Somerset Show

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Any comments about the show? I went on Friday and Saturday and it was packed both days. Many of the sellers were willing to bargain a bit. The seminars were relevant to the area and informative. There were lots of jigs and teasers on display just about everywhere. Tsunmi/Bimini Bay had a great display and their product line of rods is especially worth checking out. The Shimano pros were very helpful and extremely well-versed in their products. Captains Fred Gamboa and Jimmy Gamm were living testaments to the quality of the Shimano tackle which they use exclusively. Legends of the sport like Milt Rosko, Dick Kondak, Al Ristori, Gerry Gomber, Don Kamienski, Bob Bogan, Nick Cicero, and Doug Rusch all were there and shared their personal accounts of the changes, improvements and trends in equipment and techniques that have affected the history of our sport. With all of the uncertainty about the upcoming season, it was uplifting to hear their positive spin on what lies in store for us this year and the future. While it was sad to hear of the inconveniences that we will all face once the seasons start, it was good to hear that improvements are slowly being made to marinas and especially to the fuel docks along the northern waterways. The show was more of a convention or reunion more than anything and for me it was extremely worthwhile even though I came home with less money in my wallet but lots of enthusiasm to get out and wet a line.