Berkeley Striper Club Fishing Flea Market

[DarkSkies]

Berkeley Striper Club
Fishing Flea Market
Mar. 7, 2010
Hugh Boyd Jr Elementary School
1200 Bay Boulevard
Seaside Heights NJ 08751
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Contact: Nancy Peterson
Phone: (732) 280-3281 (mldial:(732) 280-3281)
Website:
www.berkeleystriperclub.org (http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/)
Venders: Contact for information
Admission: $3.00 per person. Children Under 10 Free
Additional Info:
Berkeley Striper Club is excited to announce their Annual Fisherman’s Flea Market.
Over 60 Tables of new, used, antique & custom fishing tackle * Freshwater & Saltwater Tackle * Door Prizes * Food & Refreshments

The Berkeley Striper Club consists of approximately 200 members from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They promote conservation and sportsmanship, as well as, take an interest in supporting the views of recreational anglers. They also encourage Catch & Release and maintain a successful, prominent Tagging Program. Visit their website for more information.



Directions:
•Garden State Parkway to Exit 82 (Route 37 East)
•After you cross over the Toms River Bridge, stay to the left following the sign for Route 35 North Seaside Heights/Pt. Pleasant
•Come off ramp and around onto Rt. 35 North bearing right for Seaside Heights
•Bear left at the “Welcome to Seaside Heights” marquee sign
•At stop sign make a left onto Bay Boulevard
•Elementary School is on the right.

[DarkSkies]

Some people got in touch and asked me about this one. There's the Asbury show on Feb 14th. That show is great, out of control with the traffic, and a long standing success.

However, it seems more people need to know about the Berkeley show. Although you may not find all the plug builders you will find at Asbury, you will find quite a few.

The show is always well-attended and offers something for everyone. As I said about the plug builders, not only will you find some of the most popular ones here selling their wood, you will also be able to talk to them in a relaxed atmosphere, and ask them any question you want, as they will be there all day.

In addition to custom wood, there are vendors there who will have some deals on used tackle, plugs, gear, and reels. In today's poor economy where every dollar counts, you can find some great deals at the Berkeley fishing flea market.



The Berkeley club was established in 1966 and is now in its 24th year. They're a great bunch of guys and girls, and I believe they do stuff for kids as well. :thumbsup:

If anyone is going or wants to post any reports, feel free to post up here.

[DarkSkies]

Today's show was incredibly successful. Got to meet the Pres of the Berkeley Striper Club and some of the long-time members. They all deserve a few :clapping::clapping::clapping: for their hard work in putting together such a well-run and heavily attended show.

More about this tomorrow as I get a chance to post up some pics and video interviews I did.

[storminsteve]

Today's show was incredibly successful.

Um that's a slight understatement Dark, I think it was phenomenally successful. ;) :HappyWave:

I went to that one for the first time, thinking it would be like the regular fishing flea markets. What a great surprise, it wasn't. There were at least a dozen plugmakers there. The place was crowded. I got there at the beginning, and felt like it was a bum rush to get concert tickets once they opened the doors. It reminded me of the demand to get into the Asbury show when they open up in the morning. I'm not used to seeing people hyped up to get into a regular fishing flea market.

And the vendors, I got a chance to talk to the plug guys and ask them questions. It's really good to connect the faces to the names. I spent about $100 there, filled the holes in my tackle arsenal. I would say it was one of the best, great show.:thumbsup:

[jigfreak]

I was there when it opened too, in and out in a 1/2 hour. Got some great plugs, and some bucktails and teasers. One of the best shows around besides Asbury, imho.

[plugcrazy]

I checked out the show. There were alot of people coming and going all the time. Met some cool plug builders and bought a few. I hope to have success with them this season.

[DarkSkies]

A little about the Berkeley Striper Club. They're a great bunch of people who do a lot of good for the community. Anyone who wants to learn more about them feel free to check out their site for more info.

http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/ (http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/)

Established in 1966, the Berkeley Striper Club is one of the largest and most active surf-fishing clubs in New Jersey. We have 180 members, some of whom are among the best fishermen in New Jersey. Our members have one common thread - the fanatic pursuit of Striped Bass. Whether you fish from the beach, jetty, or a boat, the Berkeley Striper Club is for you.

http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/images/bsc2_small.jpg
The Berkeley Striper Club's objective is to promote and protect recreational fishing interests, while safeguarding our natural resources.

The Berkeley Striper Club accomplishes this by being active members in the following organizations: Jersey Coast An
gler's Association, Association of Surf-Fishing Clubs, and Friends of Island Beach. In addition, many of our members belong to the N.J. Beach Buggy Association, which promotes mobile beach access for fishermen.

The Berkeley Striper takes pride in giving back to our community. Each spring the club sponsors a Fisherman's Flea Market in which a portion of the proceeds go to several area charities.



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[DarkSkies]

Um that's a slight understatement Dark, I think it was phenomenally successful. ;) :HappyWave:

I went to that one for the first time, thinking it would be like the regular fishing flea markets. What a great surprise, it wasn't.

Steve, I don't have the total official attendance numbers for that show, but for the time I was there it did seem to be a great success for the Berkeley Striper Club.

I got to meet with Gary B, club President, who took me around and iintroduced me to some people who were responsible for that show running so smoothly.

