Somerset Saltwater expo

[hookset]

Haven't heard any talk about it yet, i know it is next week(Fri, Sat, Sun)but was wondering what sponsors will be there. I am planning on going on Friday with my father and a few friends. This will be my first full year with my boat so my wish list long needless to say. My hopes are that the show is half as good as other years as i always enjoy walking around and seeing all the booths. Plus it is great chance to support some smaller family shops instead of chain places.
I hope all to see some board members and sponsors alike there

[Jay]

Haven't heard any talk about it yet, i know it is next week(Fri, Sat, Sun)but was wondering what sponsors will be there. I am planning on going on Friday with my father and a few friends. This will be my first full year with my boat so my wish list long needless to say. My hopes are that the show is half as good as other years as i always enjoy walking around and seeing all the booths. Plus it is great chance to support some smaller family shops instead of chain places.
I hope all to see some board members and sponsors alike there

Quite a few Sponsors and Members will be there. I'll be shooting for Saturday.

[SaltLife1980]

Never miss this show.. I will be there Saturday.. Great deals and lots of great anglers to chat with!

[Capt.Yasar]

I am planning to go on Saturday and "contribute to economy";-) maybe NJF members in Expo can display NJFishing Logo in Booths for newbies like me to recognize and ask for "special member discount" :D :D :D Few times I got $5 discount coupons for a fishing trip on Golden Eagle from Capt Greg. Good show I often come back with more "stuff" than I initially planned to buy .:rolleyes:

[Gerry Zagorski]

Looking to go on Friday. A few of our sponsors will be there

G and B Fishing Systems/Avet Reels
Party boat The Gambler
Charter boat Tagged Fish
Kevin Bogan Custom Rods

[Andreas Toy]

Will be there working the booth for Shimano. come by and say hi.

[Capt Derek Fisher Price 3]

Ill be there working for GLoomis and Shimano with Freddy

[The Bill TM]

I love this show, I live in Middlesex so it is right around the corner from me. I honestly look forward to it all year.

[JayO]

I'm going Saturday. Definitely visiting Kevin Bogan and a popular non-sponsor lure dealer - Joe Shute. Pick up some pickles for the ride home! :D

[MohawkJD]

I'll be looking for a low profile baitcaster for light Fluking and bottom fishing. I know Diawa and Shimano are usually there, but I'd also like to see some Abu Garcia's. Does anyone know any venders that'll be there that carry a full line of Abu Revo's? I'd like to contact them this week so they can bring the models I like.

[scubanut]

I'll be looking for a low profile baitcaster for light Fluking and bottom fishing. I know Diawa and Shimano are usually there, but I'd also like to see some Abu Garcia's. Does anyone know any venders that'll be there that carry a full line of Abu Revo's? I'd like to contact them this week so they can bring the models I like.

Although I dont think hes gonna be at the show, contact Rich from Jersey Hooker, He'll hook you up and do the right thing.

[Capt.Yasar]

1)Kevin Bogan: booth? :

2)Capt Derek:booth?:Fisher Price IV: GLoomis and Shimano with Freddy

3) Capt Fred Gamboa: Booth? Andreas Toy Charters: booth for Shimano.

4) G and B Fishing Systems/Avet Reels

5) Party boat The Gambler

6)Capt Chad: booth?: Charter boat Tagged Fish

Anyone else?

[SaltLife1980]

I saw the Andreas Toy for sale in the back of the Fishermen Mag.. Capt fred did you get a new boat??

[Andreas Toy]

if it sells, might have a new project on horizon. if not will continue business as usual,almost completely booked out for striped bass season so would have to wait for canyon season, if it happens. time will tell.

[SaltLife1980]

if it sells, might have a new project on horizon. if not will continue business as usual,almost completely booked out for striped bass season so would have to wait for canyon season, if it happens. time will tell.


Gotcha.. Well good luck! See you out there

[makosnax]

Show was a lot better last year than in years past. There were more vendors selling fishing gear than windows and spa treatments.

[Fishin Dude]

Saturday my day for the show. It's always a good one.

[JonDevin]

I'll probably be manning the Heroes on the Water - NJ Chapter booth on Saturday. You may find others from here with me as well! Stop by and say "hi".

[tropics]

I'll probably be manning the Heroes on the Water - NJ Chapter booth on Saturday. You may find others from here with me as well! Stop by and say "hi".
Jon Today is Sat.:)

[howarda780]

I'll be at the Hero's on the Water booth with JD.

Richie, The show is next weekend.

http://www.sportshows.com/somerset/index.html

[SaltLife1980]

This show is always amazing.. Great deals and tons of great anglers.. I need to get a new reel and maybe rod..

[tropics]

I'll be at the Hero's on the Water booth with JD.

Richie, The show is next weekend.

http://www.sportshows.com/somerset/index.html

Just checked Thanks my bad LOL

[GDubya07]

Hope to see everyone there

Gdubs - :cool:

[LeftyReeler]

will be there Sat morning on the early side, see you peeps there

[sportfishingusa]

I got enough shit to last me a while, i go to the show i end up buying more junk then i need. have fun everyone.

