If any of you having nothing to do over the weekend and have a few hours to kill, I'd highly recommend heading out to Freeport Long Island and spending a few hours at the NY Sportfishing Federation Show & Auction. February 15-17 (
www.nysf.org) 130 East Merrick Road in Freeport. It really isn't that bad or hard a drive.
I've gone to this show the past few years but am unable to attend this year
. Although there are 1 or 2 vendors that seem to be at every show there are plenty of vendors that we here in NJ never see (allot of LI B&T shops, rod builders, charter boats etc.).
If you're into using teasers on your fluke rigs (like I am) then this is the place for you. There are 2 vendors (1 usually in the lobby & the other in the main room) that tie the most amazing teasers you've ever seen. BTW, the can be used for other species other than fluke. I usually load up big time on teasers here (& for those of you who know me or have seen my tackle bag--you know what I mean when I say load up).
They also usually have a very good line up of seminars. "Crazy" Alberto Knie is speaking on Sunday I believe. Following Sunday's seminars they have a great auction.
Saturday hours are 8-6 and Sunday 9-3. I figure most wont want to face LI traffic on Friday so I'm not posting the show hours for that day.
For more info call 631-563-1825
