New Jersey Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Island Beach State Park
Seaside Park, NJ
In 2017, the annual New Jersey Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament tournament will be held on Sunday, May 21 at Island Beach State Park.
Known for its pristine sandy beaches, Island Beach State Park is one of New Jersey's most popular surf fishing areas.
A variety of species are eligible for entry in the tournament. Overall length determines the winner. All fish must meet minimum length tournament requirements.
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 the 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 or they will be forfeited.
Anglers planning to participate in the tournament should always register early. Tournament anglers will also need to complete the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry prior to the event.
For more information, visit http://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/saltwater.htm or call 609-748-4347.
source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
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Monday, January 16, 2017
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Are Barbless Circle Hooks Effective?
The effectiveness of barbless circle hooks was a popular topic during the 2016 Tokunaga Ulua Challenge Fishing Tournament in Hawaii.
A leader in the effort to learn more about circle hooks is Kurt Kawamoto, a fisheries biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
Each time a fish caught with a barbless circle hook was weighed in, Kawamoto stepped forward to slap a special sticker on it, and hopefully to see a new record.
Kawamoto's work is part of a NOAA and Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Barbless Circle Hook Project.
The Tokunaga tournament has grown from 136 entrants in 2003 to 637 this year. It’s estimated more than 50% of the contestants catch their fish using barbless circle hooks.
In 2015, the winning ulua was caught with a barbless hook. This year, the winning omilu was caught by a woman fishing barbless.
Making a barbless hook is really simple. You use a pair of pliers to smash down the barb. Kawamoto explains, “Once you smash down the barbs on these hooks they become self-shedding, so that was the main idea behind it. It’s easy for a fish, or a seal or a turtle to get rid of the hook themselves.”
Researchers have witnessed a monk seal actually shed a barbless circle hook and anglers have relayed stories about sea turtles also easily expelling barbless hooks.
Although it’s easier for animals to rid themselves of the hooks, research, angler reports, and actual catches with barbless circle hooks have proved their efficacy when it comes to catching target fish.
During a shoreline research project, fishers used two poles; one with a barbed hook, the other with a barbless one. Kawamoto said, “We caught over 300 shoreline fish, of many different kinds. We looked at the catches, losses and misses and statistically we couldn’t tell the difference. Essentially you could catch just as many fish with a barbless circle hook.”
Angler Carlo Russo who fishes from the shoreline said "My experience with them has been 100% positive. I caught three papio’s, nice size papio’s on them, and didn’t lose any fish. Popped them right out; all perfectly caught in the corner of their mouths.
The outreach team from the Barbless Circle Hook Project regularly attends fishing tournaments around the state to provide information, encouragement, and free barbless circle hooks.
Kawamoto concluded, “Since starting the project I only use barbless hooks in my personal shoreline fishing and I’ve caught all the same species. I couldn’t in good conscience ask fisherman to try something that I don’t use or believe in myself. I have guys on every island who are only using barbless hooks and they’ve seen it doesn’t make a difference…and allows the big one that got away…to reproduce, to grow and possibly to be caught another day. This helps enhance the reputation of fishermen and women as practicing conservationists.”
source: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
A leader in the effort to learn more about circle hooks is Kurt Kawamoto, a fisheries biologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.
Each time a fish caught with a barbless circle hook was weighed in, Kawamoto stepped forward to slap a special sticker on it, and hopefully to see a new record.
Kawamoto's work is part of a NOAA and Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Barbless Circle Hook Project.
The Tokunaga tournament has grown from 136 entrants in 2003 to 637 this year. It’s estimated more than 50% of the contestants catch their fish using barbless circle hooks.
In 2015, the winning ulua was caught with a barbless hook. This year, the winning omilu was caught by a woman fishing barbless.
Making a barbless hook is really simple. You use a pair of pliers to smash down the barb. Kawamoto explains, “Once you smash down the barbs on these hooks they become self-shedding, so that was the main idea behind it. It’s easy for a fish, or a seal or a turtle to get rid of the hook themselves.”
Researchers have witnessed a monk seal actually shed a barbless circle hook and anglers have relayed stories about sea turtles also easily expelling barbless hooks.
Although it’s easier for animals to rid themselves of the hooks, research, angler reports, and actual catches with barbless circle hooks have proved their efficacy when it comes to catching target fish.
