my reply to another thread
went to the tcf show today, it was brill.
no cheap nasty tackle on sale, just demo's with some samples given away. it wasn't crowded and you had time to talk to people.
the bait co's were great to talk to.
John Wilson was very pleasant, and we had a bit of a laugh with him.
the guy we spent 30minutes taking to on the chub stand was a pleasure to talk to, keen, knowledgeable, and has me convinced to buy 2 of their new range of rods this year.
the demos/forums were fun.
the free bags on entrance were good.
the ultima knot tying was fun, and the fact that i was in the top 30 for the weekend in knot strength means in now expecting a lot of line in the post.
i took my 9year old, he liked it, the kids stands went down well, and the fact that he got more samples then me made him happy. they really looked after the kids.
and to top it off, when we were leaving they were taking the bivvys down, a chat with the guys meant i left with a jrc oval brolly, with 4 storm poles for £45 and my brother had the next model up for £90. a perfect end to an enjoyable day.