2018 Lure Show

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2018 Australian Lure, Fly and Outdoors Expo Whack the dates in the diary, on your phone or up on the wall in the shed – you’ll want to make sure you’re making the trip to be at Queensland’s Ipswich Showgrounds on the 16 and 17 June for the 2018 Australian Lure, Fly and Outdoors Expo, or as we all fondly call it – The Lure Show!

What started seven years ago as a celebration of Australian lures and luremaking has rapidly grown to an event which satisfies all anglers, whether they be fresh or salt water focused.

Unlike every boat show you’ve ever been to that leaves you wondering ‘where’s the tackle?” The Lure Show will completely 2

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satisfy your every need and want to add to your tackle collection.

It’s two days of non-stop fishing-focused action. With Australia’s biggest collection of lure makers all under the one roof, the expertise on offer is unparalleled.

Carving, painting and lure swimming demonstrations and general lure making

advice is as thick on the ground as the tackle bargains in the room.

Everyone is selling.

The Lure Show turns the Ipswich Showgrounds into the biggest, most diverse tackle store around. You are guaranteed to find things that you don’t yet know you can’t live without.

You won’t want to miss

the lure demonstrations at the casting tank. Here you will find the lure makers themselves giving guidance on how their lures have been designed to swim and how to get the most out of them.

more than happy to help with identifying any lures you’re not quite sure about.

Love an artistic lure or new design? The Lure Show Award entries are always a crowd favourite and are

DETAILS When: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June 2018 Where: Ipswich Showgrounds, Ipswich Time: 9:30am – 3pm SAT; 9am -3pm SUN Web: www.lureshow.com.au Tickets: Adults $10, Kids Under 16 FREE (when accompanied by an adult). Pre-purchase tickets online to avoid the lines.

The presenters hub is where you’ll be able to pick the brains of some of most knowledgeable anglers around including Jake Newmarch (Newmarch’s Fishin Mission); Liam Fitzpatrick (JML Pro Staffer) Brendan Goulding (Fish and Whipz) and lure making legend Peter Pakula (Pakula Lures).

You’re likely following them on Facebook, watching their YouTube videos or checking out their tweets – now is your chance to meet them face to face and talk all things fishing.

Got some old wooden Australian lures lying in the garage that need a new home? Bring these to the show as you won’t find a hungrier pack of collectors anywhere in this wide brown land. These guys are also keen to help you sort your own collection out and are

a brilliant showcase of the craftsmanship, creative talent and skill of our local lure makers. They seem to get better and better every year.

When’s the last time you paid $10 to get into a show?

Combine this with FREE parking and you get in and out of The Lure Show for less than half the price of any boat show on the east coast!

Tickets are available online now, and there are

group discounts available for fishing clubs. Get in touch at www.lureshow.com.au.

Don’t forget to ‘like’ The Lure Show on Facebook ( w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / AustralianLureExpo) and stay up-to-date with all the 2018 Show news.

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Learn from the experts at the Presenters’ Hub We’ve assembled the ultimate fishing think tank and the presenters hub is where you’ll be able to pick the brains of some of most knowledgeable anglers around.

Here’s a sneak look at who’ll be talking all things fishing across the weekend:

BRANDON GOULDING Look up Fish and Whipz on YouTube and you’ll find Brandon Goulding’s kayak fishing exploits. He’s got a knack for paddling to find the big bass and he’s keen to share his knowledge at the show.

JAKE NEWMARCH One of the most excited anglers around, Jake Newmarch is a rising online fishing star. His YouTube channel Newmarch’s Fishin Mission has everything from cod and bass fishing to chasing big fish offshore with new videos uploaded weekly – his enthusiasm is highly contagious!

JOHN COSTELLO John Costello is the king of mangrove jack fishing in SEQ. He’s got a few DVDs under his belt now including Monster Jacks and The Kayakers Guide to the Gold Coast and is only too happy to share his tips and tricks.

Bring all the lure knowledge you have and take part in John’s quizzes on Saturday.

LIAM FITZPATRICK Liam Fitzpatrick is the jack of all trades when it comes to fishing South East Queensland – whether he is micro-jigging reef fish or chasing bass in a muddy backwater, you can be sure that Liam is collecting social media content for your viewing pleasure.

DEAN THOMSON Dean Thomson is a gun on the local BASS Electric Tournament scene, and he has also spent some time in Japan testing his skills fishing tournaments there.

