Hiya folks,

I understand that the following week there will be this huge bass show in Mass....

So, since I am from NY - tell me about it and who's going? ;)

"Crazy" Alberto

Dont know it all depends if you have a booth there;) It gets cold in that place too so ya might wanna bring a couple of spare jackets:D

If you come up, make sure to stop in my booth and introduce yourself.

Alberto-

CALL ME!

I'm heading up with Hans and maybe Surfpirate on Saturday morning (3/22).

-WW

The Mass Bass Show is just a bunch of Red Sox fans bad mouthing the dreaded Yankee's.
ha ha ha. Crazy, this will be my fourth year going to the Mass Bass Show, I don't know if its worth the ride from NY, but around here it's the best fishing show. It focus' on local saltwater fish, the selection and price on gear/tackle is great, and you get to bump into some the faithful from this site and others, plus the lectures are always good and where else can you see two 73lb stuffed stripers. The warden at my house gave me saturday the 22nd off, so I'm still hoping to go codfishing in the morning and the show in the afternoon, but right now my boat is frozen to the ground in my back yard, it's supposed to 0 degrees tonight so who knows when the melt will happen.

BTW, have they lined up the speakers yet? If so, what's the schedule....not sure which day I'm going yet, and it depends upon the fore-mentioned, and also who might be going when, as there a few guys I'd like to run into. But I'll be there one day or the other....and hoping to fish before or after, somewhere nearby, weather dependent......

Distance from Ma and Pa's to show: 1.8 miles.
Nice.
Keep in mind that it is at the mall in Kingston this year rather than Cordage Park in Plymouth as in years past.

And Steve where do you plan on wettin a line:o ,there aint no fish around there and its too cold:rolleyes: .I might be goin there too,if you're thinkin what I'm thinkin.Been wettin it for a few yrs. now before the show and we dont catch many ,but always get a few:D ,and we couldnt be happier,at this time of year

Milo - had a few areas in mind.....one of them involves powder....;)......(oh boy, BIG secret there...:rolleyes: )..I'll send ya a PM in a day or two, as right now I gotta make some dinner, but we can talk...:)

Its at the independance mall in Kingston. Downstairs...

Make sure you stop by the MSBA Juniors table, I will be working it with my son on saturday. They will have a great raffle. (I spied a nice 7 foot custom rod for the table the other night complete with an Okuma reel). All the proceeds will go the the junior division of the MSBA club...

Gonna be some great host speakers too.

Stop by and say Hello...

V.

Al,

Don't you have anything better to do than drive 4 hours for the same old, same old.

I'll extend the same invite to you that I gave Danno. Come to my place, you can look at some tackle, we'll swap some of the same old stories, I'll charge you $12 for a pretzel and a coke, then you can go home. ;)

Hey thats only 40 min from my house and maybe 1.5 miles from my brothers house. I will be there sometime after noon time.
Lets see what will I were?? I guess I will were a tan coat with ebroided sport fishing boat on the back. So when you see a 6+ foot guy that is 300 pounds wereing that coat its me. Just tap me on the shoulder and say Hi.
MacoJoe

I know I have cabin fever but take a good long look at the cartoon at the bottom of macojoe's post.....

Isn't this an all ages site

Speaker schedule has not been released yet...will be out in the next few days

Speakers are

Tony Stetszko (w/ special guest Al Gag)

Charlie Soares

Ron "The Striper Maine-iac" McKee

RFA Legislative Dude Mike Doebley talking about the "Freedom To Fish Bill"

more suprises.....

Directions, as well as time and place for us out-of-staters would be much appreciated.

-WW

MSBA will be holding our Fishing Expo at the Independence Mall in Kingston, Mass, in the area that formally held Filene's Basement.

Saturday March 22nd 10AM to 7PM
Sunday March 23rd 11AM to 5PM

This is right off exit 9 on Rt 3 in Plymouth - maybe 12 miles from the Sagamore rotary... Looks to be a good show as usual..

Okay, I know where the Sagamore Rotary is. 12 miles ain't so far. ;) :D:smash:

Thanks for the info but nobody is really giving up the “meat” of the show.

Is it really worth the trip from Long Island?

How about the other speakers?

Approx. how many booths do they have?

and what kind of deals do they have (plugs, lines, hooks, flies etc)?

Is silly BM :happy: , Sir Slip :cool: , Saki man Habs :smash: , Tattoo man :D, and Mr. JohnR going :)?

Hey Got Stripers… If I am there… I will make sure to stop by. :)

Yo WeeWee… I will be sending ya an email.

"Crazy" Alberto

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Crazy Alberto
Thanks for the info but nobody is really giving up the “meat” of the show. [quote]

Is it really worth the trip from Long Island?

that's pretty subjective - odds are you won't see too much different than at other shows but here its pretty much all saltwater fishing shops involved

How about the other speakers?

A few other people, Charlie Soares, Doebly from the RFA, Bill -n- Juls...

