TEAM 57 / FNN @ FRED HALL SHOW........ Thanks Everyone!

[Fisherman57]

What a GREAT week at the Fred Hall Show...... Id like to thank EVERYONE who came by the TEAM 57 booth and represented Fishing Network / Team 57!

I'm kinda still in a "after show recovery mode"........ but I wanted to take a moment and post a few photos from the show........... I have lots more and Ill add them later if I can........ but if YOU have a photo from the show that you'd like to share...... please add it!

I'd also like to thank all those who volunteered and helped Donna & I work the booth at the show...... we appreciate ALL of your help, it was a very successful show for TEAM 57 / FISHING NETWORK!

Thanks to Sal, Dick, Joe, Karen and the entire staff at Bob Sands Fishing Tackle! If there's one booth that makes everyone feel welcome year after year, it's the Bob Sands booth! I feel very priveledged to be associated with you all! Sal YOU ARE THE MAN!

Thanks to Jim and his staff at Leadmasters, and thanks to all the boys at the Fish Trap booth......

Thanks to Arthur (Wingnut) for spending the entire day working the booth with us on Saturday!........ thanks to Trolly for being a great TEAM 57 "waiter" on Sunday....... those smoothies hit the spot Chris!

Thanks to TEAM 57 girl "Tamara Barton"......... the hardest working rep at the show all week!

And of course, most importantly, thanks to my girl Donna for all of your tireless hard work and effort in keeping me organized and on top of things the entire week.

I would have never made it thru the week without the help from the love of my life.
You're amazing DonnaLin.

With all that said....... here's what I have the energy to share at the moment:

Sal & Dick from Bob Sands Tackle.......... two of the greatest guys you'll ever meet!
Bet you guys never thought you'd see Groucho Marx wearing a skunk hat! LOL! J/K Sal!

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"CatchThatTrout" Tony and his grandson show up early........ I still have my "oh man, am I tired" sunglasses on to try and hide the bags under my eyes........

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Still getting the booths built at this point.......... but its slowly coming together!

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2009 "Legend" Santa Fe Eric shows up........... looking good!

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Why get your pic with Fisherman57 when you can get your pic with TEAM 57 girl Tamara Barton!

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One of my favorite pics of the show...... I admire these two guys so much I cant express it in words......
"Pontoon" Terry and his dad Al.

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Donna caught this guy "napping" in the furniture area........ he claimed the pink fishing pole was for "his wife".......
yeah sure! LOL!

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This guy came by to buy an "official TEAM 57 hound scarf"........ but since we dont have an "official Team 57 hound scarf".....
He settled for a SNAUSAGE!

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The Kings of the Cats surround the King of the Surf!

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Mr. & Mrs. Wingnut........... :Secret:

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Trout Only stopped by and signed a few autographs........ LOL!

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Halibut Hookin', Striper Slamin', FNN / TEAM 57 / reppin'.......

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Donna ....... hanging out with a couple of "Legends" sporting their new Team 57 hats.....

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4 days into the show with very little sleep...... big bags under my eyes but great support from a great friend!

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Two hard working TEAM 57 employees.............. neither of which I can afford to pay. LMAO!

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Always nice to see Mondo21 and Koshaw.......... they were looking for deals!

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The Santa Ana River Lakes / Corona Lake booth had some BIG fish on display!
TEAM 57 gave away free beanies there too!

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I spotted Dave on the phone at the Irvine Lake booth...... I think he was calling in to make his reservation for the "kiddie pole" TEAM 57 event in April! Ill see if I can get you in Dave! LOL!

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TEAM 57 donated lots of beanies to the Irvine Lake "spin a wheel"........ I hope some of you won!

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Rumor has it that "Pontoon" put a down payment on this boat.................... was I supposed to post this Terry? OOPS!

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Lots of other boats..........

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They had "Yaks" in every color imaginable.........

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It was busy at times........

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Lots of great people & families.........

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Two of my newest friends.... Alisa sporting the hot selling "skunk hat" along with my buddy "skunk beard" Joe.......

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Joe & his wife Karen are just GREAT people and Donna & I really find ourselves lucky to have made two new friends like them.......
Here's Joe working hard.. while Mike from SARL staff looks on......

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All the major companies were there........

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There were so many things to do..... and Donna & I had very little spare time........ but Donna did manage to get away for a few minutes to go watch the high flying "Dock Dogs".......

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Gotta love the look on this beautiful Chesapeake Bay Retriever!

