So what did you buy at the UFS?

[YpsiBass]

For me, the answer is: too much >.<

[dartag]

Didn't buy a thing.  Had fun talking to people. 

[Manxfishing]

Bought a Cheeseburger and ice cream
The new boats were nice, but 70k more then I need to spend
Would have like to buy some wiggle warts, but they were over priced and the selection was small
on that note. Did you see the checkout line at Franks
It would have taken 30-45 min to buy some thing.

I did like the propane powered augers
Much nicer then the gas.

[TimH]

I bought an Abu Garcia Veritas 7' medium heavy casting rod...got it for a great price too!  Having the Great Lakes Bass Booth between the Snack Daddy Lures and Case Plastic/Zipper worm booth wasn't good for my pocket book either.  Not that I need any more soft plastics, but when you are sitting right by your two favorite brands for several hours, things will get bought.  Add the fact that Kustom Kicker was next to Snack Daddy and a few jigs (or five) were added to the collection as well. 

[YpsiBass]

Mike's Rx had crankbaits that I can't seem to find anywhere else so I'm glad I bought a couple when I was there.  Wayne's "mistake" tubes were sold out by Sunday so also glad I grabbed those while they were there. 

Anyone had any experience with Z Man's Elaztech? Does it hold up better than other plastics, as advertised? I bought a couple Pop Shadz because weedless topwater...

[robhj]

I've used the Z Man swim baits, jerk shadz, and hula sticks on a shakey. They are incredibly durable, but can be somewhat difficult to rig because of the plastic. I liked the swim baits & hula sticks the best because of the durability and the hula stick is buoyant so works nicely on the bottom with a shakey head. DON'T store them with any other plastic or you will have a huge mess.

[Jay-MadWags]

I bought 3 beers and 3 crankbaits.  I got to talk with Dan Kimmel and Mark Zona. Great time!  Can't wait for spring. I think we will be fishing by March.

[djkimmel]

I bought another C-flash crankbait to replace one that vanished last year, a few Whopper Ploppers to see if I can enhance my topwater fun this year, a few tubes from Wayne, some ice fishing tackle in case we finally get some ice this year, and a couple spinbaits for spybaiting.

I also bought something different and new to try out but I wait until I try it and see how it does before I bother putting it out there. If you didn't see them it would be unfamiliar and hard to explain anyway (I can't remember what they're called ).

I'll be getting some more Kustom Kicker Jigs and another Reaper Rig (their 'finesse' light-wire umbrella rig I've been catching fish on) at the Grand Rapids show. Maybe a few more tubes from Wayne if he doesn't sell out of the ones I want.

[Mojo]

Was a good show this year. I found the green pumpkin purple and copper flake slammers by X Zone. 8 bags, with the blue irredescent bottoms 

That was a rare catch. Let's see, 3 polarized bifocals so I can tie knots again 

Earned some Lews bait aster MB reels.  They are pretty awesome ! Does it count I won a near new Stratic FH 2500 for $75?

[fiker]

I picked up a couple of Wayne's new tube color Sweet Green, and another color or two I was low on.   I also picked up a couple of things at Mike's Rx.   I still like to hold lures in my hands and see them before purchasing.  No shipping charges at the show is a plus.