During a shoreline research project, fishers used two poles; one with a barbed hook, the other with a barbless one. Kawamoto said, “We caught over 300 shoreline fish, of many different kinds. We looked at the catches, losses and misses and statistically we couldn’t tell the difference. Essentially you could catch just as many fish with a barbless circle hook.”
Angler Carlo Russo who fishes from the shoreline said "My experience with them has been 100% positive. I caught three papio’s, nice size papio’s on them, and didn’t lose any fish. Popped them right out; all perfectly caught in the corner of their mouths.
The outreach team from the Barbless Circle Hook Project regularly attends fishing tournaments around the state to provide information, encouragement, and free barbless circle hooks.
Kawamoto concluded, “Since starting the project I only use barbless hooks in my personal shoreline fishing and I’ve caught all the same species. I couldn’t in good conscience ask fisherman to try something that I don’t use or believe in myself. I have guys on every island who are only using barbless hooks and they’ve seen it doesn’t make a difference…and allows the big one that got away…to reproduce, to grow and possibly to be caught another day. This helps enhance the reputation of fishermen and women as practicing conservationists.”
source: Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
Friday, February 14, 2014
2014 NJ Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that this year's Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament will be moving from October to May. In 2014 the tournament will be held on Sunday, May 18, at Island Beach State Park.
Anglers can feel great about the use of their registration fees, as all funds raised are used for very worthwhile purposes. These include the purchase of specialized wheelchairs that provide the disabled and elderly beach access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment, marine education and restoration efforts, and surf fishing access.
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 the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in a variety of species and age group categories.
Anglers planning to participate in the tournament should register early. Early registrants will save $5 on adult registration, and will be eligible to enter the early entry raffle for a surf rocket, www.surfrocketfishing.com. The early entry incentive ends April 21, 2014. After this date, anglers will be required to register at the tournament.
The pre-registration fee for the tournament is $15 for ages 18 and up and the registration fee on tournament day is $20. The registration fee for ages 13-17 is $5 and registration is free for ages 12 and under.
NOTE: Tournament anglers may be asked to verify their compliance with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. If not already registered for 2014 please do so before hitting the beach the day of the tournament. Registration is quick, easy and free. Anglers simply need to log on to www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/ and follow the instructions on the page.
For more information, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/gsft.htm.
source: NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
Anglers can feel great about the use of their registration fees, as all funds raised are used for very worthwhile purposes. These include the purchase of specialized wheelchairs that provide the disabled and elderly beach access, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment, marine education and restoration efforts, and surf fishing access.
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 the park. Fishing equipment is awarded to winners who catch the largest fish in a variety of species and age group categories.
Anglers planning to participate in the tournament should register early. Early registrants will save $5 on adult registration, and will be eligible to enter the early entry raffle for a surf rocket, www.surfrocketfishing.com. The early entry incentive ends April 21, 2014. After this date, anglers will be required to register at the tournament.
The pre-registration fee for the tournament is $15 for ages 18 and up and the registration fee on tournament day is $20. The registration fee for ages 13-17 is $5 and registration is free for ages 12 and under.
NOTE: Tournament anglers may be asked to verify their compliance with the NJ Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. If not already registered for 2014 please do so before hitting the beach the day of the tournament. Registration is quick, easy and free. Anglers simply need to log on to www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/ and follow the instructions on the page.
For more information, visit www.njfishandwildlife.com/gsft.htm.
source: NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
Thursday, July 4, 2013
2013 LASS Redfish Series Event 5
Sweetwater Marina in Delacroix was the venue for the fifth event of the LASS Redfish Series, sponsored by the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation, Shimano and The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
74 teams registered for a chance to compete for the win in Delacroix. This is the largest and most impressive turn out for a redfish event since the inception of the Louisiana Saltwater Series in 2010. The Delacroix event also brought in 31 anglers from out-of-state including anglers from Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama..
In order to compete in the Louisiana Saltwater Series Championship teams must either have a finish in one of the qualifying events within the payout for that event or compete in at least four of the six qualifying events.
A total of 209 redfish were tagged and released by LDWF staff as part of the Louisiana Marine Sport Fish Tagging Program, where anglers become citizen scientists for the agency, collecting invaluable data. This was a record number of Redfish topping the 202 Redfish tagged and released for the two-day LASS Redfish Championship in 2012.
The next LASS event will be a jack crevalle kayak tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 20th on the New Orleans Lakefront near The Blue Crab Restaurant.
