Why don't we have a fishing flea market in Mass. ?

[NIB]

U need a place,A big place..U have to rent tables u need a set up an break down crew..Then u need vendors..U would want to plan it for the same weekend every yr.an have patience to build it up..
Asbury an berkley charge 3 dollars a head..
Berkley had a banner yr this yr something like 1100 patrons.3300 dollars at the door.Tables are pretty much a wash for the hall an other things..so it will take time to really get something worth the effort..If I was to plan something up there I would do it first weekend in march before the big events take place.U wanna get the money first..

[fishsmith]

What about the Raynham Flea?
Think of the one stop shopping ... stolen tv's, drug paraphernalia, porn and now a chance for fishing gear.
In all seriousness, I would think the outside tables are affordable and if a few builders/fishing gear sellers got together you might get a following.

[ShipWrecked]

I went to the Berkley Flea Market and it was small. But they had a lot great stuff. I am probably going back again next year.

[bloocrab]

Charile Soares actually had a table at the Westport flea market years ago...I haven't seen that advertised in quite a few years now...I'm not sure that it still goes on...Bucko was also there, selling used and new equipment...I'd always leave with something.

I know what Bruce is driving at, not so much a place where builders could sell their new stuff, but anyone could sell their used stuff....and Slip, your garage isn't big enough

There's a couple of spots at the Raynham Flea-Market, one sells extremely LOW quality merchandise while the other can have some very interesting items for sale. I would think a fishing club would benefit the most and have the best resources to plan one...and with the help of the internet...I would think they'd get a good amount of people....
Fishermen do not want to go to a Flea Market to purchase brand new/shelf-priced fishing gear. If it was kept at a Flea-Market level...I think it would last. JMO-

[Canalman]

I'm in

[NIGHT STRIKES]

Originally Posted by NIB

If I was to plan something up there I would do it first weekend in march before the big events take place.U wanna get the money first..

That is the truth NIB,, After the last two weekends down here in Jersey alot of funds have dried up and plans to run up to Providence at the end of this month are being cancelled as of this morning by alot of fishermen that I know.. Not me I didn't go too crazy and can't wait...

In regards to running one of these flea markets > its a big effort,but it doe's show if you have a commitment from everyone in your club,membership etc., and put your time in planning and organizing it. It will be a success, as the NJ Asbury & Berkeley Striper Clubs have proven year after year...