[Richard]

Spent the afternoon in Asheville setting up my booth for the Fly Expo. I think the show is looking good. Lots of fly shops; company reps with products; some artists; etc. etc. Building is pretty full with booths (about 50...) on either side of a large casting pond in the center for rod demos etc. And, making a quick swing thru, saw some good sale prices. Talking with a few other folks, all seem to have a very positive attitude toward the show.

[Tobias Judd]

My wife is working the show and she echoed the same thing. I'm heading over there later today to check it our for myself.

See everyone there!

[royalty15]

Good to hear. I'm gonna head over around lunch time to check it out and get some 12 Bones.

[kevshell]

How was the first day?
My wife and I are headed there in the morning

[bigmoon]

I was there today.

Nice show.

Found some fly shops and outfitters I did not know about.

[Richard]

From a retailer's perspective it was a very good first day. Lot of folks between 10 and 3. Everyone thought it was a good show. Presentations seemed well attended. Casting pond stayed busy. Lot of folks shopping. Jim Casada's new book on the Smokies looks great. Beau Beasley's book on VA looks great as well. Lots of products on display from Simms, Fishpond, Ross, TFO, Sage, Scott and others. Some really nice looking drift boats and rafts. Lots of local knowledge available from guides and tyers... Ate too much BBQ at lunch...feet and knees ache...looking forward to Sunday. If you go, don't neglect the folks on the outside rows.