Tackle show canceled again
No one will be buying fishing reels at the tackle show this year
For the second straight year, there will be no tackle show at the state fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.
Todd Jameson of Renfro Productions in Indianapolis, Ind., which bought the rights to the Oklahoma City tackle show from the late Hue Wiersig, blamed the poor economy for last year’s cancellation and has done the same this year.
The tackle show had been scheduled for Feb. 5 to 7, but many people wondered if it would be back. Last year marked the first time in 30 years that there was no fishing tackle show at the fairgounds.
The decision to cancel the show again was made just today (Tuesday), said Dan Forst, who handles media relations for Renfro Productions.
“Not much to say about it other than it’s still a very slow economy,” Forst stated in an email to me. “Todd felt that, while there was considerable vendor interest, there just wasn’t enough there, in total, to put on the kind of show that is expected and has been the history of this show.”
The Oklahoma Tackle Show was one of the biggest outdoor shows in the Southwest during its hey day.
I always looked forward to it. Twenty-two years ago, one of the first dates I had with my future bride-to-be was to the tackle show.
Not only did she agree to go, she actually seemed eager to go look at fishing stuff.
That’s when I knew I had a keeper, although she’s been tempted to throw me back a time or two since.
Now with no show for a second straight year, I guess my days of cheap dates may be over for good.
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darn iam really disappointed they cancel it again. what is it not enough sponsors. i was coming too it and look forward too it. really disappointed in texas.
I feel the same way with the Backwoods show at the fairgrounds, which is coming up in March. I know its not free to run the building but about $7 for everybody over the age 0f 12 is a little steep.
And if you arent into a guided hunt the past few years you didnt hav much to look at. I feel its the next thing to be axed!!
seems funy, they can charge $10 a person for a garden show , fill 4 buildings of vendors and the Tackle show can’t fill 1 building. Either they want a ton of money for a spot or they just don’t think it is worth their time. Oh, wait,Tulsa is still having theirs. Guess I drive 90 miles and spend my money there
Perhaps an organization that actually gives a rat’s azz should be in charge of the event rather than one from a foreign country(Indiana).
semms to me that Todd Jameson of Renfro Productions in Indianapolis, Ind., would be the one to blame, maybe replace him with someone who can manage
seems to me that Todd Jameson of Renfro Productions in Indianapolis, Ind., would be the one to blame, maybe replace him with someone who can manage
I myself have always enjoyed going to the tackle show and boat show at the fairgrounds and even the shows in Dallas TX but as years went on I wondered why we were being charged for these shows. We would go out as a family to these shows and of course would buy at the consessions and by the time we were done we had spent $60 just to look. I quit going to the shows because of the cover charge, plus I can get the same affect by gathering the family and taking them to Bass Pro Shop and spending the $60 at an eatry. Just my thoughts for about 5 years now.