West Coast Rodbuilding Show!!!

[Billy 40]

The Congregation of California Custom Crafters

lol. I'm not promising I'll make it out there, but I'l defiantely try. Glad to see someone is FINALLY taking the reigns on this.

[Provider]

How about "Western Rod Art Practitioners Expo" or "WRAP Expo"...

[Billy 40]

Originally Posted by finadict

The whole idea here is to promote Custom Rod Building. Not only for Builders, but by inviting the fishing Public to see what makes a Custom different from what they can buy off the shelf. By having all of the Manufacturers as well as many established area builders on hand, we feel that we can greatly increase the desire of many fishermen to either own or build a Custom Rod.

All jokes aside on the naming...the above quote would make me lean towards a simple name which includes regular fishermen & builders alike. If I'm a fisherman and see something called Rod Building Thing - I assume it's only for Rod Builders and there's nothing there for fishermen so why shoul dI go?

[DocSki]

I kind of agree with Billy(pretty smart for a NERB lol) but we need to let the fishermen know it will be a show were many rodbuilders show their tallents not only to get business but to get new builders interested in the craft. How about something alone the lines of Custom Tackle and Trade Show. Even though it is out here I think we should use Western vs West Coast or California so we can draw builders from all over the country. Just think of how great to have a NERBs booth. What a talented group. I would love to see some folks come out of Texas too. I kinda like the WRAP type idea too

[BOWUNTR]

Do they have a contest scheduled? That would be a great way for us amatures to get involved and for everyone to see the different types of craftsmanship that is out there. It also would motivate me to build another rod before May!!! Ed F

[Fuji_Pedler]

Okay, I'm rested and back to my senses. Got a little carried away there. lol

Several good points made since my rant.

ICRBE. Wouldn't miss it for the world. I've been the last couple of years and it's invaluable. Awesome display of talent and information flow from some of the best in the world. Billy Vivona, Sean Enders, Mike Joyce, Hiro, etc... I could burn the first day just checking out their stuff.

Good point from Billy on making the name appeal to the fishermen to draw them in. I just don't know about using "Tackle" in the name, because you don't want them to think it's another Fred Hall show. "Custom Rod" should probably be in it somehow.

Contests? I've already thought of a few. A "Best of Show" would be a feather in any builder's cap. "People's Choice" taking votes from and involving all attendees. Best use of Color , Best Grip Set, Best Butt Wrap, etc... A "Casting Contest" is liable to draw fishermen who otherwise might not come.

Billy, if you DON'T come, you at least need to send your Pink Crocs for Doc to wear. lol

[DocSki]

Billy wears Crocs!?!?!? See that proves it great(or deranged) minds think alike. Hey we could hand out Blue ribbons like at the fair. I like all the ideas of different catagories. Maybe consider Skill levels too so we can draw a lot of the newer builders. Maybe a Rookie Division. If contests are held it would be necessary to either send in entries early or pass out the ribbons early so all the people coming get to see the awards.

[Billy 40]

Originally Posted by Fuji_Pedler

Billy, if you DON'T come, you at least need to send your Pink Crocs for Doc to wear. lol

I just looked at all my pic folders, and coulnd't find any :imgay: pictures.

Contest are a great idea, but people have to be prepared to have their feelings/egos hurt/bruised. At least within the Rodbuilding community, I think it might draw a lot of interest especially with all the rodbuilders out in Cali. Someone could sponsor it and have a rod rack or 2 with all the entries and allow people to vote. Should be a nice draw to someone's booth, I would think.
Plus I could take the back to NY, lol.

[crazychuy]

Hey Scott,

I can not wait. AWESOME

Just please don't make it for the weekend of memorial day.

How about?

• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RODBUILDING SHOW
• WEST COAST RODBUILDING SHOW

Thanks,

CHUY

[BigStu]

Just a simple name: The "C.R.(a)B.S." Show - short and sweet for "The Custom Rod Builders Show" -

BigStu ....."tie a yellow ribbon round the old wahoo"....

[Billy 40]

lol, acronyms are scary. CRBS can easily be turned into Cali Rod Builders Show....CARBS. Fitting for all the fat asses that wrap rods.

[BigStu]

Hey Billy,

Lets keep the ("a") and accept "all the fat asses" - lol, lol. That's how I got mine, I think! Sitting at my wrapping lathe all these years.

BigStu ....."tie a yellow ribbon round the old wahoo".....