One person whose name was mentioned more than once was Nancy P. I'm sure there were lots more behind the scenes. For all the traffic that came through those doors, that flea market was one of the smoothest ones I have been to. I understand that this is their 15th year running that.

I have been hitting the sportsmens shows and flea makets for a long time, and reporting on them for the last 2. In that time you get a general sense of which ones are successful, and the ones that are average. Events like this are subject to many variables. The economy has hurt the spending patterns of some people. Some of the feedback I've been getting is that at the larger shows, there are times when people spend less $$.

However, despite the tough economic times we're living in, that show seemed a rousing success by any measure you took of it.

Attendance:
Gary told me earlier in the day that a good number for that day would be around 1100, similar to last year.

As I said, I don't have the official tally, but with the steady stream of traffic going in and out all day, I might guess that they met or exceeded that number for yesterday's flea market. :thumbsup:

You get a feel for the show/flea market by the buzz generated by the people who go there, and the vendors. Sometimes the vendors grumble that people are spending less, that's the way it goes. :don't know why:

However there was not one vendor I spoke with yesterday that had a gripe about the show. They were all happy and said they would book tables again. And, from the people I talked to leaving the show with bags and purchases, they were happy too.

I think even calling it a fishing flea market is a slight misnomer as well. IMO that Berkeley "fishing flea market" has risen to a level above that of the average fishing flea market.

What made it stand out is the number of plugbuilders that were there, and the different attractions like the replica of Al McReynolds' striped bass (Big Bertha), which I missed,
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=6104&highlight=bertha
and some other things.

I got to meet some of the Sr Berkeley members on the way in and out.

"Guys at the gate", nice meeting ya's. :HappyWave:
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This gentleman told me no one ever takes his pic, so I snapped the shot. (Sorry I forgot your name)
He looks like a guy who is one of those "silent sharpies". ;) I'd bet he knows more about fishing than any 10 younger guys put together. And you can meet guys like him, and more, all for the low admission price of joining the Berkeley Striper Club. :thumbsup:

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They really seemed like a fun bunch. If any younger anglers out there are thinking of joining a club and want to check out a place where some knowledgable and fun anglers hang out, why not go to one of their meetings and see for yourself?

It's all there at the link I listed above.

Congrats to all who made that show a success. :clapping::clapping:

I don't know how you can surpass yourselves next year, but I'm sure you'll try. Special thanks to GaryB and Nancy P for filling in the background details. :thumbsup: Nice meeting you all. :HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

Some pics


They had signs all over directing you to the school. That's real helpful for someone going there who may not be familiar with the area.
:clapping: for whoever in the club was in charge of that.


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[DarkSkies]

More members in the front hall:

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Videos and interviews:

The first one I panned the room while talking to Gary. Video isn't that great but does give you a sense of all the people moving through there.

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[DarkSkies]

Shad Man tackle, Sheepshead Bay, NY
Phil & Tom

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[DarkSkies]

RV Plugs, Brick area, NJ
Met with Ralph & Jerry from RV plugs. The talk a little about what they do, show off some of their work, and Ralph (behind the table) talks about an awesome hand carve piece he did. Amazing detail. :clapping:

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Next stops for these guys, Shorecatch seminars, and Asbury on the 14th.

[DarkSkies]

Tony Spina and his friend Howell.
Tony has been around for a long time, used to partner in a few businesses with Charlie K, Driftwood Lures, and some others.
More about Tony Spina:
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=2469


He was here at a table with his friend Howell. They were selling Tony's plugs, and some tackle and teasers.
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I think Howell said Tony will be doing area flea markets for the next 4 weeks.
Next one might be Lacey Twp Elks in Forked River.

[DarkSkies]

Kugler's lures, Middletown, NJ
Vinnie and his son Andrew, great deals on bucktails and teasers.

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some pics

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Doug from Doctor's Lures

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Jerry from Old Man's Tackle co, Tom's River
Hand tied bucktails and teasers


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Greenpoint Tackle Co, NY
Kevin Gledhill and Mark
Nice running into ya again Kevin. :HappyWave:

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AOK tackle

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Jeff from Striper Bites teasers Bensalem, PA
Friend of Steve from AOK Tackle

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Fish on-8 Middlebury CT
Rob with his sons Rob & Danny


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You can next find Rob at the Asbury show on the 14th.

[DarkSkies]

Loki Lures, SI, NY

Met Greg and his brother in law.
Greg makes a particular style of plugs that require some extra time because of the way he shapes/shaves them.
He's famous for the "Loki Slider"


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Tom Scibek the teaser man.
Tons of home-made teasers and shad darts, reasonable prices, quantity discounts given.

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Tom will next be at the Asbury show.

[DarkSkies]

Bodega Bay Lure Co

Joe Riviera from Bodega Bay, he's also known as Sporty Guy.


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Joe will be at Asbury on the 14th.

[DarkSkies]

Big Ed's Lure Co

Carmine from Big Ed's Hamilton, NJ


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They will be at Asbury on the 14th.

[DarkSkies]

Kevin's Lures, Jackson, NJ

Kevin had an interesting story. This was the first time I ran into him. He started making plugs because he didn't have to money to keep throwing away on plugs that he might eventually lose on the rocks.

