SWE Striper Kickoff 2025

We are excited to see you at this years Striper Kickoff! This is a fun day to celebrate the start of the striper season, and we’ve put together an overview of the event and what you can expect.This year, the Striper Kickoff is on April 5th, 2025, at a NEW LOCATION: 1376 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI. Be sure to take note of the new address!

Who is Attending

Builders:

• 247 Lures

• 401 Plugs

• Big D Plugs

• Big Water Pikies

• Bassmaster

• Franktown

• Friguy's Lureworks

• Googooman

• Gremlin Lures

• High Hook Lures

• Larson Lures

• ME Fishing Co

• Paul Moriarty

• Personal Best Lures

• RB Plugworks

• Redingfin

• Solstice Lures

• Stryker

• Surf Asylum

• Uncle Fish Bucktails

• Voorhies Customs

• Zinger Baits

Company Reps:

• Van Staal
• Tsunami
• Daiwa
• Hardy
• Jyg Pro
• Century

Event Rules & Guidelines

• Parking must adhere to designated areas so we can continue hosting this event annually. Please follow the parking instructions. No walking around the building is allowed, that lane is closed to pedestrian traffic. Entrance to the kickoff tent is by walking through the shop.

• Tent/doors open at 9 AM for the show.

• Anumbered list will be available outside the retail entrance from6 AM to 9 AM to allow attendees to grab coffee or stay in their cars instead of camping outside.

• You must sign in yourself. No signing in friends or family who are not physically present.

• Keep track of your number in line for efficient entry at9 AM.

• Only those on the signed-in list will be allowed in first. If you are not in the immediate area at 9 AM, youforfeit your spot.

• After the sign-in list attendees enter, the event will proceed as first come, first serve.

• Cutting in line, sneaking in early, or walking around the side of the building will result in removal from the event.

• Builders will set their own limits on plug purchases per individual.

• The event will run from9 AM - 3 PM, but the plug show may end earlier if vendors sell out. In-store specials continue until 3 PM.

• Most vendors will be cash only.

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SWE Striper Kickoff In-Store Deals

There will be multiple raffle opportunities for plugs, reels, rods, and more! Some will befree, while others will besilent auctions benefitingThe American Saltwater Guides Association.

In support of the event, special deals include:

• Free Fin Nor Sunglasses with every Van Staal Purchase!

• Buy 2 Tsunami Lures get a free lure (while supplies last)

• Buy a reel get it spooled up with free J-Braid (while supplies last)
  

• more to come

Striper Kickoff Raffles & Giveaways

• The raffle is free to enter. Provide your email so we can contact winners after the event.

• Live drawing on social media after the event—no need to be present to win.

• Spend $30 or more at The Saltwater Edge and receive an extra raffle entry!

• Extra raffle tickets can be purchased at the event and all proceeds go to ASGA.

Raffle prizes include:

• Tsunami Forged Surf Rod

• Daiwa Blackline Surf Rod

• Van Staal Big Game Pliers

• Albie Snax Prize Pack
• more to come

We look forward to seeing everyone for an amazing day to kick off the season! Mark your calendars, take note of thenew location, and get ready for another unforgettable Striper Kickoff!