[Capt.Yasar]

List of Exhibitors:

http://sportshows.com/somerset/SomersetRosterWeb.pdf

[tropics]

I am going down today any one else?

[HDMarc]

Will be there today after work, and what a coincidence...it's payday:D

[aduma1107]

I am going down today any one else?
Wish I was making today. There is seminar today I would like to catch. Be there tomorrow.

[sportfishingusa]

WTF IS YOLO sportfishing, someone please find out for me and take a picture, i want to chuckle lol

[BIGARIEL]

You Only Live Once Sportfishing?:d :d :d

[AndyS]

Talked to my buddy, he said AOT of empty floor space. Wasn't impressed, said he wasted 12 bux to get in and $3.50 for a hot dog.

[frugalfisherman]

I don't pay to get into Macys, Target or Walmart. I ain't gonna pay to get into a sportings good store. Not when I can get stuff cheaper on ebay.

[Rich Pfish]

Let me tell you I fully support taking care of the Mom and Pop guys as I worked for one in NJ for a while. However, now that I manage one of the big box stores fishing and camping departments, I can say that it is very hard to compete with our sale prices.

Spros and Gulp at buy one get one for half, the Power Pro prices at 20% off and admission is free.

Our salesmen are not some smart ass kids, we have all worked in the industry for years.

[frugalfisherman]

Let me tell you I fully support taking care of the Mom and Pop guys as I worked for one in NJ for a while. However, now that I manage one of the big box stores fishing and camping departments, I can say that it is very hard to compete with our sale prices.

Spros and Gulp at buy one get one for half, the Power Pro prices at 20% off and admission is free.

Our salesmen are not some smart ass kids, we have all worked in the industry for years.
Can't be Sports Authority or Dicks 'cause they are one giant rip off.

[crabcake]

I've never been to the show & I might be coming from BKLYN tomorrow. Just curious to know if parking is free? It's already going to cost me enough in gas/tolls so I just need to make sure that there aren't any other surprises. Thanks!

[Garone Custom Rods]

Parking is free.

[SaltLife1980]

Spent to much money again but got some great goodies! Few jigs, plugs, lots of tackle, new cutters, new fillet knife, gulp, and new Rod and Reel..

Got a New Shimano TMS-F70H Teramar Inshore Southeast Spinning Rod... 7 foot, heavy power, medium fast action, 15-30#.. Love the fact that there is 8 guides.. Fuji reel seat.. Paired with a new Shimano 4000 Baitrunner.. Loaded it up with 40# Power Pro last night.. I am in love with this set up.. The rod is beautiful and a crazy color.. Seems to change color in the sun and has some great back bone.. And the medium fast action seems feels very like its going to feel great on the bite and hook set.. This is my first salt water Shimano rod and so far i am VERY happy! The reel feels great.. The baitrunner clicks on and off like butter and the drag feels great.. Holds a good amount of line.. I put on a few yards of backing then piled on 150 yards of 40# power pro.. Which is more then enough... I was going to get the 5000 but i like the feel of the smaller reel in my hand plus i dont do much surf fishing so it will be mostly used on the boat so the 4000 holds more then enough line for my needs.. Amazing prices as well.. Got the show price on both and it saved me a good amount of cash! Which is always good!;)



All and All it was a good show with lots of great deals and tons of fellow anglers to chat with...


Saw a few people who had fished with us last season! I hope to see you guys back this year!

[SaltLife1980]

I was looking to see what the name of the color of the rod is.. But cant seem to find the exact name.. Id say its super cool greenish/blue swirls on black color scheme..

She shines so beautiful in the sun! And is going to look even better when its bent in half with a monster Striped Bass on the other end of the line!!

Bass in Raritan Bay better watch out because i am coming for you!!

[Garone Custom Rods]

I stopped in at the show both Friday and Saturday. Looks like there was a great turnout. Saw a lot of familiar faces.

Spoke to a lot of vendors about getting them into Jersey Hooker Outfitters. We will be carrying Fiberstar Composites surf blanks, along with CTS and Century.

[aduma1107]

I stopped in at the show both Friday and Saturday. Looks like there was a great turnout. Saw a lot of familiar faces.

Spoke to a lot of vendors about getting them into Jersey Hooker Outfitters. We will be carrying Fiberstar Composites surf blanks, along with CTS and Century.
Show was real good, i stopped by the Fibrestar booth, real nice blanks. Picked up some nice 800 gram Tile jigs. The expo center needs to lower there beer prices a little bit:D

[LegalEyes]

Show was ok for me...I Didn't see sooo many great deals but def some.

Great deal I saw was a Bogen custom orange stick with an orange avet $325. .. can't believe it was still there sat afternoon. I bought the last of the white sticks for a bottom fish boat pole.

My best deal was 40% off a yukon 70 qt 7 day cooler. Sux I couldn't get it there, but the discount card worked np. Really awesome. Under 300 with tax and shipping.

The fin nor people I like offered 600yard of braid for 30 bucks, I just didn't need it.

Had two knives for the knife guy to sharpen, but he wasn't there this year.

Maybe Garone and Jersey hooker will have a booth next year ; D, and thanks for saying Hi.