For those wondering... I went last year and had a good time. There was a pretty good sized group of fisher folks that gathered and told stories and shared good food. The vendor gifts were very nice and it was good to put names to faces. If you are on the fence, I would recommend going. Worst case, you can fish an amazing lake, meet nice people and enjoy some pretty good local wine and beer in the afternoons.
Bogey? Now is your chance. Rooms in Manson are still available and pretty reasonable.