very nice read Pete i got the same opinion as you about the show and as we were told that next yr it going to be better. we were also told that that maver and shimano browning and daiwa etc they were looking round the show so next yr they be there boy that would be a show.. like i said NEC is going to be on the rocks next yr this yr NEC they were giving the stalls for nothing just to get them to exhibit there products.. that what we were being told at the show or they would not have that many exhibitors...