Attendees at the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo this week will not only be shopping for the boat of their dreams, but learning some new boating and fishing techniques at the show’s free seminars.
Held February 16-19 at the New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at Raritan Center in Edison and presented by the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey Boat Sale & Expo will feature seminars on all four days of the show, with expert advice from fishing and boating’s foremost authorities.
Presented by the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) and The Fisherman Magazine, the seminar topics will range from fishing tips and tricks to advice on electronics and mobile technology.
Anglers are sure to enjoy the special Captain’s Day lineup on Saturday, February 18. All of Saturday’s seminars will be presented by local charter and party boat captains ready to share their expertise. Topics range from fishing and trolling techniques to incorporating the latest electronics. And back by popular demand, Capt. Frank Crescitelli will once again be opening up the seminar room to throw a cast net.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2017
2 p.m. Bunker Busting Spring & Fall Stripers
Jim Hutchinson – The Fisherman Magazine
3:30 p.m. Fish Finder & GPS Tips
Aaron Held – Octopus Yachts
5 p.m. Fishing For Fluke
Capt. Austin Perilli – Bucktail Charters & Guide To Go
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017
2 p.m. Tautog Fishing – Blackfish Strategy & Tactics
Gerry & Joe Zagorski – NJFishing.com
3:30 p.m. Using Mobile Device for Fishing
Capt. Anthony Grassi – Navionics/Fin Chaser Charters
5 p.m. Faking Out Doormat Fluke
Capt. Pete Sykes, Parker Pete’s with the Bucktail Boys
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017
11 a.m. Dialing Up the Bite Using Electronics
Capt. John Luchka – Long Run Charters
Noon Inshore Tuna
Capt. Brian Rice – Jersey Devil Charters
1:30 p.m. Doormat Fluke
Capt. Bob Bogan – The Gambler
3 p.m. Striper Trolling – Umbrellas, Plugs & Spoons
Capt. Gene Nigro – Phantom Sportfishing
4 p.m. How To – Castnetting & Fishing Live Bait
Capt. Frank Crescitelli – Fin Chasers TV/D&R Boat World, Buddy Davis
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2017
11 a.m. Light Tackle Black Sea Bass
Gary Caputi – Recreational Fishing Alliance
Noon Barnegat Bay Light Tackle Grand Slam
Capt. Alex Majewski – Lighthouse Sportfishing
1 p.m. The 2017 Fluke Fiasco, A Legislative Update
Jim Donofrio – Recreational Fishing Alliance
Show hours are Thursday and Friday from noon until 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
The New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center at Raritan Center is located at 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison, NJ.
Show admission is $10 per person, 16 and younger are free (when accompanied by an adult). Tickets are available online at JerseyBoatExpo.com.