that.

[Soylent Yellow]

Looks like it's gotten bigger over the years.  I was demonstrating/selling metal polish at these things back in the early 80's, I don't remember crowds like that.

Actually, Frank was a "booth babe."

[AV Xterra]

Actually, Frank was a "booth babe."

He's got the legs for it.

[Bobby B.]

He's got the legs for it.

Trying for a snappy remark; failing; don't know what to say...

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I've gone the last two years and it's been an incredibly huge crowd.  Especially over by the booths selling lures and t-shirts.

[FrankB]

. . . . .  Especially over by the booths selling lures and t-shirts.

They generally have the best booth babes.

[Soylent Yellow]

They generally have the best booth babes.

Didn't you use to sell t-shirts Frank?

[FrankB]

Didn't you use to sell t-shirts Frank?

Yes Mitch, I did sell t-shirts, a long time ago. This was taken in 1975. I'm not the one with the gray hair (that's my father). Oh, for those of you who can do the math, yes, I did graduate from high school with that goofy-ass looking beard.

This is actually a pretty bad example of what our business looked like, but it's the only photo around. At most county and state fairs we had a 30' long booth (3 of the 10' spaces they sell), with well over 1,000 watts of lights going, and at least 2 of those big heat presses to apply the designs to the shirts (and underwear). We had more than just t-shirts, we also had men's and women's underwear, and we would print pretty much anything you wanted on them. That made for some amusing situations.  The whole booth folded up and was transported around in a big step-van (think FedEx type van).

Fred Hall Show (I know it's not exactly an X thing) Largest Fishing/Travel show

[Soylent Yellow]

Dude, that is a great picture.

[AV Xterra]

Great picture Frank.  Look at the guns on dad.  Must have been a work-out operating those presses.

[Paul]

Groovy and out-of-sight man.

[XterracerX]

Far out man! Radical duude! 

[Goldfish]

Frank, could you make me a SCCX loin cloth for the trip to Marshal South's place?