2014 - On The Rip Magazine

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Fishing, Fun and Making Memories
Dear South Jersey Tournament Anglers,
The South Jersey boating season kicks off this year with the 6th
Annual Strictly Boaters Boat Show at South Jersey Marina, May
2nd - 4th. Although this is not a tournament, it is a bona fide boating
event worthy of your consideration. Strictly about boats and boaters,
this is a smaller, niche show that only invites boat manufacturers and
dealers along with boating related equipment and service vendors
to exhibit their products. You will find new and used boats of all
types, in the water and out, and exhibitors of equipment and services
pertinent to boating. Please go to StrictlyBoaters.com for show and
complimentary ticket info.
The competitive fishing season gets underway June 4th through 7th
with our 34th Annual Shark Tournament. This year the tournament
will feature a new, Fish 2 of 3 days, Captain’s Choice format with
no weather committee. You decide what days to fish! You asked for
it, we listened, and we think it’s going to make the event better than
ever. Make no mistake, it is the richest shark fishing event in New
Jersey and the one in which to compete if you like high stakes, lots of
fun and the camaraderie that tournament fishing breeds.
Next on the calendar is the very popular Ocean/Viking Showdown
taking place July 9th through the 13th. This prestigious event is open
to Ocean Yacht or Viking Yacht owners (If you’re not an owner, jump
on your neighbors Ocean or Viking and join in the fun!) and is essentially an annual battle for bragging rights (no pressure?) between
the two manufacturers and their boat owners. Definitely an affair for
family and friends, the Showdown is a two-day fish format (billfish
release) with a scheduled lay-day pool party and dockside festivities
at night. There are usually factory demo boats, factory personnel and
many of their vendors onsite, so there is always much to see and talk
about. If you’re interested, simply give us a call at (609) 884-2400
and we’ll hold a spot for you on your respective team. And remember… no pressure!
Now on our annual schedule, the Stone Harbor Yacht Club Marlin
Invitational will take place July 24th - 27th. The tournament directors, Jaime Diller (609-827-0020) and Tom Byrne (609-425-1137),
want to expand this great event and its rich heritage and last year
asked us to lend a hand. They have actually been hosting the tournament at Canyon Club Marina for the past several years and it's a
very nice event. This is a fish two days, billfish release format with a
captain’s meeting and awards ceremony held at the exclusive Stone
Harbor Yacht Club. For complete information, give Jaime or Tom a
call at the above numbers.
August brings the best marlin fishing to our region and one of the
most respected, lucrative and fun tournaments in the world is The
MidAtlantic, August 17th – 22nd. Known for its great fishing, hospitality and camaraderie, the MidAtlantic is a must attend event for competitive billfishing anglers. Now in its 23rd year, the tournament is a fish
3 of an available 5 days, Captain’s Choice format, fished from Cape
May, NJ or Ocean City, MD with lots of dockside fanfare, a multitude
of sponsor exhibits and most importantly, numerous ways to win!
We are pleased to announce some changes for 2014 regarding the
entry and prize structure that we believe will preserve the exclusive
character of the tournament while making it accessible to more competitors, give participants more ways to win and make the payouts
more lucrative. Please go to TheMidAtlantic brochure section inside to
see what’s new for 2014.
We believe The MidAtlantic is the best bang for your tournament
buck and an event where your family, friends and crew will have a great
time creating exciting and lasting memories.
In the next few months, we hope you, your family and friends will
put one or all of our exciting events on your 2014 calendar. If you need
help in planning, simply give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to
help you have a fun, memorable and hassle-free time.
See you at the scales,
Bob Glover, Tournament Director
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Editor: Bob Glover • Advertising: Mark Allen
Art Director: Bob Weber, Shore Thing Advertising
South Jersey Tournaments would like to extend our appreciation to all 2014 tournament sponsors and advertisers in this year’s On The Rip. Your support and participation have contributed to making this season the best ever. If you feel that you or your company might benefit from exposure at one of our tournaments or by advertising in On The Rip we encourage you to
contact the marketing department at your earliest convenience. Participation in some categories is limited. South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to modify, edit or refuse any sponsorship, submission, advertisement copy, photographs or graphics. South Jersey Tournaments reserves the right to limit sponsorship of its events and/or advertisements in its publication(s),
brochures, etc. Information contained in this publication is believed to be correct at the time of publication but not guaranteed for accuracy.
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Table of Contents
Fishing, Fun and Making Memories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2014 South Jersey Tournament Season. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A few words from Tournament/Marketing Director, Bob Glover
Our 2014 Tournament Info & Schedule at a Glance
34th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
25th Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
23nd Annual The MidAtlantic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Why We Do It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
by Karen Wall
The RFA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Fighting for the Rights of Fish and Fishermen!
by Jeff Merrill
IFGA Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 South Jersey Marina Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Canyon Club Resort Marina Contacts . . . . . . . 65
Index to Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Every year from May through September the Big Game Sportfishing scene comes alive
here in Cape May as anglers of all skill levels come to enjoy our close proximity to some of
the best big game opportunities on the east coast. Whether, it’s for fun or for serious competition, South Jersey Tournaments has been producing world class events for over 30 years.
And this year is no exception!
Below is our calendar of offshore
events for 2012 for quick reference.
On the following pages, you will
find comprehensive tournament brochures, complete with entry forms
that can be removed and mailed in
for your convenience. There have
been some major changes here and
there, so please check them out and
don’t hesitate to call with any questions. In fact, if we can help you
plan for one of our events, simply
pick up the phone and our staff will
do everything possible to assist you.
Good luck this season, be safe
on the water, and most of all enjoy
our sport and make some lasting
memories!
6th Annual Strictly Boaters Boat Show • May 2-4
(Formerly Strictly Jersey Boat Show) "A New and Different Kind of Boat Show"
34th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament • June 4-7
The Richest Shark Tournament in NJ
Will now be a Fish 2 out of 3 days, Captains' Choice. Captains' meeting will be on Wed
25th Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown • July 9-13
Viking & Ocean owners go head-to-head in the “War Offshore”
Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Invitational • July 24-27
Hosted at Canyon Club Resort Marina
Contact Jamie DIller - (609) 827-0020 or Tom Byrne - (609) 425-1137
23rd Annual The MidAtlantic • August 17-22
Boat for boat, the richest marlin & tuna tournament in the world!
New Entry Fee and New Calcuttas!
AND DON’T FORGET MARLIN MONTH!
If you love chasing whites, why not make plans to join us
at Canyon Club Resort Marina this year for Marlin Month.
Canyon Club is the center of excitement and the hub for
white marlin fishermen when the bite turns on. In fact, it’s become the regions center of big game fishing, all season long!
What is Marlin Month? Four years ago we put together a
fun, month-long, release event exclusively for boats docked
at Canyon Club, and called it Marlin Month. Solely for having fun and seeing who could catch the most, it ran from the
first fish day of The MidAtlantic, through the third week in
September. When it was all over, the 14 participating boats
fished a total of 71 days and released an amazing 605 whites
and 6 blues. It was most likely the best white marlin fishing
our area has ever seen. It was an absolute blast!
Will we be doing it again in 2014? You bet! And you are
invited to join in the fun. Marlin Month will begin this year
on August 18th and will run through September 28th. So,
before you make up your mind about next summers fishing
plans, consider joining the fleet at Canyon Club for our 2014
Marlin Month (if you’re fishing The MidAtlantic, you’ll
already be here!). We’ll be making memories with friends
and family, experiencing world class fishing and enjoying the
good times that go with it.
Simply contact Monte or Mike through the Canyon Club
Ships Store to extend your reservation from the Mid-Atlantic
through the September mayhem - it’s truly world class!
The annual South Jersey Shark Tournament is the first competitive big-game fishing opportunity of
the season. Averaging 150 to 200 boats each year, this event is the premiere Shark Tournament in the
Mid-Atlantic region. With a cast of over 1,000 anglers participating annually, this exciting event takes
place when the bite has been historically at its best in our productive waters off of Cape May. Our shark
tournament is structured to provide participants with the best possible fishing hours, lucrative cash prizes
and an equal chance for boats of all sizes to compete – all while setting an example of sportsmanship
and sound conservation practices.
This year, by popular demand, we have gone to a Captains Choice, fish 2 days out of 3 days format,
no weather committee. The Captains meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, 6/4/14 and Thursday,
Friday and Saturday will be the available fish days.
The entry fee is $575 per boat which provides eligibility for tournament prizes and five tickets to
all dockside dinners and festivities (additional tickets can be purchased at the Captains meeting). And
please make note: All of the festivities, from Captain’s Meeting to Awards Party will take place back at
South Jersey Marina. As of last year we’ve changed locations for the dockside festivities! Rest assured,
we’ll have the big tent, great food and everything else you’ve come to expect at this event. We’ll even
have a shuttle van running between South Jersey and Canyon Club for remote parking. It’s going to be a
typical South Jersey good time! Guaranteed!
Depending on the number of entries, prize money could top 300K mark this year! If you enjoy competitive shark fishing, dockside parties and the camaraderie inherent in this sport, there is no better opportunity to enjoy yourself with family and friends than the South Jersey Shark Tournament. If you need
transient dockage, be sure to make your reservations early to guarantee yourself a spot at South Jersey
Marina (South Jersey will likely fill up first.) or Canyon Club Resort.
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Slip Reservations
A limited number of slips will be available at South Jersey
Marina and the Canyon Club for the Shark Tournament.
Transient rates are $3.25 per foot, (includes electric) per day
X 4 days minimum (June 4-7).
To reserve a slip for the Tournament, call now:
609-884-2400
Bait Sold Here
Have your bait delivered to your boat daily. Whole mackeral
(25# flats) and chum (whole bunker, bunker and mackeral)
available at South Jersey and Canyon Club.
Call 609-884-2400 for information or to pre-order.
Entry Fee
$575 per boat
Entry Fee includes activity tickets for 5 participants
(additional tickets can be purchased at the Captains’
Meeting for $30.00 per night or $55.00 for both nights.)
Please include Entry Fee and Dockage with Entry Form.
Early Bird Entry
Participants who pay their Entry Fee* prior to June 1 will be
eligible for a “Free Entry Drawing” which will be held at the
Captains’ Meeting. The lucky winner will receive a full refund
of their $575 Entry Fee - enter early!
*Entry Fee only. You do not have to pay Calcuttas
to enter the Early Bird Entry
Schedule of Events
(All events and festivities of the Shark Tournament will take
place on the South Jersey Marina property)
Calcutta Info
Calcutta prize money is separate from tournament proceeds
and you are under no obligation to enter any of these additional levels. You may enter as many as you wish or none at
all. 94% of Calcutta entries will be paid out. To be eligible for
Calcutta prizes, fish must be caught according to tournament
rules and meet the tournament’s minimum weight standards.
Percentages listed are of total purse within each Calcutta.
