Fishing Expert Capt. Jerry Dilsaver Gives a Positive Review of Palmetto’s “Get Outdoors Expo”

(published excerpt from Capt. Jerry Dilsaver's NEWS-TIMES "ON THE LINE" fishing column)

I participated in the first Get Outdoors Expo that was held at Palmetto Creek near Southport last Saturday and had a great time. 

I was doing fishing seminars and had great folks. The seminars were much more like open discussions than me standing in front of a crowd and lecturing. There were folks giving kayak instructions and rides, plus giving stand-up paddleboard instruction and rides.

Other activities included artists painting and working with aspiring artists, gardeners displaying and teaching their secrets, and even a professional golfer helping duffers remove strokes. 

 I don’t consider myself artsy, and one glimpse of the drawings I use to illustrate rigs and trolling spreads will convince anyone of my lack of ability, but the most impressive thing to me was the huge sand sculpture. It blew my best childhood sandcastle creations away hands down. The sculpture was more than eight feet tall and 10 feet wide and was of a kayaker coming out from a waterfall. I was very impressed. I can barely get that much detail with a camera.

When this event comes around next spring, it will be a good one to remember to attend.

To read Capt. Jerry's entire fishing report, click here.