He has always been handy with tools, and a tinkerer. So he started making plugs to fill his fishing needs, saw that they worked well, and branched out from there.

Because he's making only a few at a time as a hobby, his prices are attractive, from $7-$15 per plug.

He even sells unfinished plug kits, for a beginner to try, or a Dad to get into plug building with his son. Very reasonable, I think each kit with everything included is around $5 :thumbsup:

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Nice meeting ya, Kevin, best of luck. :HappyWave:

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[DarkSkies]

more pics

Guppy lures

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Fish On Lures

Met with Gene and Mrs Gene Amato :HappyWave:
Gene, VP of the Asbury Club, is one of the nicest guys you'd ever want to meet.
He makes Fish On Lures

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Gene will be at Asbury on the 14th.

[clamchucker]

I was there early in the morning but didn't see anyone filming, Dark. We missed each other. I always enjoy your candid reporting and videos. You should go for a reporting job on ESPN outdoors or something like that. I am sorry I don't have the connections I used to have with some of the fishing media. Otherwise I would pass your name along. Fine job.:clapping:

[plugcrazy]

Yes I'm chomping at the bit, can't wait. Hope to get some good plugs and meet some of the members here. :HappyWave:


16th Annual Berkeley Striper Club
Fisherman's Flea Market
* March 6, 2011 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. *



http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/images/baggif.gifHugh J. Boyd Jr. Elementary School
Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ

Over 60 Tables of new, used, antique & custom fishing tackle
http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/images/bsc4.jpg

Freshwater & Saltwater
Tackle

Door Prizes

Food & Refreshments
Admission: $3.00


Children Under 10
admitted free

http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/images/arrow_right2.gif Directions (http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/directio.shtml)
http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/images/arrow_right2.gif Flea Market Pictures (http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/mpics.shtml)


http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/

[bababooey]

2nd best show in NJ after Asbury. And you can't beat the price of admission.:thumbsup:
I'm a little disappointed, I didn't see any seminars on how to fish clams or bunker from the surf. Maybe it might not be worth it?:rolleyes:

[fishinmission78]

^^ Please.:kooky:
If that community college show was so good where was Zeno this year? How to fish bunker correctly, if you need a seminar for that you should take up knitting instead. Berkeley is the best show after Asbury. Ill be there, if you see a guy with a iggles hat and a scowl on his face, don't talk to me.

[jigfreak]

If that community college show was so good where was Zeno this year? How to fish bunker correctly, if you need a seminar for that you should take up knitting instead.
Hey I agree with you but there are plenty of newbs out there willing to shell out big bucks for whatever is the flavor of the moment. Many of them are like sheep. If one year you push brand A, they will buy it. Next year push brand B, and tell them brand A sucks, they will now buy brand B. Just because you told them it's better.

Take the Vision Sand and surf eels. Sure they work but they are overpriced pieces of rubber. I will only buy them if they are used at the flea markets as part of a package deal or if they are discounted and I'm in a good mood. Otherwise they are way overpriced. Still. guys buy them because to use them you don't need any skill, just swim them through the water and you will catch fish. How about using a bucktail where you need a little skill? Nope, no thanks, they would rather blindly buy the visions like sheep and swim them because the "experts" are telling them that's what hot this year.

And look at the stormshads vs the tsunami shads. Most push the storm shads because of the distibution deal with the tackle shops, thats all you heard for the last 5 years, buy storm shads, buy storm shads. And now, when the tsunami shads are out and available, (these are a better than the storms, actually) the tackle shops and seminars will push these. I will bet you the profit margin on the tsunami is now better than the storm shads.

As I said, just sheep blindly following the flock. Learn how to use the basics like bucktails, jig and rubber, and hopkins, and some loaded bombers or mambos, and you will catch more fish even when other guy are out and can't pull one in to save their lives.:learn:

And yes I agree that Berkeley is one of the better shows out there. I might try to hit it up if I get my stuff done by then.

[jigfreak]

Went today, 45 guys in line at 8:30.
No way I was standing in the rain to score some plugs.:kooky:
Got some coffee, was back at 9:30, picked up some rubber & jigs & a nb darter. The vibe in there was great. Dark I thought you might have been there doing the videos like last year, but I didn't see you, did you make it down?
I would say it was one of the most successful Berkeley shows ever, tons of people in and out. Like I said, Berkeley is one of the ones to hit. Great effort by the BSC.:clapping:

[hookset]

I can't wait till Sunday. Dont miss this show. This and Asbury are the sniz-it.

http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/





March 3, 2013 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. *





New Location:
Toms River Intermediate School North
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753








Over 60 Tables of new, used, antique & custom fishing tackle




Freshwater & Saltwater
Tackle





Door Prizes


Food & Refreshments





Admission: $4.00



Children Under 10
admitted free

[hookset]

(sorry dark I don't know how to copy pdfs you can change this if its too big)

Vendor list:

RM Smith Lures & Collaborations With
Johnny, Jigman,Guppy & Eastendlu
RuRu Lures
Black Label Plugs Cyclone Lures – Paul Lindner
Fish On 8 Lures Fish On Plugs – Gene Amato
Big Ed Plugs Surf Ayslum – Dave Anderson
Rhode Island Poppers M.Fischer Lures
Choopy Lures Hook R Lures
D-Mag Custom Lures Luna Lures
Guppy Lures Loki Lures
RV Plugs
Sporting Wood Lures / Northbar
Glitter Plugs
Big Rock Lures
Chumbucket Lures
Bernzy Bait Co. Lures
Seahunt Plugs