(Additional Calcutta information on next page.)
Good Luck!
Overall Calcuttas
Entry Fee - Calcutta “A” $400 • Calcutta “B” $800
Each Overall Calcutta covers the following categories
Heaviest Shark • 20%
Heaviest Mako • 25%
Heaviest Blue • 15%
Super Calcuttas
Wednesday, June 4
6:00 PM • Late Registration
7:30 PM Sharp • Captains’ Meeting
DAILY DOUBLE • Entry Fee - $300
Thursday, June 5
Covers the following categories for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. Daily purses will depend on the number of boats
fishing each day. Your entry in this Calcutta will only be
added to the daily purse of the two days that you fish.
(50% each day).
6:00 AM • Depart Inlet 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM • Fishing
2:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Weigh-In
Friday, June 6
2:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Weigh-In
6:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Entertainment
Daily Heaviest Mako - 35% of the day’s purse
Daily 2nd Heaviest Mako - 15% of the day’s purse
Daily Heaviest Shark - 35% of the day’s purse
Daily 2nd Heaviest Shark - 15% of the day’s purse
Saturday, June 7
2:30 PM - 7:30 PM • Weigh-In
6:30 PM • Dockside Dining, Live Music, Awards
Tournament VHF Radio Channels will be 69 (primary) and 71 (alternate).
Tournament Prizes
The minimum weight for all sharks in this tournament is 200 lbs.
Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $3,000
2nd Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $1,500
3rd Heaviest Shark - Any Species • $1,000
Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $3,000
2nd Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $1,500
3rd Heaviest Mako - 200 lb. min. • $1,000
Heaviest Mako Day 1 - 200 lb. min. • $1,000
Heaviest Blue - 200 lb. min. • $1,000
Total • $15,000*
*Prize money will be paid to official registrant or their designees.
Tournament Prize money based on 100 boats entered.
Points
Valuable trophies will be awarded for:
Most Points Mako • 2nd Most Points Mako • 3rd Most Points Mako
200 points per Mako Released
1 pt. per lb. for boated Makos equal to or over min. weight.
2nd Heaviest Shark • 15%
2nd Heaviest Mako • 15%
2nd Heaviest Blue • 10%
MAKO MANIA JACKPOT • Entry Fee - $1,000
Covers the Mako category only for the tournament overall
2nd Heaviest Mako • 40%
BIG MONEY MAKO • Entry Fee - $2,500
Heaviest Mako - Winner take all
Under 35’ Calcutta
Entry Fee - $350
Heaviest Shark • 40%
In the event that a qualifying fish is not caught in one of
the two categories (Heaviest Mako or Heaviest Shark) the
prize money will go to the other category.
In the event that no qualifying sharks are caught in the
Calcutta, the Calcutta entry will be refunded.
Boats must be 35’ or less in length according to the given
boat’s model name. IE: A Boston Whaler 350 Defiance will be
considered a 35’ boat even though its LOA is 37’6”.
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Tournament Rules & Regulations
1 Registration is by boat rather than by angler. The Tournament Directors reserve the right to
decline the entry of any boat or crew.
2 All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet, except that boats with no fish to be
weighed may return to home port after the last day of fishing.
3 Boundaries for the tournament will be 60 nautical miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy.
4 There are three (3) available fishing days for the tournament. Fishing days for boats entered will
be any two (2) of the available three (3) days, captains’ choice; no weather committee. The crew
members of each individual boat will be solely responsible for the decision as to which days to
fish. South Jersey Shark Tournament assumes no liability or responsibility for any damage or loss.
5 Each boat must pick one NON-FISHING DAY by submitting the official Lay Day Form prior to 11:00
AM on the day selected. Said forms must be physically delivered by a member of the boat’s crew
to the dockmaster’s office at South Jersey Marina or Canyon Club Resort Marina. The boat must be
dockside when the lay day is declared. Any boat not submitting the proper form by the 11:00 AM
deadline will be automatically assumed to be fishing on that day. Boats may not fish on a lay day
unless all of their available fish days have been used. Boats with mechanical problems or other
emergencies may use lay days to arrive late to the tournament so long as it is with the advance
permission of the Tournament Directors and they conform with all other rules.
6 Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 6:00 AM.
7 No lines or bait of any kind, including chum, may be put into the water until starting time is
announced by a Committee Boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM.
8 Moves during the day should be accomplished with care for established slicks. Boats passing
through competitors’ slicks within 300 yards may be subject to disqualification.
9 Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) Fish may be dispatched by gun or bangstick after they have been wired; B) No harpoons,
dart gaffs or greensticks; C) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the angler provided the
rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up, from that time on the angler must
fight the fish alone until boated or released. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules. (The use of mammal blood or flesh is prohibited.)
10 No more than 5 lines may be fished from any boat, regardless of number of anglers.
11 Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official & prizes to be awarded.
12 All fish boated or released must be reported to a committee boat at the time of the catch.
13 For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader or the
swivel touches the tip of the rod.
14 Fishing ends at 3:30 PM on each fishing day. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played
until boated or released, provided that said fish is reported hooked (to a committee boat) before
the deadline.
15 All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at South Jersey Marina by 7:30 PM aboard the boat
on which they were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in
begins at 2:30 PM.
16 For release points to count, boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline and submit a Daily
Catch Report by 8:00 PM.
17 In the event of a tie in the point categories, the winner shall be the first boat reaching the winning point accumulation.
18 In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the prize money will be equally divided between
those tying.
19 In the event that less than three (3) qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize
money will be proportionally divided among the winners in that category. In the event that any
Tournament Prize category is not won at all, that prize money will be equally divided among the
winners of the other categories with the exception of the prize money for daily heaviest Mako.
20 In the event that no qualifying Mako is caught on a particular day, the tournament prize money for
Daily Heaviest Mako will be equally divided among the Daily Heaviest Mako winners on the remaining days. If there are no qualifying makos caught, the tournament prize money for Daily Heaviest
Mako will go to heaviest shark.
21 In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the name of the original, with prior approval of the Tournament Directors.
22 Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist
in fighting or boating a fish.
23 For the purpose of identification, a porbeagle will be considered a mako.
24 In order to be eligible for awards, prizes, and calcuttas, fish must be caught in compliance with all
tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession
of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit.
25 All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch.
It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep all eligible catches in suitable and proper
condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination, the decision of
the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews.
26 Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must be submitted in writing on the day of the alleged infrac¬tion. In the
event of such an allegation, the tournament directors will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation materially aided the
angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent
penalty will be solely at the discretion of the tournament directors and shall be final. In all cases,
registrant and their crews agree to be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.
Additional Calcutta Information
Overall Calcuttas
In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is
caught, the prize money will go to the 1st place
fish in that category.
If no fish is caught in a particular category, the
prize money will be equally divided among the
winners of the other categories.
Daily Double
In the event that no fish is caught in a particular
category, the prize money for that category will be
equally divided among the winners of the other
categories for that day.
If no qualifying fish are caught on any day(s), the
un-won prize money will be transferred evenly to
the corresponding categories on the remaining days.
35’ and Under Calcutta
In the event that a qualifying fish is not caught
in one of the two categories (Heaviest Mako or
Heaviest Shark) the prize money will go to the
other category. In the event that no qualifying
sharks are caught in the Calcutta, the Calcutta
entry will be refunded. Boats must be 35’ or less in
length according to the given boat’s model name.
IE: A Boston Whaler 350 Defiance will be considered a 35’ boat even though its LOA is 37’6”.
Mako Mania Jackpot
In the event that no qualifying 2nd place fish is
caught, the prize money will go to the 1st place
fish. In the event that no qualifying fish are caught
at all, the entries will be returned.
Big Money Mako
In the event that no qualifying fish are caught at
all, the entries will be returned.
South Jersey Tournaments - A lot more than just great fishing
25th ANNUAL VIKING/OCEAN SHOWDOWN
JULY 9-13, 2013
Schedule of Events
All activities associated with the Showdown will take place at Canyon Club Resort Marina
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
4:00 pm - ?
Registration, Cocktail Reception and Captains’ Meeting Under the Big-Top
Thursday, July 10, 2014
8:30 am - 3:00 pm • Fish Day
7:30 pm - ? • Dockside Dining & Entertainment Under the Big-Top
Friday, July 11, 2014
1:00 pm - ?
Lay Day & Pina Colada Pool Party
Saturday, July 12, 2014
8:30 am - 3:00 pm • Fish Day
7:30 pm - ? • Dockside Dining, Entertainment & Awards Ceremony Under the Big-Top
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Alternate
Awards
Team Award - Winner Take All
Most points accumulated in White Marlin, Blue Marlin and Tuna Division
Individual Awards
Most points White Marlin (Boat award)
Most points Blue Marlin (Boat award)
Most points Tuna (Boat award)
Most points overall (High boat award)
Heaviest Tuna (Angler award) No minimum weight
Heaviest Dolphin (Angler award)
Heaviest Wahoo (Angler award)
Top Lady Angler, 16 and above (Most points)
Top Junior Angler, 15 and under (Most points)
Points for Scoring
White Marlin - 100 points per release
Blue Marlin - 300 points per release
Tuna - The three (3) heaviest tuna per boat, per day earn 1/2 point per pound, 35 lb minimum
Eligible Tuna: Yellowfin, Big Eye, True Albacore, Bluefin
25th Annual VIKING/OCEAN SHOWDOWN
TOURNAMENT RULES
1. All boats must sail from and return to Cape May Inlet, except that boats with no fish to be weighed may return to home
port after their last day of fishing.
2. Boats are not permitted to clear the Cape May Sea Buoy prior to 4:30 AM.
3. Fishing will be on each scheduled day unless cancelled by the weather committee by 6:30 AM.
4.No lines of any kind may be put into the water until starting time is announced by a committee boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM.
5. There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers.
6. All billfish released must be reported to a committee boat when caught, giving boat number. The committee boat will
respond and give time of catch. Tuna boated over 50 lbs. should also be reported.
7. Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and angling rules with the following exceptions: A) Live baiting is not
permitted; B) Harpoons, dart gaffs or greensticks are not permitted; C) A fish may be hooked by someone other than the
angler provided the rod is immediately transferred to the angler after hook-up. From that time on, the angler must fight the
fish alone until boated or released. The Tournament Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and implementing the
I.G.F.A.’s rules.
8. This is a trolling tournament. While hook-ups accomplished with no headway are permissible if they occur at a time
when baits settle while fighting another fish, the use of live bait or stopping and casting or pitching to tailing fish or fish
balling bait is not permissible.
9. For release purposes, a fish will be considered caught when the mate grabs the leader, or the swivel touches the rod tip.
10. Fishing ends at 3:00 PM. Any fish hooked prior to the deadline may be played until boated or released, provided that the
hook-up was confirmed by a committee boat before the deadline.