The next LASS Redfish event will be on August 10th at The Delta Marina in Empire and the next LASS youth event will be on November 2nd at Myrtle Grove Marina.
For complete information, including rules, regulations and registration go to www.lasaltwaterseries.com
The Louisiana Saltwater Series is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation.
source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
74 teams registered for a chance to compete for the win in Delacroix. This is the largest and most impressive turn out for a redfish event since the inception of the Louisiana Saltwater Series in 2010. The Delacroix event also brought in 31 anglers from out-of-state including anglers from Arkansas, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Mississippi and Alabama..
In order to compete in the Louisiana Saltwater Series Championship teams must either have a finish in one of the qualifying events within the payout for that event or compete in at least four of the six qualifying events.
A total of 209 redfish were tagged and released by LDWF staff as part of the Louisiana Marine Sport Fish Tagging Program, where anglers become citizen scientists for the agency, collecting invaluable data. This was a record number of Redfish topping the 202 Redfish tagged and released for the two-day LASS Redfish Championship in 2012.
The next LASS event will be a jack crevalle kayak tournament scheduled for Saturday, July 20th on the New Orleans Lakefront near The Blue Crab Restaurant.
The next LASS Redfish event will be on August 10th at The Delta Marina in Empire and the next LASS youth event will be on November 2nd at Myrtle Grove Marina.
For complete information, including rules, regulations and registration go to www.lasaltwaterseries.com
The Louisiana Saltwater Series is hosted in conjunction with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation.
source: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Saturday, October 20, 2012
2012 NJ Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament
The 21st Annual Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament was held on Sunday October 7 at Island Beach State Park. At the event over 500 anglers caught more than 130 fish.
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin were on site to greet tournament participants and to take part in the awards ceremony.
Bill Sheppard of Seaside Park, NJ, took the grand prize and NJ Governor's Cup by catching a 20 3/8" bluefish. Mr. Sheppard received two rod-and-reel combinations, a $100 gift card to Orvis (courtesy of World Fishing Network), a plaque, and will have his name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently on display at Island Beach State Park.
In addition to the grand prize, eighteen anglers received rod and reel combinations for their prize-winning fish in the various species categories. The anglers who caught the largest blackfish and bluefish also received a $50 gift certificate to Orvis, also courtesy of the World Fishing Network.
Everyone who registered for the tournament was entered into a raffle drawing, which was held prior to the awards ceremony, and pre-registrant entrants were entered into a raffle to win a Surf Rocket, which is a specially designed compressed air casting cannon.
Overall fish length determined the grand prize winner, as well as place winners for each of the species categories. There were categories for children, teen and adult anglers, including sub-categories for male and female anglers.
The event was sponsored by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.
More than $130,000 has been raised since the inception of the tournament for conservation and education projects and improved beach access.
source: NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin were on site to greet tournament participants and to take part in the awards ceremony.
Bill Sheppard of Seaside Park, NJ, took the grand prize and NJ Governor's Cup by catching a 20 3/8" bluefish. Mr. Sheppard received two rod-and-reel combinations, a $100 gift card to Orvis (courtesy of World Fishing Network), a plaque, and will have his name engraved on the Governor's Cup, which is permanently on display at Island Beach State Park.
In addition to the grand prize, eighteen anglers received rod and reel combinations for their prize-winning fish in the various species categories. The anglers who caught the largest blackfish and bluefish also received a $50 gift certificate to Orvis, also courtesy of the World Fishing Network.
Everyone who registered for the tournament was entered into a raffle drawing, which was held prior to the awards ceremony, and pre-registrant entrants were entered into a raffle to win a Surf Rocket, which is a specially designed compressed air casting cannon.
Overall fish length determined the grand prize winner, as well as place winners for each of the species categories. There were categories for children, teen and adult anglers, including sub-categories for male and female anglers.
The event was sponsored by the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.
More than $130,000 has been raised since the inception of the tournament for conservation and education projects and improved beach access.
source: NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Louisiana Yellowfin Tuna Tagging Program
During the fall of 2011, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) plans to launch a Yellowfin Tuna Tagging Program for the Gulf of Mexico.
The program will promote a culture of catch, tag and release in the recreational fishing community while contributing to the scientific data necessary to further understand the behaviors of yellowfin tuna.
Tagging tuna can provide information about their movements, migrations, stock structure, growth, population size, mortality, schooling behavior and physiology.
