The Fisherman

Bodhis 4nd Annual Striper Tournament
2023-10-21
Entry fee is $100 per boat. Boundaries are from Shinnecock to Jones Inlet. Tournament includes open bar with food. Sponsorship opportunities available. For more information contact CB at 631-905-5636 or Scott at 631-312-1398.

New Jersey Free Fishing Day
2023-10-21
Beginning in 2015, the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife has offered spring and fall Free Fishing Days when no freshwater license is required. For details visit www.nj.gov/dep/fgw.

54th Annual Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament
2023-10-21
Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) and open to teams and individuals on the beach at Ocean City. For entry information contact Ed Parkinson at 215-680-6652 or eparkinson718@gmail.com.

Fred Golofaro Memorial South Shore Fishing Classic
2023-10-27 09:00 - 2023-11-29 12:00 (America/New_York) | Captree State Park, 3500 Ocean Pkwy, Bay Shore, 11706, United States
Sponsored by Long Island State Parks and The Fisherman; Cash and tackle prizes for the three largest bluefish and released striped bass. Entry fee is $25. Awards ceremony at Captree State Park at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 29. For more info, call 631-321-3510.

SITC Bobby Tosto Blackfish Tournament
2023-10-28
Tautog tournament presented by the Staten Island Tuna Club. For details call Angelo Pignataro at 917-440-6959 or visit situnaclub.com.

New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council
2023-11-02
Meets at Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Rd. in Galloway, or Stafford Twp. Administrative Office Bldg. at 260 E. Bay Ave. in Manahawkin at 5 p.m. Call 609-748-2020 to confirm.

JCSA Striper Fever
2023-11-18 - 2023-11-19 | Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, 385 Herbertsville Road, Brick, 08724, United States
Club headquarters located at 385 Herbertsville Road in Brick Township. A “pick your day” tournament; for details go to jcsa.org.

Steiger Craft Boats Open House
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Steiger Craft, 99 Bellport Ave, Bellport, 11713
Located at 99 Bellport Ave, Bellport NY, 11713 at 9 a.m. All models will be on display and tours will be given of their factory and operation. Outboard engine along with Sea Keeper representatives will be present. Dealers from Great Bay Marine, Diamond Marine, DNR Boats, and Annapolis Boat Sales will also be on location. Take advantage of their one day only special pricing. For more information call (631) 286-2136

Montauk Surfcasters Association Surf Day
2023-11-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, 11747, United States
The premium show for Surfcasters only being held in a larger venue at the Huntington Hilton 598 Broadhollow Rd (Rt 110) Melville, NY 11747. Event hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show will be live broadcasted by “Mr Poseidon. “ It will feature top plug builders, tackle manufacturers, surf fishing shops and surf fishing clubs with over a 125 vendor booths in total.

Lindenhurst Fall Fishing Flea Market
2023-11-25 09:00 - 14:00
At the Firemen’s Pavilion, 555 Heiling Blvd @ Hartford Street in Lindenhurst, NY 11757. Wide variety of salt and freshwater fishing tackle; New, used, antique, custom fishing and boating items. Door prizes every hour; Food and refreshments available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For show or vendor information go to www.fishingfleamarkets.com or call 732-381-2165.

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council
2023-12-11 - 2023-12-14 | The Notary Hotel, 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
Meeting scheduled to be held at The Notary Hotel at 21 North Juniper Street in Philadelphia, PA. For meeting details go to MAFMC.org.

NJ Marine Fisheries Council Meeting
2024-01-04 | Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ, 08205, United States
Scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Galloway Twp. Branch of the Atlantic Co. Library, 306 East Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway; for details call 609-292-7794.

New Jersey Beach Buggy Fishing Flea Market
2024-01-06 | Toms River High School South, 55
NJBBA’s “Pete D’alessio Memorial” event is co-sponsored by the Toms River South H.S. Fishing Club and runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (8 a.m. early bird admission is $8) at Toms River High School South at 55 Hyers Street in Toms River. Admission $4 after 9 a.m., under 12 free. Go to njbba.org.

Wildwood Fishing & Boating Expo
2024-01-06 - 2024-01-07 | Wildwood Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, New Jersey, 08260
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Wildwood Convention Center. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for ages 6-13, and free for 5 and under. Go to fishingexpowildwood.com.

World Fishing & Outdoor Expo - CANCELLED
2024-01-12 12:00 - 2024-01-14 17:00 | New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, New Jersey
After more than four decades in Suffern, NY the World Fishing & Outdoor Expo was originally expected to begin a new chapter this month at New Jersey’s Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. Regrettably, in an email to vendors on December 7, 2023, show manager Tod Alberto announced that they were cancelling the event. “Our efforts to move the show to a better location and change the dates have not resulted in what we hoped,” Alberto said. Visit sportshows.com.

Sunshine Foundation Fishing Flea Market
2024-01-13 | Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 West Cala Breeze Way, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08087
Sunshine Foundation Fishing Flea Market. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Edward Thornton Little Egg Harbor Community Center, 319 W. Cala Breeze Way in in Little Egg Harbor Township. Admission is $3. For details email fishthesunshine2@gmail.com.