11. All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in at Canyon Club Resort Marina by 8:00 PM aboard the boat on which they
were caught. Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest pound. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM.
12. For release points to count boats must be dockside by the weigh-in deadline & submit a daily catch report by 9:00 PM at
the weigh station.
13. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the first boat or team to reach the winning point accumulation.
14. Only one day need be fished for the tournament to be considered official and prizes to be awarded.
15. In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament and may fish in the
name of the original, with the prior approval of the Tournament Directors.
16. Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in fighting or boating a fish.
17. In order to be eligible for awards and prizes fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat
category HMS permit.
18. All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall be the responsibility of the participant to keep
all eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from such examination,
the decision of the Tournament Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may be required of winning crews.
19. Allegations of violations of any of the above rules may be submitted only by an official tournament registrant and must
be submitted in writing on the day of the alleged infraction. In the event of such an allegation, the tournament directors
will have the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any violation
materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel, or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty
will be solely at the discretion of the tournament directors and shall be final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree
to be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.
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23rd ANNUAL
AUGUST 17-22, 2014
Over the years, the tournament has grown to be one of the top events
in the sport. Known for its great fishing, hospitality and camaraderie, the
MidAtlantic is a must attend event for competitive billfishing anglers.
The fishing and fun take place out of two ports: Cape May, NJ, which is
the home base of the event and Ocean City, MD, where Sunset Marina
serves as OC tournament headquarters. Each port has first class accommodations and offers distinct amenities for participants to enjoy. Both
locations have full weigh-ins which are visually linked by computer and
broadcast media to keep everyone informed as the excitement happens.
If you’re planning on doing some competitive fishing this year, we hope
you’ll choose the MidAtlantic. We believe it’s the best bang for your tournament buck, and we know your family, friends and crew will have a great
time creating exciting and lasting memories. If you need help in planning
for this event simply give us a call and we’ll do whatever we can to help
you have a fun, hassle-free time at one of the best events in the world!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, August 17, 2014
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Registration, Calcutta Entries,
Welcome Cocktail Party
4:30 p.m. • Captains’ Meeting
Cape May - Canyon Club Resort Marina
Ocean City, MD - Sunset Marina
Monday, August 18, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • Available Fish Day*
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Friday, August 22, 2014
7:30 p.m. - ? • Dockside Dining,
Entertainment and Awards Ceremony
*Weigh-In · 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Canyon Club Marina
and Sunset Marina on each Available Fish Day.
Dockside dining and entertainment will take place as scheduled
by each port’s host marina.
Cape May, NJ - Canyon Club Resort Marina
Ocean City, MD - Sunset Marina
Started back in 1992, the “Mother of All
Marlin Tournaments” as it was called, posted
an unprecedented upfront prize of $500,000.
Calcutta entries that first year put the total
purse over $1,000,000, making the Mid-Atlantic
the first bona fide million dollar billfishing contest.
NEW FOR 2014!
More ways to win and the opportunity for even bigger prize money!
It has always been our goal to offer competitive anglers an exclusive
event that is second to none in the way of fun, camaraderie and “big
dollar” prizes. We thought the best way of making the MidAtlantic
better than ever for 2014 was to simply ask. So, we talked to numerous
participants, past and present, and listened to their input and ideas. The
overwhelming things we heard were; more ways to win, and the opportunity to compete for even bigger prize money.
Therefore, we are pleased to announce some changes regarding the entry and
prize structure of the event for 2014 that we believe will preserve the exclusive
character of the tournament while making it accessible to more competitors,
give participants more ways to win, and make the payouts much more lucrative.
HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS…
• The entry fee has been reduced to $2,500 from $6,000. This is the
requisite price for admission into the event and covers the costs for a crew
of six for all functions, dinners, drinks, entertainment, etc. for the week.
This essentially splits the hospitality and other tournament costs out from
the prize money which will now be derived strictly from calcutta entries.
This will give participants more options in how they wish to compete and
not limit prize money by the amount of boats fishing.
• There are now more choices available to enter for less cost. If you
choose, you can participate and win cash prizes for as little as $4500.
• On the opposite end, there are now more choices to compete for the
biggest prize money. Naturally, the more you’re in, the more you win!
• Two of the new calcuttas are Tuna oriented; The Tuna, Dolphin and
Wahoo Calcutta and the Tuna Pro Jackpot. $5,500 of new Tuna Calcuttas mean big money tuna payouts!
• New Blue Marlin Pro Jackpot Calcutta – Winner take all!
• All of the Overall Calcuttas still have White Marlin, Blue Marlin and
Tuna components.
• Most importantly…The MidAtlantic will still be the same great event as
always, only with more ways to win and bigger purses than ever before!
It’s going to be a great year. Hope you can join us!
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2014 MIDATLANTIC CALCUTTAS
Jupiter Marine 50’ and Under Overall Calcutta:*
$2,000 Entry Fee
Home Port Overall Calcutta:*
$3,000 Entry Fee
Think the bigger boats have an advantage?
To enter the 50’ and Under Calcutta, boats must be
50’ or less in length according to the given boat’s model name.
IE: A Viking 50 Convertible will be considered
a 50’ boat even though its LOA is 50’ 6”.
Compete against the other boats in your port!
Equalizer Overall Calcutta:*
$4,000 Entry Fee
Enter this for cash prizes similar to prior MA500’s!
Each of the above three Overall Calcuttas will be shared as follows:
Heaviest White Marlin - 20% • 2nd Heaviest White Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest White Marlin 5%
Heaviest Blue Marlin - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Blue Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Blue Marlin 5%
Heaviest Tuna - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Tuna - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Tuna 5%
Heaviest Wahoo - 2.5% • Heaviest Dolphin 2.5%
In Deep Overall Calcutta: $6,000*
The past three Overall Calcuttas rolled into one!
Heaviest White Marlin - 25% • 2nd Heaviest White Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest White Marlin 5%
Heaviest Blue Marlin - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Blue Marlin - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Blue Marlin 5%
Heaviest Tuna - 15% • 2nd Heaviest Tuna - 10% • 3rd Heaviest Tuna 5%
THE PRO JACKPOTS
Heaviest fish in each category takes all!
White Marlin Pro Jackpot
$5,000 Entry Fee
Blue Marlin Pro Jackpot
$3,000 Entry Fee
Tuna Pro Jackpot
$3,000 Entry Fee
In the Event that:
No qualifying fish is taken in a Pro Jackpot Calcutta, the unwon money will be refunded.
TUNA, DOLPHIN & WAHOO CALCUTTA
Heaviest Tuna - 25%
2nd Heaviest Tuna - 15%
3rd Heaviest Tuna - 10%
$2,500 Entry Fee
Heaviest Dolphin - 13%
2nd Heaviest Dolphin - 8%
3rd Heaviest Dolphin - 4%
Heaviest Wahoo - 13%
2nd Heaviest Wahoo - 8%
3rd Heaviest Wahoo - 4%
In the Event that:
1 Less than three qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize money will be proportionately divided among the winners in that category.
2 No qualifying fish is taken in any category, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among the winners of the other categories.
RANSOME CAT ON THE BOARD REWARD
$2,000 Entry Fee
This Calcutta pays out each time you have a fish on the scoreboard in the following categories at the official close of each day’s weigh-in:
Heaviest White Marlin, 2nd and 3rd • Heaviest Blue Marlin, 2nd and 3rd • Heaviest Tuna, 2nd and 3rd
The total purse will be divided by 5 (5 days). Each day’s purse will be split evenly among those winning for that day. If there are no winners for a particular day, the un-won prize
money will be split evenly among the purses of the remaining days. In the event that there are no winners on the last day (Friday), the unwon prize money will be evenly split among
the previous 4 days' winners. If there are no winners for the entire week, the money will be refunded. Example: Let’s say the total purse for the On the Board Reward is $200,000.
That figure would be divided by 5 (5 days) giving each day a purse of $40,000. Those who are in this Calcutta and remain on the board at the end of each day's weigh-in will evenly
split the purse for that day. If there is only one winner, they would take the entire $40,000. Two winners would get $20,000 each and so on.
HIGH BOAT AWARDS
Valuable trophies will be awarded to the winners of the following categories:
Most Points Overall (Both Marlin & Tuna Points Qualify)
Most Points White Marlin • 2nd Most Points White Marlin • 3rd Most Points White Marlin
Most Points Blue Marlin • 2nd Most Points Blue Marlin • 3rd Most Points Blue Marlin
Most Points Tuna • 2nd Most Points Tuna • 3rd Most Points Tuna
IMPORTANT
The minimum weight limits to win Calcuttas in
The MidAtlantic are as follows:
White Marlin - 65 pounds • Blue Marlin - 400 pounds
Tuna - 50 pounds • Dolphin, Wahoo - No minimum weight
Species eligible for cash prizes in the tuna category shall be limited to
yellowfin (Allison), big eye, and longfin (true albacore).
No bluefin, bonito, skipjack, etc.
Federal law prohibits the boating of billfish
under the following size limits:
White Marlin - 66 inches • Blue Marlin - 99 inches
These limits apply to the lower jaw-fork length (tip of the lower jaw to the
fork of the tail) of the fish. A billfish under the minimum size must be released
by cutting the line near the hook without removing the fish from the water.
Under no circumstances may a fish not meeting the Federal and/or State minimum size limits, regardless of weight, be boated and/or brought back to the dock.
South Jersey Tournaments will not be responsible for any fine or penalty
incurred by any angler who boats a billfish or tuna which does not meet
the Federal and/or State size limit requirements or other restrictions. It is
the responsibility of the angler to be aware of current Federal and/or State
regulations regarding the catching and/or boating of the various species of fish
eligible in this tournament. Fish which do not meet the Federal and/or State
size limit requirements will not be eligible for prizes, regardless of weight.
*In the Event that: (pertains to the four Overall Calcuttas)
1 Less than three qualifying fish are taken in any category, the unwon prize money
will be proportionately divided among the winners in that category.
2 No qualifying white marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally
divided among the winners of the blue marlin category.
3 No qualifying blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided
among the winners in the white marlin category.
4 No qualifying white or blue marlin is taken, the unwon prize money will be
equally divided among the winners in the tuna category.
5 No qualifying tuna is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally divided among
the winners in the marlin categories.
In addition, in the 50’ and Under, Homeport and Equalizer Calcuttas:
6 No qualifying billfish or tuna is taken, the unwon prize money will be equally
divided among the Dolphin and Wahoo categories.
7 No Dolphin is taken the unwon prize money will be go to the Heaviest Wahoo
and vice versa.
8 No Dolphin or Wahoo are taken, the unwon prize money will be divided among
the tuna categories..
POINT SCORING SYSTEM
White Marlin - 75 points per release
1 point per pound for fish equal to or over the minimum weight
Blue Marlin - 150 points per release
1/2 point per pound for fish equal to or over the minimum weight
Tuna - 1/2 point per pound
Only fish 50 pounds and over count in point categories.
