The NERBs Gatherings are a unique opportunity for rod builders to spend a day learning new techniques, getting hands on answers to problems they are having, seeing and purchasing new products & blanks, meeting other local builders, and having a fun time. Each topic is covered until the builders understand “how to”. This might take 10 minutes or it might take 3 hours, but rest assured you will leave the gathering with a detailed understanding of the techniques covered. There are a lot of gatherings scheduled for 2012, I hope to see builders come back to multiple gatherings and see their progress on their rods using the info learned from The NERBs.
For 2012 the admission is $40 which includes lunch, drinks, snacks, sometimes donuts and coffee & dessert.After your first 2012 gathering the admission is $20
April 21 6PM ($25) Staten Island - Deep Drop Tile Fishing with Captain Jeff of the party boat: Voyager, EC Newellman Steve Canizzo, and Dave Arbeitman from The Reel Seat.
Even those who have a few tile fish rods in their collection will get a good idea on the selection of off the rack, and custom rods Captain Jeff, Dave and Billy recommend. I emphasize this point since it is one of the critical pieces of tackle not only when you choose different types of sinker weights which can vary from 20 oz to 8 lbs, but more importantly, being comfortable for you to be able to fish with throughout a whole fishing trip.
You will also learn what the experts recommend on such common questions about this fishery:
- Most important, picking out the proper tile fish rods to use on these trips
- Knots or Crimps? - Is a two speed reel really necessary - Electric reels, positives and negatives / on and about their use - One or two hook rigs - Circle, J style or standard hooks for tiles - Are Custom tied tile fish rigs necessary? - What pound test braid to use - Sinkers/sinker weights needed and where to purchase - How long and what lb test top shots should I use - Knowing what to expect during a tile fish trip - Sea creatures caught during these trips - Various gear required.
