Fishing Tackle Sale Chicago! Join us for a huge sale on fishing rods, fishing reels, lures, flies, boat equipment, batteries and antiques- best in the Chicago area. Mark your calendar for Saturday, March 21st, 2026 8 am.
SATURDAY MARCH 21st 8 – 12 am – Tackle Up to 80% Off
One of the Largest Fishing Tackle Sale Chicago events -the RFC SWAP will be featuring over 63 tables of great fishing tackle bargains, new lures, rods & reels, outdoor goods and hunting gear. You can also find gently used equipment along with antique fishing tackle. Save the date now March 21, 2026. 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 2026 (Now Taking Reservations!).
Vendor Information
The biggest fishing tackle sale event – close to Chicago – New Address is Moose Lodge 424 – Berwyn, IL
3625 Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
March 21, 2026, 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).
Fishing Tackle Sale: March 21, 2026 from 8:00 AM to Noon
Bigger than s 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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Vendor Information Fishing Tackle Sale Chicago – the RFC SWAP 2026
IN 2025 – 63 FISHING TACKLE SALE TABLES WERE SOLD OUT
TABLES WILL SELL OUT EARLIER THIS YEAR WITH:
- ONLINE PAYMENT is live
- PRE-PAID WAIT LIST – sign up and pay now
- RESERVATIONS FOR RETURNING VENDOR TABLES OPEN NOW
- GET YOUR TABLE FOR 2026. Tables are a first-paid, first-reserved basis.
The table registration date will begins NOW FOR PAST AND FUTURE VENDORS AS WELL AS PAID WAIT LIST VENDORS (payment will hold, but not guarantee spot until last year’s vendors decline their tables) –
ALL vendors should begin reserving tables for the 2026 Fishing Tackle Sale (Swap Meet). Others can pay for table(s) and be placed on the waiting list.
We will be pulling new vendors from the waiting list (form ON VENDOR INFORMATION PAGE).
A link for vendors to pay will be provided.
Mail your check for $25 PER TABLE to:
Johnny Wilkins
58 Dover Avenue
LaGrange, IL 60525
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.
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
Last Year’s (2025 Fishing Tackle Deal Highlights)
The SWAP Meet WAS ON FIRE. It was the last Saturday in March 2025 (March 22nd). 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 March 2025 – the Tackle Sale – SWAP MEET was to be our meeting for the month of March. 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.