The Worcester show is usually in early February. It's more of a total outdoors show, like the one up in Suffern, NY--in fact, it's run by the same promoter and most of the exhibitors do both. It's basically a chance for a hands-on look at all the new stuff you've read about on the 'net. Don't look for any real bargains at the retail booths--they have to offset the cost of exhibiting.
The best show, hands-down, for the saltwater fisherman is the Mass Bass show. I've been helping out an exhibitor (Hawg Hunter Lures) for 3 years now, and last year's show at Cordage Park was the best fishing show I've ever been to. The best part was, I got in for free and MSBA bought me lunch both days
I came "thisclose" to buying a beautiful custom All Star 1209 rod from Hatteras Jack. Had I known he'd gotten ripped off, I would have bought it even though I didn't really need it. CMS also had a nice Lami XRA 1205 for a great price that tempted me.
Hybrid Mode
