Raritan Bay Anglers Fishing Flea Market

[surferman]

Raritan Bay Anglers Club


4th Annual Fisherman’s
Flea Market





February 2, 2008


8:00am - 2:00pm


St. Cecilia’s School


Lourdes Hall


Iselin, NJ


Over 100 tables of fishing and boating needs.


Door Prizes


50/50


Food & Beverages


Venders Welcome

[DarkSkies]

Went to the flea market today to check it out, had some good conversations, met some cool people. A little history about the club:

They originally started as the Perth Amboy Boat Owners, and somewhere along the line changed to the RBAC. Great group of guys, they used to hold the flea market in the Knights of Columbus. As the show got bigger, they moved to St Cecilia's Lourdes Hall in Iselin, NJ, where this year they had the main hall, and 2 other rooms.

The place had over 90 tables with all kinds of stuff. From new to old, there was something for everyone. They had some decent food available from the kitchen, and everyone who came had a good time. They also gave you a raffle ticket when you came in, and were raffling off something every 15 minutes, with 50/50 tickets also available.

The guys running the show said they had over 500 people walk through the doors today. I believe it, there were a lot of people in and out of that place. With the 2 big rooms it was easy to walk around, look at the stuff, and not feel crowded.

[mick2360]

So what did you come away with? I'm askerd to go to the expo's...those expensive plugs call to me. :)

[DarkSkies]

Mick, I'm on the want mo' money, have no money, budget. :laugh::HappyWave:

Only spent $20 for the whole day, at both shows. That's barely believable, because I was :drool: everywhere I went, especially at the custom plug builder tables. Those guys do amazing things with wood, it was cool to meet so many great people. There were some great deals on used reels and stuff too.

[DarkSkies]

Most of the pics looked terrible after I resized them, really sucks. http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon13.gif No way do they capture the size and excitement of the halls and the day. Sorry people. I did this in a hurry and will have to do better next time.

Originals are much clear, bigger, and don't have anyone's head cut off! Anyone who wants copies of the originals, e-mail me with the title of the one you want and I'll send one out to ya. Most originals are around 1.7MB.

some pics:


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[DarkSkies]

tables


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[DarkSkies]

Bay Breeze apparel, fishin t shirts and stuff, nice guys

[DarkSkies]

every 15 minutes they gave away a prize



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[DarkSkies]

booths, the guy at this one knows a lot about old fishin stuff, and old hot rods :thumbsup:

The pic on the right looks like Dan Tinman, the Tin (and Jig) man



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[DarkSkies]

Chumbucket was there with ArnieP. 2 good guys, they have the same table every year, right near the front. Stop down and see them next year. They sell used tackle and some other stuff. There were none of chumbucket's custom plug creations for me to take pics of, but the guy is legendary. :drool:

He's a wizard with an airbrush, and a good fisherman. Nice meeting you guys again. :HappyWave:

This pic shows him with Doug "Dr Lures & Supplies" who was at the table next to him.


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[DarkSkies]

Doug "Dr Lures & Supplies"

Man, this guy knows his fishing, and his hot rods, and muskies. If you wanna get an education about any of the above, or just have some laughs BSin, stop by his table when you see him at one of the shows. He's got thousands of stories, ya can't get bored listening to em. :D

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He sells these HD big bass spinnerbaits for $5, can't beat the price. I've been lookin for some spinners that would hold up to brutal saltwater beatings from bigger fish. I got some musky spinners a while back to use for stripers, but they ain't that sturdy. These look like they fit the bill, can't wait to throw one in the surf or rips.
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[DarkSkies]

more tables, 90 in all

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[DarkSkies]

heres the spinner I got from Doug.
Mick, this and one plug from Ace baits was the only thing I bought all day. I'm amazed I could hold out walking past all that stuff.


1 Giant Spinner 10"!

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[DarkSkies]

RBAC guys at the door - great group of guys. :HappyWave:

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People, I never went to this flea market before, and was impressed. There were tons of bargains, lots of used reels in good shape.

Also met a cool guy name the Rod Doctor at one of the tables. He doesn't do custom rods anymore, but sells verything else. He'll be at all the shows and flea markets in the tri state area, give his table a look when you run into him.

On the way out, the last person I ran into was the Dad of one of my fishin idols. Ain't gonna embarass the guy too much, but the Dad and his son could probably outfish any club combined, they have tons of knowledge, are great people to talk to, funny as hell, and generous about sharing what they know and helping others. Cool meeting ya, "Mr R". :HappyWave:

It was a great ending to that leg of the trip. :clapping:

[gjb1969]

cool i wish i could have gone but its cool at least in the pics the guys look happy:clapping:

[DarkSkies]

G - man, I woulda drove ya, they had some great deals there, one guy had about 200 used reels. pm me for the next local show, You buy the coffee, you got a seat. :D :HappyWave:

[cowherder]

DS those are some great stories and pics. I missed the shows this weekend. I'm having family over for the Superbowl, needed to do some cooking. Thanks for posting, makes me feel like I was there.

[mick2360]

Road trip coming up! Dark, I'll ask you to hold my allowance for the day. the old impulse control regulator is on the blink again! :HappyWave:

[voyager35]

Saturday February 6th 8 AM to 2 PM

St Cecelia’s School Hall
Oak Tree Road and Route 27
Iselin, N.J. 08830

Admission: $5.00 (Kids 12 and under free)

Hourly Door Prizes - Food - 50/50

Info Contact Ron 732 - 381 - 5336

Free Seminars will be held throughout the Day!

