Ottawa Boat/spring show?

Post by **1lastcast** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:46 am

I have never been to the Ottawa show? How does it compare to the Toronto show?

Im in the market for a new bow mount and also a sonar for this season. Would this be a good place to shop and compare models/brands? I want to be able to use each motor if possible to get the feel for what I want in a motor.

Post by **saskie** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:20 am

Much smaller than the TO show. Usually some good deals on boats, but that's about it.

Post by **1lastcast** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:16 pm

Hey Saskie

Thanks for the info. Think I may wait and head up to the Big City for the sportsman show in March.

Post by **Mr. T.** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:21 pm

There's also the Montreal show which is happening this weekend also.

http://www.sportsmensshows.com/Montreal_Eng/

Post by **saskie** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:59 pm

1lastcast wrote:Hey Saskie

Thanks for the info. Think I may wait and head up to the Big City for the sportsman show in March.

Yeah - probably your best bet unless you're in the market for a boat.

Post by **FowlDawg** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:00 pm

For sure if your coming from far you will be very disappointing with the Ottawa show. It's alright but not really worth going any distance for.

Post by **Jimmy_1** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:13 pm

Which is sad because I can recall growing up going to these shows and they were awsome. Mom and Dad even splurged on the add piece of tackle or grab bag for us...LOL!

I can recall fishing in the trout pond and being on tv with Bob from CHRO 1 year! (On the couch with Bob if anyone recalls circa 89/90)

Now it just seems to be boats with 1 or 2 tackle vendors. Nowhere near what it used to be.

Post by **toobinator** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:49 pm

1lastcast: Why don't you make the trek to Paddletales on the weekend. Friday and Saturday, we should have reps from Humminbird/MinnKota at the store that can answer your questions. I'll even feed you fried chicken. No admission charge and lots of specials.

Ed

Post by **Wallyboss** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:59 pm

1lastcast, the last time I went to the Ottawa Show was about 6 years ago. I was in the market to buy a sonar. Well in the whole Show there was 3 sonars to chose from and 2 of them were the same model. I now save my money and go to the Carp Show and spend there instead.

Post by **lundman** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:18 pm

anyone ever been to the Montreal show, im curious to what that's like compared to the toronto show.

Post by **Fishboy** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 12:47 am

The Montreal show is very good - well worth the trip.