 |  2010 EVENTS CALENDAR - If your club or organization is having an event that is open to the public and you would like it listed, please contact Mel. It's a Freebie!
| August 7 | JERSEY COAST SHARK ANGLERS - 7TH ANNUAL FLUKE TOURNAMENT | The seventh annual JCSA Fluke tournament offers $12,000 in cash prizes. A mandatory
Captain's meeting is 7:00 PM Friday, August 6 at the JCSA Club. Weigh-ins from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Crystal Point Marina, 3900 River Road, Point Pleasant, NJ.
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2010 Location: Jersey Coast Shark Anglers, 385 Herbertsville Road, Brick, NJ Entry fee: $150 per boat For more information, call Brad Porrino at 201-832-4822 or visit http://www.jcsa.org/.
| August 16-20 | SOUTH JERSEY TOURNAMENTS - MID-ATLANTIC $500,000 TOURNAMENT | Five days of offshore tournament fishing for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin and Wahoo. $500,000 in tournament prizes, plus a variety of Calcuttas are up for grabs. Captain's meeting 4:30 PM Sunday, August 15 at the Canyon Club Resort Marina. Dockside dining, entertainment and awards ceremony is 8:00 PM Friday, August 20 at the Canyon Club Resort Marina.
Date: Fishing days are 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday, August 16 through Friday, August 20, 2010. Weigh-ins are from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM each day. Location: Canyon Club Resort Marina, 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ Entry fee: $6,000 per boat For more information, visit http://www.midatlantic500000.com/.
| August 21 | FRIENDLY SONS OF THE SHILLELAGH - THIRD ANNUAL FLUKE TOURNAMENT | This one day Fluke Tournament sponsored by the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh of the
Jersey Shore. There will be $5,000 in prizes awarded. All proceeds to benefit the Recreational Fishing Alliance, Save the Summer Flounder Fishery Fund and the FSOS Foundation. The Captain's Meeting is Friday August 20. Winners will be announced at the Awards Picnic at the Club located at 815 16th Avenue, Belmar, NJ. The picnic is free for all registered anglers and guests are welcome to attend at a nominal fee. Applications are
available at local tackle stores or at the club in Belmar.
Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010 Location: Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Club, 815 16th Avenue, Belmar, NJ Entry fee: $100 per boat (four anglers). $25 per additional angler. For more information, call Gary Friedhoff at 732-865-3669 or visit http://www.fsosbelmar.com/media/application_and_rules_10.pdf
|
August 21-29 | FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB – 53RD ANNUAL TOURNAMENT | Eight and a half consecutive days of tournament fishing for Fluke and Bluefish. Awards include $2,500 in cash and prizes in the Fluke Division, and a single cash prize for the largest Bluefish. Calcutta's offered for largest Fluke and Bluefish. The Captain's Meeting is 7:00 PM Friday August 21. Weigh-ins will take place at the
Southwinds Harbour Marina, Forked River, NJ and the Crystal Point Marina, Point Pleasant, NJ.
Date: Saturday, August 21 through Sunday, August 29, 2010 Location: Forked River Tuna Club, 18 Bay Avenue, Forked River, NJ Entry fee: $40 adult Fluke entry fee, $20 adult Bluefish entry fee, $55 adult combo Fluke/Bluefish entry fee, $25 Junior Fluke/Bluefish entry fee. For more information, visit the Club's web site at http://www.forkedrivertunaclub.org/.
| August 23-27 | 3RD ANNUAL TUNA STAKES INVITATIONAL | Held in memory of Dr. Leonard Strobel, the Tuna Stakes Invitational benefits the Deborah Hospital Foundation, Browns Mills, NJ. Deborah is recognized as the premier cardiac, pulmonary and vascular health care provider in New Jersey. Deborah has been able to accomplish all this
while sustaining a mission that no patient or their family has ever received a bill for services.
A flexible format will allow boats to leave any inlet between from Shark River Inlet south to Cape May Inlet. Fishing will be Captain's Choice of one of five nights after the Captain's Meeting on 3:30 PM Sunday August 22 at Hooters of Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ. A boat may fish a second day of the
tournament if they pay a second basic entry fee and any added skill level entries for that day if they choose.
Boats may leave anytime after 5:00 AM, fishing from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM the following morning. The weigh-in will be held at Farley State Marina in Atlantic City, NJ and Hoffman's Marina in Brielle, NJ and the scales will be open at Noon each day. Cash prizes will be awarded for the following species: Big Eye,
Yellowfin, Bluefin and Longfin. The award banquet is 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday August 29 in the Bay View Room at Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ
Date: Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27 Location: Farley State Marina in Atlantic City, NJ Admission fee: $675 per boat ($775 per boat after August 1) For more information, call Len Strobel (Tournament Director) at 609-377-0529 or visit http://www
.tunastakes.com/.
| August 23 September 5 | MANASQUAN RIVER MARLIN & TUNA CLUB - 30TH ANNUAL OFFSHORE OPEN |
Manasquan River's only offshore tournament. $50,000 estimated cash awards and culcuttas for Tuna, Marlin, Swordfish and Mahi Mahi. All boats must leave from and return
to Manasquan Inlet. Each boat is allowed to fish a maximum of 2 days. Captains' Meeting is 6:30 PM Friday August 27 at the Crystal Point Yacht Club, Point Pleasant, NJ. Awards Party is 6:30 PM Sunday September 5 at the Manasquan River Club, 217 River Road, Brick, NJ.
