Sept
2024 28th
Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament results
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Thank you all who donated to this event past and
present. The weather was perfect, sunny, warm 71 degrees
with a light N.E. breeze...57 kids signed up, [not bad
considering event was canceled last year]. As in the
past, the kids ranging in age from 16 to 1 ½ years old,
plus their parents learned basic Knot Tying and Lure-ID.
Also on hand was the NJ Fish & Wildlife teaching the
various fish that may be caught this day from the beach.
Their staff also were on the beach collecting data on
some of the fish that were caught and released.
The Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Co. #1 brought
out their Beach Rescue truck with the Ocean Rescue Wave
Runner. The two firemen, taught everyone the dangers of
Rip Currents and Ocean Safety. Not a lot of fish were
caught this year, only 9 entries were received. The
biggest being a Bluefish that measured 17 1/2” and the
smallest being a Snapper Blue measuring 4 1/4” and
winning a donated $50.00 Gift Card from Bass Pro Shops.
Two other Bluefish were entered along with 1 Stargazer
and 4 Cow-Nosed Stingrays. 11 Trophies along with $25.00
gift cards and combos of 9` & 6` were given to the
winners. The young man who landed the largest fish
walked away with 3 trophies: first place in his age
category, the largest fish, and the first fish caught.
Ajob well done by all the winners. Please visit our
website www.njbba.org often and click on
Charitable Events for more details and photos of the
winners and of all our Events. We, the New Jersey Beach
Buggy Association hope our Sponsor's will continue with
this event in 2025
Thank You, Ken Hollins #23...Event Director/Chairman
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