TOURNAMENT RULES
1 Registration is by boat rather than by angler. The
Tournament Directors reserve the right to decline the
entry of any boat or crew.
2 Each registrant must designate their choice of
Official Inlets; Cape May, NJ or Ocean City, MD. Boats
must sail from and return to their designated inlet.
Primary Host Marinas for this event are Canyon Club
Marina, Cape May and Sunset Marina, Ocean City,
MD. Boats with no fish to be weighed may return to
home port after their last day of fishing.
3 There are five (5) available fishing days for the
tournament. Fishing days for boats entered will be
any three (3) of the available five (5) days, captains’
choice; no weather committee. The crew members
of each individual boat will be solely responsible for
the decision as to which days to fish. The MidAtlantic
assumes no liability or responsibility for any damage
or loss.
4 Each boat must pick two NON-FISHING DAYS by submitting the official Lay Day Form prior to 11:00 AM
on the days selected. Said forms must be physically
delivered by a member of the boat’s crew to the dockmaster’s office at one of the Host Marinas. The boat
must be dockside when the lay day is declared. Any
boat not submitting the proper form by the 11:00 AM
deadline will be automatically assumed to be fishing
on that day. Boats may not fish on lay days unless all
of their available fish days have been used. Boats with
mechanical problems or other emergencies may use
lay days to arrive late to the tournament so long as
it is with the advance permission of the Tournament
Directors and they conform with all other rules.
5 Boundaries for the tournament will be 125 nautical
miles from the Cape May Sea Buoy.
6 Boats are not permitted to clear the sea buoy at their
designated inlet prior to 4:30 AM.
7 No lines or bait of any kind may be put into the water
until starting time is announced by a Committee
Boat. Starting time is 8:30 AM.
8 Participants shall comply with I.G.F.A. equipment and
angling rules with the following exceptions: A) A fish
may be hooked by someone other than the angler
provided the rod is immediately transferred to the
angler after hook-up. From that time on, the angler
must fight the fish alone until boated or released; B)
Live baiting is not permitted; C) Harpoons, dart gaffs
or greensticks are not permitted. The Tournament
Directors retain sole authority for interpreting and
implementing the I.G.F.A.’s rules.
9 This is a trolling tournament. While hook-ups
accomplished with no headway are permissible if
they occur at a time when baits settle while fighting
another fish, the use of live bait or stopping and
casting or pitching to tailing fish or fish balling bait is
not permissible.
10 There is no limit on the number of lines or teasers.
11 All billfish boated or released must be reported to a
Committee Boat at the time of the catch. Tuna over
100 lbs. should also be reported.
12 For release purposes, a fish will be considered
caught when the mate grabs the leader or the swivel
touches the tip of the rod.
13 Fishing ends each day at 3:30 PM. Any fish hooked
prior to the deadline may be played until boated or
released, provided that said fish is reported hooked
(to a Committee Boat) before the deadline.
14 All boats must return to their designated port for
weigh-in. Canyon Club Resort Marina is the official
weigh-in location for Cape May, NJ. Sunset Marina is
the official weigh-in location for Ocean City, MD.
15 All eligible fish must be available for weigh-in by
9:00 PM aboard the boat on which they were caught.
Fractional weights will be rounded to the nearest
pound. Weigh-in begins at 5:00 PM.
16 For release points to count boats must be dockside by
the weigh-in deadline & submit a daily catch report by
9:00 PM at the weigh station or one of the host marinas.
17 In the event of a tie in the cash prize categories, the
prize money will be equally divided among those tying.
18 In the event of a tie in the point categories, the winner shall be the first boat reaching the winning point
accumulation.
19 Only one day need be fished for the tournament to
be considered official & prizes to be awarded.
20 In the event of boat disability, contestants may transfer to another boat not entered in the tournament
and may fish in the name of the original, with prior
approval of the Tournament Directors.
21 Anglers may not switch to another boat nor can
anyone from another boat come aboard to assist in
fighting or boating a fish.
22 For all purposes of identification, hatchet marlin will
be considered white marlin.
23 For the purpose of release points only, sailfish &
longbill spearfish will be considered white marlin.
24 In order to be eligible for awards and calcuttas, fish
must be caught in compliance with all tournament
rules. Said rules include conformance to state and
federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS
angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS
permit.
25 All fish eligible for cash prizes may be subject to
examination by the Tournament Directors, consulting
biologists and/or Torrymeter, should there be any
question as to the “freshness” of the catch. It shall
be the responsibility of the participant to keep all
eligible catches in suitable and proper condition until
weigh-in. In the event of any disputes arising from
such examination, the decision of the Tournament
Directors shall be final. Polygraph examination may
be required of winning crews.
26 Allegations of violations of any of the above rules
may be submitted only by an official tournament
registrant and must be submitted in writing on the
day of the alleged infraction. In the event of such
an allegation, the tournament directors will have
the sole and exclusive responsibility to investigate
the alleged incident and to rule as to whether any
violation materially aided the angler, crew, or vessel,
or otherwise affected the outcome of the tournament. Any subsequent penalty will be solely at the
discretion of the tournament directors and shall be
final. In all cases, registrant and their crews agree to
be bound by the ruling of the tournament directors.
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Why We Do It
By Karen Wall
Fifteen summers ago, I made
my first trip to the canyons.
I was riding along on the Canyon Runner, a guest of Adam
LaRosa and Capt. Phil Dulanie,
going along as an observer on a
charter for tuna to write about the
experience. I remember the instructions I was given leading up
to the trip: bring sunscreen, plan
to sleep on the ride out, don't sit
in the salon if you feel sick, as well
as the safety briefing before we left
port. I was thinking about how it
would be to see these incredibly
powerful fish up close.
But I wasn’t prepared for what I
really saw on the trip. I wasn’t pre-
pared for the deep sapphire blue
of the water. I wasn’t prepared to
see schools of squid in the lights
underwater. I wasn’t prepared for
peaceful lull of the ocean swells
rocking me to sleep, the absolute
chaos that ensued when the clickers went off and the reels began
to sing the song of a hooked tuna,
causing everyone to scramble into
the cockpit in various states of
sleepiness as the mate hollered
“FISH ON!” And I wasn’t prepared for the beauty of the sun
rising as the overnight bite was
winding down, or the sheer exhaustion caused by the exhilaration that resulted in a four-hour
nap when we returned to the dock
after that 24-hour trip.
Most of the time when we talk
about fishing offshore, we talk
about the fish -- chasing them,
teasing them, praying they’ll bite
and sometimes catching them.
We prepare, we monitor conditions and, especially in this era of
high fuel prices, we try to maximize our chances of putting a fish
in the box.
But even the best fishermen
have days where those trips simply don’t yield what they’re looking for. So what brings us back,
time and time again? What would
you tell someone who’s never been
to the canyons -- never taken that
90-mile trip to the edge, the one
that can consume an entire day in
the blink of an eye -- about what
it’s like?
If someone -- a friend, a family member, a client, or even your
spouse -- was considering joining
you on one of these excursions for
the first time, what would you tell
them to expect?
We asked this question of several captains and our Facebook
friends, and here’s the responses
we got:
“For me, being a rather new
offshore fisherman, what got me
the most was the water,” wrote
Steve Burke of Dad and Me
Charters on Long Island. “It is a
blue you think you would only see
in the tropics. The amount of life
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will blow your mind as well. It’s
just amazing to see all these animals come together in the middle
of nowhere all to be a part of this
one thing and there you are, getting to experience Mother Nature
at its best. I know some guys like
to go swimming out there, myself
being one. People need to keep in
mind unless you are good at swimming and haven't been drinking
you need your wits about you 100
percent. These are not Sea World
dolphins and whales and will hurt
you if they feel they need to protect themselves.
“The night is so bright and
full of stars you would never see
elsewhere. I assure you there isn't
much sleeping; just because the
lights went out doesn't mean the
world turns off. Most of my trips I
am up for 24 hours straight; only
on the way home do I nap. The
fishing both day and night will
blow your mind as well. To sum it
up, you just have to go and experience it yourself !”
“We like to say on the Amanda
Lee that it’s a lifetime of memories
in 36 hours,” said Matt Baryshyan,
who has written eloquently on his
experiences in the Azores in recent months. “Here’s just a sampling of what we have seen over
the years besides lots of beautiful
fish: a 90-foot blue whale that was
three times the length of our boat;
a 45-foot whale shark that hung
out with us at Veatch Canyon one
afternoon two years ago, scratching his back on our keel; a gam of
humpback whales that necklaced
themselves around the boat one
night, and a thousand-pound tiger
shark and her 800-pound mate
who spent the spent the night
on either side of our gunnels off
Veatch Canyon. The grander followed me wherever I walked on
the boat. Crazy! We later caught
the fish and released her.”
Baryshyan said his crew enticed a herd of dolphins into playing with a giant beach ball that
they threw into the water, and
had a mate who wound up with
three broken ribs while trying to
unhook a 6-foot by 8-foot turtle
they had caught accidentally on
a shark trip. “We were told it was
125 years old,” he said.
“The most exciting part of an
offshore trip is not knowing what
you will catch on a given trip,” said
Tom Novak, a Facebook poster
and owner of TN Tackle. “No
matter what species you might
be targeting, you may encounter
others. I primarily tuna fish, but
have caught numerous marlin,
mahi, even some wahoo and mako
sharks while trolling for tuna.
Once the reel starts screaming,
you get an adrenaline rush like no
other. Inshore fishermen and newcomers have never seen how powerful a fish can be until they venture offshore. Even a slow trip can
be great for newcomers, offshore
water is gorgeous, the cobalt blue
waters are something most never
get to see inshore, at times there
are acres of dolphins and whales.
Each trip is different and exciting
and will keep you coming back for
more.”
Capt. Chick Melfi said taking
first-timers offshore is something
he really enjoys.
“I don't like to talk to much
about what was caught yesterday, but will tell some tales as we
run offshore,” he said “Of course,
they are all true stories. I always
emphasize the aspect of ‘we just
want to have fun.’ It's funny, but
some people are thinking of eating fish before they even get their
hands on a rod. Others talk about
catching a big fish; to them I say
be careful what you wish for.”
“Some first-timers have no idea
how it feels to have a fish pulling
on the rod they are holding, and I
tell them sometimes it's like handto-hand combat,” Melfi said.
Many times, however, fishermen
going offshore for the first time
have some experience inshore or
fishing in freshwater with lighter
tackle and J-hooks, and that can
create challeneges.
“They have watched the
Bassmasters set the hook very
hard,” he said. “With circle hooks,
which we have to use per regulations, that kind of hook set just
doesn't work, so it's a matter of
show and tell, how to raise the rod
and reel to set the circle hook. The
good thing about circle hooks is
that they usually stay hooked.”
