I know there have been a number of threads started and put up about the Boatshow and us from JigStar Africa, but none have been started by one of us, so thought I'd just put one up to show you some pics and make a few very well deserved thanks:
First off the Thanks:
To Roy and Linda, my partners in crime. A massive thanks to you both for all the incredible hard work you put into making this show a success for us. All the hard work paid off and has put JigStar Africa firmly on the map as South Africa's premier Jigging and Popping Tackle company.
Also a thanks to Ryan Daynes, our graphic designer in putting all your wicked ideas and art into our stand. It paid off mate, with us taking Bronze for best stand, which was based on a number of criterior such as looks, design, product display, use of marketing tools as well as interaction with the public and the involvemnet of the public and how the public recieved the stand, so a big feather in our caps for that, and a feather in Ryan's for all his hard work.
A note of thanks to Joleeen and Wendy from Bizevents who put together the boat show for doing such a great job on the show, it was incredibly well organised and great to be a part of. Was great that you had us put together an article for the Splash Magazine on jigging for you guys as well.
To all the Sealiners who made it down to the show, was absolutely awesome to meet you guys. Gerhard, Zimbo Bimbo Ryan, Reefman, Kumz, Werries, Englesman Mark, Redhawk, Shagnrealease Greg, Tauruck Mikey, Mike Pike, and more... sorry if I left anyone out, and sorry I couldn't spend more time with alot of you guys as we were so manic alot of the time.... but thanks for all the great support and was awesome to meet so many of you and put faces to names...
Also wanted to put a big thank you out to the boys from ESA, namely Mark and Raymond. Was great meeting you guys and chatting and learning some new tricks and knots and having a laugh. Really was awesome to meet you guys and have you round the stand checking out the gear.
Also a big thanks to the Shimano/Rapala VMC crew who we spent alot of time chatting with as well, and who spent alot of time answering questions from us, and also spending plenty time being blown away by the tackle on show at JSA.
There was a great feeling between all the fishing stands at the show, with everyone showing great interst and support for eachother, which was a pleasure to see and be a part of.
Lastly and probably most importantly a big thanks to our product suppliers:
Chris W at JigStar for the INCREDIBLE rods and products. We would be nothing without Chris's incredible support and products which absolutely BLEW people away... Watching Springbok anglers, and TV personalities eyes pop outta their heads when we demonstrated the rods to them was one of the hilights of the show for us!
Alutecnos Reels and Products: The true Ferrari's of the fishing tackle world. Thank you for your awesome support and service. Its an honour to be representing a company with the product quality and level of service as Alutecnos, and we are stoked to be able to offer their incredible products.
Ocean Revolution: JSA has managed to secure the agency for the incredible new line of Ocean Revolution Popping rods and were able to demo the first 6 at the boat show. These rods are another level of incredible, and a big thanks to Randy and Sami of OR for getting us the sample rods for the show, despite issues on shipments being held up. Randy and Sami organised for us to get the 6 samples in time at their own cost so that we'd have them in time for the show. We are proud to be the first OR dealers, as well as being the first company in South Africa to be able to supply truly top end Popping rods. We look forward to these rods whipping some serious fish over the next few months here in SA as well as all along the African coastline.
Cool, I think I've said enough for now, but a big thanks to everyone for all your support, and we look forward to maintaining our position as Africa's premier Jigging and Popping Specialists, and providing the best quality tackle and service to our customers and friends.
Many Thanks
Andre, Roy and Linda.
A couple pics from the stand at the show before the show opened:
Roy & Linda
Nepps & Linda
The Stand:
Some Stuff:
First off the Thanks:
To Roy and Linda, my partners in crime. A massive thanks to you both for all the incredible hard work you put into making this show a success for us. All the hard work paid off and has put JigStar Africa firmly on the map as South Africa's premier Jigging and Popping Tackle company.
Also a thanks to Ryan Daynes, our graphic designer in putting all your wicked ideas and art into our stand. It paid off mate, with us taking Bronze for best stand, which was based on a number of criterior such as looks, design, product display, use of marketing tools as well as interaction with the public and the involvemnet of the public and how the public recieved the stand, so a big feather in our caps for that, and a feather in Ryan's for all his hard work.
A note of thanks to Joleeen and Wendy from Bizevents who put together the boat show for doing such a great job on the show, it was incredibly well organised and great to be a part of. Was great that you had us put together an article for the Splash Magazine on jigging for you guys as well.
To all the Sealiners who made it down to the show, was absolutely awesome to meet you guys. Gerhard, Zimbo Bimbo Ryan, Reefman, Kumz, Werries, Englesman Mark, Redhawk, Shagnrealease Greg, Tauruck Mikey, Mike Pike, and more... sorry if I left anyone out, and sorry I couldn't spend more time with alot of you guys as we were so manic alot of the time.... but thanks for all the great support and was awesome to meet so many of you and put faces to names...
Also wanted to put a big thank you out to the boys from ESA, namely Mark and Raymond. Was great meeting you guys and chatting and learning some new tricks and knots and having a laugh. Really was awesome to meet you guys and have you round the stand checking out the gear.
Also a big thanks to the Shimano/Rapala VMC crew who we spent alot of time chatting with as well, and who spent alot of time answering questions from us, and also spending plenty time being blown away by the tackle on show at JSA.
There was a great feeling between all the fishing stands at the show, with everyone showing great interst and support for eachother, which was a pleasure to see and be a part of.
Lastly and probably most importantly a big thanks to our product suppliers:
Chris W at JigStar for the INCREDIBLE rods and products. We would be nothing without Chris's incredible support and products which absolutely BLEW people away... Watching Springbok anglers, and TV personalities eyes pop outta their heads when we demonstrated the rods to them was one of the hilights of the show for us!
Alutecnos Reels and Products: The true Ferrari's of the fishing tackle world. Thank you for your awesome support and service. Its an honour to be representing a company with the product quality and level of service as Alutecnos, and we are stoked to be able to offer their incredible products.
Ocean Revolution: JSA has managed to secure the agency for the incredible new line of Ocean Revolution Popping rods and were able to demo the first 6 at the boat show. These rods are another level of incredible, and a big thanks to Randy and Sami of OR for getting us the sample rods for the show, despite issues on shipments being held up. Randy and Sami organised for us to get the 6 samples in time at their own cost so that we'd have them in time for the show. We are proud to be the first OR dealers, as well as being the first company in South Africa to be able to supply truly top end Popping rods. We look forward to these rods whipping some serious fish over the next few months here in SA as well as all along the African coastline.
Cool, I think I've said enough for now, but a big thanks to everyone for all your support, and we look forward to maintaining our position as Africa's premier Jigging and Popping Specialists, and providing the best quality tackle and service to our customers and friends.
Many Thanks
Andre, Roy and Linda.
A couple pics from the stand at the show before the show opened:
Roy & Linda
Nepps & Linda
The Stand:
Some Stuff:
would have loved to come and say hi, but eish, Jhb is so far from the big blue!!!!:shark