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going to the big buck show?

Post by swissk31 » Mon Jul 07, 2014 8:08 pm

I have yet to take the time to go.
This year (like last year) it is in Tampa. Any of you all going to it? Since it's scallop season, I am thinking of hitting it Friday, opening day. Get out a little early from work, it starts at 3pm Friday. Then take the boat out Sat. and Sun.

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Post by Iluv2hunt » Tue Jul 08, 2014 6:53 am

I usually go on Saturday. May go on Friday this year
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Post by fishindad » Tue Jul 08, 2014 8:14 am

I will be there. I enjoyed it last year.
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Post by davedirt » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:23 pm

Will have a both there.
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Post by Iluv2hunt » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:21 am

Change of plans. Gonna go this afternoon
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Post by Bossman » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:45 am

Where is the big buck show and how long leave tomorrow for Tampa bay Redington

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Re: going to the big buck show?

Post by Iluv2hunt » Fri Jul 11, 2014 7:58 pm

This thing has become a glorified flea market/t-shirt sales platform. Nothing like it used to be. Doubt I will ever go back. I did see a few familiar faces, though.
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Post by Bossman » Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:40 pm

You just might have saved me a trip.

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Post by swissk31 » Sat Jul 12, 2014 6:29 am

yeah we were a bit sickened by the every 2nd row of resorts offering to take a vacation with them in Florida.

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Post by Iluv2hunt » Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:47 am

Ran into an old friend of mine there. We were walking around and one of the vendors stuck some pamphlet in my buddies face and said, "Hey are you a hunter?"
My buddy is pretty salty to begin with, and has a very deep Alabama accent, and replied "No, I weave baskets for a pass-time."
I about hit the floor laughing....
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Post by Kortsman » Sun Jul 13, 2014 10:24 am

Thanks for saving me $20+ dollars. I was going to take my daughter there today but she got sick. Doesn't sound like I missed much.

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Post by fishindad » Sat Jul 19, 2014 3:33 pm

Man. I didnt end up going. Sounds like I did not miss anything.
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Re: going to the big buck show?

Post by Trapperguy » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:41 pm

I went Saturday. It wasn't that bad. In general all shows have gone down the drain. If I don't want to look at tactical stuff or things with zombies on it.........gun shows aren't worth going to anymore.

The obnoxious time share people I could definitely do without. There was enough cool product displays mixed in with the garbage to make it interesting. Bryan Ferguson the longbow expert was a good show.

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Post by milkman » Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:58 pm

I went to the show and like others was very disappointed. I spent most of my time watching the turkey calling contest which I enjoyed. If I go back again it will only be for the contest. My goal is to be a competitor next year instead of a spectator.
"Guys today don't know what real turkey hunting is. They don't carry on a conversation with the turkeys. They just sit in a blind and wait for the birds to come to them." Denny Gulvas

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