“I think everyone should always try to take a step back and
learn as much as they can from
the experience,” wrote Michael
Yocco of the boat MJ’s. “There is
nothing wrong with learning from
trial-and-error. There is no better
teacher than firsthand experience
and being self-taught goes a long
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way in the end.
“I would also add that the larger, more important takeaway from
the experience is the time spent
and bond formed with friends and
family members,” Yocco wrote.
“There is no better glory for a dad
than to take his son or daughter
fishing. I can tell you that returning the favor and taking my father
fishing is just as gratifying, and the
bond formed will last forever.”
Part of learning is asking questions, noted Sam White of Whitewater Communications.
“Whether you're curious as to
how far we're going, why we're
going there, how fast the
boat's running, etc. I'm
more than happy to answer,” White wrote. “We
can talk about things like
navigation, the importance of water temperature, etc. If I'm rigging
baits in the cockpit you
might be curious why
we pop the eyes out of
the ballyhoo or why we
use those funny shaped
circle hooks -- this often leads to a
conversation on topics like billfish
conservation. Conversely, I think
the biggest mistake can be just
sitting there and not asking questions or finding out more about
what's going on around you -- just
waiting for someone to hand you
a rod so you can start reeling like
crazy. That's not much fun whether you're fishing for bluegills or
blue marlin.”
There’s another reason to be
curious, White wrote: “Some-
times questions can even save your
butt. I was offshore on a friend's
boat when we were teenagers and
his girlfriend opened a hatch and
said, "Why is there water in here?"
Turns out we had split a hose in
the livewell and the bilges were
flooding ...”
Chris Harrer of the Ocean City,
N.J., boat Doctor Bones wrote,
“There is nothing quite as soothing and peaceful as sitting on the
flybridge at night, turning down
the radio, dimming the electronics screens and just listening to the
soothing noises around you. The
swishing of the waves, the sounds
of porpoises and whales clearing
their blow holes; it's very therapeutic. Then to have that interrupted by the excitement of a drag
taking off -- it's an experience like
no other.
“I'm a night person, so I stay
up all night and lay down at daybreak. Others in our crew aren't as
well suited for the ‘night life’ and
will spend a good deal of the night
sleeping peacefully. It's important
to plan it out though; we've been
fishing with enough of the same
people that we know who is going to be up and alert at various
times during the day. Above all, if
someone isn't feeling well or is just
tired, we let them sleep and if we
get into fish, we ask them if they
want to get up, if not, we respect
that,” he wrote.
Bill Cusick from Forked River,
who fishes recreationally on his
Sea Joy but grew up in Staten
Island fishing on his grandfather’s boat, Ol’ Salty, offered these
thoughts:
“You are not alone! Some people get intimidated by the fact that
they will be offshore and far from
land,” he said. “Taking people to the canyons for the first time,
they are always amazed
by the number of boats
out there, especially at
night when everything
lights up. While going
offshore should never be
taken lightly and safety
is a priority, relax and
enjoy the experience.
This isn't an expedition
to Everest; people do it all time.”
Cusick said he urges people to
sleep on the way out, especially on
an overnight trip: “Fishing doesn't
stop at 10 o'clock so that everyone
can get some rest. In anticipation
of potentially being up all night,
don't waste the opportunity of
getting some rest on the way out.
Way too often, especially with
first-timers, anticipation has them
bouncing around the boat on the
way out and nodding off later at
night when the fishing gets good.”
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Even when the fishing is less than
stellar, “Maintain hope! I think
one of the most amazing things
about fishing especially is you never know what's going to happen.
You can fish for hours and hours
with absolutely nothing happening when all of a sudden you get
the fish of a lifetime,” he said.
“This is something that you learn
with experience, but, first timers
have a tendency to lose hope and
stop participating. Think positive
and stay involved, you may miss
something truly amazing!”
“You are going to see more
water than you ever saw before,”
echoed Capt. Rich Adler of the
Tuna Wahoo from Point Pleasant,
N.J. “At night watch for squid and
bioluminescence, during the day
watch for turtles, whales, porpoise
etc. stuff you don't see every day.
Don't worry about filling the fishbox; enjoy the experience.”
“Keep your eyes and ears open
at all times,” said Capt. Damon
Sacco of the Castafari out of Massachusetts. “It is through these
senses that we truly learn about
what is going on out there.”
“I would respond with a very
long conversation over a few rum
drinks with some great stories of
what I would consider my favorite
trips,” said Jerry Lanzerotti, captain of the Singularis, the 60-foot
Hatteras owned by Jeff Citron.
For those who are considering
taking their own boats offshore
for the first time, Lanzerotti’s
strongest recommendation is to
go with someone experienced first.
“I would recommend hiring a
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qualified professional,” Lanzerotti
wrote. “If you stop and think just
how much you have invested, the
price of a qualified professional is
next to nothing in comparison. I
have had the privilege of introducing many people to their first marlin, tuna, etc. and there are plenty
of (professional) guys out there
who are qualified and willing to
share” their knowledge.”
He also suggested that rather
than running to the canyons right
away, that fishermen on their own
boats start off small. “Don't just
jump in to the deep end. Have a
few trips to what I would call the
middle grounds; there are plenty
of palagics 20, 30 and 40 miles
out,” he said. “Shark fishing in
New Jersey is a great way to start.
Inshore bluefin can be great fishing. You don't have to go a long
way and can get a feel for what it's
like (offshore) by dipping your toe
in it.”
“For me, it has been the greatest thing to be able to earn a living doing what I am so passionate
about, and to share it makes it all
the better,” Lanzerotti said.
“Henry David Thoreau said,
‘Many men go fishing all their
lives without knowing it’s not the
fish they are after.’ I think I figured it out, but then again I am
just not sure,” wrote Fritz Butler,
a Facebook responder. He said the
first-timer should “look at your
first experience offshore as a total experience. I would describe a
still wind early morning darkness
when not a ripple could be seen on
the water except those caused by
the skimmer birds and bait skittering across the water in the reflection of a full moon. I would tell
them to tune their ear to the music
of the powertrains as the captain
turns the ignition to the on position. And I would describe the soft
green lighting of the bridge command center backlit against a dark
coastal waterway as you power to
the inlet.
“Perhaps one would try in vain
to accurately convey the sound of
a gentle swell as it parts to accept
the caress of a beautiful sportfishing rig. And then there are the
stars. Ah, the millions of stars visible in an August sky unencumbered by light pollution of the
shore left behind are really a site.
And there is the magnificence of
a clear sky sunrise over the horizon of a calm sea,” Butler said.
“You may have the chance to embed in your memory the sights of
dolphins playing in your wake or
eyeballing you as you look down
on them from the bow. You will be
in awe at the cresting of a finback
whale or acres of pilot whales as
they gorge themselves on bait. You
will enjoy the simple beauty of a
sea turtle bathing on the surface in
the warm summer sun.
“Fishing the deep canyons is a
world where anything can happen at
any time and where it often seems
like you can go from zero to 100
in the blink of an eye. Having the
chance to battle a wild animal perhaps four to five times your size with
a piece of line and a fishing pole is
no small event,” Butler said. “It’s a
spiritual experience I suppose.”
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THOUGHTS
“Be sure that you have good
weather. We can almost always
tell one of three weather days: 1.
It's going to be great! 2. It's going
to be less than great, or 3. It's not
going to be great. Bad weather is
the cause of most not-fun trips.”
-- Capt. Jerry Lanzerotti
“Recognize that bad weather
offshore is way more uncomfortable than bad weather at home.
Just because the boat will be fine
doesn't mean you, especially as a
first time offshore fisherman, will
be comfortable or have an enjoyable time. Typically, what seemed
like a good decision at the dock
rapidly becomes a "What was I
thinking?" when you’re actually
out in the weather.” -- Bill Cusick
“Be selective about the boat
and crew you chose for this first
experience. Pick a crew that wants
to be your tour guide for the day.
It doesn’t have be the biggest and
fastest rig -- after all, who is in a
rush anyway -- but it should be
with a captain and crew that know
it’s all about having fun. Leave the
egomaniacs and Capt. Bligh types
on the beach.” -- Fritz Butler
“Don't second-guess the captain as to location or fishing methods (troll vs. chunk), he's been
here before. Don’t bring rods or
lures without asking first; the captain has them. Don’t wear blacksoled shoes or sneakers, it makes
the mate miserable cleaning up
the scuffs, and don’t track gak (fish
goo) into the cabin.” -- Capt. Rich
Adler
“Get some advice about managing seasickness 'just in case,'
preferably from a doctor, rather
than home remedies and wellmeaning but useless advice such as
‘go sit under a tree.’ On the boat,
stay away from exhaust smoke,
stay out of the cabin if possible,
don't put your head down (rigging tackle for instance), and remember, drugs (seasickness medication) and alcohol don't mix. A
big night out the evening before is
also a recipe for disaster.” -- Capt.
Damon Sacco
“Bring the right clothes. It
might be August and 80 degrees
onshore, but, it can get cold at
night offshore, so a jacket or
sweathshirt might be a good idea.
Keep in mind that things can get
wet and messy out there; things
like foul-weather overalls and
boots really help keep you comfortable and allow you to remove
your fish parts-encrusted outerwear before entering the cabin. At
the same time, consider how long
you will be out there. If you’re only
going overnight, you probably
won't need the five pairs of underwear you just stuffed in your bag.”
-- Bill Cusick
“Don't smoke in the cabin. I
once had an angler fall asleep with
a lit cigarette. The hole burned in
the cushion wasn't as serious as
setting the whole cabin on fire!” -Capt. Rich Adler
“You only have to feed you! I
guess it’s the same instinct that
makes you think you need 4 gallons of milk and 3 dozen eggs
when it snows, but people have a
tendency to bring way, way, way
too much food! Bring what you
would normally eat for the time
you would be out. Besides, even
if you could, do you really think
it’s a good idea to eat five boxes of
Twinkies???” -- Bill Cusick
“You spend a lot on the boat and
the fuel and bait, don't skimp out on
cheap tackle that cannot do the job.
We all know someone who owns
the gear and if you bring them they
will gladly bring all the gear to see
if it is something you plan to truly
get into.” -- Tom Novak
“You will see and experience
things you never imagined. A
Seawolf submarine blew out all
our electronics after a close encounter. An F14 Tomcat drenched
us in the ‘70s after he climbed
off the hard deck after vectoring
us. A hundred pounds of bunker
skin that we released in the water caused a midnight frenzy with
bigeye, swordfish, dolphin and
thousands of squid last year at the
tails. And we caught a mako that
turned color from a bright indigo
to chocolate brown as he charged
the boat. We found out later that
this is a rare occurrence and is
brought on by pure rage.” -- Matt
Baryshyan
And one other thing:
“No Bananas!!!!” -- Capt. Rich
Adler
Having watched as part of my
lunch went flying over the side of
the Canyon Runner on that first
trip 15 years ago, I can attest to
the seriousness of that advice. -Karen
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The RFA
By Jeff Merrill
FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF FISH AND FISHERMEN!
