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Title: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on February 17, 2009, 11:34:03 PM
Not as many of the major tackle manufacturers at this show, but still a good one! t^

Hundreds of exhibitors representing the entire spectrum of saltwater sportfishing - inshore to offshore, light tackle to big-game tackle, and everything in between. Fishermen will see and touch the latest from major tackle manufacturers, buy the latest tackle from local retailers at special show prices, book fishing trips with local captains and exotic destinations, check out the latest in saltwater fishing boats, motors and kayaks and see all the gear and equipment associated with saltwater angling. Don't miss it!

http://www.sportshows.com/Som_Main.html (http://www.sportshows.com/Som_Main.html)
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: catfish hunter on February 18, 2009, 08:22:09 AM
they are having this to late this year ,it is the weekend before opening day of flounder .I will be at the show but wish it was a week sooner
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Fishin Dude on February 18, 2009, 08:18:19 PM
I agree, should be earlier, but it is usually a good show, I hope to make it again this year.  <'((((><
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Skolmann on February 19, 2009, 10:36:58 AM
I'll be there. Probably will go on Saturday and see if I can meet Jose Wejebe. I should have an inventory list of things I need to restock by then.

Maybe the reason it's a week later is to not conflcit with the Asbury Park Flea market which I believe is the week before. That attracts a major crowd, especially among the surf fishing sect.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: catfish hunter on February 19, 2009, 11:00:01 AM
I didnt know jose was going to be there ,I dvr all his shows and my wife makes fun of me for it .Is he speaking or just waving to the crowd
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on February 19, 2009, 03:47:50 PM
I met him at a dealer show a few years back.  Nice guy.  Really down to earth. t^

He's listed on the "Seminars" page, but I don't see what day or time he's scheduled to appear.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on February 19, 2009, 06:14:40 PM
 t^
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Fishin Dude on February 19, 2009, 07:38:24 PM
Jose does have a cool show, seems down to earth, always fishes tropical locations, lucky guy. <'((((><
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: The Broken One on March 03, 2009, 04:29:13 PM
Jose is MAD lite in the pants....

but the show is the best around for saltwater people....

Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Great American Fisherman on March 03, 2009, 08:19:58 PM
 ???

Anyway, back to the regular program here.  SSFFF have booth #106 this year.  I visited them last year.

Be good!
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2009, 06:30:04 PM
Well, I missed Suffern, but I'm trying to switch my day off next week so I can get to this one.  It will probably be Friday if it happens.  If anyone else is going to be there Friday, maybe we can all agree to meet somewhere.  Perhaps at one of the seminars. t^
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 15, 2009, 08:43:12 PM
I think Jose will be at the show on Saturday. It gets very crowded on the weekend.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2009, 08:58:50 PM
T-Man will be giving a tube trolling seminar on Sunday. t^
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: mass baster on March 18, 2009, 04:35:45 PM
Ill be there!
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 18, 2009, 08:17:46 PM
Still trying to swing it! ;D
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 18, 2009, 08:39:08 PM
Early Sunday for me! chrz
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Great American Fisherman on March 19, 2009, 05:01:29 PM
I'll be there Friday afternoon.  Hope to see you all there.

Be good!
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 19, 2009, 05:19:41 PM
Managed to get the day off!  I'll be there bright and early (around noonish)! ;D
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: IrishAyes on March 19, 2009, 05:34:51 PM
You gonna be there Friday Bob? If so, we will see you there. Probably get there around 1230 or so.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Treebeard on March 19, 2009, 06:17:49 PM
I'm planning on skating out of work early tomorrow to go.. but I won't be getting down there till 4 or so..  I'll look for ya's  grtn
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 19, 2009, 06:44:20 PM
You gonna be there Friday Bob? If so, we will see you there. Probably get there around 1230 or so.

Yes Friday (tomorrow).  It was the only day I could get off this weekend.  Give me a call when you get there.  Who are you riding with?
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: IrishAyes on March 19, 2009, 08:04:23 PM
Will have the Bob boys with me. Bob Cole and Bob Gulden. I will out numbered, Bob.  ;D
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 19, 2009, 08:14:09 PM
Will have the Bob boys with me. Bob Cole and Bob Gulden. I will out numbered, Bob.  ;D

 ;D  t^
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: kezsr on March 20, 2009, 10:16:57 AM
heading over this afternoon with fishing buddy John,was going to go Saturday but will be working on boat,son helping me swap out batteries with new. slt     Kez
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Great American Fisherman on March 20, 2009, 03:03:59 PM
just returned from the Saltwater Show.  It was ok.  Very crowded.  I parket at the Doubletree.  I was lucky.  A lot of folks had to park far away.  Went to the www.ssfff.net booth.  Did not know the folks there but had a nice conversation with Greg Hueth.  Went to the Gambler booth but Bobby Bogan was not there at that point and time.  Had a great chat with one of the Captains of the Viking Fleet.  Signed up for yet another magazine.  Did not make any purchases. 

These shows are ok.  I was a trade show and event manager for years before the AT&T layoffs and I know a little about how to do events and booths.  But, these folks aren't trade show managers.  One guy at a booth was talking to me for a sec and then he put a lip lock on a ham sandwich.  A big no no. 

But I go anyway.  I think I like the January show better.  It was good to go though.  Did not see any folks from the site.  But, I hardly know anyone so that could be why.

