Yeah, I know it's a LOT of the same chit every year....blah, blah, blah.....but I still don't mind dropping a Hamilton at the door...

Anyone else planning on attending?

use to go to hangout with the guys from this site .......that changed & its been years since I,ve gone ........... gear wise ..I,m trying to sell not buy <><

Yes Saturday.
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In, not sure which day yet

Haha - totally forgot that is this weekend

Friday, with Alan.

Don’t need to buy anymore fishing related items...
Gotta get the addiction in check.
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Yup, Saturday afternoon around 2:30. Seems the only reason I go lately it to renew my subscription to the Fisherman.

Stopped going years back, just way too much stuff already, a lot of which has never seen the water. My biggest order yesterday was some new Thill bobber stops and some water proof boxes I needed to replace some old cracked ones. Other than that it's just some leader material and I'm done.

Saturday, always meet up with a few friends and talk shop then head someplace close for a few pints.

Think I'm going to skip it... I honestly have what I need, and I feel the years of the real "show-day deals". just aren't there anymore. I think vendors would do themselves a HUGE service by offering at least a few hot items at a can't-miss price just to draw people in... Just like agent coullion told verbal Kint in usual suspects... "CONVINCE ME"...

Think I'm going to skip it... I honestly have what I need, and I feel the years of the real "show-day deals". just aren't there anymore. I think vendors would do themselves a HUGE service by offering at least a few hot items at a can't-miss price just to draw people in... Just like agent coullion told verbal Kint in usual suspects... "CONVINCE ME"...

I can't convince you. It's in the neighborhood, so I go out of habit, but I'm buying little or nothing. The best deals can often be found at used tackle sales sponsored by fishing clubs.

Boat owners should be checking SeaTow and Boat US for their show special prices.....

I stopped going when "squid mama" Sherry was no longer selling tickets. She'd always let me in for free. :laughs:

That was after John stopped having the SB booth, and I got in with an exhibitor badge. ;)

Promised myself I wouldn't buy anything ,,,,, came home with a bag half full of stuff I couldn't live without.....

Shows so big ya get dizzy .... :spin::spin:

Would someone see if SeaTow is offering any show specials for me?

I think I see boatus with a $99 first time sign up...

Stopped going years back, just way too much stuff already, a lot of which has never seen the water. My biggest order yesterday was some new Thill bobber stops and some water proof boxes I needed to replace some old cracked ones. Other than that it's just some leader material and I'm done.

Same with me. I stopped going years ago. I have a problem with the President of RISAA paying himself a ton of money for a "non-profit" org. JMO

Same with me. I stopped going years ago. I have a problem with the President of RISAA paying himself a ton of money for a "non-profit" org. JMO

Ditto
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It more or less for the boat guys nowadays but still fun to get out of the house and get the itch for the upcoming season. It's not like it used to be when there were a lot of the custom builders that had booths. Now you'll have to attend shows like Asbury, surfday, or a club that is putting something on to grab some quality stuff

To each their own, but I don't think I'd stop going because I thought their president was getting paid too much?
Nor have I cancelled my subscription to "On the Water" because of their tournament. However, I'm all for..."whatever makes you feel better about yourself"...I guess we each "protest" in our own way.

I do get the whole, "I have enough stuff" and possibly don't need the temptation of getting more...and although I do find the prices nothing out of the ordinary, it's nice to be able to put your hands on a multitude of different brands and models as well as see new items without having to visit a few different tackle-shops who may or may not carry them, but can still order it for you if needed. A good place to do your homework, so to speak.

Did anyone pick up anything new? Whether new to them or new to the industry that's worth sharing?
A couple of years back, I picked up a few packets of the "Ultimate Bait Bridle"...I've used it numerous times and definitely think it's something I'll keep in my inventory. It's not fool-proof...but definitely a "keeper" ....for me anyways.

Bloo Did ya pick up what I asked ya to get for me ><>><:shocked:

I had a good time I go every year and Invite somebody new ever year to go with me. Saw a few guys I have become friendly with over the last few years. Talked to all e people. Didn’t buy anything didn’t see anything earth shattering but it was fun anyway I’ll go again next year
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To each their own, but I don't think I'd stop going because I thought their president was getting paid too much?
Nor have I cancelled my subscription to "On the Water" because of their tournament. However, I'm all for..."whatever makes you feel better about yourself"...I guess we each "protest" in our own way.

