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The 18th Annual Youth Surf Fishing Tournament held on September 10th 2011 at Island Beach State Park was once again a successful event. For those members not familiar of the tournament, it is a free event for children aged sixteen and under, which is comprised of three different age groups (8 & under, 9-12, and 13-16). Each age group allows youngsters to compete against youth of similar ages. The tournament activities began with the children moving from the registration table to instructional tables where they learned knot tying, casting, lure differential, lure usage, and beach safety/water rescue provided by the Seaside Park Fire Department Water Rescue Division. After completing the instructional portion, each child received a colorful tee-shirt with our sponsor’s logo advertisement, assorted fishing tackle and bait for a fun day of fishing and family bonding on the beach. After fishing, the children were treated to a hot dog lunch with snacks and refreshments. The highlights of the day were the Award Ceremony and the free raffle drawing where the children chose prizes from five tables filled with fishing tackle boxes, surf bags, rod/reel combos, sand spikes, crab traps, beach towels, boogie boards, games and toys. A total of 51 fish were measured which consisted mostly of bluefish (19.5 inches claimed largest fish), a few sundials, some sea robins, and an eighteen inch stargazer which won the Judges Award for Most Unusual Fish sponsored by Bob Gleason. The best part of the Tournament was that every child went home with a prize, even if they didn't catch a fish. Afterwards, numerous parents came forward to praise the NJBBA for a memorable and rewarding day at the beach.

 

For Information on our upcoming event stay tuned to our web

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Chairman:  Tim Burden

732-279-3177

tb2fishon@aol.com

AGENDA:

  • 8:00am-10:00am: Registration (16 and under) and Instructional tables located at Bathing Area #1
  • 10:00am-1:00pm: Fishing Portion only areas #7 to #23,
  • (no fishing south of #23 to the jetty or bathing areas)
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm: Hot Dogs and Beverage are then served while Judges total weigh-ins
  • 3:00pm- Awards Ceremony
  • The Marine Consortium (Sea Grant), a dependable supporter to our tee shirt ads, will man a table passing out brochures.
  • Betty & Nick's B&T & Grumpy's B&T are very generous with prizes for this table.
  • The donation can, sitting on Betty & Nick's & Grumpy's counters, also generates a lot of gifts for this event.
  • NJBBA will provide limited bait & tackle, to better your chance stop by the local tackle shops

A thank you is in order to the members who will be helping with the judging: registrations, food table, distribution of shirts, rigs and bait. Becky Jones will sell apparel and pass out loaner rods.

2011 Album click picture to enlarge

All the winners of this years 18th Annual NJBBA Youth Tournament

1st Place: 8 and under age group, Nikita J. of Mays Landing, NJ

2nd Place: 8 and under age group, John G. Jr. of New Egypt, NJ

3rd Place: 8 and under age group, Bryar G. of New Egypt, NJ

All three winners of the 8 and under age group.

1st Place: 9-12 age group, David J. of Rockaway, NJ

2nd Place: 9-12 age group, Collin B. of North Catasauqua, PA

3rd Place: 9-12 age group, Tristan N. of Colts Neck, NJ

1st Place: 13-16 age group, Justin L. of Sloatsburg, NY

2nd Place: 13-16 age group, Justin S. of Pennington, NJ

3rd Place: 13-16 age group, Matt S. of Seaside Park, NJ

"Most Unusual Fish Judges Award": went to Justin M. of Toms River, NJ, a 18" Stargazer.

"Largest Fish Judges Award" went to Nikita J. of Mays Landing, NJ, a 19.5" Bluefish.

Tournament Director: Tim Burden

Seaside Park Fire Dept. Rescue Team Members with Tournament kids.

Katlyn B. and Dave Paulick teaching kids to tye knots.

Kids seeing what it is like to be in the Seaside Park Fire Department's, Rescue Team boat.

Reb Gilliland teaching Ian P. of Bordentown, NJ at the Casting Station.

The winner's trophies and rods and reel.

Waiting for the next number to be called.

More of the many prizes donated by area businesses.

Tournament Director explaining the rules.

Knot Tying Station

Looking for someone to rescue.

The Casting Station.

Trophies and Awards to the winners.

Waiting for a number to be called out by President Paul Harris.

The many prizes donated by area businesses.

More of the many prizes donated by area businesses.

A few of the many NJBBA Member volunteers.

Knot Tying Station

A future member of the Seaside Park Fire Dept. Rescue Team.

"Please call my number, the last one was sooo close."

Waiting to get their number called out to pick a prize.

The many people that turned out to enjoy the beautiful day and a very successful tournament.

More of the many prizes donated by area businesses.

More of the many prizes donated by area businesses.

Shark Attack Hat

Knot Tying Station

Fishing Plug Station

Butch P. teaching the youngsters and parents all about the different types of lures and how they move threw the water.

Seaside Park Fire Dept. Rescue Division

Seaside Park Fire Dept. Rescue Division

Ian P. and his dad of Bordentown, NJ with a 13.5" Bluefish

18th Annual Youth Tournament

The official NJBBA Youth Tournament Hat.

Knot Tying Station

Checking out what is in their goody bag.

"I might as well get a little reading in while waiting for a bite."

What a beautiful day it was for the 18th Annual Youth Tournament.

A beautiful day and I think I have a fish.

Future Members to keep the New Jersey Beach Buggy Assn. moving forward.