You’ll find him at the Expo all weekend sharing his tips on chasing everything from bass to jacks in SEQ.

STEVE MORGAN One of the biggest lurenatic’s around, Steve Morgan is one of Australia’s highest ranked bream anglers. His fishing adventures have taken him to nearly every state in Australia and a few overseas destinations this year alone. He loves nothing more than talking all things fishing and sharing his knowledge, tips and tricks with anyone willing to listen.

TAYLOR MCKINNEY-SMITH Another newcomer to the Social Hub this year is SEQ fisho Taylor McKinneySmith. You might know him from instagram as @teasmithy where you’ll see highlights (and some lowlights) from trips chasing all sorts of fish from big wild Murray cod in New England to his beloved stripeys up north. Representing brands such as Tide Apparel and BONE Rods, he’ll have plenty of technical expertise, tips, tricks and anecdotes to share with you on the day.

What’s On at the Expo LURE DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE BIG TANK You won’t want to miss the lure demonstrations at the casting tank. The 7m long tank is perfect for showing off the capabilities and swimming action of lures at the show.

Best of all, demonstrations will be given by the lure makers themselves, so you’ll hear straight from the horse’s mouth how their lures have been designed to swim and how to get the most out of them.

LURE OF THE YEAR AWARDS Celebrate the latest innovations in Australian lure making with the Lure of the Year Awards.

With an expanded group of categories catering to commercial and cottage makes of all types of lures, from timber minnows to bladed lures; winning a LOTY is guaranteed to increase demand and sales

from both tackle stores, collectors and the general public alike.

Entries are displayed in a big glass-fronted case and are one of the most popular exhibits at the show.

The winners will be announced at the Lure Expo Dinner held on Saturday 16 June from 6:30pm at the Reception Hall onsite at the Showgrounds. You’ll be able to see the winners on the Sunday at the show or on the Australian Lure Fly & Outdoors Expo page on Facebook.

FLY TYING COMPETITION Want to see some of Brisbane’s best fly-tiers in action? All of the entries to the Best Fly section of the Lure Show awards must be tied at the show.

These guys will be doing their thing on their stands and on the stage on the Saturday, so you’ll have a great opportunity to see how things are done with this live fly-tying action.

KIDS ZONE Want to bring the kids along to the Show? No worries. Accompanied kids under 16 y/o are free to enter and this year the local Ipswich Boy Scouts will be helping out by entertaining with fishing related activities.

A gold coin donation to the Scouts (which will help them attend the Australian Jamboree) will keep them entertained while dad is off filling the tackle box.

COLLECTORS ARE HUNGRY FOR YOUR LURES Each year the Collector Zone seems to get bigger and more active. Collectors of Australian lures are there in force, displaying, buying and selling Australian made lures in their own, special zone.

“We want you to scour your tackle boxes, boats, garage sales and secondhand stores and bring in the gems that you find,” said Debbie Dare, Collector Zone co-ordinator and huge fan of Aussie lures.

• Tournament quality hooks • Rear weighted for extra casting distance • 8 proven holographic colours • 20 grams • 55 mm long; the smaller profile = more bites • Ideal for slow winding and hopping HOT TIPS

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Muggo’s Whiptail Lures Lures

Jollip Chilton Lures Tackle Co.

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Bush’n’Beach Fishing Magazine

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Bills Boxes

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Waterstalker Lures / Cod King Lures

AC Lures

SEQ Fly Fishers

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Tonic Eyewear

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Bassman Spinnerbaits

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Ninja Lures/ Ninja Bibs/ Beardy’s Lures

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RodZilla Adventure Tackle

C&S Horsey Lures

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Charlton’s Fishing

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Cross Fire Lures

Variety Fly Fishing Competitions

Morry Kneebone Lures

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Thug Lures

D&S Lures

Farm Creek Lures

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One Cast Lures

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Loolah Lures

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Queensland Fishing Monthly

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Shads Lures

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Kneller Lures

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Ray’s Aussie Lures

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GLO-X Powerless Illumination

