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Title: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:07:32 PM

I had a great time at the Saltwater Show today. There is certainly no shortage of great fishing gear available to us.

I met up with a lot of our NJ Saltwater Fisherman members - HotRod, Capt. Joe, Kenny, Dan (Reel McCoy), Tom (Broken One), Jeff (Pilot), Paul (PED579), Bob (Fluke-U), Eddie (Naked Eddie) and AJ (Peggy Lee), Scott (bowguide) and Capt. Rich. 

I got to speak with a ton of vendors, sponsors and supporters, and some possible future sponsors and supporters.  I was also fortunate to meet a few celebrities including:  Tuna jigging legend, Kilsong; the current striped bass, all tackle, world record holder, Greg Myerson; and one of the all time great fishing writers, Milt Rosko.

Rod, Kenny, Dan and I met up at the diner for some burgers and cheesecake, courtesy of Hotrod.  Thanks buddy. t^

Great day! clp 

I should have some videos up later.  For now, here are some stills.  Click on them to enlarge.

1.  Great White Shark
2.  Great White Shark
3.  Phil from G&H Lures and Hotrod
4.  George from Avet (G&B Fishing Systems)
5.  Capt. Rich of M&R Charters at the Avet booth
6.  (L to R) Fluke-U, Rod, Paul, Capt. Joe and Naked Eddie

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:12:03 PM

7.  Don from Canyon Reels
8.  Tony Maja
9.  Chuck from Tournament Cable
10. Kadir from Aquaskinz
11. Daiwa
12. Ray Goecke from Star Rods

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:18:13 PM

13.  Peter Piper's Pickles
14.  Naked Eddie, Peter the Pickle, Capt. Joe and Paul
15.  Cobia (In case anybody is stuck thinking of a Christmas gift for me.) ;D
16.  Striped Bass, World Record holder, Greg Myerson
17.  St. Croix booth
18.  Jigging World

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:22:49 PM

19.  Jigging World
20.  Jigging World
21.  The Worm Bar
22.  The Worm Bar
23.  Contender (see #15)
24.  Key West (see #15 and #23) TT^

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:28:34 PM

25.  ZeeBaas
26.  Savage Lures
27.  Tady Lures
28.  Okuma
29.  The Excel party boat out of San Diego(again for those who are looking for the perfect gift...)  ;)
30.  Rapala

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Kenny on March 15, 2013, 10:32:55 PM

Was a great time at the show today...

Could have spent a lot of money today but I kept myself in check and just picked up a few things..good eats for for dinner, thanks Rod  t^ and great job on the write up and pics Bob....

We should go to Applebees next time for dinner  rofla

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:33:31 PM

31.  Lamiglas
32.  Big Tuna (B Fast Charters)
33.  Ocean Kayak
34.  Kilsong and me
35.  Jig and Pop rods
36.  Canyon Reels

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:39:03 PM

37.  Avet
38.  Avet 3 speed (custom)
39.  Avet 3 speed (custom)
40.  Sting-O Lures
41.  Yours Truly and Milt Rosko
42.  Kenny with Chris of CMC Custom Rods

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Hotrod on March 15, 2013, 10:42:50 PM

 clp  Nice Job Bob.  hope the videos came out good.  what a great time.  nice seeing everyone and all of the great vendors that support us t^

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Bucktail on March 15, 2013, 10:44:47 PM

43.  Capt. Bob Bogan of The Gambler
44.  Shimano
45.  The new 2013 Shimano Stella
46.  Rod, Kenny & Dan ready to get the feed bag on.
47.  Just a little more ketchup please. ;D

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Takes Prizoners on March 15, 2013, 10:52:09 PM

that place was packed.  picked up a few good deals though. easily could have max'd out the credit card on little things.  debating on going again tomorrow. a dangerous financial gamble. lol

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: ped579 on March 16, 2013, 12:09:50 AM

Thanks for the pictures Bob.  I had a good time seeing you guys.  It has been a long winter and just seeing you guys I am looking forward to the banquet even more now.

Rod we really need a booth there one year.  I would volunteer all 3 days for booth duty.

I met some really interesting guys as well that had booths there especially the American Fly Fishing Schools, run by Mike Corblis.  I have seen his trailer around but had no idea he lived in island Heights.  That is like a 1/2 mile from the house.  Mike if you get on line nice chatting with you.

Tom Lynch, was another.  He takes some pretty greats shots, (but I think mine ares till butter buddy).  Looking forward to seeing you on the beach this year.

Again, it was awesome seeing everyone today.

Happy Catching

Paul

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Hunter 2 on March 16, 2013, 07:01:43 AM

The show looks great as always. I will be attending today. t^

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Fishin Dude on March 16, 2013, 08:30:38 AM

Great Pix Bob. I'm leaving for the show in about a half hour.  TT^

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Pops Soul on March 16, 2013, 10:40:30 AM

 t^ Nice Bob

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: PeggyLee on March 16, 2013, 07:24:53 PM

To all the guys I met at the show: Joe, Rod, Bob,Dan, Ed,it was a pleasure to see you again,looking forward to the Banquet. t^

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: kutztownwayne on March 16, 2013, 09:22:15 PM

Will be at the show with my two teen sons on Sunday.  Will have my njswf shirt on, say hello if we pass by you.   

Title: Re: Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13
Post by: Reel McCoy on March 17, 2013, 07:46:08 AM

Had a great time at the show on Friday and managed to leave with some cash in my pocket.  Picked up a few jigs,lures and a bunker spoon; I was able to resist temptation and not buy any of the great reels and rods I am now convinced I need to add to my collection.  Great meeting all the members and our sponsors at the show t^
Had a good time at dinner, thank Rod t^  I am still kicking myself for getting getting a piece of that cheesecake.