According to data from NOAA, the size and number of yellowfin caught are decreasing, and the downward trend has been happening since 1999.
"The new tuna tagging program will provide baseline information for the population models used to assess the health of the stock of this valuable fishery," said LDWF Assistant Secretary Randy Pausina.
"It will also help clarify the evidence that yellowfin migratory patterns have been altered by the presence of offshore oil platforms."
LDWF plans to kick off the program with a tag-and-release tournament at Venice Marina on Saturday, September 24.
With the success of the 2011 redfish tournaments, the department added a Yellowfin Tuna Fall Shootout to their Louisiana Saltwater Series.
By encouraging live tag and release, the series has focused attention on the conservation of our marine resources.
This is the first tournament of its kind in the Gulf of Mexico, and there is a 100 percent payout for first, second and third place finishers. Payout is determined based upon the total number of boats entered. A $5,000 prize is up for grabs to the chartered boat with the most tagged yellowfin.
There is also a kill fish division, and the team with the largest tuna weighed will win an offshore tackle package valued at $3,000.
There is a $500 entry fee per boat for the tournament, with a maximum of eight anglers total on each team.
Additional information, including rules, regulations and entry forms will soon be available at www.lasaltwaterseries.com
The program will promote a culture of catch, tag and release in the recreational fishing community while contributing to the scientific data necessary to further understand the behaviors of yellowfin tuna.
Tagging tuna can provide information about their movements, migrations, stock structure, growth, population size, mortality, schooling behavior and physiology.
According to data from NOAA, the size and number of yellowfin caught are decreasing, and the downward trend has been happening since 1999.
"The new tuna tagging program will provide baseline information for the population models used to assess the health of the stock of this valuable fishery," said LDWF Assistant Secretary Randy Pausina.
"It will also help clarify the evidence that yellowfin migratory patterns have been altered by the presence of offshore oil platforms."
LDWF plans to kick off the program with a tag-and-release tournament at Venice Marina on Saturday, September 24.
With the success of the 2011 redfish tournaments, the department added a Yellowfin Tuna Fall Shootout to their Louisiana Saltwater Series.
By encouraging live tag and release, the series has focused attention on the conservation of our marine resources.
This is the first tournament of its kind in the Gulf of Mexico, and there is a 100 percent payout for first, second and third place finishers. Payout is determined based upon the total number of boats entered. A $5,000 prize is up for grabs to the chartered boat with the most tagged yellowfin.
There is also a kill fish division, and the team with the largest tuna weighed will win an offshore tackle package valued at $3,000.
There is a $500 entry fee per boat for the tournament, with a maximum of eight anglers total on each team.
Additional information, including rules, regulations and entry forms will soon be available at www.lasaltwaterseries.com
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
2011 Ocean City Md White Marlin Open
The 2011 White Marlin Open is expected to be competitive this year as Offshore fishing has been good off Ocean City, MD this season.
"The marlin season in Ocean City started with an early bang when the first white was caught on May 29, breaking the old record of June 1," said White Marlin Open founder Jim Motsko. "Fishing has only gotten better with large numbers of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, and gaffer dolphin being caught."
The 2011 White Marlin Open is expected to draw over 300 boats and $2.25 million in prize money. This year's event takes place the week of August 8th running through August 12th, and boats may enter through Sunday, August 7th.
The White Marlin Open billfish tournament was voted by readers of In The Bite magazine as the tournament they would most like to fish. A portion of 2011 tournament proceeds will go to help benefit the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA).
For more information, log on to www.whitemarlinopen.com or call 410-289-9229.
source: RFA
"The marlin season in Ocean City started with an early bang when the first white was caught on May 29, breaking the old record of June 1," said White Marlin Open founder Jim Motsko. "Fishing has only gotten better with large numbers of white marlin, blue marlin, tuna, and gaffer dolphin being caught."
The 2011 White Marlin Open is expected to draw over 300 boats and $2.25 million in prize money. This year's event takes place the week of August 8th running through August 12th, and boats may enter through Sunday, August 7th.
The White Marlin Open billfish tournament was voted by readers of In The Bite magazine as the tournament they would most like to fish. A portion of 2011 tournament proceeds will go to help benefit the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA).