The Narragansett Surfcasters 10th Annual Surf Day
2024-01-13 | Narragansett Community Senior Center, 53 Mumford Road, Narragansett, RI, United States
The event is being held at the Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI (behind the elementary school.) There will be loads of new and used fishing tackle for sale. Vendor tables are available, please contact Bruce Bain at brucebain123@hotmail.com.
Adult admission is a $5 donation to our Take a Kid Fishing Day (children get in free), the show runs 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LTHS 13th Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2024-01-14 | Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines St, Lanoka Harbor, NJ, 08734, United States
Admission is $5 at the door. Children 10 & under are free. Helps support Lacey Township High School Fishing Club. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lacey Township High School.

Striper Day
2024-01-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Ward Melville High School, 380 Old Town Rd., Setauket-East Setauket, NY, 11733, United States
Located at Ward Melville High School at 380 Old Town Rd, Setauket-East Setauket, NY 11733. Hosted by Surfcaster’s Journal and the Ward Melville Fishing Club. Event will raise funds for the club’s activities. At the event will be tackle shops, fishing equipment, plug builders, manufacturers, clubs and organizations. For more information please zenohromin@gmail.com.

Connecticut Surfcasters Demo Day
2024-01-20 | Clinton, CT Town Hall, 54 E Main St,, Clinton, CT, 06413, United States
This show has become a can’t-miss event with and this year they have the legendary Billy The Greek giving two seminars! There will also be tons of custom plug and tackle makers in attendance. Held at the Clinton, CT Town Hall 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the cost is a $5 donation. Follow the CT Surfcasters on Facebook or Instagram to stay updated on the show.

DVSA 14th Annual Flea Market
2024-01-20 | VE German Club, 130 Daviswille Road, Warminster, PA, 18974, United States
Presented by the Delaware Valley Surf Anglers (DVSA) from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at VE German Club at 130 Davisville Road in Warminster, PA. Admission $4, kids under 16 are free. Contact Joe Kelly at 267-918-4517.

Fisherman Flea Market
2024-01-21 09:00 - 16:00 | American Legion, 22 Grove Pl, Babylon, NY, 11702, United States
Located at the American Legion Babylon, 22 Grove Pl, Babylon NY from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 tables of fishing related items new and used with one on one expert talks, door prizes and 50/50 sailfish fishing contest. Purchase tickets at www.fishermanfleamarket.com. For vendor information please call 631-819-2100.

The Fly Fishing Show
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-28 | New Jersey’s Convention and Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ, 08837, United States
Friday 9-6, Saturday 8:30-6 and Sunday 9-4:30 at NJ Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ. One-day admission is $20, just $5 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under. Visit flyfishingshow.com.

Grumpys Tackle Sales and Seminars Event
2024-01-27 | Grumpys Tackle, 906 NE Central Ave, Seaside Park, NJ, 08752, United States
Grumpys Tackle is hosting their Winter Sales and Seminars event featuring custom plugs made by Scabelly. If you want a plug, be prepared to camp out front overnight on line to get yourself a plug when the doors open at 7am January 27th. They are also having the “Fishing with the Pros” Seminar Series with Shell E Caris at 9:30 talking Surf and Jetty Striper Tactics, Dave Rooney at 11 discussing Pro Tips for Boat Blackfish, and The Fisherman Magazine’s Jenni Ackerman at 12 discussing Doormat Fluke Tactics.

Raritan Bay Anglers Club Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market
2024-01-27 | St. Cecelia’s Hall, 45 Wilus Way, Iselin, NJ, 08830
From 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. Cecelia’s Hall, 45 Auth Ave. in Iselin, NJ, at the corner of Oak Tree Road and Route 27. Call Don Beyer for more info at 908-494-0980.

Glen Cove Fisherman Flea Market Fundraiser
2024-01-28 09:00 - 16:00 | Knights of Columbus Hall, 81 Sea Cliff Ave, Glen Cove, NY, 11542, United States
Sponsored by the Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club. Located at Knights of Columbus Hall, 81 Sea Cliff Ave, Glen Cove, NY from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features new and used custom fishing tackle and gear. Also, get tips from some of the most experienced anglers. For more information visit https://hhacfishingclub.com/

The New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-04 | Royal Plaza Trade Center, 181 Post Rd, Marlborough, MA
The New England Fishing & Outdoor Expo, formerly known as “the Boxboro show, this year’s event will be held at a new venue, the Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough, MA. Visit www.nefishingexpo.com for more information.

Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series
2024-02-03 | Resorts Casino, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ, 08401, United States
From 9-3 at Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, hosted by George Poveromo featuring co-host Nick Honachefsky. To purchase tickets (465) and learn more about the seminar lineup go to nationalseminarseries.com.

Saltwater Anglers of Bergen County Flea Market
2024-02-04 | Hasbrouck Heights Hilton
From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hasbrouck Heights Hilton. Cost of admission is $5 for adults and kids under 10 years free. Contact Don Lohse at 201-832-1298 or ddlohse@yahoo.com

Hi-Mar Fisherman’s Flea Market
2024-02-10 | Port Monmouth VFW Post 2179, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth, NJ
From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Port Monmouth VFW Post 2179, 1 Veterans Lane in Port Monmouth. Admission is $5; kids 16 and under free. Includes free access to seminars and a chance at door prizes. Visit fleamarket@hi-mar.com