Fishing Tackle Dealers
Dock Outfitters Bait & Tackle
Grumpys Bait & Tackle
Fisherman’s Supply Bait & Tackle
Betty & Nicks Bait & Tackle
Giglios Bait & Tackle
NJ Tackle Co.
Slammer Tackle
Shadman Tackle
Fishermen’s Source
Jetty Ghost Tackle
Tin Man Tackle

Misc.
NJ Beach Buggy Assoc
Tom Lynch Surf Photo’s & Prints – AngryFish.TV
Berkeley Striper Club Tables
Gear Up Surfcasting
Jim Hill – Surf Fishermen For Recovery
Special Guest John Skinner & Zeno Hromin/Surfcasters Journal
Tables From:
Bill Veldorf
Dave DeGennaro
Doug Ruppel
Eric Peterson
Glen Luckey
Jack LaGrosa
Jim Ward
Kevin Markow
Laura Guerrera
Paul Cutrufello
Paula Marksfield
Skip Snyder
Stan Prusik
Tom Scibek
Vincent Kugler
RH Custom Rods –CTS Dealer & Dave Arnold – Century Rods

[storminsteve]

Berkeley is the best show after Asbury. Ill be there, if you see a guy with a iggles hat and a scowl on his face, don't talk to me.

:clapping:Ha ha fishinmission I didn't get what you said until I read it the 2nd time. So many posts "Hey I'll be there at the show say hi to me." You don't want to talk to anyone just get in and get out with the plug stash. Cool.:thumbsup:

[fishinmission78]

If I know someone Im glad to stop and bs. Life after sandy has been hard so I still feel the same way storminsteve

[jigfreak]

Already a line. Get here before you miss out.

[hookset]

Line was out the door and long. Good show. Lotta sweet wood. Berkeley does it right. Like the new location. Anyone know if it will be permanent?

[DarkSkies]

^ Hookset, I can't answer for that for sure, but the talk among the Berkeley members I spoke with today was that they were very happy with that venue....




It's a bigger hall, parking is much more convenient. Beyond that I think the Intermediate School can handle much more traffic.
I think that this was a good year for Berkeley. However, as with other fishing flea markets I think Sandy and its devastation did have some affect on the total attendance and the amounts of money folks are spending.

There were dozens of custom plug builders, some beautiful and colorful tables....
Seems guys were buying and traffic was brisk for most of the morning.

An observation I made, also confirmed by conversations with some of the builders, is that the plugs that were priced closest to $20 seemed to be the most popular with guys looking for custom plugs.....

Over the years some have gone far above this $20 level....Often, the price they are asking is completely reasonable based on the amount of extra time and painting that goes into some of these spectacularly finished plugs....

For example, well-known builder Chumbucket, in the past, was producing only a few plugs at a time. His plugs were regarded as true works of art rather than fish catching instruments. Mostly collectors bought them., or fishermen who were lucky enough to fish with him.....
I know Chumbucket for years now, :HappyWave: have always admired his work, and know first hand the tremendous amount of work he puts into just one of his plugs.....
So I hope folks don't mis-interpret what I am saying here.....(I just randomly picked Chumbucket as one example and hope not to offend anyone who is reading this)

There are new plugs out there that will continue to command up to $45 for the first sale, not even taking into account the e-bay sales, because of he collectors out there....IMO that segment of the market drives the higher end sales, the collectors all over....









**But it appears, that the market for plugs most will actually fish...... is most solid around the $20-25 price range....The custom builders who recognize that and can make money at that price..seem to be doing the most volume...:learn:
Just something I noticed today, and gathered up feedback about, in conversations with a few builders.....

[DarkSkies]

The Berkeley guys put on a great event once more. :thumbsup: :HappyWave:

Kudos to all, from President Gary B, to the wives and girlfriends who were selling the food, and making sure everything in the background ran smoothly....:clapping:
Berkeley has a lot of old-timers as well....
Many decades of solid experience in that club.......

I went around and took pics of whatever caught my interest......As many of the builders had been posted about on previous pages in this thread, each time I try to document something different.....That's how I came up with the following posts.....

Hope ya's enjoy...and to the sitemembers and guys I ran into, some who I haven't seen in years...nice seeing ya's ....see ya again in the Salt....:fishing: :HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

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M Fisher plugs.......

For some reason I have not yet reported on him. Had a chance to catch up and take some pics. His plugs run from $25-45. Mostly used for bass. He said
some guys are now throwing his poppers for tuna, and fish in exotic locations as well.
An interesting thing about his swimming plugs, is that each lip is branded with his name stamped into it.
Interesting marketing touch. :thumbsup:




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Kevin's Lures.....

Have known Kevin for several years now....
In addition to his lures, priced from $5-15, he has now started selling jigs, some with stinger hooks..selling heavy lead like this for $5 a pop. Not a bad deal....


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Driftwood Lures.......

