Somerset Saltwater Fishing Show 3/15/13

[Bucktail]

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.

Great day!  

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

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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

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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.)
16.  Striped Bass, World Record holder, Greg Myerson
17.  St. Croix booth
18.  Jigging World

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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)

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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

[Kenny]

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  and great job on the write up and pics Bob....

We should go to Applebees next time for dinner 

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

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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

[Hotrod]

   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

[Bucktail]

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.

[Takes Prizoners]

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

[ped579]

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

[Hunter 2]

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

[Fishin Dude]

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

[Pops Soul]

  Nice Bob

[PeggyLee]

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.

[kutztownwayne]

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.   

[Reel McCoy]

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
Had a good time at dinner, thank Rod   I am still kicking myself for getting getting a piece of that cheesecake.