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Bass to Barra Smak Lures

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Brisbane Yamaha

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Fishing Unlimited

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Exhibitor Stand Number AC Lures.......................................53 AFN Fishing & Outdoors...............80 Allfly Outfitters..............................73 Balista Lures.................................93 Barrambah Lures..........................84 Bass Cat..................The Boat Shed Bass to Barra................................57 Bassman Spinnerbaits.................86 Beardy’s Lures..............................89 Bills Boxes....................................45 BRA Lures....................................40 Brisbane Yamaha........................140 Bush’n’Beach Fishing Magazine.112 C-Map / Navico............................82 C & S Horsey Lures......................50 Caino Lures..................................19 Charlton’s Fishing.........................12 Chilton Tackle Co............................5 Cod Hound Lures.........................40 Cod King Lures.............................81 Crossfire Lures.............................83 D & S Lures.....................................6 Dave’s Lures.................................22 Dynamite Lures............................13 Farm Creek Lures.........................14 FFSAQ..........................................60 FG Wizz........................................37 Fish King.......................................96 Fishing Monthly Magazines..........70 Fishing Unlimited..........................36 GLO-X Powerless Illumination......58 Humminbird / Minn Kota..............64 Ipswich United Sportsfishing Club..............................................44 Jollip Lures.....................................4 Jungle Lures...................................1 Kneller Lures.................................18 Kuttafurra Lures............................77 Lively Lures...................................78 Lobby Lures..................................17 Loolah Lures.................................16 Lure Collectors Precinct...............30 Mac Lures.....................................21 Mad Dog Lures . ..........................61 MB Custom Lures........................43 Mencho’s Lures............................39 Mick Molnar Marine Art................42 Morry Kneebone Lures.................51 Muggo’s Lures................................2 Ninja Bibs.....................................89 Ninja Lures....................................89 Northside Marine.....The Boat Shed One Cast Lures.............................15 Predator Lures..............................38 RodZilla Adventure Tackle.............56 Sandfly Lures................................65 SEQ Fly Fishers............................52 Shads Lures.................................75 Smak Lures..................................57 Solo Lures....................................22 Somerset Fishing Tackle...............69 Southern Cross Lures...................41 Thug Lures......................................8 Tonic Eyewear...............................54 Tricky’s Lures................................20 Variety Fly Fishing Competition....55 Waterstalker Lures........................81 Whiptale Lures................................3 Yak Hunters..................................76 Zoomy Lures................................39

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BARAMBAH LURES

HOT BITE FISHING

FISH KING

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Hot Bite Fishing have some exciting new products that will be released at this year’s show. The Gang Banger G2 spoon is a tournament quality spoon suited to swimming, hopping and jigging through deep fish. Somerset Tackle will be showcasing these lures and they will be available to buy at the Expo. New colours in the original Gang Banger spoon and Signature Edition Jets Tail Spinners will also be for sale through Charlton’s Fishing and Somerset Tackle.

Hot Bite Timber Lures will be available for the first time ever but only in limited numbers through Somerset Tackle’s stand. Expect to see an ultra-deep diver for trolling or casting and hopping with a chin weight, and the highly anticipated release of the Big Tosser and Little Tosser swimbaits. Their rear bib sets them apart from other lures and gives the body an awesome action and rear end shake. Some say their introduction could be the start of a whole new swimbaiting craze, twerkbaiting!

Creator Jason Ehrlich will be at the show all weekend and up for a chat. Come in and check out all the new gear and see him at Somerset Tackle or Charlton’s Fishing stands.

Fish King jerseys are high quality sun protective shirts for men, women and kids. They’re made from a high quality breathable cool-mesh fabric that is sun protective, comfortable, quick drying and won’t shrink. They are printed with Italian ink by the process of sublimation.

This printing method allows for infinite design and colours, and embeds the ink in the fabric so they won’t fade over time.

The specially designed collar is an important feature of all their jerseys. The design ensures the collar will stay up all day long to prevent neck burn. The extra long zipper can be easily opened to increase airflow on those hot days.

A large zippered pocket is a popular feature on all of the jerseys. The pocket is great for securely storing your keys, phone or camera. The zipper is functional as you can open it with one hand and your items are not going to end up in the drink.

Thumb holes provide added sun-protection for your hands.

Your hands are always exposed to the sun when fishing and this feature adds important sun-protection. The thumb holes will also keep your hands warm on those early morning fishing trips. Make sure you check them out at the show.

Creative and life-like creature lures are the forté of Matt Fraser from Barambah Lures. Water Dragons, Blue Tongue Lizards, Murray Cod and the recently released Manic Budgies are his trademark models, and he is set to release a new model at the 2018 Lure Show.

