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The Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo is the place to get ready for the season!

This is HANDS DOWN the best show of its kind in The Southeast!

The COUNTDOWN is ON!

This is the Largest Showcase of Fishing Gear you will find this year!
Truckloads of the latest tackle at off-season discounts, plus National Pro Anglers.

Make Plans To Attend Every Day To Sit In On Dozens Of Seminars Presented By Some of the Country’s Top Anglers. Your Ticket is good ALL THREE DAYS..

See Who’s Coming

Seminar Scheduled Is Loaded

For 3 BIG DAYS the Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo brings together the finest products and services the fishing industry has to offer. Each year over 130 local, regional and national companies showcase tackle, rods & reels, apparel, maps, charters, sunglasses, boats, motors, electronics, knives and more. Everything to get you out on the water “Rigged & Ready” for the season.

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SHOW INFO

Show Location

NC State Fairgrounds

4285 Trinity Rd

Raleigh, NC 27607

Show Hours

Friday 10am – 7pm

Saturday 9am – 6pm

Sunday 10am – 5pm

Admission

3 DAY ADMISSION TICKET

Adults $14

Seniors 65+ & Military $12

Jr. Anglers (6-12) $6

Children 5 & under FREE

Tickets available at the door or online.

Return pass available at exit door

TICKETS ARE GOOD ALL 3 DAYS

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Pets

The Raleigh Fishing Expo welcomes Trained Service Animals Only.
Emotional support animals are not allowed. Per ADA Regulations, Service animals are trained to perform a task directly related to a person’s disability. Pets that provide comfort but are not trained to perform a task don’t meet the legal definition of service animal. Because of the large crowds at this indoor event we ask that for the safety of your pet and our attendees, Trained Service Animals Only.
Thanks for your understanding of this policy.

Wheelchairs

The Raleigh Fishing Expo has 3 complimentary wheelchairs available on a first come basis at the show entrance. Photo id required to borrow.

Parking

Parking is always free and plentiful at the NC State Fairgrounds. Handicap parking is available close to the show entrance. There is also a drop off area in front of the building at the entrance tent.

HOTEL PARTNER

$109 Sgl Or Dbl

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Tackle, Tackle & More Tackle

Time to RESTOCK from the Winter!

Over 100 retail and specialty tackle shops will have truckloads of product stocked and discounted…. ready to get your season off to a great start. All the brands your looking for plus some secret “Weapons” that could give you just the edge your needing over your fishing partner. Many manufacture reps and pro-staffers will be on hand to help with techniques to make the most of your tackle. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or share comments. These guys LOVE to talk fishing.

Largest Fishing Boat Showcase
You’ll See this Year!

Over 20 Regional Marine dealers are on board this year to showcase the latest the industry has to offer. The entire Jim Graham Building is dedicated to Fishing Boats & Marine products creating the Largest Multi-Dealer Fishing Boat display North Carolina will see this year. HUGE discounts on fishing boats. Everything from aluminum jon boats to the Off Shore “Fishing Machine”.

GET ON BOARD. LIFE IS ALWAYS BETTER WITH A BOAT.

Show Your Skills at the FAVORITE FISHING Trout Pond

What’s more FUN & EXCITING than watching a child catch a fish? Watching the grown ups having just as much fun. Whether it’s the first time or the umpteenth time…. the magic never goes away when the rod starting bending. The FAVORITE FISHING Mountain Trout Pond Simulator returns this year with more fun for the young and young at heart…. farm raised rainbow and brown trout ranging from 1/2 lb to up to 3 lbs are ready for rod bending action. Keep’em or Release’em. Just to make it a little more exciting, we’ve tagged a few dozen of them and if caught… the angler will receive a limited edition FAVORITE FISHING T-shirt. (while supplies last)

(Fee charged to fish. Limit of 2 fish if kept. Tagged fish must be released)

Bass Tub of Oklahoma

Listening to the pros talk about their secrets is one thing….but seeing them in action is always another. Bass Tubs of Oklahoma returns as the backdrop to all of the bass fishing seminars for the weekend. This 4,000 gallon simulation tank will be stocked with large mouth bass and will allow you to see the lures and techniques in action that makes these guys so successful. Presented by Adam Hinkle & Bass Tubs of Oklahoma.

Greensboro, NC
Office: (336) 855-0208

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