Be good!
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: kezsr on March 20, 2009, 03:25:29 PM
Great American Fisherman,just returned myself,met up with Bucktail and Irish ayes to say hello.you should have dropped a message here and we could have hooked up just to meet,you can't really walk around as a group,every one has there own likes to what they're looking for.it was nice to get out and walk around and talk fishing,did make a few purchases.I live in Manville,so it's only a ten minute drive from my house. slt    Kez
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: IrishAyes on March 20, 2009, 04:20:22 PM
Just got in from the show. It was a good one.

Saw a few guys from the site. Kez, Bucktail, Deisel, Christian By The Beach, NoWorries and Pat "T-Man", who was manning his booth. Only purchase I made today was from T-Man. Can't wait to get out and try the tube Pat.

Stopped by the SSFFF and gave a donation. Was asked if I was buying a shirt with the money I gave them. Nope, just put the $$$ in the pot. They gave me two decals for my car and boat. t^
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Kenny on March 20, 2009, 04:28:38 PM
Just got back from the show myself...

Good show all in all. It felt great to get out and talk fishing and get some new goddies for the tackle box. I could see the first signs that winter is finally loosing it's grip on all the people there and everyone is ready to get the season under way.

Stopped over at the SSFFF booth, got chatty with Greg Hueth and dropped some $$$ in the jar, got a new ssfff sticker for the pickup (old one was getting a little faded) Greg did mention that the Mohawk will resume black fishing tomorrow, 3/21 should anybody have the itch.

As I mentioned, I tried to do a little economic stimulus by buying some stuff for the upcoming season...and man that 23' Parker looked good...real good.... but the beating I would get from the wife made me think otherwise... 
maybe next year....rofla


I'm sure I walked by some members from the site but wouldn't know having not met anyone officially yet.
That will change on April 18th.

If your not doing anything this weekend I would recommend the show. It's the next best thing to fishing............



Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Great American Fisherman on March 20, 2009, 04:30:31 PM
Yea, www.ssfff.net gave me  sticker.  I put it on my cooler.  The rod deals were not that great.  I'm sure Sunday you will be able to name your price.  

I did like those fish replica's.  The one of a big sea bass was terrific.  But it was 66 bucks.  Worth it I'm sure. but did not want to spend the money.  The trout they had were really great looking.

I got there around 1pm or just before.  I was out the door by 2pm.  
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Great American Fisherman on March 20, 2009, 04:35:31 PM
Captain Chris of the Big Mohawk emailed me and said he is starting on Saturday, March 21 then the schedule will be Saturday's, Sunday's, Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's for now and of course weather permitting.

I may try for next Friday if the weather is ok.  Never fished on the Mohawk before and would like to try them out.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Still Running on March 20, 2009, 06:47:04 PM
Nice to meet you Joe, Bob and Pat. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the party.

Joe, Like I told Pat, I didn't fish them long last year, but will spend some time with them this year.
I didn't put the bait on them at all. Want to try them with the Gulp, like Pat said.
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Bucktail on March 20, 2009, 07:10:08 PM
It was nice seeing Joe, Bob G, Kezsr, John (No Worries) and Chris (Christian by the Beach).  Great to finally meet Diesel HP and Pat (T-Man)!

Also got to catch up with a couple of other folks I've not seen in a while.

I also sat in on a tuna seminar for a bit with Joe and Bob G. before ducking out and catching the first hour and a half of a talk being given by "Crazy" Albert Knie.  That was really a great seminar.  Unfortunately, I had to leave before he started the casting demonstration.

Other than that, I got to flex a few new rods and turned a couple reel handles.  All in all it was a pretty decent show. t^ 
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Noworries2009 on March 20, 2009, 08:01:25 PM
Hi guys, just got back from the show. Didn't know I was going till Chris called this morning. We booked a codfish trip in Mass. and got some info on a couple of other possible trips. sat in on a couple of seminars and learned a few things that I can't wait to put into action. Nice  grtn seeing you Irish Eyes and Bucktail. The mens are ready to go you could feel it. Lots of peeps around today  ;D
Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: gottog on March 23, 2009, 02:08:22 PM
I went there on Saturday with Theresa.  Had a few people come up to me and ask "Are you gottog?"  t^

Got to speak with Crazy Alberto for awhile and was good to see Kadir from AquaSkinz.  T joshed him about not being in this year's catalog.  hhppy

Was a good crowd of people overall.  Didn't personally find any great deals except one pack of pre-snelled flounder hooks for $0.50. TT^

Got two free Lamiglass hats too.  I see they will be offering some factory wrapped spiral-wrapped rods soon and waggled the TEX7020 which seemed like a real nice factory rod that would cover alot of our inshore fishing.

Asides from that pack of flounder hooks I also picked up some other ones, a few squid teasers for fluke, fish-finder slides for braid, and a couple sabiki rigs.  Then went to Home Depot and spent 10xs as much money on stuff for the house thud


Title: Re: Saltwater Fishing Expo: March 20-22, 2009
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 23, 2009, 09:12:34 PM
I went on Sunday with Mass Basster and Cashin. I checked out a few St.Croix rods. The boats on Display were nice too. Went to the Jim Hutchinson Seminar and the T-Man seminar. I bought a T-Man popper plug, an ARC dehooker from Jim Hutchinson and a bunch of other stuff. I also  chatted with Capt.Rich Tenreiro from Northeast angling about the black drum bight in Cape May. We had a nice time, I liked the show this year. chrz