I'd gladly retire and be his photog but since I would be dead from starvation in no time because of poverty I would be of little use.
 
 

stuck on a crazy mandatory 12 hr shift for next 4 weeks. Wishing I had a 1/0 hook to snag a few ice frogs.. Relief and inspiration in sight sunday.. Thanks 2B

Headed to the Hunting & Fishing Expo at Rockland Community College, Suffern , NY in the morning.  Plan to keep my hands and money in my pockets but you never know what may catch my eye.  May take a look at the fly rods that Jack and others have purchased from Shu-Fly not that I need another rod.

My high school alma mater Girls team (Class B) is playing in the Section 1 finals today.
I miss coaching high school (Football, Basketball & Baseball), had a lot of fun back in the day.
   

I started going to the Rockland show since it first started (late 1970's) and while I still enjoy going it is not the same. 
You're right Drew there used to be a load of fly fishing/tying products available, that is no longer the case.  The same holds true for the hunting crowd.  Many of the major manufacturers of rifles and rifle accessories are long gone due to the Brady Law in the early 90's. 
Now the show is predominately outfitters or charter captains with a mix of vendors for mostly salt & bass fishing along with some hunting gear.  Gone is the fly casting pool & demo's by the greats like Lefty Kreh and the Rajeff's.  I did not see one purveyor of fly tying gear.  TU doesn't even go to the show.
Finally, the number of attendees is down dramatically.  You couldn't go on a Saturday afternoon and expect to move about freely.  I was there with my daughter from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and had little or no trouble moving about.  I even had time to return to vendors to make a couple of purchases before leaving.  Had I not stopped to talk to vendors I had fished with in the past I could have made it around the hall in two hours.
 I must admit I didn't keep my hands and money in my pocket as I had hoped.  I booked a charter for the first weekend in August on the Dream Catcher out of Rochester.  I have fished with Capt. Sam Zucco and my daughter has never been (other than striper/blues/fluke fishing) so I figured it would be cool to watch her tussle with a big King. 
I also purchased a couple of small items for fishing and hunting (treestand needed a replacement mesh seat).  The one budget buster was a Shu-Fly rod and reel, couldn't resist.  I bought the IM 8 11'0" 8 WT and matching Shu-Fly reel. 
What the heck, you only live once. 
 
 

Jerry that Shu-Fly rod is the same as mine.for the money you cannot beat it,I wrestled a lot of Kings with that rod and really put the wood to them with no problem.

I feel ya on concession prices. Anytime I take one of my girls to a hockey game, it's an easy $40., and that's without a beer. Worse than that is when we all go to a swim meet. $3.00 slice of pizza, that costs them like $.80. Bottle of water for $4.00. I can get a whole case for that at the grocery store. We are a family of 5 and never get away with less than an $80 dollar bill when it's all said an done.  I'm all for "fund" raising but 300% mark up is a little much doncha think?

Yea tb, I used to go to the outdoor shows but it became just as you said so I stopped long ago. I think I might have to invest in one of those shu- fly deals because my son is now hooked.
We played with a few today nothing came to shore .My kid learned the term knuckle buster on the first fish.
I just mainly spent the day helping and enjoying watching him fish.

P.S.
Be careful he is a lurker on fish USA now . Lol

Tell him to man up, put on a cup and join the fray.
We need the new blood it keeps the board strong.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Never mind I think I just did.
 
Make up a name and welcome aboard.

hot tuna
Yea tb, I used to go to the outdoor shows but it became just as you said so I stopped long ago. I think I might have to invest in one of those shu- fly deals because my son is now hooked.
We played with a few today nothing came to shore .My kid learned the term knuckle buster on the first fish.
I just mainly spent the day helping and enjoying watching him fish.

P.S.
Be careful he is a lurker on fish USA now . Lol

Well I caved in and signed up. I definitely found out what knuckle buster is, but still had the time of my life with my father. 

Rob,wait until you get a fresh Coho on your line then you'll really need to keep the knuckles away from the handle!
Welcome aboard,there's a great group of anglers lurking here,enjoy the insanity!
 
Hey,I had some good times with your dad too.

We admit them all.  Eight to eighty, crazy, crippled and blind.   

Well I am making the drive to Binghamton to watch the state quarter finals today.

Got back from the games and Westhill won on overtime to advance to the sate semis which are next Friday.   I will be unable to attend that game due to a nerve block earlier that day.
 
I stopped at the Cortland store on the way down and they had alot of line at 50% off.   The manager said they will stop producing some of their lines that are not top sellers even though they fill a niche.  Included are the Precision Salmon and Steelhead taper that I currently use .   I was able to get the last WF9  in the Salmon taper for $35, bought the same line in town last year for around $75.   Since  I was going to replace next year and use the old line in my back up reel for my nephew it was a no brainer to buy it.   If you are looking for materials that place has gone WAY down hill in the last few years, barely anything for tying there.   

Well its still low and clear, not as low or clear but the shaft was like looking into an aquarium.
Watched a few swim around but never hold.
Went across the creek and fished in some faster water where they could feel a bit more hidden.
Saw  3 fish attempt the falls.
Caught this little guy.
Would have tried to get better pic but my friend the Professor was there and ready to release  it before I hooked it almost.
 
Sorry  tuna its the best I could do.
I'll try harder after some lunch.
Really not much water to chose from with the pinners monopolizing the parking lot pool
Lots of people today with some just looking to get eggs to fish the finger lake opening.