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Title: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 23, 2014, 04:02:04 PM
WICKED BASS
NORTH vs SOUTH
ATTENTION: NORTHERN STRIPED BASS CAPTAINS & FISHERMAN

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO DEFEAT THE SOUTHERN FLEET IN THE 8TH ANNUAL HIGH TIDES STRIPER TOURNAMENT.  LAST YEAR ONLY 5 NORTHERN BOATS COMPETED.  THE INSTIGATOR WAS THE ONLY NORTHERN BOAT TO PLACE IN THE MONEY WITH A 5TH PLACE SHOWING.  WITHOUT A BETTER TURNOUT, THERE WILL BE NO NORTHERN WEIGH STATION NEXT YEAR.  LET’S SHOW THOSE SOUTHERN BOYS HOW ITS DONE.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
ONLY $60 PER ANGLER
**YOU CAN DRIVE YOUR CAR TO WEIGH STATION WITH YOUR CATCH ***
NORTHERN WEIGH STATION: HOFFMAN’S MARINA
602 GREEN AVE, BRIELLE, NJ 08730
Mandatory Captain’s meeting Friday November 7
At Hoffman’s Marina (only one representative per boat needed)
Tournament Chairman: Andy Bulakowski 609-289-2962
WWW.HIGHTIDESSTRIPERTOURNAMENT.COM
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Bucktail on September 23, 2014, 04:24:23 PM
Where do you draw the line separating North and South Jersey? 
:headscra:
Curious what everyone considers the line.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: bassnblues on September 23, 2014, 04:33:53 PM
Barnegat Inlet IMO.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Xfire2149 on September 23, 2014, 04:38:35 PM
New to Striper fishing but would consider giving it a go. Any chance of a weigh station a bit farther north like.........Hazlet, Leonardo, or Atlantic Highlands? I think fishing all day and then running south to Brielle to weigh fish may keep people from entering. Just my unsolicited opinion.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 23, 2014, 05:04:15 PM
Xfire,  you don't have to drive your boat down to weigh in.  You can take your catch by car.  We did that last year and took 5th place.  No trafiic in November
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 23, 2014, 05:05:23 PM
Bucktail, For this instance, I draw the line at Manasquan Inlet.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: IrishAyes on September 23, 2014, 05:35:40 PM
So, would that put the Manasquan boats in the north or south catagory?  5hrug
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Bucktail on September 23, 2014, 05:50:25 PM
Bucktail, For this instance, I draw the line at Manasquan Inlet.

Wow.  That's low.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 24, 2014, 06:28:02 AM
Irish,  Manasquan definitely part of north.

Buck,  Don't know what you might mean be "low".  I do not want to offend anyone, so if I did, I apologize.  Just trying to generate some interest in the tourney.  It is for a good cause and there are not that many striper tourney's in the "north".  Would be a shame if we lose this one. 
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Xfire2149 on September 24, 2014, 10:23:36 AM
When it comes to Stripers I have no idea what I'm doing but.......I'm in. Beginners luck has carried the day before.  clp
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Bucktail on September 24, 2014, 10:32:54 AM

Buck,  Don't know what you might mean be "low".  I do not want to offend anyone, so if I did, I apologize.  Just trying to generate some interest in the tourney.  It is for a good cause and there are not that many striper tourney's in the "north".  Would be a shame if we lose this one. 

 ;D You're not offending anyone.  I meant that's low, as in low on the map - not like a low blow or anything. 

To me, unless you break the state up into three sections - North, Central and South, the dividing line is much further up than Manasquan.  I would say, at least 195.

Just a fun topic for discussion, that's all.  I find it interesting where people draw that line.

