Most of the events that I deliver my presentations at are specifically fly fishing shows and clubs. But annually I speak at the Indianapolis Boat, Sport and Travel Expo. Its massive exposition with everything from boats and RV’s to hunting and fishing.
Though the show brings me in to do fly fishing seminars, fly fishing is a very small part of the show. 95% of the fishing visitors come to let their kid catch a trout from the indoor pond or learn about gear fishing for bass and jigging for walleye. Here my talks are shadowed by the tournament pros. This weekend included Kevin Vandam and Gerald Swindle.
Honestly, I wouldn’t want to do a winter speaking tour at a bunch of major sport shows. They’re so big I get lost. However, I enjoy doing Indianapolis. The folks of the Midwest are always a pleasure to meet and I enjoy catching a few of these big-time guys speak between my own gigs. But hands down, my favorite part of this weekend is watching the dog leaping contest.
I had a nice dinner last night with Indiana native and college pal Dave Kittaka. Then was in my hotel just in time to catch the Indiana city landscape sunset. I say there’s never a bad sunset.
I caught an early flight home today. I’m glad I did because there were weather hang-ups all the way. I got home two hours late but am now guaranteed for a cherished night in my own bed. More importantly, enough time to get ready to leave again Wednesday to start my California tour.