Saltwater Expo

[SplitShot]

Spent the day with Kevin Bogan and it was non-stop selling rods all day long... couldn't resist these life-like lures right across from us... they had them swimming in little tanks and I finally had to get a couple to try out. The place was packed yesterday and all the vendors seemed to have a Great Day... and I couldn't stop eating the pickles all the way home!!

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by SplitShot

couldn't resist these life-like lures right across from us... they had them swimming in little tanks and I finally had to get a couple to try out.

I grabbed one of the minnows in the herring pattern. Pretty eager to see how it performs!

[AVA67]

Originally Posted by Dave A

FYI...$550.00 is reg price for Tanacom 750

Clarification...the Efingers booth has the Tanacom 750 for $549.99

They also have a Tanacom Bull 750 which retails at$799 on sale for $649

[noons]

Are the bogan rods regular price? I'm looking for a cod rod

[Jigman13]

Originally Posted by AVA67

Clarification...

They also have a Tanacom Bull 750 which retails at$799 on sale for $649

That's what I meant to say... My bad!

[rocknreel]

Got some pickles and talked with a few friends. Good show. Seafood cakes are awesome.

[Billfish715]

Fred knows fishing and he's sharing stories, knowledge and dance (salsa) moves at the Shimano booth. Stop by and say "hi", and while you're at it, have him show you some of the Shimano tackle he uses. I was able to check out the new star drag reels, a sweet electric reel, the new long cast surf system, and a display of rods for all sorts of situations. I was impressed with their booth and the knowledgable guys who staffed it.

[Billfish715]

There were other things there besides the pickles, beer, and seafood. Overall, I thought it was a good show for the exhibitors and the retailers and NJFishing sponsors. The Bucktail Boys' rattle tail bucktails were interesting. So were the trolling lures and gold imitation Krocodile striper jigs from Montauk Fishing Gear. The hammered jigs at Runaway were worth it. Jigging World's selection of imported octopus hooks were a bargain. There was a nice assortment of sunglasses from Costa Del Mar in their booth manned by captain Jimmy Gahm. The Gambler crew was on hand as well as other well-known and popular charters like Fins on Feathers and Shore Catch and Reel Fun. Fishermen's Supply had a great selection of tackle and foul weather gear and lots of Guy Harvey apparel. The samples of the barbecue sauce were awesome especially the Texas style sauce. Effingers and Meltzers business was booming and I saw lots of people walking out with bags of stuff. There was just too much to remember so you'll just have to go and see for yourself. Be sure to drop a few bucks with the exhibitors too.