FEB 27: Fishing Seminar for Kids. Sponsored by Belmar Recreation and the Shark River Surf Anglers. Taylor Pavilion, Ocean Avenue in Belmar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy a free freshwater fishing lesson with knot tying, casting, landing and releasing. Rain or shine, lessons will be indoors. Parents can help get their kids ready for Spring Lake Contest on Opening Day.

FEB. 27: Fishing Flea Market held by the Mercer County Anglers and the Hightstown Fire Company. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hightstown Fire House, 148 North Main St., Hightstown. More than 100 tables with new, used and collectible fishing tackle. Admission $3, 10 and under free. Seniors $2. For more information, visit www.mcaafishing.com

FEB. 27: Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Performing Arts Theater at Monmouth Regional High School, 1 Norman J. Field Way, Tinton Falls. Headlining the event will be George Poveromo, host of George Poveromo's World of Saltwater Fishing on ESPN2, and a senior editor for Salt Water Sportsman, and Gary Caputi — offshore editor for Salt Water Sportsman. Tickets are $55 and includes a one-year subscription or extension to Salt Water Sportsman Magazine and other items. To order tickets online and for more information, visit www.nationalseminarseries.com

MARCH 5: Manasquan Fishing Club Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at the Manasquan Women's Club, 62 Main St. Manasquan. Guest speaker will be Captain Ken Namowitz of the Mimi VI on blackfish. Visitors and potential members welcome.

MARCH 7: Berkeley Striper Club Fisherman's Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hugh J. Boyd Elementary School, 1200 Bay Ave., Seaside Heights. Admission is $3, kids 10 and under are free.

MARCH 13: Jersey Shore Saltwater Fishing Show. Presented by the Shore Catch Guide Service and Stripersurf.com, the show will feature 21 seminars and workshops presented by the area's top saltwater anglers. More than 30 vendors, plug makers and manufacturers will also be in attendance. For more information, visit www.shorecatch.com.

MARCH 13: Fishhawks Fishing Club Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lacey Elks Lodge, 900 Beach Blvd., Forked River. For more information, contact Rich at (609) 489-4032.

MARCH 14: Asbury Park Fishing Club 18th Annual Indoor Fishing Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Convention Hall, Ocean Ave., in Asbury Park. This flea market draws some of the nation's top plug builders and offers a wide variety of salt water equipment.

MARCH 20, 27: Custom Fishing Rod Design. Learn, hands-on, the application techniques for building a custom fishing rod. Sat. March 20 and 27 from noon-4 p.m. at Brookdale Community College. To register call (732)224-2315. fee $99.

MARCH 26: 13th Annual IGFA New Jersey Representatives Fund Raising Banquet and Auction, 7 p.m. at Doolan's in Spring Lake. Hosted by New Jersey's IGFA representatives, the event raises funds for the IGFA's Junior Angler and Conservation Programs. The Fishing Tackle Bonanza Auction following the dinner offers thousands of dollars worth of fishing tackle, including rods, reels line and lures, plus jewelry marine artwork and other fishing related items. Top item at the auction is a bonefishing vacation at the private home of IGFA trustee Jack Willits on Chub Cay in the Bahamas. For more information, contact Jeff Merrill at (908) 451-1110 or jeffmerrill2@verizon.net.

MARCH 28: The New Jersey Beach Buggy Association (NJBBA) will host its first flea Market at the Toms River Elks Lodge, Washington Street and Clifton Avenue,Toms River. The lodge offers room for 100 tables. For further information, call Pete D'Alessio (908) 309-3882 or visit www.NJBBA.org.

APRIL 6, 13, 20, 24: Trout Fishing New Jersey Streams, Brookdale Community College with Bob Jaroszewski, Field Writer, New Jersey Angler magazine. A beginner's guide to understanding trout movement and behavior on New Jersey's streams. Learn how to use the proper lures, baits, flies, tackle and equipment to "read" the stream and catch a lunker. Last class is a field trip to Central Jersey's best trout water, the Manasquan River. Basic fishing knowledge beneficial but not required. Classes on April 6, 13 and 20 are 7 to 9 p.m., Apr 24 class is from 8 a.m. to noon. To sign up, call (732) 224-2315.

APRIL 10:

Trout Contest for Kids. Sponsored by the Shark River Surf Anglers 8 a.m. to 1:30 pm at Spring Lake. More than 500 trout, from 14 to 31 inches and weighing up to 12 pounds will be released into the lake. Contest open to kids 15 and under. Prizes for all age groups, including a grand prize. For more information, visit www.SharkRiverSurfAnglers.com. APRIL 16:

SSFFF Third Annual Fund-Raising Dinner, Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, Point Pleasant. 7 p.m. till 11 p.m. Visit www.ssfff.net for additional details and ticket prices.