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Geronimo!

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This years show had EVERYTHING.... 100's of vendors........ great seminars, interesting new products .... and most everyone was represented in some manner!

TEAM 57 / FNN will be back at next years show BIGGER & BETTER than ever!


See you all soon!


57


Ill add more pics later............

[Troutman65]

Thanks for posting the photos Dana. I did not make the show this year . Troutoholic said he saw you .

[Fisherman57]

Thanks for posting the photos Dana. I did not make the show this year . Troutoholic said he saw you .

I did see the ever elusive "Troutaholic" checking out some Kencor rods.......
There were lots of great deals at the show......... ya just had to look for them!

TEAM 57 had a GREAT show and it was nice seeing everyone!

[fish_sauce]

It was great to meet you in person Dana, finally picked up some 57 gear!

[Santa Fe Eric]

Thanks Dana and Donna!

I had a blast! Seeing you 2 was definitely one of my highlights, along with being the first to have a photo Op with Tamara, she was sweet!

I found many goodies at the Team 57 booth. Big 5 was blowing out these Supercaster XL's at $39 each. I now own 4 of them, can't wait to use them. Other than that, I ate plenty of food and had plenty to drink. Also, I went to the Calico Bass Seminar Luncheon. Great Anglers, Good Food, Excellent Free Stuff like UltraCast Braid, Flourocarbon line, 7 inch Jerk Shads.
I had a great time and start saving for next years show on March 15th.

Team 57 4 Life!

[Fisherman57]

It was great to meet you in person Dana, finally picked up some 57 gear!

Nice meeting you sir! Thanks for coming by and I hope to see ya soon at a TEAM 57 event!


Thanks Dana and Donna!

I had a blast! Seeing you 2 was definitely one of my highlights, along with being the first to have a photo Op with Tamara, she was sweet!

I found many goodies at the Team 57 booth. Big 5 was blowing out these Supercaster XL's at $39 each. I now own 4 of them, can't wait to use them. Other than that, I ate plenty of food and had plenty to drink. Also, I went to the Calico Bass Seminar Luncheon. Great Anglers, Good Food, Excellent Free Stuff like UltraCast Braid, Flourocarbon line, 7 inch Jerk Shads.
I had a great time and start saving for next years show on March 15th.

Team 57 4 Life!

You ARE the man Eric! Nice to see you as always and
Tamara was excited to have her photo taken with a true LEGEND!

Hope to see you at the TEAM 57 sierra event this year!


Dana

[Cangler]

I had a blast there , it was my first time. Picked up a geat deal on a Slosh/Calstar combo , managed to shake
the butt man's hand and even though i only had 3 hours time there i managed to see everything i think.

[MAVERICK27]

Thanks for sharing Dana! The family and I had a blast and enjoyed seeing you guys at the show Sunday. You always remember all of us and our families. Keep up the good work, my family is proud to be Team 57!!

[Wingnut]

Thanks Dana and Donna!

I had a blast! Seeing you 2 was definitely one of my highlights, along with being the first to have a photo Op with Tamara, she was sweet!

Hey Eric, stop flirting with my wife!!! :ROFL:

It was a pleasure spending the day with Dana, Donna and the Bob Sand's crew.

I just want to thank everybody that stopped by the booth on Saturday to say hello and introduced yourselves. It was nice to see old friends and meet many new ones. :Cool: Members or non-members, I appreciate all the kind words and your support for Team 57. :Big Grin:

[PONTOON]

Dana and Donna,

It was definitely the highlight of the show Friday spending time with both of you along with my Dad. I've always enjoyed my time with him and sharing it at the Fred Hall show was awesome. After all he's the one responsible for getting me addicted to catfishing. The memories of he and I getting up early while visiting relatives in Modesto and hitting the rivers will never be forgotten.:Thumbs Up::Thumbs Up:

Dana I can't thank you and Donna enough for your hospitality and you know what else. I'll be seeing you soon for one of the payment installments.:Cool:

I have to commend you on the great job you and Donna did on the Team 57 booth. There were several people who stopped me to ask where it was and what Team 57 is all about. I'm sure they got the clue once they found it.
"Family, Friends, Fun and Fishing".

