Over the weekend of January 25th and 26th, members of CVTU attended the Fly Fishing Show at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, New Jersey. The exhibit showcased more than 230 vendors, over 50 featured fly tyers, and over 50 seminars and presentations.
New Jersey Convention & Exposition Center, Edison, NJ
There were all the major rod and reel manufacturers, local northeast fly shops like TCO Fly Shop, Tight Lines Fly Fishing, and Dette Flies, and dozens of outfitters offering global adventures in fly fishing. There was plenty to see and plenty to buy. As always, there were some pretty unique innovations including TFO’s new rod that can move between a 10’6” nymph rod 9’ dry fly rod, simply by removing a rod section. No need to carry two rods or re-rig. Pretty cool.
The crew at Topgolf… L to R; John Hildenbrand, Mark McBeth, Jeff Huie, Dave Shaw, Eric Nadoban, Emery Mersich, Dave Suroweicki
There was an endless selection of fly tying materials at bargain basement prices, and deals were there to be made. Just ask John H. about the bin full of assorted materials he got for $20. The crew spent at good 30 minutes sorting through a large bin of tungsten beads in all colors and sizes. At about .15 to .17/bead, they were hard to pass up.
Saturday evening was spent at Topgolf Edison for some food & beverage and spirited driving range heroics. These guys can cast a fly better than they can hit a golf ball. The accommodations at Home2 Suites were excellent and affordable with free breakfast thrown in.
We’re already looking forward to next year. Ask any of the crew for more details at our next meeting or event.
Emery & Dave telling lies to Tom Rosenbauer in the Orvis booth
Eric Nadoban admiring Dave’s golf swing
Mark scored some Mardi Gras beads from MarshOnTheFly outfitters
