I have gone to this show for the past two years, seen a lot of good gear and new equipoment being introduced into the market, but am wondering if it's worth the $12 bucks they want to charge for attending this year's event. The casting pool in the past always seemed to have a long line. Except for a few show specials, I haven't found the prices for stuff were any better or worse than ordering from Beans or any of the other retailers. I did find several tying demonstrations useful. Since I can only fish w/one rod at a time, not sure if it's necessary to handle every rod (or purchase more than I need)at the show. Any thoughts from the gallery? What do you guys/gals get out of it?