Wish it was in April, If you are a snowbird you will miss it every year. This will be the third year that I will not be home yet

 

Very interesting. The SSS has traditionally been held the 3rd weekend of February at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. There was no show during the Covid shutdown and since then a contractor has managed the trade show part. That contract has ended and now the OCEAN Board is handling the event. For the 2026 Show no dramatic changes are in the works.

However...

Discussions are underway amongst the Board on how to expand the reach of OCEAN's education and conservation mission. Your comment will be considered as we set goals for the next 5 years. Do we stay at the State Fairgrounds and on the same dates? Comments and suggestions will aid in making those decisions so please keep them coming.

Other discussion are ongoing about presenting mini programs during the fishing season at different locations - ports - if your will. Perhaps something like clinics? Perhaps included with a swap meet?

Joining this forum as a 'vendor' is an example of OCEAN's desire to be more active in the saltwater sportfishing community throughout the year and as a way to obtain comments and feedback on fulfilling our mission of education and conservation.

 

Tackle Time will be at the Salt Water Show with our Freezer Trailer and Sprinter Van stuffed with Point Defiance Herring, Gray's Harbor Anchovy ( I. Q. F. & tray bait Anchovy), Tuna Belly, Sardine, Squid. and any other Bait you what to order for pickup at the show. Call 503-861-3693 to order

 

Marie is contacting former vendors to arrange booth reservations at this time. Hope you'll be in the same location as prior years on the west wall. I think you've been there every year the SSS has been held at the state fairgrounds. Thank you for your support!

Businesses that are interested in having a booth at the 2026 SSS can contact Marie on our website: http://oceraned.org

 

Spelling error in website: Home - OceanEd

 

Tackle Time Bait did the first Salt Water Show in Seaside at the convention center in the early 2000s and also in Newport for a few years. Lot's of history. It's been great, thanks Gene & Linda

 

Does anyone watch Angler West TV? Raise your hand.

Our first ad will appear on this Sunday's show and it and others will run weekly up until the Saltwater Show in February. Let us know what you think and we're certainly open to suggestions.

 

I just previewed the first ad and it shows various shots of the crowds at former shows. Watch it and let us know if you see yourself. You just might be on TV!!!

 

Many of us are seeking warmer weather, I am in Arizona Jan thru mid march. Would love to attend that show if only the date was late march or early January

 

Appreciate the comment. That's two for the show coming later in the season.

Just speculating here, but the current date may be due to availability of the venue? Maybe mid spring there's more demand for the available locations? Also, the SSS has been the week following the Portland Sportsman Show. So things to think about for 2027 and beyond. The location is already reserved for the 2026 show.

 

An interesting tidbit from today's Board meeting: Ed and Marie Keene will be appearing as guests on this Sunday's Outdoor GPS program. Ed is the past President and his wife, Marie, is the General Manager of OCEAN. Both have been in leadership roles for many years. Owin is a strong supporter of OCEAN's education and conservation activities.

Be sure to watch!

 

Let's all support Ocean & the SaltWater Show. If you need any special Frozen Baits that we carry, let Tackle Time Bait know and we can have it at the Salt Water Show. Ca[[ 503-861-3693