Whether its bluefish or blue
marlin or the anglers who ply the
waters of this country on both
coasts pursuing them, the Recreational Fishing Alliance, known
to many simply as the RFA, has
always maintained one simple vision - “To safeguard the rights of
saltwater anglers, protect marine,
boat and tackle industry jobs and
ensure the long-term sustainability of U.S. saltwater fisheries.”
Founded in 1996 as a national
grassroots political action organization, the RFA continues to be
a loud and clear voice for all fisherman by lobbying and educating
decision makers to protect the interests of America’s coastal anglers
and the jobs associated with the
recreational boating and fishing
industry. Industry statistics show
as many as 33 million people participate in recreational fishing
across the country and spend $48
billion annually on equipment,
licenses, trips and other fishingrelated items or events. A significant portion of those anglers
generate a substantial amount of
that revenue by targeting saltwater species. “It’s all about the mission,” says Jim Hutchinson, RFA’s
Managing Director. “Any not for
profit organization must keep
within their mission and RFA is
the only organization with the
rights of saltwater anglers and the
safeguarding and protection of
the recreational fishing industry
distinctly spelled out as its sole
mission for being. Every decision
the RFA makes takes into account the fish, the fishermen and
the fishing industry – period.”
For some organizations with a
fish first or resource only mission
statement, the easiest answers to
some of the toughest management questions is always simply
to stop fishing or restrict angler’s
rights with ultra-conservative
catch limits, bag limits and seasonal closures. “When a group’s
mission is bound by a “fish first”
agenda, blanket protectionism
is the simplest route because it’s
defined by their individual mission,” notes Hutchinson, adding
the RFA recognizes there are no
fisheries without both fish and
fishermen. “Meeting management demands by the RFA mission requires a more thorough
and comprehensive approach to
decision-making.”
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One of the biggest misconceptions of the RFA and the anglers they represent focuses on
their view of fisheries conservation and management. While the
RFA does indeed support sound
conservation measures to help rebuild fish stocks when required,
it also believes there is a fine line
between conservation and restriction to a resource. “I think it’s the
radical environmentalist notion
that the RFA just wants to kill
more fish,” says Hutchinson, adding that’s far from the truth. “Our
mission won’t allow us to simply
bow down to some bureaucratic,
statutory decision to give up fish
or days on the water, not without
looking realistically at each and
every issue as it relates to the fish,
as well as the fisherman and the
fishing industry.” And while there
will always be the belief of some
that restricting access to a certain
species or shutting down a fishery
for a year or two will help rebuild
stocks, that’s really not a sensible
approach to conservation.
“Try talking to that guy about
the science, the data collection,
the environmental factors or predation, and you quickly realize
there are some out there who don’t
really understand why most people actually fish,” he says. “RFA
members would like to conserve
the resource, while there are some
ideological elitists who prefer
preservation over conservation.”
By definition, a natural resource
is not a resource without harvest, and the
RFA is fighting to protect
sustainable
harvest
for
its members
while
also
fighting
for
angler’s rights
to participate
in the harvest.
“We can’t just
harvest fish unsustainably either,
there’s got to be a balance, and
that’s what we strive for.”
Who’s the biggest threat to the
recreational fishing community
and its related industry today?
Some may say commercial fisherman as they often enjoy more
liberal regulations for a given
species such as mako sharks, yellowfin tuna and summer flounder while others believe radical
conservationists who continue to
pump billions into the coffers of
politicians have the greatest influence on setting policy. And there
are those who firmly believe our
own government agencies sworn
to protect the resource and represent all of the people equally
often go to the extreme. Finally,
could we, the recreational fishing community ourselves, be our
own worst enemy as many of us
sit on the sidelines, refuse to get
involved and watch our rights and
resources vanish?
“All of the above,”says Hutchinson, noting the RFA was initially
founded in the mid- 1990’s by a
charter captain and a boat manufacturer who began to realize the
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united lobbying efforts by the
commercial fishing industry was
leading to an incredible imbalance
and the depletion of our marine
resources. “The environmental
extremists weren’t really involved
in fisheries issues when RFA was
taking on the longline industry
or successfully battling the menhaden reduction industry, which
ultimately removed them from
state waters,” he noted. And while
the RFA will always have disagreements with the commercial
industry over fisheries allocation
and gear use, its fierce confrontations with them have ultimately
led to a sort of tenuous mutual
respect in recent years.
Enter the Pew Charitable
Trusts which in 2004 became an
IRS recognized charitable foundation that’s legally allowed to
use 5% of its multi-billion dollar
war chest and suddenly you have
a new, well-funded player in the
room who doesn’t like fisherman
in general, whether recreational
or commercial. “These environmentalists groups are now using
restaurant associations and celebrity chefs to do their PR work
and soft lobbying, and next thing
you know some members of Con-
gress believe that our oceans are
drying up,” explains Hutchinson,
noting the current political climate has representatives reaching far and wide for votes – and
cash. “Congress has an abysmal
approval rating, and because these
politicians quickly bow to special
interests with deep pockets - and
no one has deeper pockets than
these showroom environmentalists – the next thing you know the
government agencies themselves
in the Commerce Department
are sitting on their hands without any oversight.” As Hutchinson explains, it’s a trickle-down
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effect and often we need look no
further than in the mirror. “We
keep sending the same legislators
back to Washington with every
election who don’t get anything
done, including those who pay
more attention to radical environmental groups than to our local coastal industries. And what’s
our response? We
sit back and allow government
agencies to run
roughshod over
the very people
they were appointed to serve,”
he notes, the
frustration clear
in his voice while
adding the National
Marine
Fisheries
Service was given a
deadline of 2009
to meet a Congressional mandate
to fix the recreational data collection methodologies. “They’re still
working on that project, five years
after the deadline and coastal anglers are getting shut out of important fisheries such as red snapper because of it.”
While it may seem as though
we’re fighting a losing battle, the
RFA has been responsible for
the way politicians now view recreational anglers and they have
also scored many major victories which have had an impact
on where we fish and the species we catch. When the RFA
was founded in 1996, some were
fiercely battling to open up the
Exclusive Economic Zone, commonly referred to as the EEZ, to
commercial striped bass harvest.
Jim Donofrio, Executive Director
of the RFA, literally went from
jetty to jetty and port to port in
an effort to get people involved
in the determination to protect
striped bass against commercial
overexploitation.
“We all know
how important
the striped bass
fishery is for a
large number of
coastal anglers
from Maine to
North Carolina
and to me that’s
one big win that
means so much,
given the fact
we’re still fighting this very same
battle to protect
those fish in federal waters,” says
Hutchinson. Another key victory was forcing the
menhaden reduction
industry out of Long
Island Sound which
has helped open up
RFA’s lobbying efforts to save menhaden from the ravages
by Omega Protein,
a
Houston-based
conglomerate that
operates a reduction
fishery and harvests hundreds of
metric tons of menhaden from
state waters up and down the east
coast to make cat food, livestock
meal and Omega 3 oil.
Another key victory occurred
in 2004 when the RFA successfully lobbied the Bush administration to keep white marlin off the
endangered species list, a move
which also helped protect access
to tuna and other billfish which
are frequently caught by offshore
anglers pursuing white marlin.
An increased conservation effort,
including a mandate that circle
hooks be used in all billfish tournaments where natural baits are
deployed, has helped white marlin
rebound as evidence by the catch
numbers in recent years during
the Mid-Atlantic tournament.
The RFA also led the efforts to
keep the longline industry out of
Charleston, South Carolina, preventing them from destroying a
scientifically recognized swordfish nursery in a single-handed
battle that went all the way to the
South Carolina Supreme Court.
The ocean drift net ban is another
key victory and was a huge win in
terms of the RFA’s
mission and the
number of longline
permits has dropped
by more than 300%
in the 18 years since
RFA was founded,
and only about 100
exist today. That’s a
track record that’s
worthy of respect and
Jim Donofrio and
Viking Yachts deserve credit for
spearheading these efforts starting back in the mid 1990’s.
A hot topic with saltwater fisherman has always been that of a
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many states already require one,
as the Federal budget is stretched
thin and funding is constantly
cut, some may say it’s time for a
federal recreational fishing license to
generate funds
earmarked for
anglers. “Unless you get a
constitutional
amendment to
protect something near and dear,
where you can argue a case to the
Supreme Court on behalf of the
letter of the law, good luck counting on the government to do the
right thing,” notes Hutchinson.
“We all learned that lesson pretty
well with the sequestration cuts
which diverted earmarked funds away
from their intended
purpose.” Hutchinson also noted there’s
already a federal saltwater fishing tax in
the form of the Sport
Fish Restoration program which puts a
10% excise tax on all
fishing
equipment
and fuel-dock sales.
“That money is ‘earmarked’ for resource
management and programs to support the fishing community,” adds Hutchinson, noting
often funds are diverted to other
programs.
“We want accountability in
government, and simply sending
more of our hard-earned tax dollars to a broken system is certainly
not the answer.”
What’s the biggest challenge
facing the recreational fishing
community
today?
The
RFA feels it’s
quite possibly
the radical environmentalists. They don’t
differentiate
between catch
and release, catch and eat or catch
and sell and their entire goal is to
cap fishing participation, even if
it’s through the limited trading
of fish shares through fish tags
and catch shares or blanket marine reserves. If we don’t unite,
individual saltwater anglers, with
the recreational industry, under
a common thread of freedom
to fish, these billion dollar philanthropic groups wield enough
clout to possibly change the future of recreational fishing forever.
There’s unity in numbers and a
large RFA membership base provides political clout that forces
Washington to listen and that’s
what Hutchinson hopes to see
in the RFA ten years from now.
“Just think of the political power
five million members strong, with
promotional and financial support
industry wide, and an entire recreational fishing community united
under a singular mission to safeguard and protect the future of this
sport. Imagine what we could accomplish in the saltwater angling
community, the influence we could
have in Congress and the power
at the federal level if we were all
fighting together based on fish,
fishermen and fishing industry?”
South Jersey Tournaments is
pleased to announce mega raffles
will be held during
both the 34th Annual
South Jersey Shark
Tournament and the
23rd Annual MidAtlantic to benefit the
Recreational Fishing
Alliance. During each
event a trove of prizes
will be up for grabs including fishing tackle,
boating supplies, giftware, artwork, jewelry
and more. All money
raised will be donated
to the RFA to support
their efforts to preserve the rights
of saltwater anglers on all coasts.
We hope you’ll consider supporting this worthwhile cause. For
more information about the RFA
visit www.joinrfa.org.
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The following angling rules have been formulated by the International
Game Fish Association to promote ethical and sporting angling practices, to
establish uniform regulations for the compilation of world game fish records,
and to provide basic angling guidelines for sue in fishing tournaments and
any other group angling activities.