These timber lures are painstakingly hand-made and painted with amazing attention to detail. With a high-end price tags, most of Matt’s lures end up in collector’s cabinets to be admired for their art. However, for those whofish them, every one is built to catch cod, and they can produce the goods!

Barambah Lures are in big demand, and general wait times stretch out over 6 months. The Expo is a perfect time to skip the waiting and buy a Barambah Lure, but it is advised that you get in quickly as they will sell out fast!

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Southern Cross Lures are a family-owned and operated business based in Toowoomba. They specialise in using exquisite red cedar and white beech timber for their lures.

As knowledgeable producers they only use quality components with VMC hooks and two pack paints for a hard glossy look. These lures will last a lifetime.

Authentic by Nature

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Creative and innovative handmade and painted timber lures by Matt Fraser

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B.R.A LURES

ONE CAST LURES

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B.R.A Lures are all handcrafted from timber and have been inspired by the traditional lure makers that come from the Tenterfield region. You won’t be disappointed by a B.R.A Lure’s action, strength, and their ability to catch those fussy native fish. Turn the odds in your favour and check out the B.R.A Lures at this year’s show.

Specialising in timber lure making components

One Cast Lures are hand crafted timber lures made

by Ipswich local Sel McLennan. Sel, a long time kayak fisherman, designs lures suitable to catch fish that he targets while fishing on his kayak.

One Cast Lures specialises in diving lures in three sizes: the Romtom to target Murray cod, golden perch and large Australian bass; the Tazer to target Australian bass and golden perch; the Romtom Mini to target bream, Australian bass, golden perch, flathead, mangrove jack; and, many other saltwater species.

To date, One Cast Lures has had surprising results catching massive fish despite not being designed bear such a battering, including a 109cm barramundi on a Tazer Lure and a 80cm barramundi on a Romtom Mini.

One Cast Lures tends to experiment with colours and rarely sticks to a set colour chart, and can customise your lure colours as required. Come by stand 15 at the Expo.

Like them on Facebook and Instagram or visit them at www. onecastlures.com.au.

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From its humble beginnings, based on a shared passion of kayak fishing by four mates in Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, the group Yak Hunters was born. This ever-growing group of kayak anglers has since rapidly expanded to consist of six separate state groups around Australia and nearly 10,000 members nationally in just over two years. The Yak Hunters social media avenues and community awareness are ever increasing, with new members eager to keep up with news and learn new tips and tricks relating to the popular sport of kayak fishing.

The goal of Yak Hunters is to promote the growth of kayak fishing around Australia and to construct a community approach to kayak fishing. Yak Hunters also aims to increase angler awareness of the practice of sustainable fishing, in order to help take care of our oceans and waterways and to provide a stable and sustainable fishing environment for future generations to come. The organisation also helps the local community by hosting regular charity fundraisers and supporting the growth of small Australian businesses with regards to the fishing community and industry.

Each Yak Hunters state group will also hold local events and community projects specific to an area - this helps local anglers in that region to meet fellow kayak fishing anglers and to become a part of the larger Yak Hunters national community.

Yak Hunters also hosts a series of fishing competitions throughout the year in state by state and national formats.

From online fishing competitions such as a monthly ‘Fish Of the Month’ competition to the recent launch of the ‘Yak Hunters Elite series’ around Australia, there is always a heap of events and fun to be had for all kayak anglers of all skill levels, with some sensational prizes to be won in the larger competitions - including kayaks and more.

No matter what state you are in, if you’re a kayak fisho or are looking at getting into the sport or meeting like-minded anglers, you will always find great advice, handy product awareness, tips, tricks and new friendships waiting for you throughout the national Yak Hunters Australia community. If this sounds like you, come and see the guys at the show and find out more.

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SOUTHERN CROSS LURES at this year’s

Australian Lure, Fly & Outdoors Expo We have released a new sub-surface lure for you to see.

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Katie Classon and Frank Prokop from AFN will be bringing some special subscription offers to the 2018 Lure Expo for their two national fishing magazines, Freshwater Fishing Australia and Sport Fishing Yak Fisher Australia!

They will also have copies of the newly released 150th edition of Freshwater Fishing there too!

Cod Hound Lures produce hand-made timber lures and spinnerbaits. They are fitted with high quality BKK hooks and are proven fish catchers on both fresh and saltwater species. All their lures are tank tested and can be ordered Australia wide. See them first-hand at the Lure Show.