Chumbucket was kind enough to let me take pics of some of these original Driftwood Lures he had stashed away...:HappyWave:....this is the company that was run by Tony Spina and Charlie K.....started in 1989

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Ed and Chris from Seahunt Lures.......
Met Ed a few years ago...he's a S Jersey builder, doesn't do any shows after today....but the value is there....Ed told me he specifically tries not to price anything over $20 so he can keep selling plugs....nice to meet you guys again....:HappyWave:

The interesting thing about Ed is each of his boxes lists the exact weight of the plug to the 1/10 of the ounce...to me that is the mark of a compulsive guy....no one else does that, to my knowledge....





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Gear-Up Surfcasting....now making heavy-duty plug bags.......relative newcomers to the scene...but seemed like a good group, NY/LI fishermen who like to bust up on each other as well...I anticipate some funny Youtube videos from these guys as they figure out their marketing and advertising mix....



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Pictured above are Echo, Artie, Adis, and Moe....best of luck to ya's. :HappyWave:



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The bags - they say they are bulletproof....with a generous warrantee....




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I can't report on the durability of these bags yet as I haven't used one...but the buzz in the surf community is that they are pretty good.
Met all the guys today and was impressed.....I think you will be hearing more about them in the future..:fishing: :HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

Ron Muccie and son Ron.......
Father and Son, building and finishing plugs, fishing together......:thumbsup:

Over the years I have come to think of Ron as one of the old-timers....yet even he has guys who he fondly remembers as teaching him.....going back to acknowledge influence of, or times fishing with, the likes of Billy McFadden, Gary Hull, Tony Spina, and scores of others who are no longer here.....
That's the mark of a good fisherman, always willing to learn, and to teach as well.....

Ron has patiently taught many others to tie teasers, and to ramp up the game a bit to catch more fish.....and believes in giving back that which was given to him...Always a pleasure...Ron will be at the Asbury show next week as well.....:HappyWave:




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[DarkSkies]

John Skinner - writer, teacher, and hardcore surf and kayak fisherman....:fishing:


He has....
written outstanding Saltwater books:
1. Season on the Edge
2. Fishing the Bucktail

3. Numerous saltwater articles and a regular saltwater blog....
4. Started a company that has an online fishing log database.....www.FishersLog.com (http://www.FishersLog.com)


He is a tremendous fisherman, prolific writer, and all-around nice guy.
Being a good fisherman is one thing.
Translating that so people can learn from you, is taking it to another level. John Skinner has done that time and time again......:clapping: :thumbsup:

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Here is just one of the exciting pages from his book Season on the Edge...
It talks about how he first got started, the fun in catching and battling his first bluefish and his love of fishing as a learning process.
Dating from those first fish to a Season travelling and fishing the legendary places all Surfcasters dream of...a must-read for any angler. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, I believe everyone can get something out of his books.


Today I finally got a chance to meet him in person. I feel he is just as portrayed in his videos. Nice demeanor, knowledgable, and very humble.

If you have a chance find a way to read either of his books....you will be a better fisherman because of it.....

Nice to meet ya, John...:HappyWave:

[Monty]

Went to the show this morning, lots of great looking plugs. Seems each year the detail of the painting gets better.
Liked the location big time over the previous years. Lots of people, plenty of room.
Purchased (3) 1 oz Dannys by Jigman and an 08 Digger Darter.
Was a nice way to spend a March morning......need to fish soon....

http://rocksimpson.com/images/2013_3_3_Jigman_1oz_Dannys.jpg

http://rocksimpson.com/images/2013_3_3_Digger_Darter_08_1.jpg

[hookset]

Nice wood monty.

[buckethead]

I couldn't get there so I am enjoying it vicariously with these posts. Thanks for sharing.

[finchaser]

Driftwood Lures...




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Driftwood Lures.......

Chumbucket was kind enough to let me take pics of some of these original Driftwood Lures he had stashed away...:HappyWave:....this is the company that was run by Tony Spina and Charlie K.....started in 1989

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If you want some let me know they are easy to come by

[Fishman]

I was looking at the pics and some are awesome! Was wondering if any of you all know which show would have the most custom plug builders, asbury, surf day, or this berkley one? thanks

[storminsteve]

Surfday is pretty cool but there are mostly new plugs there and a lot of tackle shops. I have been to the other 2 as well. I would say if you are focused on custom plug builders per say that asbury and berkeley have more of them. I don't have a headcount this is just my .02. Any of them will have you drooling so make sure you bring extra cash.

[Monty]

Surfday is pretty cool but there are mostly new plugs there and a lot of tackle shops. I have been to the other 2 as well. I would say if you are focused on custom plug builders per say that asbury and berkeley have more of them. I don't have a headcount this is just my .02. Any of them will have you drooling so make sure you bring extra cash.

I am likely just hitting up Surf Day and Berkley show and will skip Asbury.
I have liked Berkley more than asbury the last few times.

[finchaser]

Monty see you at Surf Day I'll be in the The Reel Seat booth and Asbury either with Reel Seat or Castaways

[Monty]

Yes, looking forward to seeing you again.


Monty see you at Surf Day I'll be in the The Reel Seat booth and Asbury either with Reel Seat or Castaways

[hookedonbass]

Hope the vendor list is similar to last year. They had some awesome looking plugs for sale.

