Madison Fishing Expo

I spent last Saturday on the St. Croix Stand at the Madison Fishing Expo, and I had a great time. I met lots of loyal and happy St. Croix Customers, and had the chance to chat about their favorite rods, as well as show off the 2010 range.

Popular rods on the stand were the Legend Tournament Musky Rods; it's good to see that longer rods are in vogue with Musky Anglers, and I'm sure they will find these rods easier and less stressful for a solid days casting after Old Toothy. I also did some "show and tell" on several of the St. Croix fly rods, and I think the 13 foot and 15 foot Avid Centerpin Steelhead & Salmon rods caused quite a stir; these were certainly the longest rods on display at the Expo. Lastly, it was fun to show off the new Avid Pearl range to the Lady Anglers; all agreed that these are a much-needed and colorful addition to the St. Croix range. The pic above shows me with the 13 foot Avid Centerpin Rod, complete with my favorite Centerpin Reel. I have a couple of these rods arriving shortly, and I'm really looking forward to some "big fish on the float" trips this Spring. To my left is the Avid Pearl range; the Fuchsia Metallic finish and Abalone reel seats are quite striking!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and said Hi, or swapped stories about big fish; for me this was the very next best thing to going fishing with you all! Here's wishing all the Madison area St. Croix Anglers a wonderful Fishing Spring, and hoping that you all catch the Fish of your Dreams!