The Toyota World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition, a granddaddy of outdoor shows, invades the local area Thursday through Sunday, March 5 through 8, in Suffern, New York.

The Suffern Show, as it’s called, is one of the biggest outdoor shows in the New Jersey region, located a quick jump across the border, near the northern end of the Garden State Parkway.

Every type of outdoor exhibit imaginable is on display, from fishing tackle to boating equipment, hunting gear, charters, resorts and much more.

One of the main features is that the show is known for being the only one nearby where the major fishing tackle manufacturers display all their latest gear. Be the first on your block to check out first-hand the newest reels, rods, lures and other fishing products.

A jam-packed schedule of seminars, free with admission, takes place daily, covering topics such as striped bass