[fishinmission78]

I was looking at the pics and some are awesome! Was wondering if any of you all know which show would have the most custom plug builders, asbury, surf day, or this berkley one? thanks


Asbury = A+
Berkeley = A++
jmho

[storminsteve]

Ill be there.

[hookedonbass]

Vendor list and directions

DMag Striped Bass Lures
Black Label Plugs
Northbar/Sporting Wood Lures
Jetty Ghost Tackle
Luna Custom Lures
NJ Tackle Co.
Fish On Plugs / Gene Amato
Big Rock Plugs
ShadMan Tackle Co.
Ron Muccie / Glitter Plugs
Tom Lynch Surf Photos
Choopy Lures
Betty & Nicks Tackle Shop
Fishermens Supply Tackle Shop
SurfCaster Journal / ZENO
Jeff Bajek -Striper Bites Plugs
GEAR UP Surfcasting Bags
TinMan Tackle
Marc Fischer Plugs
Couch's Cedar Works Plugs
BLACK TALON Plugs
RH Custom Rods / CTS
RM SMITH Custom Lures
J.Stirpe Woodworking ( Johnny Plugs)
Arsenal Lures
New Jersey Beach Buggy Assoc.

ChumBucket
24/7 Lures
Hook R Lures
Century Rods
Bernzy Bait Company Plugs

GRUMPYS Bait & Tackle Shop
GUPPY Lure Co.
Fish On 8 Lures
NTA Lures / Neil Allen formely StriperSniper Lures
Giglio's Bait & Tackle Shop

Slammer Tackle
The Old Man's Tackle Box
Linesider 69 Custom Plugs
Surf Asylum Lures
(10) BSC Member Tables


Berkeley Striper Club 19th Annual
Type of Event: Fisherman's Flea Market
Event Date(s): 03/02/2014
Event Time(s): 9am - 2 pm
Admission: $4.00
Location: Toms River Intermediate School North
Address: 150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753

Website: http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org (http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/)

Additional Info:

The show will feature a mix of vendors and merchandise with custom, antique, new, and used saltwater & freshwater fishing tackle and equipment. Fishermen are sure to find great deals among 90 tables and over twenty area custom plug makers from MA RI CT NY PA NJ IN , . Berkeley Striper Club is known for hosting one of the best Fisherman's Flea Markets in the Jersey Shore area.

[surferman]

I'm drooling looking at these pics cant wait!

[Fishman]

Found this pic of the layout on the net in case anyone is interested

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[madcaster]

I'll be there .....wondering around ....I like to the old stuff and the new ideals people come out with

[Monty]

I'll be there .....wondering around ....I like to the old stuff and the new ideals people come out with

Me too, briefly, hopefully will bump into you there.

[madcaster]

trying to be there 9.00 ish ...I don't get up early well

[Monty]

trying to be there 9.00 ish ...I don't get up early well
I'll be there between 9:00 and 10:00...you going to have any of those smaller needles with you?

[madcaster]

give me the number of the plugs ....I can bring them down and you can take a look

[cowherder]

I'll be there .....wondering around ....I like to the old stuff and the new ideals people come out with


give me the number of the plugs ....I can bring them down and you can take a look


That is kind of cool, will you be wearing a trenchcoat? There was a guy at one of the previous asbury park shows walking near the entrance selling his own plugs. I thought that was smart marketing and it added an air of mistique. Will try to look you up if I go are there any ways to identify you?

[madcaster]

I'll be wearing a trench coat with lure hanging in the inside LOL...I'll have short on ...tall ugly guy trying to be there in the morning

[jigfreak]

^^^^^^^ I remember that guy at asbury. About 5 years ago. He had the trenchcoat with plugs tied on to the inside. Wish I had taken a pic it was awesome.
cowderder just look for a guy that looks like one of the fellows below and see if he's selling plugs. Don't ask him if he has any big wood for you tho the situation might get awkward.:laugh:

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[storminsteve]

^^ haha lol! madcastr does not look that old or ugly jmo. dark posted a pic of him and his daughter in the himar thread
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?3021-Hi-Mar-Striper-Fishing-Club-fishing-flea-market/page4
He does have a way too serious look on his face tho lol. madcaster I really like that idea. Go to all the shows that cost big bucks for a table like berkekey,asbury, surfday and the NJ Saltwater fishing expo in April. Wear a distinctive trenchcoat, Maybe black. Tie a bunch of needles and your different plugs on the inside with re-usable zip ties. And walk around and sell them. Definitely a great marketing idea. I even thought of a clever name for you -Madcaster the trenchcoat needlefish King!:HappyWave:

[basshunter]

Yeah i hope the weather is good and the snow holds off should be an awesome show!

[jigfreak]

Berkeley - don't miss it. nuf said.

[fishinmission78]

On my way now. I only live a few minutes away so I'm looking to get in and out. Get here soon if you want any of the popular plugs. They will probably be sold out by 10.

[fishinmission78]

:bigeyes:Great show today, berkeley rules. Other than one doosh cutting back in forth from one line to another while his wife held his place for the dbag line jumper, it was pretty civilized. That's all folks.

[Monty]

Great show today, berkeley rules. That's all folks.:bigeyes:

I got there around 9:00, was in and out in a little more than an hour.
Met up with Madcaster (great to finally meet you, hopefully get together and do some fishing), picked up a couple of his needles :thumbsup:.