Approx. how many booths do they have?
About 100

and what kind of deals do they have (plugs, lines, hooks, flies etc)?
Many tackle shops will be there and the prices are usually real good (and the odd shop stays high too :rollem: )

Is silly BM :happy: , Sir Slip :cool: , Saki man Habs :smash: , Tattoo man :D, and Mr. JohnR going :)?[/b] I'll have a booth. Can't speak for the rest (cept when Habs needs people to speak for him :doh: )

..... In a nut shell - it's 100 vendors & shops but 98% of just fishing and almost all saltwater. Lots of guides, some marine stuff, several reps, but mostly fishing. There are a handfull of big shops there including CMS (think Beachmasters :D )and Hatteras Jacks! I have not been to the big NY show (this past weekend??) but compared to both Wooooster & Springfield, this show is far better for stuff & prices for FISHING gear. If you want a portable smokeless turkey frier you might want the other show :laughs:

CRAZY AL, Not going to make the SHOW , Out straight with ORDERS, Will miss the laughs and everyone , well almost everyone............JOHNR, I can speak for myself except when it involves :cheers: :putin: :bsod: Later back to drilling HOLES........ :)

I'll be there. I think its a good show. Very specialized to striper fishing in the talks and I always have gotten good deals there. They don't give the stuff away but usually its the best prices you'll see all year. Is it worth the 50 minute ride from my house....definitely. Is it worth a 4 hour ride from NY....depends on what else you have to do.

Best part of the show is seeing everybody there.At least in the local area , just about all the serious striper fisherman go one day or the other or both.

I think the talks are pretty good too. Last year stetzko's talk was good and so was Bill and Jules.

There are sometimes booths with guys selling nothing , just showing a collection of plugs. One year a guy was demonstarting some flytying , one year not. One year a guy had add on and retrofits to Keep Alive live bait systems which was nice.

Big assortment of people and booths. Hatteras Jacks had all kinds of reels and stuff for tricking out reels like ceramic bearings. CMS always has good plug deals and reel deals. One year (long time ago) I bought about $250 woth of Gibbs plugs from CMS at about $7.50 each (don't expect that this year! :) ) They usually have a good assortment of Mombo Minnows at good prices too. one year I got nice tackle bags cheap and very inexpensive blanks from M+D's but he's not there this year. There are some regulars and some new tables every year.

Anyway , I like the show , much better than the Worcester show. As John said , no cell phone booths or big boat displays , just stuff for striper fisherman.

Al
I think its worth the ride if there are no other fishing shows in your area . I drive from southern Ct and its worth the 2.5 or hour ride . As everyone said its a good show , good deals , good people and it never seems crowded either . All fishing mostly saltwater and striper heavy . The talks are good Tony S always has something worth listening too and he may even have his mr wiggly for sale . LOL

If ya go Ill make sure I say Hi !

Now ya talking... Thanks for fessing up and giving me the nitty gritty stuff! :D

Yo Habster... I will call ya later bud. Just keep them plugs going cause my Montauk buddy is gonna need it bad! ;)

"Crazy" Alberto

I am looking forward to my first MSBA gathering...not a member but it sounds like it should be an interesting event.

Here is the link to the show schedule: http://www.striped-bass.com/msba/msba03sched.shtml

OK folks,

WeeWee and a few LI guys are gonna visit this Mass. show (Saturday)... Also, we are gonna have the new AquaSkinz drytops to show ya. ;)

So, who's going? :D

"Crazy" Alberto

:btu:

:bo: :bounce: :drool: :hf1: :hee: :jump: :jump1: :heybaby: :kewl:

I'll be at the striper swipers raffle table for part of the day.
I'll have on a bright red striper swiper t-shirt and probably a name tag.

stop buy, say hello, and buy a raffle ticket for the kids club.

CYA there:bo:

I may not be able to go till Sunday if I can get there then .

Ill be there, wreaking havoc as usual;)

I'll be there Saturday morning. Any of you guys tell me the name of that great burger restaurant in Plymouth? I had lunch there last year but can't remember the name.

where is this show at??????

yeah yeah yeah someone give up the name of the burger joint . If I go I want to eat good . Is it in a green colored building or green awnings somewhere close to cordage park ?

Are Tickets available at the door?

And... does anyone have directions?...

Don:

Yes at the door.
Go to the website www.msba.net and download a coupon for the show. I think its 8 bucks 7 with the coupon.
There are directions somewhere on this thread.
I think John posted them or a link to them.
may even be on the msba site.

Thanks!:D

I remember rt3N exit 7 or 8 .

Is there anyone from around my area who would like to head out with me on Saturday to this show?

To all, I'll be working at the MSBA raffle table Sat. & Sun. Stop by and say "Hello Bob"

If your feet aint wet...U aint fishin

Same with me, i'll be there as well, don't know where i'll be working. I'll throw on a tag to ID myself. If you see me say hi !
:jester:

OK Folks,

Looks like this is gonna be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to meeting many of you! BTW: Ron Arra is gonna be there too... so why don't we all meet him at his booth...say around 1 PM? :D

Also, there is a good chance Fish-Eye Laptew will be joining us too... ;)

"Crazy" Alberto

This has probably been said but it is worth repeating;

the show this year is NOT at Cordage Park like it has been in the past. It will be at the Independence Mall in Kingston MA.

