I see you managed to get me in the picture as well.

My 1/50$:

Pretty much the same presentations and demos as the last few years. As you
mention, the best about the
show is to try out as many rods as you can get away with. However even with the
expanded pond, its almost
impossible to try a twohander.

Tom Nakashima wrote:

The San Mateo's ISE was outstanding, of course everything you could think of
in tackle, boats, fishing/hunting getaways, even the food was good. The
floor plan was well laid out. The fly-casting demonstrations were also
great. What I enjoyed most, is that you can try different fly rods at the
outdoor casting pond. Vendors trust and encourage you to take the rod out
and cast it. I was surprised that each rod loads different even between the
same rod make and weight. I know for sure now, I would never purchase a rod
without casting it first. I was also impressed with the Spey rods in their
accuracy, distance, and ease of effort in casting. Master casters were on
hand for instructional help and made everyone feel comfortable at all
levels.

I finally got to meet Steve Rajeff, one of the worlds greatest fly-casters.
Not only is he knowledgeable, but patient, humble, and willing to share his
expertise with you.

Picture of myself and Steve Rajeff.
http://home.comcast.net/~tomnak/Rajeff_001A.jpg
-tom

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