For more information, log on to www.whitemarlinopen.com or call 410-289-9229.
source: RFA
Saturday, June 4, 2011
2011 Maryland Fishing Challenge
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently kicked off the exciting summer component of the 2011 Maryland Fishing Challenge, releasing up to 200 specially tagged striped bass imposters, along with one genuine Diamond Jim (currently worth $10,000) into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries
Each month during the summer (June, July and August), DNR releases 200 imposters worth at least $500 each and one genuine Diamond Jim. He’s worth $10,000 in June, $20,000 in July and $25,000 in August.
This year’s contest features a guaranteed $25,000 payout: If one of the three authentic Diamond Jims is not caught by Labor Day, the cash prize will be split equally among the anglers who catch imposters this summer.
The Maryland Fishing Challenge Citation Award program runs all year long, starting the day after Labor Day and ending the following Labor Day. Every angler who catches an award-qualifying fish or a tagged striped bass and enters the challenge becomes eligible to participate in the grand prize random drawing, to be held during the 43rd annual Seafood Festival on September 10, 2011 at Sandy Point State Park.
More than 60 species of fish are eligible for the grand prizes, including large and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, musky and panfish in the freshwaters of Maryland; rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, drum, sea trout and perch in the Chesapeake Bay; and tuna, marlin, flounder, kingfish and sea bass caught in Maryland waters off the Atlantic Coast.
Two new species have been added to the list; the blueline tilefish and the blue crab. To see the complete citation award species list go to dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/challenge/index.asp?p=species.
To be eligible for the contest, all fish must caught recreationally by rod and reel. Complete rules are available online at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/challenge.
Now in its seventh consecutive year, the Challenge showcases Maryland as a premier sport fishing destination for residents and visitors alike, with accessible, affordable, diverse and high quality opportunities for anglers of all ages.
Each month during the summer (June, July and August), DNR releases 200 imposters worth at least $500 each and one genuine Diamond Jim. He’s worth $10,000 in June, $20,000 in July and $25,000 in August.
This year’s contest features a guaranteed $25,000 payout: If one of the three authentic Diamond Jims is not caught by Labor Day, the cash prize will be split equally among the anglers who catch imposters this summer.
The Maryland Fishing Challenge Citation Award program runs all year long, starting the day after Labor Day and ending the following Labor Day. Every angler who catches an award-qualifying fish or a tagged striped bass and enters the challenge becomes eligible to participate in the grand prize random drawing, to be held during the 43rd annual Seafood Festival on September 10, 2011 at Sandy Point State Park.
More than 60 species of fish are eligible for the grand prizes, including large and smallmouth bass, trout, walleye, musky and panfish in the freshwaters of Maryland; rockfish (striped bass), bluefish, drum, sea trout and perch in the Chesapeake Bay; and tuna, marlin, flounder, kingfish and sea bass caught in Maryland waters off the Atlantic Coast.
Two new species have been added to the list; the blueline tilefish and the blue crab. To see the complete citation award species list go to dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/challenge/index.asp?p=species.
To be eligible for the contest, all fish must caught recreationally by rod and reel. Complete rules are available online at dnr.maryland.gov/fisheries/challenge.
Now in its seventh consecutive year, the Challenge showcases Maryland as a premier sport fishing destination for residents and visitors alike, with accessible, affordable, diverse and high quality opportunities for anglers of all ages.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Louisiana Saltwater Series Fishing Tournament
The Louisiana Saltwater Series Fishing Tournament, hosted by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries opened April 2, 2011, in Lafitte, La.
The program promotes catch-and-release saltwater angling through a series of agency-sponsored fishing tournaments. A key aspect of the series is its focus on redfish, one of Louisiana’s most valuable sport fish.
The grassroots-based tournament provides anglers with the opportunity to give back to the resource. Contestants vie for cash prizes and test their skill while enjoying the thrill of the competitive sport.
Each series includes two-man teams with a $200 entry fee for each event. For teams consisting of three members, only two of the members may be 16 or older. The tournament is a 100 percent payout series.
This year, a youth division was established to introduce young anglers to the sport of fishing, and to teach the catch-and-release approach to conservation. Participants under 16 years of age will compete against one another in a separate category for trophy catch; all youth anglers will be recognized.
The 2011 series is comprised of six fishing events and a championship. Tournament locations are scheduled across the coast.
For complete information, including rules, regulations and entry forms go to www.lasaltwaterseries.com
The program promotes catch-and-release saltwater angling through a series of agency-sponsored fishing tournaments. A key aspect of the series is its focus on redfish, one of Louisiana’s most valuable sport fish.