[DarkSkies]

Fishing Flea Market Feb 6, 2010 St Cecelia's School Iselin
Feb 6th at St Cecelia's School Hall, Oak Tree Rd & Rt.27
Iselin NJ 08830



We don't have all the local fishing flea markets listed here yet guys and girls, so if anyone knows of any others please post them up. Feel free to mention them as it comes nearer. Out of all of the fishing shows I reported on last year, I felt some of the best deals could be found at those fishing flea markets.

The one above, one of our members Tropics should be there.

He's got great prices. The way prices have skyrocketed lately for lead, it's a blessing to find a source like Richie who will give ya a good deal. :thumbsup:

Some of the sinkers and rigs he sells:
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/...ead.php?t=5062 (http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=5062)

Or you can just look for him at St Cecilia's. :HappyWave:

[DarkSkies]

Head's up for the St Cecilia's fishing flea market today, guys and girls. It's in Iselin. Even though it's snowing, the snow isn't that bad in north Jersey yet, barely 1/2".

So if you're close by, stop by and say Hi to Tropics and check out some of the deals. :HappyWave:

[gjb1969]

so who is going to the flea market in rahway at st thomas church hall look around and see whats there:HappyWave:

[bababooey]

:cool: I might be there, I need to pick up one of those "sand eel" umbrella type rigs on the cheap. Look for the fat guy with the Giants hat, and say hello if you see me.

[gjb1969]

cool i will try to get there early i will have on a mets hat with a black vest:HappyWave:

[vpass]

When is it? I might check it out also.

[gjb1969]

rahway st thomas church hall on sat

[captnemo]

It's from 9-3pm, vpass.

Here is another thread with the details.
http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/showthread.php?7265-December-2010-NJ-fishing-flea-markets

[vpass]

Depending how I do tomorrow (fishing wise) I might go to see what they have. I need Plugs baddly.

[gjb1969]

well just got done with my joe its time to make my way to the flea market hope to see some of u there:HappyWave: look for me black vest with mets cap

[gjb1969]

wow i guess no one here went it still was a good day out got some new to me goodies wave fishing lures nice soft bait comes with a nice big hook:HappyWave:each one is 9 in long comes three in a pack i hope they work if not now in the spring

[gjb1969]

so i just had to ask who is going to st thomas church hall i need to get my mind off all the no fish talk and look to the spring and the hope of something good so lets have a little meet up guys so whos up for it:HappyWave:

[storminsteve]

gjb, have you ever been there before, what kind of stuff do they have. I might give it a go if I can get away from the ball and chain.

[gjb1969]

i have gone the last few years its got a mix of new used stuff a bunch of nice people good deals and 4 bucks wont hurt so i will be there :HappyWave:

[gjb1969]

so who made to the flea market?

[storminsteve]

http://stripersandanglers.com/Forum/images/icons/icon9.pngSorry dude didn't make it. The wife was a little peeved that I was out fishing so much and I had to rake the leaves. I did get some fish before I had to do that, so the trade off was definitely worth it.

[gjb1969]

well u are not the only one i did not get there its ok glad u got some fish i will go in the spring same place

[captnemo]

Rarritan Bay Anglers Flea Market at St Cecelia's
Sat Feb 2 in Iselin - st cecilas
Contact ron for tables 732 489 6360
8:00 AM til 2:00 PM

http://www.raritanbayanglersclub.com/

[ledhead36]

Feb.

2, 2013



Raritan Bay Anglers Annual Fishermans Flea Market
Type of Event: Fishing Flea Market
Event Date(s): 02/02/2013
Event Time(s): 8am - 2pm
Admission: $5
Location: St Cecelia's School Hall
Address: Corner Rt 27 & Oak Tree Rd
Iselin, NJ 08830



I'll be there today hope to see some of the S&A guys! Dark you showing up? Look for us.:HappyWave:

[buckethead]

update on the location, from 8 to 2 today




Feb. 1, 2014
St. Demetrios Greek Church Hall, 41-47 Wisteria st. & Sadowski Pky., Perth Amboy, N.J.
Pleas note: this is a new location for the Raritan Bay Anglers Club show which used to be in Iselin, N.J.
Contact is Ron Nicol 732-381-5336

[storminsteve]

Thanks buckethead.Went early today got a penn greenie for $30. They are bulletproof, great secondary backup reel for the spring. good crowd and hot dogs and nice place on the waterfront.

[DarkSkies]

Glad you all had a good time. Got there late, had some errands to run first. Ran into, among others. Richie (topics) the sinker man, James from MX Lures, and Adis and his crew from Gear Up....Chumbucket and some of his friends, part of Rich Swiss' Spring RB Striper crew....and Billy (great Nascar jacket, btw) who knows Joe Melillo and the Old Farts at Castaways, :HappyWave:

Talked a bit with the organizers from RBAC. This was the first year they moved the venue.....and they were happy with the results.
Will probably be hosting it here from now on.
Attendance was right in line with past years, and the hotdogs as steve said were great (they told me one of the members is a caterer but I forgot the name).... Twin Something or other, Iselin, NJ..... good food and coffee.

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[ledhead36]

Bump to the top. This the 2nd year at the new location. Its tomorrow the 31st.

Saturday January 31, 2015 8AM to 2PM

St Demetrios Activity Center Sadowski Parkway and Wisteria Place
Perth Amboy NJ 08861

New Used and Old Fishing and Boating Items
Charter Boat Information- Food- Door- Prizes- 50/50

Call Ron for any last minute info. 732-381-5336

Adults $5.00 Admission Kids 12 and under free

[basshunter]

Don't mean any disrespect but I went to that one last year and it was pretty lame. Maybe it was because they changed the place they were having it at. just my .02