Now as for the boat, the delivery is scheduled for....................:Secret:

I had a blast both Friday and Saturday and I've got to say that Team 57 had a large showing both days and for all of you I crossed paths with it was definitely a pleasure getting to talk with you.:!!!:

[SkunkBeardJoe]

Dana and Donna and the rest of the TEAM 57 crew it was a pleasure to be with you guys at the show and to meet some of the TEAM 57 members hope to see you soon so you can teach me and Karen how to fish see you guys soon AKA "Skunk Beard Joe " :EyePop:

[troutdog]

Dana good seeing you and Donna at the show, saw a number of FNNers and Team57 members well represented out there....good times indeed!

Took just a few pics along the way...

Did anyone else see this little puppy at the show? :Shocked:
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ScaryCary and ReelinRonnie checking out a possible future purchase, Trollmiester woulda sold them on it! :LOL:
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Fnn all-star RickyRay rollin the Happy Feet hat, nice seeing you RR! :LOL:
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TD

[Santa Fe Eric]

I forgot to add that I won a 1/2 Day trip ontern Pride from the Mike Gardner seminar.
I love the Fred Hall Show!

Sorry Wingnut! I did not know she was your wife at the time:Embarrassed:
:ROFL:

[DockRat]

Sorry Wingnut! I did not know she was your wife at the time:Embarrassed:
:ROFL:

:ROFL:

Everyone ask's

'What is Team 57 ?'

with my new hat. :Envious:

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DR

[JSAUCE818]

Nice seeing you out there Dana! The GF and i should be attending future events with out flaking! promise!...lol

[fishtacomag]

Hi Dana--great seeing you and all the other Team 57 members at the Fish Taco Chronicles booth.

We SMASHED subscription records and I know it was in part to the Team 57 that was mentioned on the front cover of the show issue.

Shawn

[Fisherman57]

Hi Dana--great seeing you and all the other Team 57 members at the Fish Taco Chronicles booth.

We SMASHED subscription records and I know it was in part to the Team 57 that was mentioned on the front cover of the show issue.

Shawn


Thanks Shawn,

I sent quite a few people over to the FTC booth to sign up
so they could score one of the FREE TEAM 57 t-shirts that we donated along with their paid subscription!

TEAM 57 had a GREAT show at Long Beach! Thanks EVERYONE!

[King Halibut]

Dana,

It was great to finally meet you and the Mrs'.
Enjoyed the conversation, and wanted to let you know that I am looking forward to the inaugural FNN Saltwater trip.
Thanks again for taking the time.

Tight Lines,

KH

[trollmiester]

Dana, thanx for the hard work you and Donna put into TEAM 57 booth.

It was a blast hanging out for the two days i was there.

[CatchthatTrout]

Donna/Dana,

Once again you two have done such an amazing job at bring us all together and make any event SPECIAL.

Isaiah had a great time walking around, and I must say he's a trooper to walk around for 6 straight hours.
He was very excited to see you and Donna. We saw Sue and she got a big hug from Isaiah.

The Team 57 caps are AWESOME!

It was nice to see some of FNN's finest in Sue, Gator, Ghetto Dad and daughter, Koshaw and several others that I'm struggling to remember.
I spent at least an two hours in different conversations with folks on who/what Team 57 is all about.

I spent WAY to much money this year on stuff from spices to a odd looking metal fishing pole that i need to try soon.
I picked up three kenkors and also the reel that Santa Fe mentioned earlier.

I'd have liked to have gone on Saturday, but the trip to Big Bear was at the top of Simone's list, so there I was in the snow and had a blast.

Please schedule me to work the Team 57 booth next year, side by side with you and Donna.

Thanks again Team 57!

[CatchthatTrout]

Donna/Dana,

Once again you two have done such an amazing job at bring us all together and make any event SPECIAL.

Isaiah had a great time walking around, and I must say he's a trooper to walk around for 6 straight hours.
He was very excited to see you and Donna. We saw Sue and she got a big hug from Isaiah.

The Team 57 caps are AWESOME!

It was nice to see some of FNN's finest in Sue, Gator, Ghetto Dad and daughter, Koshaw and several others that I'm struggling to remember.
I spent at least an two hours in different conversations with folks on who/what Team 57 is all about.

I spent WAY to much money this year on stuff from spices to a odd looking metal fishing pole that i need to try soon.
I picked up three kenkors and also the reel that Santa Fe mentioned earlier.

I'd have liked to have gone on Saturday, but the trip to Big Bear was at the top of Simone's list, so there I was in the snow and had a blast.

Please schedule me to work the Team 57 booth next year, side by side with you and Donna.

Thanks again Team 57!