Our equipment that we use in this game ain't cheap. It's very rare that the majority of us live within spitting distance of the suppliers and even if we did their not really set up to show us all their products. These sort of events usually give you the chance to go along and see them and touch all of the new products that are out there and give you the opportunity to try out extending the 65ft pole you want to buy but your a bit hesitant as its over £600 and they don't offer refunds. Only to find that the closed length is to big or it bends to much at height but hey your stuck with it now.
If these suppliers , I include Alex in this, can't be bothered to go then why should we? I've heard a few saying they can't justify the cost !well that's not good enough for me to be honest as sometimes I think can I justify the fact that a wfp costs in excess of 300 when you could DIY it out of a fishing pole for less than half?
I've been to 2 shows over the last few years and I've found them brilliant but this years turnout from the suppliers is awful