Had a great time there, talked with Kevin from this site (had gotten some real nice plugs).
Talked with John (makes the Bernzy plugs) completed a trade with him, I really like his plugs.
And also picked up a Darter from Choopy.

http://rocksimpson.com/images/2014_3_2_MH4_Needles.jpg

http://rocksimpson.com/images/2014_3_2_Bernsters.jpg
Bernsters

http://rocksimpson.com/images/2014_3_2_Choopy_Darter.jpg

[storminsteve]

Sweet!:drool:

[madcaster]

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All I got was old stuff and new parts to make new stuff ...I've never bought a plug since I moved here in 99 ....I would only by Ava's ..the rest I made
I'll repaint the rebels ($1 ea) and replace the tails on the metal ..(which I paid a $1 ea)
Nice to meet you Ray ...I'll reach out to you if I find blues in the spring

[fishinmission78]

Heads up for the Berkeley Show next Sunday.
Vendor list:


2015 BSC Fishermen’s Flea Mkt.
Vendor List-
3/1/15

Custom Plug Builders
DMag Lures
StriperBites
Cyclone Lures
DT LURES
Black Talon Plugs

Couches Cedar Works
Arsenal Lures
Luna Custom Lures
Big Rock Lures
Chumbucket
Glitter Plugs
FishOn8 Lures

Choopy Lures
PPW Lures
Al Gag Custom Lures
Bernzy Bait Company
NTA Custom Lures
Buzzard Plugs

Black Label Plugs
24/7 Lures
Darbey Creek by: The Greek
Goo Goo Man Plugs
HookR Lures
FJR Plugs
North Bar Tackle
Lemire Plugworks
J.Jaget Customs
MH4 Designs
Benny Plugs
Midway Lures

[hookset]

Thanks dude, I should be there.

[fishinmission78]

You're welcome. 4 days and counting.

[plugcrazy]

Can't wait, One of the best shows on the East Coast.

[Blazin420]

Can't wait, One of the best shows on the East Coast.
Me too!! Its 1 i try to never miss...Really only go to 2 Berkley and Asbury!

[jigfreak]

^^^^^ agreed best show on the east coast. See you guys there.

[fishinmission78]

Live report from the show. Great show, great attendance. Come on down!

[DarkSkies]

It was another good one. :thumbsup:

I got there with a few things to do.....gave a milk crate filled with stuff to Berkeley for their fund-raising table...

Veered from my original plan when I ran into a friend and site-member I haven't seen in a long while.....we spent the rest of the time walking around.

I tried to introduce him to some of the older and newer people in the fishing world.......we shared a lot of stories with some of the old timers....for me that's what makes each show like this special.....talking about the way things used to be.....

and lamenting that so few who complain today really seem to remember how great fishing used to be.....because many of them weren't fishing 20-30 years ago.....The lack of initiative of many to do anything about fisheries management except rant on the internet.....most will not even take the time to attend meetings or write a simple letter or e-mail...........

[DarkSkies]

In no particular order, and with no agenda in mind, we wandered around the tables.......ran into California Tommy Lynch.....Chumbucket.....the SR Berkeley Members.....always willing to share stories........Madcaster and his family.....
Adis and his crew from Gear Up
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........Skippy and his wife......Ron Muccie and Son of Ron Muccie Glitter
Plugs...........Scotty Lex, Larry Welcome and his new business partner John from the old Northstar Bottle Plug line....now DBA as Sporting Wood..

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19209&stc=1
still with the same Northbar Bottle plugs and some new lines........
www.Sportingwood.net (http://www.Sportingwood.net)
http://www.thesurfcaster.com/product/Sporting_Wood_Darter/New_Items


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Shared some chocolate cake :drool: which Larry was kind enough to offer to anyone who passed by......:HappyWave:





























Sorry I missed a few other members and Finchaser :HappyWave:......who left early, and missed out on some home-made chili :bigeyes: I brought for him.....catch up with ya's next time..........:)

[DarkSkies]

Also happy to report that Ron Muccie, whose health has been an issue in the past, looked better than ever.....I think he said he was on regular dialysis now and will be 78 this Spring.........his color was great....much different than when I saw him last year.....he was in good spirits...said "I'm back, and I intend to be around for a long time!".......:cool:


Ron and crew at the 2010 Asbury show.....

https://vimeo.com/10168886

Some pics and video of them during the 2009 sandeel bite.....
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19205&stc=1http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19206&stc=1http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19207&stc=1




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Quite a few old timers and friends I had lost touch with......some members here as well.....:HappyWave:
Great running into ALL of ya's, and the stories.....to me that's the most special part of any gathering like this.........

[DarkSkies]

A few more pics....
A few pics with Ron, Son, and
Ellen, (part of his circle of friends, who now makes those teasers) ...http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19216&stc=1http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19217&stc=1







I was so glad to see him in this better state of health....every year we lose too many old timers......I hope and pray Ron's health and good condition will continue.....he's one of the Old Salts that is part of our history......:HappyWave:











I didn't take many pics this year......got out of the high gear and decided to take it easy for a bit....the conversations were well worth it....Always a good time at the Berkeley Show.....

