The New England Saltwater Fishing Show, also known as the “RISAA Show”, is the largest pure saltwater fishing show in New England. The show draws exhibitors from all over the country and nearly every major fishing tackle company will be in attendance displaying tackle, rods, reels, lures, electronics, charter guides, boats, motors, accessories, clothing and more!
Be sure to check out the free non-stop seminars throughout the show by the likes Captain Blaine Anderson, Captain Jim Barr, Tony Battista, Bill Carson, Captain Greg Dubrule, Sheila Hassan, Captain Bob Hines, Captain Mike Hogan, Jack Houghton, Rick Killborn, Mike Laptew, Captain Kevin Leonowert, Kevin Lord, Ron McKee, Captain Pete Meyers, Captain Bill Monte, David Morton, DJ Muller, Ben Ramos, Julio Silva, Captain Jerry Sparks, Captain Eric Stewart, Captain Eric Thomas, Captain Mel True, Captain Ralph Wilkins, Dennis Zambrotta and many, many more. This impressive list speakers will be covering subject matter like catching trophy stripers with live bait, beginner offshore fishing, using marine electronics effectively for finding & catching fish, night time stripers, tips & tricks for porgy/tautog/sea bass, fly casting for stripers, saltwater fly fishing 101, 10 ways to rig plastic, jigging techniques for striped bass, getting your captain’s license, reel handles choices and upgrades, finding success with fishing at night, tautog secrets, tautog rigs & tips, proper care for rods & reels, fishing the surf, fly casting, chunking the surf, light tackle kayak fishing, tuna tactics, fishing for bonito & false albacore, vertical jigging for stripers, surfcasting Block Island and a slew of other exciting and informative workshops, demonstrations and topics. A complete list of speakers, topics and times can be found at the Seminars page.
The show also features fun for the whole family including the kid’s zone, Captain Greg Dubrule’ s replica 18-foot great white shark, Peter Vican’s state-record 77.4-pound striped bass mount, the CBS 12 Eyewitness News weather mobile, members of the Wicked Tuna TV show and much more.
Show Hours:
Friday, March 28: 12pm to 9pm
Saturday, March 29: 9am to 7pm
Sunday, March 30: 10am to 5pm
Admission is just $10 for adults and kids under the age of 12 get in free; Sunday is Family Fun Day as all children and women get in free. Please visit RISAA.com for more details and a discount admission coupon.
