Saltwater Expo opens Friday

Anglers without tickets for Friday’s opening of the Saltwater Fishing Expo at the N.J. Convention Center, located at 97 Sunfield Ave. in Edison should arrive well before the noon opening as there’s always long lines waiting to get in before the weekend crowds.

Admittance is $15, but only $5 for those 6-11. Friday hours are noon to 8 — followed by 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday.

All of the national tackle companies have booths at this show, which also features many seminars by famous anglers and skippers.

Crazy Alberto Knie (see photo below) promises to give up his most important secrets for catching big stripers from shore, Nick Honachefsky will add tips from N.J. beaches. and Fisherman editor Jim Hutchinson may let out some secrets about back bay striper fishing that’s already underway. Among the many captains I’ve. enjoyed fishing with over the years doing seminars are Erwin Heinrich. Jim Freda, Gene Quigley and Fred Gamboa.

For details on the Expo, visit saltwater.sportshow.com

Though there’s a chance of showers after midnight in NY/NJ Bight, the weather remains fishable with southwest winds at just 10 knots which continues into Saturday.