The Garden State Outdoor Sports Show winds up its 2014 run at the N.J. Expo Hall in Raritan Center, Edison on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There was a good crowd there today, and I enjoyed checking out the many exhibits of interest to saltwater anglers. Be sure to stop by the Jersey Shore Beach N Boat Fishing Tournament booth where they are offering free entries. That $30,000 contest runs from April 1 to Nov. 30 with weigh-ins possible at over 50 locations.
Also be sure to check out the new line of Epoxy Plugs being produced by Run-Off Lures. Those hand-crafted lures are rigged with the best components, and you'd have a hard time breaking them with a hammer. The Needlefish really looks like one, and should become a staple along the Shore.
The Canyon Reels booth displays all of their high quality reels, including the new spinning model that should be ideal for the local surf.
Despite the warmth, there were no fishing reports today. Betty & Nick's reported thick fog in Seaside Park early in the day.
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