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Event Article:
2009 ISE Sacramento |
Custom lures, Pros, and more at the 2009 International Sportsmen's Expo
Sacramento (continued)
Galvan:
The ISE show isn't just about bass tackle and Galvan Fly Reels was on hand to
showcase their new modern looking "Spoke" larger arbor reels. These attractive
reels are actually lighter than the company's already wispy Torque series and
are their lightest reel to date. The distinctive colored spokes really make
these fly reels stand out and the reels are aggressively ported to the maximum
for an improved strength to weight ratio. These 100% USA made reels are fully
machined from 6061 bar stock aluminum and available in black, blue, green pr
clear (silver) spoke choices and in weights from 2-8wt.
Looking like miniature sport car
rims the new Galvan Spoke fly reels look sharp
The Spoke features a similar drag as the Torque
and is designed for ultra smooth compression. Spools are interchangeable and
Spoke reels will retail for $295 to $375 dollars and spare spools will cost
$135-$176 dollars depending on size.
The externally adjustable drag
These reels are machined
aggressively for an optimal strength to weight ratio
Marcos Galvan shows us the Spoke,
the lightest Galvan reel to date
Gone Fishin' Marine and Sticky Graphics: We
caught up with Corey Fenske (remember the Owner Beast) at the Gone Fishin'
Marine booth who was representing his own company "Sticky Graphics" which wraps
boats for many tournament professionals. Corey was on the show floor
wrapping a Nitro right in front of attendees. The process is a painstaking one
and requires a lot of careful attention and work with a heat gun to ensure no
bubbling and a perfect application. Corey showed us the label material which
bonds to just about any surface but can be removed without any damage to the
surface of the boat or truck later down the road. It takes about 8 hours to wrap
a boat once the materials have been prepped and it costs 2500 dollars per boat.
A boat being wrapped isn't something you see everyday and there were many
onlookers checking out Corey at work.
Corey Fenske wraps a boat right on
the show floor
The material reacts to heat and
becomes pliable and able to conform to any surface... even fingers
Sticky Graphics does everything
from vehicle and boat wraps to signage and stickers
The Pros gang up on Gary for some
fun
Conclusion: With so much gloom and doom in
the news regarding the economy we were not sure what to expect at this year's
Sacramento ISE show, but the combination of the quality venue, professional
anglers, and new tackle was enough to draw strong crowds from anglers looking
for the latest and greatest this season. We were happy to see the aisles
bustling with anglers and outdoorsmen and while the majority of big product
introductions will come at ICAST in Orlando later this year this particular show
is a popular platform for many swimbait and lure manufacturers to show just how
creative they can be. As we left the show we could only smile as we could hear
the professional anglers including Kent Brown, Bub Tosh, Jimmy Reese, and Greg
Gutierrez giving Gary Dobyns a hard time on the PA system. As we walked out the
door we heard Gary remark "I thought this was a going to be a roundtable, not a
rip on Gary session." That's what the ISE and fishing is all about... having a
good time.
