I was there on Sat, it was ok. The same old tackle shops are there every year. I like the show because you get a chance to meet with the outfitters if you are thinking about a trip to Canada, Alaska, or out of the country somewhere else.
The one gripe I have is they charge too much. $12 x 2 is 24 if you bring your girlfriend, and the food is high too. Bring kids and you just spent $100 on the day before you buy anything. They should give people a break because of the rescession. I know a few people who stayed away because of the $12. $9 or $10 might have seemed more reasonable. just my 2 cents.