In reply to Post #15
Totally agree I understand all the costs involved I'e seen it first hand when I helped out on a few stands at trade shows years ago a few times
I agree a Zwolle/Den Bosch show once a year slap bang in the Midlands would be the one, last time I went to Zwolle was pre covid by a few years it's always a well attended show partly I believe because they are not flooded with several small shows all in quick procession.
After visiting a show on that scale the ones in the UK really dont compare for me quite a few of the stands at UK shows are not of interest to me so makes them even less appealing to visit. Rising costs in all aspects will be the killer.
I looked last month at going over to the show at Den Bosch not having been in a while and as much as I like that show prices as a visitor from the UK are becoming silly, Flying over limits what you can bring back so for me it would become a tiring expensive jolly for a day out, to take the car/van over be it Tunnel or Ferry your looking at 2 to 3 hundred quid add, fuel, tolls, sleeping arrangements, food and a bit of spending money and your not far short of a grand or more if you want a bigger money item, hell your nearly in the ball park of some new KORDA RODS
Totally agree I understand all the costs involved I'e seen it first hand when I helped out on a few stands at trade shows years ago a few times
I agree a Zwolle/Den Bosch show once a year slap bang in the Midlands would be the one, last time I went to Zwolle was pre covid by a few years it's always a well attended show partly I believe because they are not flooded with several small shows all in quick procession.
After visiting a show on that scale the ones in the UK really dont compare for me quite a few of the stands at UK shows are not of interest to me so makes them even less appealing to visit. Rising costs in all aspects will be the killer.
I looked last month at going over to the show at Den Bosch not having been in a while and as much as I like that show prices as a visitor from the UK are becoming silly, Flying over limits what you can bring back so for me it would become a tiring expensive jolly for a day out, to take the car/van over be it Tunnel or Ferry your looking at 2 to 3 hundred quid add, fuel, tolls, sleeping arrangements, food and a bit of spending money and your not far short of a grand or more if you want a bigger money item, hell your nearly in the ball park of some new KORDA RODS
I never understood why you would waste a weekends fishing just when the weather starts improving to go to a carp show. And pay for the privilege!
That said, others clearly enjoy them so it would be a shame for them all to go bust. Maybe one big show would be more viable. If they did it in London it would also give you northerners a chance to witness civilisation
That said, others clearly enjoy them so it would be a shame for them all to go bust. Maybe one big show would be more viable. If they did it in London it would also give you northerners a chance to witness civilisation
In reply to Post #18
What and get ripped off with all the crazy charges you lot suffer just because you can't stand a bit of air pollution.Bloody southern softies
What and get ripped off with all the crazy charges you lot suffer just because you can't stand a bit of air pollution.Bloody southern softies
In reply to Post #19
Just buy a Tesla, 13ft rods go in the back with the seats down no problem.
We've all got them.
Just buy a Tesla, 13ft rods go in the back with the seats down no problem.
We've all got them.
In reply to Post #20
Would rather drag my todger over a cheese grater than own a Tesla
Would rather drag my todger over a cheese grater than own a Tesla
In reply to Post #21
Sadiq and Greta won't be happy with you braders.
Sadiq and Greta won't be happy with you braders.
In reply to Post #22
And don't forget poor Elon..
And don't forget poor Elon..
no korda and no fox would be the standouts missing from this year's show, korda really don't fancy the northern show at all.
In reply to Post #24
No DNA either I think.
No Aqua?
No John Baker.
No British Aqua Feeds?
Non of the barrow converters?
But on the whole a much better list than last year and hopefully a good basis for the show to build again after covid and venue change.
No DNA either I think.
No Aqua?
No John Baker.
No British Aqua Feeds?
Non of the barrow converters?
But on the whole a much better list than last year and hopefully a good basis for the show to build again after covid and venue change.
In reply to Post #25
it's a shame that korda don't feel the need to travel north for the show,last years was understandable as the show was a whole was pants. much better this year but I still think I'll swerve it...DNA do weekend deals instead.
it's a shame that korda don't feel the need to travel north for the show,last years was understandable as the show was a whole was pants. much better this year but I still think I'll swerve it...DNA do weekend deals instead.
In reply to Post #25
Fox have not done it for years
DNA & BAF have pulled out of all shows since covid and instead run the usual deal they do at the shows on their website for a limited time - savvy cost saving on their part.
Don't think JB ever did a NAS show. (would have been a personal highlight for me)
Surprised about Korda and Aqua - Korda always did well out of them by all accounts and you would think Aqua would have some loyalty to the region it comes from.
Fox have not done it for years
DNA & BAF have pulled out of all shows since covid and instead run the usual deal they do at the shows on their website for a limited time - savvy cost saving on their part.
Don't think JB ever did a NAS show. (would have been a personal highlight for me)
Surprised about Korda and Aqua - Korda always did well out of them by all accounts and you would think Aqua would have some loyalty to the region it comes from.
In reply to Post #27
I think that's a missed step by BAF. It's a great way to have a look at ingredients without having to buy them. Considering the price of a lot of ingredients and the need to buy some of them in kilo amounts for instance. Are many people going to take a punt? Where as they might order once they've seen the stuff in the flesh.
No proper carp baits either. Or shimano. Or greys. Are sonik there?
Missed step by Korda considering they are launching a range of rods. I'd have thought that the best way to sell rods is to get them into anglers hands to play with them.
I think that's a missed step by BAF. It's a great way to have a look at ingredients without having to buy them. Considering the price of a lot of ingredients and the need to buy some of them in kilo amounts for instance. Are many people going to take a punt? Where as they might order once they've seen the stuff in the flesh.
No proper carp baits either. Or shimano. Or greys. Are sonik there?
Missed step by Korda considering they are launching a range of rods. I'd have thought that the best way to sell rods is to get them into anglers hands to play with them.
Amazon and tinternett, killing high streets and carp shows, the *******s
In reply to Post #29
I think you're right to some degree, especially for the shops. The shows though, I think a lot of people go for the entertainment side of things, seeing things on display and talking to the big names. One thing Amazon can't do (yet😂
I think you're right to some degree, especially for the shops. The shows though, I think a lot of people go for the entertainment side of things, seeing things on display and talking to the big names. One thing Amazon can't do (yet😂
In reply to Post #29
Agreed, internet shopping can be super handy, but not at the this cost. I miss shops and more importantly the ability to see, touch, feel products before purchase. I like the occasional fishing show for that reason.
Someone mentioned a big show similar to zwolle, this sounds like a good idea, if multiple shows are going to out compete each other.
Agreed, internet shopping can be super handy, but not at the this cost. I miss shops and more importantly the ability to see, touch, feel products before purchase. I like the occasional fishing show for that reason.
Someone mentioned a big show similar to zwolle, this sounds like a good idea, if multiple shows are going to out compete each other.