Personally I enjoyed the previous venue but what are you going do.

look for the Funny pants:D Im going to Punish the Guys in the VS Booth

Originally posted by BM
look for the Funny pants:D Im going to Punish the Guys in the VS Booth

as well as anybody down-wind of you......:laughs:

Toby dont worry he will be wearing his stink plug . I heard it was a pikie .

Is Handlebar Harry's the name of the burger place you talking about? If it is it's in Cordage park..

I think that burger joint he means is the charlie horse - unless the name has changed. It was on the left about 1/2 to 3/4 mi. after getting off the exit on the way to cordage pk.

I think that burger joint he means is the charlie horse - unless the name has changed. It was on the left about 1/2 to 3/4 mi. after getting off the exit on the way to cordage pk.

I think that burger joint he means is the charlie horse - unless the name has changed. It was on the left about 1/2 to 3/4 mi. after getting off the exit on the way to cordage pk.

sorry - computer is turning to a peice of SH#T !

Aw, Beetle, I thought ya just wanted to be sure nobody missed it....;)

thats the place !

Exit 8 off of Rt 3 in the Independence mall. The exit says Smith Lane, Rocky Nook

hey, i'm going to try to come on sun. if i get there i'll be wearing a red hat w/ a blue brim, it says charles river canoe and kayak. i'm about 5'7" if you see me say hi.!!!!!!!:happy: :happy:

i do remember eating at some 'burger joint, but all i do remember is that they had some large pints of beers! and they kept coming! hey, toby, how you doin'?

Alberto, Very nice to finally meet you:) and Kadir and Surfpirate.

CHRIS L:

DID YOU GET MY MESSAGE YOU LUCKY $%#*$($* !!!!!!

You won !!!!

See John R.

YES I DID !!!!!!! I just dont know what I won . some kinda rod from some kind of raffle . My daughters now want one of my other rods . "its not fair daddy "

Thank You very much !
from me and both my daughters

Chris, nice to meet your beautiful daughter, she will outfish you if you don't give in to her demands, give her the rod :)

what Slip said:D

Thanks Guys she is a beutiful kid and a good one too , they both are !
It all depends if it will fit her If not she already knows which one of mine (ours) she wants . See I have 2 daughters and if one wins a rod then the other one does too . You know how it goes . So if the one I won fits Alex then Jessie will get Alexs rod . And I will get to smile see we all win .

I have no idea what the prizes were . I just get into them raffles to help support the MSBA and the juniors .

So what length was the stick ?

Chris rod was perfect size for the young ladies. You sir need to go to the track. ;)

and give that nice young lady the other one.
Nice to meet you and your lovley daughter today.
Great to see everyone I saw today... me head is still spinning, and my dogs are a barkin'

sounds like Alex has a new rod and so does Jessi and me :D :D

I will take that advice right to Aqueduct in the 8th and 10 th races tomorrow .

Thanks Bill

karl it was a pleasure to finally put a face to a name . mr fancy pants talks alot about you . some of it good ! I see he is right . LOL

Alex had a lot of fun !

I think it was about a 6-6 1/2 foot. Just right for schoolies and your daughter. Sute kid is right, I met Greg's daughter too. Another cutie !!

Chris make sure to check the side pockets of the carbone bag there are a couple of lures I stuffed tin there too.

Enjoy and Thanks.

There are still plenty of tickets to be drawn. Maybe you can win that custom with the Penn reel for your other girl!!!:D

Chris Your Kids and You can come fishing here in april for some schoolie action if You like.

thats the perfect size for Alex 6 to 6.5 feet . Shes going to be so excited ! I told her yesterday that if the rod was sized for her then she gets the prize . She kept wanting to check the door prize #s everytime she saw someone at the board . After dinner she even suggested going back to the show . But we had to be home before 8pm . unfortunately ! It would have been nice to see all your faces when she won !
Thanks Van .

John we will have to get together so Alex can get her rod . Shes going to want to go to the show today .

CONGRATS ALEX !!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Oznavad
Al,

Don't you have anything better to do than drive 4 hours for the same old, same old.

I'll extend the same invite to you that I gave Danno. Come to my place, you can look at some tackle, we'll swap some of the same old stories, I'll charge you $12 for a pretzel and a coke, then you can go home. ;)

Phil,
As much I enjoy your place... and you called it on missing the NY Flounder opening day festivities... it was a good show and you were missed!

I am going to stop going to Suffern and the NY Show, but I will go to this event again.

p.s. I looked everywhere I didn't find any Pretzels
:)

Surfpirate, Alberto, Ragfly, and Chunker of Death it was nice to meet you yesterday.

At this show, a soda (I had to explain to Christine what "tonic" means in SE Mass) and bag of popcorn cost $1.75 :D