The world angling is defined as catching or attempting to catch fish with a
rod, reel, line and hook as outlined in the international angling rules.
There are some aspects of angling that cannot be controlled through rule
making, however. Angling regulations cannot insure an outstanding performance from each fish, and world records cannot indicate the amount of difficulty in catching the fish. Captures in which the fish has not fought or has not
had a chance to fight do not reflect credit on the fisherman, and only the angler
can properly evaluate the degree of achievement in establishing the record.
Only fish caught in accordance with IGFA international angling rules, and
within the intent of those rules, will be considered for world records.
Following are the rules for freshwater and saltwater fishing and a separate
set of rules for fly fishing.
RULES FOR FISHING IN FRESH AND SALT WATER
Equipment Regulations
A. LINE
1. Monofilament, multifilament, and lead core multifilament lines may be
used. For line classes, see World Record Requirements.
2. Wire lines are prohibited.
B. LINEBACKING
1. Backing not attached to the fishing line is permissible with no restrictions as to size or material.
2. If the fishing line is attached to the backing, the catch shall be classified
under the heavier of the two lines. The backing may not exceed the 130
lb (60 kg) line class and must be of a type of line approved for use in
these angling rules.
C. DOUBLE LINE
The use of a double line is not required. If one is used, it must meet
the following specifications:
1. A double line must consist of the actual line used to catch the fish.
2. Double lines are measured from the start of the knot, braid, roll or splice
making the double to the farthermost end of the knot, splice, snap,
swivel or other device used for securing the trace, leader, lure or hook to
the double line.
Saltwater species: In all line classes up to and including 20 lb (10 kg),
the double line shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). The combined
length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters).
The double line on all classes of tackle over 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). The combined length of the double line and
leader shall not exceed 40 feet (12.19 meters).
Freshwater species: The double line on all classes of tackle shall not
exceed 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the double line and
the leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters).
D. LEADER
The use of a leader is not required. If one is used, it must meet the
following specifications:
The length of the leader is the overall length including any lure, hook
arrangement or other device, and is measured to the bend of the last
hook. The leader must be connected to the line with a snap, knot, splice,
swivel or other device. Holding devices are prohibited. There are no regulations regarding the material or strength of the leader.
Saltwater species :In all line classes up to and including 20 lb (10 kg),
the leader shall be limited to 15 feet (4.57 meters). The combined length
of the double line and leader shall not exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters). The
leader on all classes of tackle over 20 lb (10 kg) shall be limited to 30 feet
(9.14 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall
be limited to 40 feet (12.19 meters).
Freshwater species:The leader on all classes of tackle shall be limited
to 6 feet (1.82 meters). The combined length of the double line and leader shall not exceed 10 feet (3.04 meters).
E. ROD
1. Rods must comply with sporting ethics and customs. Considerable latitude is allowed in the choice of a rod, but rods giving the angler an unfair advantage will be disqualified. This rule is intended to eliminate the
use of unconventional rods.
2. The rod tip must be a minimum of 40 inches (101.6 cm) in length. The
rod butt cannot exceed 27 inches (68.58 cm) in length. These measurements must be made from a point directly beneath the center of the
reel. A curved butt is measured in a straight line. When the rod butt is
placed in a gimbal, the measurement from the center of the reel seat to
the pivot point of the gimbal can be no more than 27 inches. (The above
measurements do not apply to surfcasting rods.)
F. REEL
1. Reels must comply with sporting ethics and customs.
2. Power driven reels of any kind are prohibited. This includes motor, hydraulic, or electrically driven reels, and any device that gives the angler
an unfair advantage.
3. Ratchet handle reels are prohibited.
4. Reels designed to be cranked with both hands at the same time are prohibited.
G. HOOKS FOR BAIT FISHING
1. For live or dead bait fishing no more than two single hooks may be used.
Both must be firmly imbedded in or securely attached to the bait. The
eyes of the hooks must be no less than a hook's length (the length of the
largest hook used) apart and no more than 18 inches (45.72 cm) apart.
The only exception is that the point of one hook may be passed through
the eye of the other hook. A hook may not precede bait, lure or bait/lure
combo by more than one hook’s length.
2. The use of a dangling or swinging hook is prohibited. Double or treble
hooks are prohibited.
3. A two hook rig for bottom fishing is acceptable if it consists of two single
hooks on separate leaders or drops. Both hooks must be imbedded in
the respective baits and separated sufficiently so that a fish caught on
one hook cannot be foul hooked by the other.
4. A photograph or sketch of the hook arrangement must accompany all
record applications made for fish caught on twohook tackle.
H. HOOKS AND LURES
1. When using an artificial lure with a skirt or trailing material, no more
than two single hooks may be attached to the line, leader, or trace. The
hooks need not be attached separately. The eyes of the hooks must be
no less than an overall hook's length (the overall length of the largest
hook used) apart and no more than 12 inches (30.48 cm) apart. The only
exception is that the point of one hook may be passed through the eye
of the other hook. The trailing hook may not extend more than a hook's
length beyond the skirt of the lure. A hook may not precede bait, lure
or bait/lure combo by more than one hook’s length. A photograph or
sketch showing the hook arrangement must accompany a record application.
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2. Gang hooks are permitted when attached to plugs and other artificial lures that are specifically designed for this use. Gang hooks must be free swinging
and shall be limited to a maximum of three hooks (single, double, or treble, or a combination of any three). Baits may not be used with gang hooks. A
photograph or sketch of the plug or lure must be submitted with record applications.
3. Assist hooks or other such single hooks that are attached to a lure with a lead constructed of monofilament, multifilament, wire or other such material must
conform to the following: When using assist hooks on any artificial lure, other than a skirted lure, the lead cannot be more than 1 ½ hook’s length and the
bend of the hook may not be more than 4 inches (101 mm), whichever is less, from the closest point of attachment on the lure. Double and treble hooks
may not be used as assist hooks
I. OTHER EQUIPMENT
1. Fighting chairs may not have any mechanically propelled devices that aid the angler in fighting a fish.
2. Gimbals must be free swinging, which includes gimbals that swing in a vertical plane only. Any gimbal that allows the angler to reduce strain or to rest
while fighting the fish is prohibited.
3. Gaffs and nets used to boat or land a fish must
not exceed 8 feet (2.44 meters) in overall length.
In using a flying or detachable gaff the rope may
not exceed 30 feet (9.14 meters). The gaff rope
must be measured from the point where it is secured to the detachable head to the other end.
Only the effective length will be considered. If
a fixed head gaff is used, the same limitations
shall apply and the gaff rope shall be measured
from the same location on the gaff hook. Only a
single hook is permitted on any gaff. Harpoon
or lance attachments are prohibited. Tail ropes
are limited to 30 feet (9.14 meters). (When fishing from a bridge, pier, or other high platform or
structure, this length limitation does not apply.)
4. Entangling devices, either with or without a
hook, are prohibited and may not be used for
any purpose including baiting, hooking, fighting, or landing the fish.
5. Outriggers, downriggers, spreader bars and
kites are permitted to be used provided that the
actual fishing line is attached to the snap or other release device, either directly or with some
other material. The leader or double line may
not be connected to the release mechanism
either directly or with the use of a connecting
device. Spreader bars are also acceptable when
used strictly as a teaser.
6. Daisy chains, birds, floats and similar devices
may only be used if they do not unfairly hamper
or inhibit the normal swimming or fighting ability of the fish, thereby giving the angler or crew
an unfair advantage in fighting, landing or boating the fish.
7. A safety line may be attached to the rod provided that it does not in any way assist the angler in
fighting the fish.
Angling Regulations
1. From the time that a fish strikes or takes a bait
or lure, the angler must hook, fight, and land or
boat the fish without the aid of any other person, except as provided in these regulations.
2. If a rod holder is used, once the fish is hooked,
the angler must remove the rod from the rod
holder as quickly as possible.
3. In the event of a multiple strike on separate lines
being fished by a single angler, only the first fish
fought by the angler will be considered for a
world record.
4. If a double line is used, the intent of the regulations is that the fish will be fought on the single
line most of the time that it takes to land the fish.
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5. A harness may be attached to the reel or rod, but not to the fighting chair. The harness may be replaced or adjusted by a person other than the angler.
6. Use of a rod belt or waist gimbal is permitted.
7. When angling from a boat, once the leader is brought within the grasp of the mate, or the end of the leader is wound to the rod tip, more than one person
is permitted to hold the leader. Anyone assisting a shore-bound or wading angler must be within a rods length of the angler before touching the leader or
netting or gaffing the fish.
8. One or more gaffers may be used in addition to persons holding the leader. The gaff handle must be in hand when the fish is gaffed.
9. The angling and equipment regulations shall apply until the fish is weighed.
The following acts will disqualify a catch:
1. Failure to comply with equipment or angling regulations.
2. The act of persons other than the angler in touching any part of the rod, reel, or line (including the double line) either bodily or with any device, from the
time a fish strikes or takes the bait or lure, until the fish is either landed or released, or in giving any aid other than that allowed in the rules and regulations.
If an obstacle to the passage of the line through
the rod guides has to be removed from the line,
then the obstacle (whether chum, floatline, rubber band, or other material) shall be held and
cut free. Under no circumstances should the line
be held or touched by anyone other than the
angler during this process.
3. Resting the rod in a rod holder, on the gunwale
of the boat, or any other object while playing
the fish.
4. Handlining or using a handline or rope attached
in any manner to the angler's line or leader for
the purpose of holding or lifting the fish.
5. Shooting, harpooning, or lancing any fish (including sharks and halibuts) at any stage of the
catch.
6. Chumming with or using as bait the flesh, blood,
skin, or any part of mammals other than hair or
pork rind used in lures designed for trolling or
casting.
7. Using a boat or device to beach or drive a fish
into shallow water in order to deprive the fish of
its normal ability to swim.
8. Changing the rod or reel while the fish is being
played.
9. Splicing, removing, or adding to the line while
the fish is being played.
10. Intentionally foul hooking a fish.
11. Catching a fish in a manner that the double line
never leaves the rod tip.
12. Using a size or kind of bait that is illegal to possess.
13. Attaching the angler's line or leader to part of a
boat or other object for the purpose of holding
or lifting the fish.
14. If a fish escapes before gaffing or netting and is
recaptured by any method other than as outlined in the angling rules.
The following situations will disqualify a catch:
1. When a rod breaks (while the fish is being
played) in a manner that reduces the length of
the tip below minimum dimensions or severely
impairs its angling characteristics.
2. Mutilation to the fish, prior to landing or boating the catch, caused by sharks, other fish, mammals, or propellers that remove or penetrate the
flesh. (Injuries caused by leader or line, scratches, old healed scars or regeneration deformities
are not considered to be disqualifying injuries.)