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CHILTON TACKLE CO.

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Allfly Outfitters are a family-owned business specialising in top quality flyfishing equipment, such as Royal Wulff, Ballistic Spey, and Aspen fly reels.

They also provide flycasting tuition to improve your casting skills and enhance your general flyfishing abilities.

This can be done either through one-on-one tutoring or on a group casting day. All equipment is provided, but you can bring your own if you want. All classes are conducted by a Fly Fishing International Master Caster instructor with over 22 years experience in Australia, Asia, USA and South America for salt and freshwater species.

For more information, check them out at the show.

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Chilton Tackle Co. specialises in premium hand-made wooden lures, with a particular focus on swimbaits. It is owned and operated by Blair Chilton who has been making lures for a number of years before establishing as a company in early 2017.

Chilton Tackle Co. produce lures of all shapes and sizes, however with the growth in swimbait fishing for species such as barramundi and Murray cod, Blair set out to remedy the lack of high quality Australian-made swimbaits. Each Chilton Tackle Co. swimbait is uniquely designed to produce a life-like action that predatory fish find irresistible. They are individually cut and hand carved from a variety of timbers, then sealed and foiled with each segment of the lure individually weighted and balanced. They are then finished with highly detailed paint schemes and tough clearcoats before being assembled using heavy duty, stainless connections.

Chilton Tackle Co.’s range of swimbaits includes models from 90-300mm that can be fished from the surface to any depth. Along with swimbaits, Blair also produces a whole range of lures targeted at Australian fresh- and saltwater species. You can find Chilton Tackle Co. on Facebook and Instagram, at www.chiltontackleco.com.au or contact Blair at Blair@chiltontackleco.com.au.

C & S HORSEY’S LURES

For the first time at this year’s show you will be able to buy a piece of Mick Molnar Marine Art. There will be plenty of striking masterpieces to choose from, including a beautiful turtle hatchling and all the fish favourites you expect to see.

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This year at the Lure Expo, Mad Dog Lure will be bringing their Wahoo timber lure, Mad Mullet, Jack Dog, Bean Dog, Little Dog, Crazy Critter and Zombie Critter. Come and say g’day at Mad Dog Lures and admire the workmanship.

C & S Horsey’s Lures are hand-made injection-moulded lures that catch fish of all types and sizes in fresh and saltwater.

Cole and Stephen make the lures right here in Queensland and are proud to bring you a range of lures ranging from the ever popular and versatile Tom Thumb, Baby Bandit and Mini Boggle-eye range, and the more specialised lures, Mustang, Phantom and Dirty Harry for chasing barramundi and cod.

With a wide range of colour options and the ability to customise your colour if needed, why not give a true, tried and tested Horsey’s lure a swim.

BEARDY’S LURES

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Predator Lures will once again be attending the 2018 Lure & Fly Expo. As usual they will have their great range of hardbodied lures, spinnerbaits, and hummers (better known as chatterbaits). They will also be displaying their new range of hand-crafted wooden surface lures.

• Premium Australian handmade wooden lures • Specialising in swimbaits

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Daniel ‘Beardy’ Beard, creator of Beardy’s Lures, is a Lure Expo success story.

Beardy came along to the first Lure Expo held at Fernvale seven years ago as a wide-eyed and eager wantto-be lure maker. He went around the show visiting all the lure makers, asking every question under the sun and soaking up all his newfound knowledge like a sponge.

Fast-forward 12 months and Beardy was at the second Lure Expo, not just visiting but as an exhibitor under his own brand – Beardy’s Lures.

Garry Fitzgerald, founder of the Lure Expo, remembers Beardy’s first year as an exhibitor, “He brought along a selection of lures he had made up and, to be fair, they were a bit rough.”

Beardy took it all in his stride and was more determined than ever to master the skills of lure making. With mentoring from some of the cottage lure making industry’s

finest his lures have become more refined and innovative over the last few years. A testament to just how far this lure maker has come.

At the 2018 Lure Expo Beardy will be showcasing his new range of surface lures.

This year you’ll be able to score yourself a Limited Edition Beardy’s Lure when you purchase a 12 month subscription to a Fishing Monthly magazine, you’ll find them in front of the stage at the Expo.

You can catch up with the man himself on site 89 at the Expo. Beardy is only too happy to share the tales of his journey to being a lure maker and, of course, talk all things fishing.

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