Good luck in your tournament! t^

 
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: atlantic28 on September 24, 2014, 10:38:04 AM
I like it. I will be signing up!!
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Hunter 2 on September 24, 2014, 11:51:30 AM
Sounds like a good time
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Hunter 2 on September 24, 2014, 07:17:11 PM
Surf anglers are welcome
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: IrishAyes on September 24, 2014, 08:47:26 PM
The original post says that the fee is $60 per angler, no mention about it being a fee for the entire crew.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Hunter 2 on September 25, 2014, 07:29:47 AM
Surf anglers are welcome

So how will that work for us land lovers! Will the fee be the same.....and do we still go to the capt. meeting? ???

Oops,  my mistake. I was thinking of another tourney where you can fish from land and sea.  This tourney says boat only.  In this case you can call the tourney coordinator to see if fishing from a charter boat or party boat is allowed. 
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 25, 2014, 09:52:45 AM
To all:  I am checking with tourney about party boat question.  Will post answer ASAP.

PARTY BOAT ANGLERS ARE ELIGILBLE.  You must attend the Capt's meeting on Friday however.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on September 25, 2014, 12:32:58 PM
PARTY BOAT ANGLERS ARE ELIGILBLE.  You must attend the Capt's meeting on Friday however.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Change Order on September 26, 2014, 01:16:54 PM
Is there a diner for the northerners?  Or do we all meet at a bar down by the Manasquan river?

Trying to put a crew together.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: lucky enuff on October 03, 2014, 12:49:02 PM
I could do this, sounds fun.  Are there general rules posted somewhere ?  I'd like a few more details before putting a crew together.  We'd be a northern boat :-)
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on October 05, 2014, 06:26:23 AM
WWW.HIGHTIDESSTRIPERTOURNAMENT.COM
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on October 20, 2014, 06:45:40 AM
The bass are slowly starting to migrate.  The run should be in full swing by the tournament day on November 8.  This is a great tourney for a great cause.  We need YOU.  Please consider entering the tourney and join us for a great day.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Bucktail on October 23, 2014, 01:55:03 PM
 t^
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on October 30, 2014, 05:30:56 AM
The fall run should be in full swing by the tourney date of Saturday November 8.   Please consider joining us for a fun day and to support a great cause.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: Change Order on November 02, 2014, 11:22:05 AM
OK, The wife mailed out the check for the entry Fee.  The Change order will be representing the North.  Quick question, what time is lines in on Saturday morning?  Running down from Jersey city, and trying to decide to fish the Hook or run down south to Manasquan? 
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on November 03, 2014, 06:34:45 AM
I believe you may fish anytime after you register at the Capt's meeting.

WWW.HIGHTIDESSTRIPERTOURNAMENT.COM
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on November 04, 2014, 04:43:56 AM
Finally got out to fish yesterday afternoon.  This wind needs to take a vacation.   We were only out for a couple of hours.  Still a little sporty out there, but fishable.  We caught two keeper bass.  Will be out there every day this week, setting up for the tourney on Saturday.  The early weather report for Saturday looks good.  Will post pics each day.  Sorry no pics from yesterday, had to run to get to Giants game.  Should have stayed fishing.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on November 04, 2014, 04:11:39 PM
Beautiful day on the water today.  Fishing was good two. 5 keepers.  One was caught on the surface with a swimming lure.  Amazing strike.  Be back at it again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on November 05, 2014, 05:35:06 PM
Great fishing today.  All big fish to 34 lbs.  Great timing for the tournament this Saturday

WWW.HIGHTIDESSTRIPERTOURNAMENT.COM

Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: paul-e on November 06, 2014, 01:53:54 PM
 t^
Title: Re: Wicked Bass; North vs. South
Post by: BobbyK on November 07, 2014, 08:18:53 AM
Saturday's weather is looking promising for the tournament.

Tonight is the Capts meeting at Hoffman's in Brielle,  7 PM

There is a rumor that Capt. Dave Schunke of the Fish Mavericks TV show will be on hand tonite and will be competing in the tournament.

WWW.HIGHTIDESSTRIPERTOURNAMENT.COM  for more details