Any mutilation on the fish must be shown in a
photograph and fully explained in a separate
report accompanying the record application.
3. When a fish is hooked or entangled on more
than one line.
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609-884-0188
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609-884-6646
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CANYON CLUB PROPERTIES
609-884-7700
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DOCKMASTER / SHIP’S STORE
609-884-0199
[email protected]
SERVICE CENTER
609-884-0333
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OFFSHORE ELECTRONICS
609-884-6645
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and other attractions that will pique your
interest. We have extensive experience in
accommodating boats of all shapes and sizes and make it our #1 priority to ensure that
your shore side stay is as enjoyable and hassle-free as possible. Our trained, uniformed
dock attendants will assist you in tying up,
taking on fuel, and getting comfortably situated while our
courteous operations staff gets you squared away with dinner arrangements, rental cars, historic tours or whatever
you might need.
We like to greet and treat our customers as friends and
do everything reasonably possible to make you feel at home.
We monitor channels 9 and 16 and... although they’re not
always needed, reservations are recommended.
SOUTH JERSEY MARINA OFFICE and SHIP’S STORE
609-884-2400
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DOCKMASTER • 609-884-0177
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SOUTH JERSEY TOURNAMENTS • 609-884-2400
[email protected]
CHARTER INFORMATION • 609-884-3800
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SOUTH JERSEY YACHT SALES • 609-884-1600
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at CANYON CLUB RESORT MARINA • 609-884-0880
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Index to Advertisers
410 Bank Street / Frescos • 410 Bank Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2127 • www.CapeMayTimes.com/Restaurants/Cape-May/410Bank.htm. . . . . . . . . . . 60
Albemarle Boats • 140 Midway Drive, Edenton, NC 27932 • 252-482-7423 • www.AlbemarleBoats.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Alexseal Yacht Coatins • 415 Jessen Lane, Charleston, NC 29492 • 843 654 7755 • www.Alexseal.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Baitmasters of South Florida • 6911 NE 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33138 • 800-639-2248 • www.Baitmasters.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Big Game Fishing Journal • 1800 Bay Avenue, Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742 • 800-827-4468 • www.BigGameFishingJournal.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Black Dog Propellers • 212 Log Canoe Circle, Kent Island, Stevensville, MD 21666 • 888-558-0921 • www.BlackDogProps.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Blue Pig at Congress Hall • 200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8422 • www.CongressHall.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Canyon Club Homes • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-7700 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cape Harbor Marine • 307 N. Railroad Avenue, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 609-889-0911 • www.CapeHarborMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 62
Cape Harbor Motor Inn • 715 Pittsburgh Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-0018 • www.CapeHarborMotorInn.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Christi Insurance Group • 156 Stagecoach Road, Marmora, NJ 08223 • 609-390-8996 • www.ChristiInsurance.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Costa Marine Canvas • 333 South Vienna Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 • 609-965-1538 • www.CostaMarineCanvas.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Desatnick Blinds • 1307 Trenton Ave, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2545 • www.Desatnicks.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
The Ebbitt Room at the Virginia Hotel • 25 Jackson Street, NJ 08204 • 609-884-5700 • www.VirginiaHotel.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Engines Incorporated • P. O. Box 952, Pleasantville, NJ 08232 • 609-485-0101 • www.EnginesInc.net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Enterprise Rent-A-Car • 3011 Admiral Wilson Blvd, Pennsauken, NJ 08109 • 856-910-1223 • www.Enterprise.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Fathoms • at South Jersey Marina, 1231 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-425-9591 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
The Fisherman • 14 Ramsey Road, Shirley, NY 11967 • 631-345-5200 • www.TheFisherman.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fraser Optics • 1025 Thomas Drive, Warminster, PA 18974 • 215-443-5240 • www.FraserOptics.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Garmin • 1200 E. 15th Street, Olathe, KS 66062 • 732-691-9691 • www.Garmin.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gentilini Motors • 555 John S Penn Blvd, Woodbine, NJ 08270 • 609-861-0100 • www.GentiliniMotors.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Globe Petroleum • 3017 Route 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 609-465-1600 • www.GlobePetroleum.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Haddon House Food Products • 250 Old Marlton Pike, Medford, PA 08055 • 609-654-7901 • www.HaddonHouse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Harbor View • 954 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-5444 • www.HarborViewCapeMay.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Harrry's at the Montreal Inn • Beach at Madison Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-88HARRY• www.HarrysCapeMay.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interlux Paint • 2270 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083 • 908-964-2353 • www.InternationalPaint.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
J Byrne Agency • 609-522-6600 • www.JByrneAgency.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Joe Canal’s Liquor • 1613 Route 47 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 • 609-886-9786 • www.JoeCanals.com/RioGrande.html . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Johnson & Towers • 2021 Briggs Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 • 856-234-6990 • www.JohnsonTowers.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 66
Jupiter Marine International • 1103 12th Avenue East, Palmetto, FL 34221 • 941-729-5005 • www.JupiterMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lobster House Restaurant • Fisherman’s Wharf, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8296 • www.TheLobsterHouse.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lucky Bones • 1200 Route 109 South, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2663 • www.LuckyBonesGrille.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Mack Boring & Parts / Yanmar • 2365 Route 22 W • 2 Rivers Yacht Basin • Union • NJ • 08083 • 908-964-0700 • www.MackBoring.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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MAN Engines • 591 SW 13th Terrace, Pompano Beach, FL 33069 • 954-946-9092 • www.ManEngines.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Midlantic Gold Rush • 201 Union Lane, Brielle, NJ 08730 • 732-223-4994 • www.MidlanticGoldRush.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Nature Center of Cape May • 1600 Delaware Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-898-8848 • www.nccm.njaudubon.org. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Ocean Yachts • P. O. Box 312, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 • 609-965-4616 • www.OceanYachtsInc.com, www.Makaira.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Oceanview Welding • P. O. Box 516, So. Seaville, NJ 08246 • 609-624-9669 • www.OceanviewMarineWelding.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Offshore Electronics • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ, 08204 • 609-884-6645 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Offshore Financial • 106 Bridge Avenue, Suite 4, Bay Head, NJ 08742 • 800-899-7766 • www.OffshoreFinancial.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Penn Reels • 3028 West Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132 • 800-334-9105 • www.PennReels.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Periwinkle Inn • 1039 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-9200 • www.PeriwinkleInn.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Pipe Dreams Marine • 251 Mill Road • Woodbine, NJ 08270 • 609-628-WELD • www.PipeDreamsMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Premier Yacht Management • 127-B Bridgeton Pike, Ste 322, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 • 856-232-0404 • www.PremierDetailing.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ransome Engines / Caterpillar • 2975 Galloway Road, Bensalem, PA 19020 • 215-245-0600 • www.Ransome.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Release Marine • 44 East Blue Heron Boulevard • Riviera Beach, Florida 33404 • 561-845-4640 • www.ReleaseMarine.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, Cover 2
Rode’s Catering • 50 Paulsboro Road, Swedesboro, NJ 08085 • 856-467-1300 • www.RodesCatering.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Saltwater Cafe • at South Jersey Marina • 1231 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-2400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Salt Life • 16 Downing Drive • Phenix City, AL 36869 • 888-516-0427 • www.SaltLife.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 63
Sea Safety • 201-330-3225 • www.SeaSafety.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sea Spa at Congress Hall • 200 Congress Place, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-6542 • www.CapeResorts.com/SeaSpa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Seakeeper • 14528 S Solomons Island Road, Solomons, MD 20688 • 410-326-1590 • www.Seakeeper.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Service Center at CCRM • 900 Ocean Drive, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-0333 • www.CanyonClubMarina.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
South Jersey Yacht Sales • 1231 Route 109, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-1600 • www.SouthJerseyYachtSales.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 3
Sturdy Bank • 701 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-898-1213 • www.SturdyOnline.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Sunset Marina • 12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 • 410-213-9600 • www.OCSunsetMarina.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Sunset Liquors • 108 Sunset Boulevard, West Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-435-5052 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Top Shelf Marine Products • 4290 Oak Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33431 • 561-447-1177 • www.TopShelfMarine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House • 253 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-7199 • www.UncleBillsPancakeHouse.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Union Park Restaurant • 727 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-8811 • www.UnionParkDiningRoom.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Viking Yachts • Route 9, New Gretna, NJ 08224 • 609-296-6000 • www.VikingYachts.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Washington Inn • 801 Washington Street, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-5697 • www.WashingtonInn.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
White Marlin Open • P. O. Box 737, Ocean City, MD 21843 • 410-723-6989 • www.WhiteMarlinOpen.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
WKR Construction • 1400 Texas Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-898-1550 • www.WKRBuilders.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4
WRI Weather Routing Inc • P.O.Box 345, Glen Falls, NY 12801 • 518-798-1110 • www.WRIWX.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Yellowfin Yachts • 6611 19th Street East, Sarasota, FL 34243 • 941-753-7828 • www.YellowfinYachts.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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SPORTFISHING SPECIALISTS - NEW, USED & BROKERAGE YACHTS
EXPRESS • 37 BILLFISH • 37
SUPER SPORTS
42, 46, 50, 54, 58 & 73
MAKAIRA • 64
CONVERTIBLES
42, 46, 52, 55, 62,
66, 70, 76, 82 & 92
ENCLOSED BRIDGE
62, 66, 70, 76, 82 & 92
EXPRESS • 42, 46 & 52 MY • 75
CC • 24 OB • 28
EXPRESS • 24, 26, 28,
29, 31, 33, 36 & 41
CONVERTIBLE • 41
FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT FEATURING
Complete Outttting • Two Travel Lifts to 80 Tons
Parts & Electronics Departments
A/C & Refrigeration Repair • Hull & Prop Repairs
Fiberglass & Paint Shop • Winter Storage (Wet or Dry)
Diesel & Gas Fuel
Engine
Repairs/Repowers (All makes & models)
En
FORWARD SEATING • 26, 30, 32, 34 & 38
TOURNAMENT • 30, 34 & 38
CUDDY • 32 & 38
EXPRESS • 41 SPORT BRIDGE • 41
SKIFF • 17 HYBRID • 21
BAY • 24 RHIB • 40
CENTER CONSOLES
23, 29, 32, 34, 36, 39 & 42
AUTHORIZED SERVICE & DEALER FOR:
Caterpillar • Crusader • Kohler • Onan • Westerbeke • Crusair
Furuno • Motorola • Northstar • Raytheon • Robertson
COMPLETE OUTFITTING AVAILABLE AT OUR FULL SERVICE YARD
at Canyon Club Marina • 900 Ocean Drive • Cape May, NJ 08204 • 609-884-1600
at Arnold's Yacht Basin • 1668 Beaver Dam Road • Pt. Pleasant, NJ 08742 • 732-899-9666
www.SouthJerseyYachtSales.com

2014 - On The Rip Magazine

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