The grassroots-based tournament provides anglers with the opportunity to give back to the resource. Contestants vie for cash prizes and test their skill while enjoying the thrill of the competitive sport.
Each series includes two-man teams with a $200 entry fee for each event. For teams consisting of three members, only two of the members may be 16 or older. The tournament is a 100 percent payout series.
This year, a youth division was established to introduce young anglers to the sport of fishing, and to teach the catch-and-release approach to conservation. Participants under 16 years of age will compete against one another in a separate category for trophy catch; all youth anglers will be recognized.
The 2011 series is comprised of six fishing events and a championship. Tournament locations are scheduled across the coast.
For complete information, including rules, regulations and entry forms go to www.lasaltwaterseries.com
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
2011 Onslow Bay Open King Mackerel Tournament
In Swansboro, North Carolina, the Onslow Bay Open King Mackerel Tournament Committee has announced that they will be donating $10 of each paid entry at their 11th Annual Southern Kingfish Association sanctioned king mackerel tournament on August 13, 2011 to the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA).
The popular king mackerel tournament has raised $192,000 in 10 years for children's charities and fishing related community activities.
For more information, visit www.obokmt.us.
The popular king mackerel tournament has raised $192,000 in 10 years for children's charities and fishing related community activities.
For more information, visit www.obokmt.us.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Cape Fear River Watch Invitational Striper Tournament
The Cape Fear River Watch Invitational Striper Tournament is an annual tournament to celebrate the magnificent striped bass of the Cape Fear River and to raise awareness of the decline of the once bountiful fishery on the river.
The fishermen and guides involved with the tournament hope to restore not only striped bass but the total fishery – including shad, river herring, and sturgeon populations as well. The Cape Fear Fishery Restoration Foundation has been established to receive funds and implement the goals of the tournament.
The tournament will be catch & release in format: providing valuable census data to NC Fish & Wildlife while preserving the excitement of a traditional weigh-at-the-dock tournament.
All caught fish will be tagged before being released. In addition to recognizing the achievements of the anglers and captains, the agency or individual that has contributed the most to Cape Fear fisheries restoration will also be recognized as a "winner" of the tournament.
The tournament will include the following events:
Captains Banquet and Auction
Friday, January 14, 6-9PM CFRW will host a dinner with live and silent auctions the evening before the tournament. Auction items will include fine art, fine fishing gear, fine vacation packages and more. Tickets are $40 per person.
Tournament
Saturday, January 15, 9AM-3PM 24 anglers in 12 boats with 12 of the finest fishing guides in the region will set out to see who can catch, tag and release the most and the largest Striped Bass in one day. Join us dockside (next to the Best Western Coastline Inn) at 7AM for a complimentary pancake breakfast as we send the anglers on their way. Tours aboard the fast catamaran Wilmington to see the river and watch some of the fishing action will be available ($15 per person, $25 per person for the special lunch tour)
Educational Activities
Saturday, January 15, 10AM-3PM Speakers and children's activities will run throughout the day by the dock. Bring the family down for fish print painting and more.
Tournament Award Ceremony
Saturday, January 15, 4-6PM CFRW's Board of Directors will host the returning anglers and spectators for appetizers and drinks at the presentation of awards. Who will win? Who will catch the biggest Striper? Who will catch the most? Who will tell the biggest tales?
For more information, visit http://www.cfrw.us/
The fishermen and guides involved with the tournament hope to restore not only striped bass but the total fishery – including shad, river herring, and sturgeon populations as well. The Cape Fear Fishery Restoration Foundation has been established to receive funds and implement the goals of the tournament.
The tournament will be catch & release in format: providing valuable census data to NC Fish & Wildlife while preserving the excitement of a traditional weigh-at-the-dock tournament.
All caught fish will be tagged before being released. In addition to recognizing the achievements of the anglers and captains, the agency or individual that has contributed the most to Cape Fear fisheries restoration will also be recognized as a "winner" of the tournament.
The tournament will include the following events:
Captains Banquet and Auction
Friday, January 14, 6-9PM CFRW will host a dinner with live and silent auctions the evening before the tournament. Auction items will include fine art, fine fishing gear, fine vacation packages and more. Tickets are $40 per person.
