New England Saltwater Fishing Show opens Friday in Providence
PROVIDENCE — The New England Saltwater Fishing Show — the largest show of its type in the Northeast — opens Friday and lasts through Sunday at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Here’s what you need to know about the three-day event held in downtown Providence:
What is the New England Saltwater Fishing Show?
If you like to fish on the salt, you are in for a big treat. The show features tackle, rods, reels, lures, electronics, charter guides, boats, engines, accessories, clothing and much more. More than 300 fishingrelated manufacturers are represented at the show.
“You won’t want to miss the show specials offered by exhibitors and the great ‘how-to’ seminars being offered by some of our areas top fishers,” said Scott Travers, executive director of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, the show’s sponsor. “Learn strategies and tactics to target the species that we all love to catch, eat or release — striped bass, summer flounder, tautog and a host of others,”
When is the show being held?
Hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
What does it cost?
Tickets are $15 at the door; children 11 and under are admitted free and can visit the kid’s casting area. Friday is Veterans Day at the show — the Veterans Administration is sponsoring the first 200 veterans or active-duty personnel attending the show. Sunday is Family Day, with all women admitted free. All adults who enter the show can register to win a free fishing charter trip with Big Game Sportfishing Charters; visit them in Booths 921-22 for a conversation. In addition, you can purchase raffle tickets for several rods from Crafty One Customs, with the rods displayed at the RISAA membership booths (1322-1325). Visit www.nesaltwatershow for show details.
Will there be any seminars offered?
Fishing Show seminars are being given by experts on a wide range of fishing topics, from how to catch larger summer flounder to fishing with light tackle from shore, kayak or boat. Learn about fishing tactics and strategies from top fishermen and charter captains.
Capt. Dave Monti, The Journal’s fishing columnist, will be speaking twice on tips from the experts on “How to Catch Larger Fluke” — offered at 3 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Visit nesaltwatershow.com for a complete list of topics, speakers and presentation times.
Dave Monti holds a master captain’s license and charter fishing license. He serves on a variety of boards and commissions and has a consulting business that focuses on clean oceans, habitat preservation, conservation, renewable energy and fisheriesrelated issues and clients. Forward fishing news and photos to dmontifish@verizon.net or visit noflukefishing.com.