A number of fishing flea markets will be held this month across the Shore area. Flea markets are excellent opportunities to stock up on fishing equipment at a discount price before the season begins. As of Feb. 1, the following flea markets have been announced:
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• Feb. 6: Raritan Bay Anglers Fishing Flea Market. St. Cecelia’s Lourdes Hall, Oak Tree Rd. & Rt. 27, Iselin. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 6: Sportsman’s Show & Flea Market. Leesport Farmers Market Indoor, 312 Gernants Church Rd. Leesport, Pa. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 7: Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. Fishing Flea Market. 15 Kettle Creek Rd., Toms River. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 13: Hi-Mar Striper Club Fishing Flea Market. Middletown VFW, 1 Veterans Lane, Port Monmouth. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Feb. 14: Palmyra Fire Dept. Fishing Flea Market. Charles Street School, corner of Charles & Walnut streets, Palmyra. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Feb. 20: Fishing RAMS Fishing Flea Market. Southern Regional High School, Rt. 9, Manahawkin (Stafford Twp.) to benefit the Southern Regional High School Fishing Club. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Feb. 21: Fishing Flea Market at the Sewell Senior Center, 315 Greentree Road, Washington Township, Sewell. Starts at 9 a.m.

• Feb. 21: Ocean Fire Company No. 1 Fishing Flea Market, Antrim School, 401 Niblick Street, Point Pleasant Beach. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• March 7: Berkeley Striper Club Fishing Flea Market, Hugh Boyd Jr. Elementary School, 1200 Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.