Date: Saturday August 28 through Sunday September 5, 2010 Location: Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, Pt. Pleasant NJ Entry Fee: $500 per boat
For more info, visit the club's web site at http://www.mrmtc.com/.
| September 5 December 31 | BERKELEY STRIPER CLUB - FALL FISHING DERBY | This annual event offers $400 for the 1st place Striped Bass, $200 for the 2nd place Striped
Bass, $125 for the 3rd place Striped Bass, $100 for the 1st place Bluefish, and $100 for the 1st place Weakfish. The derby is for shore fishermen - no boat fishing.
Date: Wednesday, September 1 through Friday, December 31, 2010 Location: Any New Jersey waters. NO BOATS. Entry fee: $10 per angler For more information, call Dominick Talerico at 201-725-7726 or visit the Club's web site at http://www.berkeleystriperclub.org/.
| September 9-12 | ATLANTIC CITY IN-WATER POWER BOAT & BROKERAGE YACHT SHOW | The region's largest in-water power boat show and first of the fall season. In its 26th year, this show has new boats, leftovers, brokerage and more from 16-75 feet in length on display.
Date: 11 AM to 7 PM Thursday September 9; 11 AM to 7 PM Friday September 10; 10 AM to 7 PM Saturday September 11; and 10 AM to 6 PM Sunday September 12, 2010
Location: Farley State Marina, next to Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, NJ Admission Fee: $15 and $5 for children under 12 For more info, visit http://www.acinwaterboatshow.com.
| September 10-12 | BECOMING AN OUTDOORS-WOMAN COASTAL WORKSHOP | Sponsored by the N.J. Division of Fish and Wildlife, this workshop is directed toward
women 18 or older who wish to learn and improve their outdoor skills. Courses include surf fishing, deep sea fishing, fly fishing, kayaking, Crabbing & Clamming and more.
Date: Friday September 10 through Sunday September 12, 2010 Location: On the beach at The Golden Inn, Avalon, NJ Admission Fee: $395 For more info, visit www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/bowhome.htm.
| September 11 | 17TH ANNUAL HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS TOURNAMENT | Sponsored by the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association for children ages 16 and under at Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park, NJ. Registration is 8 AM to 10 AM at Swimming Area #1 and is free. The NJBBA will provide limited bait and tackle and will be at the water's edge to measure and record fish during the fishing time from 10:00 AM to 1:00
PM. Refreshments will be available between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. Awards, Prizes and Grab Bags will be given at the Awards Ceremony at 3:00 PM.
Date: 8:00 to 10:00 AM Saturday September 11, 2010 Location: Island Beach State Park, Swimming Area #1, Seaside Park, NJ Admission Fee: Free for all children aged 16 and under. For more info, visit http://www.njbba.org.
| October 2 | SIXTH ANNUAL FISHIN' IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS (F.I.S.H) TOURNAMENT | Sponsored by the Seaside Heights Fishing Club and the Seaside Heights Business Improvement District, the festivities include a Children's Fishing Tournament from 10 AM to 2 PM on the oceanfront in two categories: 12 years old and under, and 13 years old to 16 years old. Registration for the tournament will start at 9 AM at the Franklin Avenue Stage.
The first 200 participants will receive a free T-shirt from the Seaside Heights Fishing Club. Free bait will be provided as well as hooks and sinkers for the children to use. Light refreshments will be provided for the children. Awards will be given out immediately following the tournament.
Date: 9:00 AM Saturday, October 2, 2010 Location: Franklin Avenue Stage, Seaside Heights, NJ Admission Fee: Free for all children aged 16 and under.
For more info, call Joe Truch from the Seaside Heights Fishing Club at (609) 635-2122, or visit http://www.seasideheightstourism.com.
| October 3 |
19TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT | The individual who catches the overall largest fish wins the "Governor's Award", and
has his/her name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently displayed at Island Beach State Park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in each species category. Winners from the early entry drawing and the tournament must be present during the afternoon awards ceremony to claim their prizes. Early registration (by September 1), saves anglers $5 off the entry fee.
The tournament is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, the New Jersey Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.
Date: 6:30 AM Sunday October 3, 2010 Location: Island Beach State Park, Island Beach, NJ Admission Fee: $10 adults, $5 ages 13 to 17, Ages 12 & under - FREE For more info, visit http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/gsft.htm.
| October 16 November 21 |
FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB - STRIPED BASS & BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT | 36 Days of Fishing! $2,500 in cash and prizes for Bluefish. $2,500 in cash and prizes
for Striped Bass. Calcuttas offered for largest Striped Bass and Bluefish. Angler's meeting is 7:30 PM Friday, October 15 at the Forked River Tuna Club.
Date: Saturday, October 16 through Sunday, November 21, 2010 Location: Forked River Tuna Club, 18 Bay Avenue, Forked River, NJ Entry fee: $40 adult Striped Bass entry, $40 adult Bluefish entry, $25 junior combo entry For more information, visit the Club's web site at http://www.forkedrivertunaclub.org/frtctourn/index.htm.
| October 29-30 | ASA - 10TH ANNUAL SOUTH JERSEY BIG BASS OPEN | Part of the American Striper Association's 2010 series of six Striped Bass tournaments covering the Northeast United States. Mandatory captain's meeting 6:00 PM Thursday, October, 28.
Date: Friday, October 29 and Saturday, October 30, 2010
Location: South Jersey Marina, 1231 Route 109, Cape May, NJ Entry fee: $300 per boat For more information, call 609-884-2400 or visit http://www.fishasa.com/tournaments/sjersey209.htm.
|
|