FEB. 21: Ocean Fire Co. No. 1 15th Annual Fishing Flea Market and Fishing Collectible Show. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Antrim School, 401 Niblick St., Pt. Pleasant Beach. For additional information call Dan Miles at (732) 714-8308 or email - danmiles23@comcast.net.

FEB. 22: Custom Rod Building Class. Demonstration class provides the how to on custom fishing rods from light tackle to big game fishing. Class is three nights Feb. 22, 24, 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call Brielle Bait and Tackle at 732-528-5720 to reserve a spot. Fee $65.

FEB. 24: United We Fish March on Washington. Noon until 3 p.m. Join the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA), the SSFFF and other recreational and commercial fishing groups in an organized demonstration against the unintended negative impacts of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act (MSA). Bus transportation is available. Visit www.joinrfa.org or www.ssfff.net for more information.

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.