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NJ Saltwater Fisherman => Events / Calendar => Topic started by: Bucktail on August 29, 2013, 03:52:58 PM
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Mark your calendars and get your registrations in now for the Governor's Surf
Fishing Tournament! This year's tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 6 at
Island Beach State Park and marks the 22nd year of this popular family event.
The tournament offers participants an excellent opportunity to enjoy a fun day
of fishing with family and friends. Anglers can also 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 September 13, 2013. 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.
For more information or to download a registration form visit
http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/gsft.htm .
The Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament is sponsored by the NJ DEP's Divisions of
Fish and Wildlife and Parks and Forestry, as well as the NJ State Federation of
Sportsman's Clubs, the Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey
Beach Buggy Association.
* Tournament anglers may be asked to verify their compliance with the New Jersey
Saltwater Recreational Registry Program. If you have not already registered
please make sure you do before hitting the beach the day of the tournament.
Registration is quick, easy and free. Anglers simply need to log on to
http://www.nj.gov/dep/saltwaterregistry/ and follow the instructions on the
page.
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It is coming up fast. I will be a Judge once again and hope to see many of you out there this year. Lets all hope the weather is good and we have a record crowd.
Happy Catching
Paul
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I'll be out there with NJBBA as a judge this year.
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i might be going but reg the day of i placed two years in a row one year 2nd pl blue the other 2nd pl fluke won a tica surf combo both times t^ t^ t^
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well i just wish it were close to me we all dont live south rgmn
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We get people from all over. Newark is not far at all. I think the furthest a group traveled was from Delaware and out in Pa. Its a great tournament and I just hope the weather holds up. We average on a good day 900+. This year should be close from what I hear of the sigh-ups.
Happy Catching
Paul
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well i just wish it were close to me we all dont live south rgmn
i live right by you im from bayonne not a bad ride
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Quick results....
Approx 550 entrants.
Very slow day today, as is often the case for this event.
A handfull of blue fish, a few kingfish and a couple blackfish were caught.
Winner was an 18.5in bluefish.