I do get the whole, "I have enough stuff" and possibly don't need the temptation of getting more...and although I do find the prices nothing out of the ordinary, it's nice to be able to put your hands on a multitude of different brands and models as well as see new items without having to visit a few different tackle-shops who may or may not carry them, but can still order it for you if needed. A good place to do your homework, so to speak.

Did anyone pick up anything new? Whether new to them or new to the industry that's worth sharing?
A couple of years back, I picked up a few packets of the "Ultimate Bait Bridle"...I've used it numerous times and definitely think it's something I'll keep in my inventory. It's not fool-proof...but definitely a "keeper" ....for me anyways.

Well said. I enjoy the experience and go early enough on Saturday to be done before they place gets overcrowded. Talked to a few guys, picked up a couple guppy pencils and some taug rigs, cheap polarized glasses (so I can sit on them without crushing a $300 pair) and renewed my OTW, all good.

I got you some,Mike

thanks Den , but I forgot what I needed ...I was working on my gear & got so confused I threw a bunch of it away ........................................the living room looks like the basement did when I had those thousands of cars & trucks all over the basement .

Baitman caught the largest white perch he,s ever taken from where he is fishing ..yesterday .

I rode east beach yesterday & the DEM had a [STING} setup for trucks with no passes ><>< no fishing violations thro :huh:

I have never been until this year, I was booth 432-431, Abe Pieciak and I combined our booths to setup a massive northeast art display...

I had a great time, met so many good people, and actually sold some stuff! I gave some guys a really good deal on some originals, and they both came back and gave me gifts! little did I know who the guys were, I was just being nice.... sometimes the universe rewards you...sometimes... I can't wait to fish them both! I'm gonna try to trade my way onto a tuna trip, and throw this thing at em!

the old penn just screams 50 lber mojo! ;)

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[QUOTE=Clammer;1139216].the living room looks like the basement did when I had those thousands of cars & trucks all over the basement .

OMG, I remember that!!!!!!:scream::scream::scream:

Albie. We chatted at the show I didn’t even realize that was you
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Albie. We chatted at the show I didn’t even realize that was you
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I hope I was nice! :0 I thought about making a little sign with my SB and sol name, but just never got around to it.

Even if a lot of you guys aren't attending and spending money, sales were up quite a bit for everyone I spoke with. This has been a pattern at all of the shows of which I have attended so far this year. From fishing line to lures to boats, people are buying heavily this year. Last year most vendors were complaining that they didn't make a dime, this year they were selling out of stock on day 1.

My buddy was working the Tsunami booth and he said 99% of the people who he spoke to either wanted a rod for the Canal or their new kayak (some for both...:huh: )

All in all I thought it was a very good show and thanks to everyone who stopped by to BS on Friday or Saturday.

My buddy was working the Tsunami booth and he said 99% of the people who he spoke to either wanted a rod for the Canal or their new kayak (some for both...:huh: )



fishing there this year will be so pleasant, I'm sure it won't be crowded at all.

I have never been until this year, I was booth 432-431, Abe Pieciak and I combined our booths to setup a massive northeast art display...

I had a great time, met so many good people, and actually sold some stuff! I gave some guys a really good deal on some originals, and they both came back and gave me gifts! little did I know who the guys were, I was just being nice.... sometimes the universe rewards you...sometimes... I can't wait to fish them both! I'm gonna try to trade my way onto a tuna trip, and throw this thing at em!

the old penn just screams 50 lber mojo! ;)

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Shut.....didn't know you were on here....Thank you so much for the piece. Girlfriend and I love it. You two had quite the booth......TonyO

I have never been until this year, I was booth 432-431, Abe Pieciak and I combined our booths to setup a massive northeast art display...

I had a great time, met so many good people, and actually sold some stuff! I gave some guys a really good deal on some originals, and they both came back and gave me gifts! little did I know who the guys were, I was just being nice.... sometimes the universe rewards you...sometimes... I can't wait to fish them both! I'm gonna try to trade my way onto a tuna trip, and throw this thing at em!

the old penn just screams 50 lber mojo! ;)

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Looked but didn't stop,,, now wish I had...
Give a heads up next year.... :kewl:

fishing there this year will be so pleasant, I'm sure it won't be crowded at all.

It’ll be like fishing in a phone booth.
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Shut.....didn't know you were on here....Thank you so much for the piece. Girlfriend and I love it. You two had quite the booth......TonyO

It was great to meet you Tony! I'll be up in the cape most of the summer, we gotta fish!

I think next year I'm going to do Risaa again and try to do both edison NJ shows. I'll have to bribe Abe to get him off the island that many times in one year....