Tournament
Saturday, January 15, 9AM-3PM 24 anglers in 12 boats with 12 of the finest fishing guides in the region will set out to see who can catch, tag and release the most and the largest Striped Bass in one day. Join us dockside (next to the Best Western Coastline Inn) at 7AM for a complimentary pancake breakfast as we send the anglers on their way. Tours aboard the fast catamaran Wilmington to see the river and watch some of the fishing action will be available ($15 per person, $25 per person for the special lunch tour)
Educational Activities
Saturday, January 15, 10AM-3PM Speakers and children's activities will run throughout the day by the dock. Bring the family down for fish print painting and more.
Tournament Award Ceremony
Saturday, January 15, 4-6PM CFRW's Board of Directors will host the returning anglers and spectators for appetizers and drinks at the presentation of awards. Who will win? Who will catch the biggest Striper? Who will catch the most? Who will tell the biggest tales?
For more information, visit http://www.cfrw.us/
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
2011 N.C. Saltwater Fishing Tournament Changes
The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries will make two changes to its Saltwater Fishing Tournament, popularly called the Citation Program, effective Jan. 1, 2011.
The tournament is a longstanding certification program that recognizes outstanding saltwater catches, running each year from Jan 1 to Dec. 31.
For 2011, the division will remove red snapper from the program due to a federal fishery closure. The closure went into effect Jan. 4, 2010, and is not expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Additionally, requirements for a bluefin tuna citation will change to promote the release of larger fish. Currently, a fisherman may receive a citation for landing an 80-pound bluefin tuna or releasing one of any size. Beginning Jan. 1, released bluefin tuna must be at least 70 inches curved fork length to receive a citation. Landed fish must weigh at least 200 pounds.
For more information, contact Carole Willis, DMF sport fishing specialist, at (252) 726-7021 or carole.y.willis@ncdenr.gov. A list of 2011 requirements can be downloaded at http://www.ncfisheries.net/download/2011_NORTH_CAROLINA_SALTWATER_FISHING_TOURNAMENT.pdf.
source: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
The tournament is a longstanding certification program that recognizes outstanding saltwater catches, running each year from Jan 1 to Dec. 31.
For 2011, the division will remove red snapper from the program due to a federal fishery closure. The closure went into effect Jan. 4, 2010, and is not expected to be lifted anytime soon.
Additionally, requirements for a bluefin tuna citation will change to promote the release of larger fish. Currently, a fisherman may receive a citation for landing an 80-pound bluefin tuna or releasing one of any size. Beginning Jan. 1, released bluefin tuna must be at least 70 inches curved fork length to receive a citation. Landed fish must weigh at least 200 pounds.
For more information, contact Carole Willis, DMF sport fishing specialist, at (252) 726-7021 or carole.y.willis@ncdenr.gov. A list of 2011 requirements can be downloaded at http://www.ncfisheries.net/download/2011_NORTH_CAROLINA_SALTWATER_FISHING_TOURNAMENT.pdf.
source: N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries
Monday, May 10, 2010
Championship on the Chesapeake Tournament Results
The 27th annual Championship on the Chesapeake, the country’s largest rockfish tournament, concluded on May 4th with 580 boats and approximately 4,000 anglers participating in this year’s event. The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA), the largest sport fishing group in the state hosted this event.
For three days, starting on April 30, anglers from all over the East Coast put their skills to the test as they experienced world class fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and competed for some significant cash prizes and the title of Champion.
This year’s champion in the amateur division is Kevin Howell of Edgewater, Maryland. Howell weighed in a 52.55 pound rockfish at the Rod N’ Reel docks in Chesapeake Beach just after noon on Friday. Howell said he caught it just south of the CR buoy in 55 feet of water using a 9 inch white shad off his planer board. Howell’s catch secured him first place in the overall tournament and first in three of the additional skill levels bringing his total earnings to $21,750.
This year’s Champion in the Professional and Charter Boat division went to Captain O’Brien who runs a charter boat, Semper Fidelis III, out of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Captain O’Brien weighed in a 35 pound rockfish taking home nearly $10,000.
The Catch and Release division was popular this year as anglers turned in their catch logs for a chance at some new fishing gear. The winner Sam Fisher Jr, who has won this portion of the tournament before, will receive $800 in fishing gear and merchandise from local tackle shops. Second through fifth place will also receive fishing gear for their efforts.
For more information and a complete list of tournament results please visit www.mssa.net.
For three days, starting on April 30, anglers from all over the East Coast put their skills to the test as they experienced world class fishing on the Chesapeake Bay and competed for some significant cash prizes and the title of Champion.