Thanks to All the folks at Berkeley who made it run better through the hard work behind the scenes....from the folks who collected the money, and helped with the setup and cleanup, Steve (Nitestrikes) who's always at the fisheries meetings.......to the Family members who cooked, baked, and put some great food out there.....it's a team effort......and it shows in the Goodwill buzz that show generates, before and after....:clapping:

[seamonkey]

I have to say I really enjoy looking at your take on things dark. I miss you doing the shows regularly. When you report it's so much different. Kind of like browsing through an online mag such as surfcasters journal. Thanks for all you do and best of luck this year! Let me know if you're up for a spring trip to the big D.:HappyWave:

[hookset]

Nice running into you ds. Great show and good folks as you said. I think dmag sold out in less than an hour. 80% of his plugs are never fished and go straight to e-bay. Go figure.

[bababooey]

Shared some chocolate cake :drool: which Larry was kind enough to offer to anyone who passed by......:HappyWave:


How many pieces of the choc cake did YOU eat? Enquiring minds want to know.;)

[jigfreak]

dark no mention of Dmag or any of the 15 minutes of fame builders what gives. What are you a Communist? It's all about hyping it up and your comments were only middle of the road, almost normal lol. Just kidding bud, it was nice to see you out and about. Twas a good show.

[DarkSkies]

How many pieces of the choc cake did YOU eat? ;)

Most of them, Larry gave me what was left of the cake. I brought it home, went off my diet for a day. It lasted for about 4 hours until every crumb was gone. :drool:


dark no mention of Dmag or any of the 15 minutes of fame builders what gives. What are you a Communist? Just kidding bud, Twas a good show.

I did mention Matt/Chumbucket......one of the most talented builders out there.....and not in the middle of the hype that you see elsewhere.....who also happens to fish every spare chance he gets..........

I really don't want to get involved in any comments about ANY builders.....I have relationships with most of them....and respect the hard work they put into building so mooks like us can fish nice plugs......:thumbsup:

However, most of the plugs I fish are no-name brands, picked up at the flea markets for $4 or less..........or given to me by friends........
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8559-Surfstix-Plugs-and-the-Fish-They-Catch
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8905-Surfstix-Teasers-and-the-fish-they-catch
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8305-thinking-of-making-plugs-again
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?8315-getting-up-to-speed
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?9747-New-for-2015


.....and (IMO) catch as well as any of the hottest plugs out there.....
To me the important thing is finding bait, feeding fish.......and throwing presentations at them that mimic what they're feeding on....
But that's just me.......

And I wish each and every builder the most success and sales, for all the hard work they put in to it.....:clapping:

**I know you guys are just busting.....it's always enjoyed......:moon: :laugh:...thanks for the kind words as well....carry on with the busting....all good.......:HappyWave:

[fishinmission78]

Bump for the show and vendor list posting. Dark if you want to hog all of Larry's cake this year you should at least offer me a piece.:HappyWave:
Sunday March 6th 2016 / 9AM-2PM
Toms River Intermediate NORTH School
150 Intermediate North Way Toms River NJ 08753
$4. Admission / Children under 10 FREE

Custom, New, Used and Antique Saltwater Fishing Tackle & Equipment / Over 20 of todays top custom plug/lure builders all in one location from all over the Striper Coast. Local Bait and Tackle Shops from the area will also be offering great deals to get you ready for the upcoming season. Rod Builders - Food & Refreshments - Door Prizes

[finchaser]

Whose going this Sunday?????????????

Stop by and say hi I'll be in the Reel Seat booth

[hookset]

I'll be there would never miss this show.

[stripermania]

Nice pics and looks like fun. I'll be there can't wait!

[finchaser]

Like I said stop by and say hello I'll be in The Reel Seat booths





21st Annual Berkeley Striper Club
Fisherman's Flea Market* March 6, 2016 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. *




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Toms River Intermediate School North
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753

[cowherder]

Out of town visiting the wife's relatives in Conn guys, UGH!!! Sorry was looking forward to seeing you guys. Have a few hotdogs on me!

[finchaser]

Would have liked to meet you ch

[fishinmission78]

Another great year for Berkeley, great show. all I need is Asbury next week and I'll be all set.

[finchaser]

For all of you concerned about DS he came to see me at the Berkley show and is alive and well

[VSdreams]

Great show pretty crowded. Got there early in and out in about an hour. Good job Berkeley guys.

[williehookem]

First time for me. A bud who fishes jersey a lot told me it was worth it. I think it was. Got some plugs, bucktails, hotdogs, cupcakes, weighted bunker snags, and a used penn reel for $35. Was packed with ppl hard to walk around. It thinned out eventually. I would def go again.

[plugcrazy]

Reminder its this sunday!
http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/flea.shtml
March 5, 2017
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Toms River Intermediate School North
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
Admission- $4

[Monty]

Thanks for the heads up. My head has been in Long Island and had no idea was this weekend.
May head down there.

[plugcrazy]

You're welcome dude.

[fishinmission78]

Heads up, hit the show today early. All the good stuff will be gone in the first hour. I'm here now, maybe I'll see some of you guys.
Good luck on your plug searches.

[basshunter]

There were so many delicious looking pieces of wood I was drooling. Too many plugs not enough money. I'm leaving now before I go broke. Great show, Thanks.