Fred Hall Show - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Pinhead · 02-21-2024, 12:13 PM

I went to Bart Hall Show on Thursday at Noon. My buddy and I saw the whole show and were out by 2PM.....spendy for only 2 hours. It's not what it used to be.

I didn't see any *Bins O Deals, Grab Bags, trash cans with Rods* nor any Fish Finder vendors, or MC Swimbaits ;( .... but I managed a good deal on a blem LX Raptor at Turners tho, and Owner Hooks, buy 2, get 1 pack free, but that was about it.

I noticed a lot of ski boats this time, but ignored them to drool over the fishing boats.

My buddy and I have been to both Long Beach and Del Mar over the years, but will likely skip Bart Hall altogether next year and just go to PCS. I've heard good things.

Mahigeer · 02-25-2024, 01:41 PM

I only go now to say hello to friends that I see there every year.

I have been going since 2006, as an angler. We had a booth in the basketball court for Pier Fishing in California. Then to help with Cedros outdoor adventures.

Last year and this year I had to pay for entry.

Long before that was the first time as visitor.

02-21-2024, 12:13 PM	#1
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 163	I went to Bart Hall Show on Thursday at Noon. My buddy and I saw the whole show and were out by 2PM.....spendy for only 2 hours. It's not what it used to be. I didn't see any Bins O Deals, Grab Bags, trash cans with Rods nor any Fish Finder vendors, or MC Swimbaits ;( .... but I managed a good deal on a blem LX Raptor at Turners tho, and Owner Hooks, buy 2, get 1 pack free, but that was about it. I noticed a lot of ski boats this time, but ignored them to drool over the fishing boats. My buddy and I have been to both Long Beach and Del Mar over the years, but will likely skip Bart Hall altogether next year and just go to PCS. I've heard good things.

02-25-2024, 01:41 PM	#2
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I only go now to say hello to friends that I see there every year. I have been going since 2006, as an angler. We had a booth in the basketball court for Pier Fishing in California. Then to help with Cedros outdoor adventures. Last year and this year I had to pay for entry. Long before that was the first time as visitor.