This year’s champion in the amateur division is Kevin Howell of Edgewater, Maryland. Howell weighed in a 52.55 pound rockfish at the Rod N’ Reel docks in Chesapeake Beach just after noon on Friday. Howell said he caught it just south of the CR buoy in 55 feet of water using a 9 inch white shad off his planer board. Howell’s catch secured him first place in the overall tournament and first in three of the additional skill levels bringing his total earnings to $21,750.
This year’s Champion in the Professional and Charter Boat division went to Captain O’Brien who runs a charter boat, Semper Fidelis III, out of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. Captain O’Brien weighed in a 35 pound rockfish taking home nearly $10,000.
The Catch and Release division was popular this year as anglers turned in their catch logs for a chance at some new fishing gear. The winner Sam Fisher Jr, who has won this portion of the tournament before, will receive $800 in fishing gear and merchandise from local tackle shops. Second through fifth place will also receive fishing gear for their efforts.
For more information and a complete list of tournament results please visit www.mssa.net.
Monday, March 8, 2010
2010 MSSA "Championship on the Chesapeake" Spring Tournament
The Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) has announced its 27th Annual Spring Tournament, "Championship on the Chesapeake", April 30th - May 2nd, 2010. The event is said to be the largest spring rockfish tournament in the country.
"Trophy Season" is marked by the first weekend in May as the coastal stock of striped bass make their way through the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic after spawning in our rivers. With the "Trophy Season" just starting, this tournament is guaranteed to provide three days of fun and excitement on the Bay, as over 650 boats and nearly 4,000 anglers get an opportunity to catch one of these magnificent beauties. The winning fish could be worth $100,000!
All cash and merchandise prizes are for rockfish. The heaviest rockfish on the scales shall be declared the winner of the main tournament. In addition to all main tournament prizes there will be several "Tournament within Tournament" (TWTs) to compete in.
It is important to note that participants should enter in all of the "Tournament within Tournament" (TWTs) to have a chance at the huge cash prize for heaviest rockfish. While this may require more money to enter, this will give anglers a shot at a huge sum of money.
The Spring Tournament is an amateur tournament; however, there is a Professional Division with separate cash prizes and awards. All monies collected from the "Professional Division’s" will be deposited in a special account for their cash prizes. The amateur participants will not have to compete against the Pros.
As the MSSA continues to fight for better fishing in the Bay and elsewhere, the organization asks that participants practice conservation and take part in the "Catch and Release Division" as well. The association asks anglers to release sub-legal rockfish and fish over the daily creel as carefully as possible.
This event is the principle source of revenue for the MSSA. The proceeds from the tournament enable the MSSA to conduct many activities and enhance recreational fishing opportunities for Maryland. The MSSA has been recognized as the "Official Voice of Maryland Recreational Anglers."
For more information, visit: http://www.mssa.net/championship.html
"Trophy Season" is marked by the first weekend in May as the coastal stock of striped bass make their way through the Chesapeake Bay to the Atlantic after spawning in our rivers. With the "Trophy Season" just starting, this tournament is guaranteed to provide three days of fun and excitement on the Bay, as over 650 boats and nearly 4,000 anglers get an opportunity to catch one of these magnificent beauties. The winning fish could be worth $100,000!
All cash and merchandise prizes are for rockfish. The heaviest rockfish on the scales shall be declared the winner of the main tournament. In addition to all main tournament prizes there will be several "Tournament within Tournament" (TWTs) to compete in.
It is important to note that participants should enter in all of the "Tournament within Tournament" (TWTs) to have a chance at the huge cash prize for heaviest rockfish. While this may require more money to enter, this will give anglers a shot at a huge sum of money.
The Spring Tournament is an amateur tournament; however, there is a Professional Division with separate cash prizes and awards. All monies collected from the "Professional Division’s" will be deposited in a special account for their cash prizes. The amateur participants will not have to compete against the Pros.
As the MSSA continues to fight for better fishing in the Bay and elsewhere, the organization asks that participants practice conservation and take part in the "Catch and Release Division" as well. The association asks anglers to release sub-legal rockfish and fish over the daily creel as carefully as possible.
This event is the principle source of revenue for the MSSA. The proceeds from the tournament enable the MSSA to conduct many activities and enhance recreational fishing opportunities for Maryland. The MSSA has been recognized as the "Official Voice of Maryland Recreational Anglers."
For more information, visit: http://www.mssa.net/championship.html
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