Now one of Chicago’s Largest swap meets, the RFC SWAP will be featuring over 60 tables of great fishing tackle bargains, new lures, rods & reels as well as gently used equipment along with antique fishing tackle. Save the date now March 22, 2025. 8 a.m. start to 12 noon.
Note that times and date are subject to change. We typically are the final weekend in April. VENDORS GET IN ON OUR WAITING LIST FOR TABLES FOR 2025 (BELOW).
Vendor Information
The biggest fishing tackle sale event – close to Chicago – New Address is 3625 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 (Moose Lodge Berwyn). March 22, 2025, we will host the annual RFC Fishing Tackle Sale -Swap Meet featuring 60+ tables with vendors selling new, used & antique fishing tackle. Find rods, reels, lures, boat equipment, camping & hunting gear at amazing prices – in Berwyn, IL. 8 am – Noon. Purchase Tables NOW – limited number remain. (see below).
Swap Meet: March 22, 2025 from 8:00 AM to Noon
Same as last year – Berwyn Moose Lodge. Admission is $5 to see 58 Tables of amazing tackle. Well over 10,000 lures & fishing components on the floor. Crappie, Bass, Muskie, Salmon, Perch & Walleye custom-made lures, hand-crafted baits a lot of items you can’t find in stores.
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Fishing Experts at the Show
We also had 5 fishing guides at this show – 2 of which fished for Team USA in multiple World Championships. We have regional fishing knowledge on Bass, Perch, Crappie, Walleye, Shore Fishing, Ice Fishing, Live Bait Experts and Lure Fishing Pros. More details on the 2024 Swap meet will tap into these experts. You could visit with them and stock up your tackle boxes with expert advice.
If you can volunteer and help out please contact Johnny 630-235-2162 johnny@chicagofishingschool.com or Tony Novak. Cell: 708-822-7762 or Email: tnovak2416@aol.com
Fishing Tackle Deals
The SWAP Meet WAS ON – Last Saturday in April 2024 (April 27th). Riverside Fishing Club’s famous annual SWAP Meet. Stock up on deals. Find fishing tackle, rods, reels, outdoor equipment and all sorts of new, used goods to start your season right. We have a donation offer where you can get in on our Mega Rod Prize Raffle and get free admission. Purchase a rod prize raffle ticket(s) and we wave your Swap Meet admission.
There was no regular Thursday Riverside Fishing Club meeting in April 2024 – the SWAP MEET was to be our meeting for the month of April. Thank you for all those that donated to our club raffle at the swap meet – win one of several rods or rod and reel combos! We had a very successful fundraiser for our fishing club.
VENDORS
Vendor Information Fishing Tackle Sale – SWAP 2025
IN 2024 58 FISHING TACKLE SALE TABLES WERE SOLD OUT
GET ON OUR LIST FOR 2025. Tables are a first-paid, first-reserved basis.
The table registration date will begin October 19th, 2024 at which time vendors should begin reserving tables for the 2025 Swap Meet. Others get on this waiting list. We will be pulling new vendors from the waiting list (form below).
Get on the waiting list – vendors will be given the chance to reserve (pay for) a few tables that have become available. (use the form on the vendor page – you will need to pre-pay for your table reservation to be held).
If Payments not received – no reservation for table will be in place.