fishing team We have not had an NJBBA fishing team for a number of years. Stay tuned - our officers are working on finding a leader to run a fishing team.

Ocean Fun Day date: Location: May 17, 2025 Parking lot at Buggy Entrance Ocean Fun Days was held on May 17th 2025 at IBSP. The NJBBA was there with games and prizes to give out to the children after they tried their luck at fishing. A big thanks to Nancy Paulick for taking the time to put all the prizes together, the children loved them! We had a blue tarp down to represent water and a half a dozen different rubber fish with a loop at the mouth and the kids used a bamboo pole with a makeshift hook on the end to lower it down and hook a fish. Patience and a steady hand provided an easy catch for most and some were better than others. Some adults even asked if they could try, everyone had a good time. We had Q&A’s, membership forms and we even had our mascot present, some of the people really enjoyed seeing it and talking about it. I want to thank those who came out and volunteered that day to help make this event run as smooth as it did. 1/8 RSVP to this year's event No events at the moment

Volunteer day “Volunteers Day Off” came about when Ray Bukowski, IBSP Park Manager and Paul Harris, President of NJBBA, came up with the idea that, “We should have a day off for all the hard work the organization did after Super Storm Sandy hit the New Jersey coast. A day off for all that came out, in all kinds of weather to volunteer their valuable time working to restore and clean up the beaches at the park. This will be a day that no work is to be done, just a get together to relax, fish and enjoy each others company.” NJBBA will continue to hold this day, every year for all the volunteers that come out and spend their valuable time, working on club projects like, installing snow fence, beach clean-ups, and trail rebuilding. There is a plaque hanging on the wall in the park office that honors the volunteer with his or her name, that catches the biggest fish on “Volunteer’s Day”. “Get Involved! Stay Involved” Subscribe to our email list First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

United Mobile Access Preservation Association Mission Statement To join in formal organization, all associations that partake in the use and access to coastal, tidal or inland waters and their beaches of the North American continent for recreational purposes and to help promote a reasonable and balanced approach of vehicular access to America’s beaches. To work for the conservation and preservation of the above stated areas: To preserve and encourage the use and enjoyment of these areas and to insure this access for future generations. To educate and promote better relations with the public and to work with all local, state and federal agencies in advancing the ongoing and continued need for access. UMAPA Officers umapa member associations Acting President: Cooky Rondinella Vice President: Cooky Rondinella Treasurer: Howard Quillen Membership: Mike Metzgar Secretary: Andy Silver UMAPA is an association comprised of organizations that fight to protect beach access for everyone. Below is a listing of current member organizations. If your organization would like to become a member of UMAPA, please contact us through Facebook . Assateague Mobile Sportfishermen's Association Association of Surf Anglers Berkeley Striper Club Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Cape Lookout Mobile Sportfishermen Delaware Mobile Surf-Fishermen Farragut Striper Club Long Island Beach Buggy Association New Jersey Beach Buggy Association North Carolina Beach Buggy Association Outer Banks Preservation Association Rhode Island Mobile Sportfishermen

TOMS RIVER SOUTH HIGH SCHOOl FISHING INDIANS Fishing Indians Update May 23rd 2025 The Toms River South Fishing Indians, proudly representing NJBBA, are making waves in the high school fishing circuit! These dedicated young anglers are all active members of the NJBBA, showcasing their skills and passion on the water. They've already had a strong showing in recent tournaments: American Anglers Tournament (LBI, Individual): Kicking off their season. Garden State Surf Fishing Classic (Island Beach State Park): A fantastic performance, securing 2nd place in the high school division with impressive catches of a 29-inch bluefish and an 18-inch fluke. Their consistent hard work has paid off with an impressive record at the Governor's Tournament's high school division: two 1st place finishes, two 2nd place finishes, and one 3rd place finish! How You Can Help To continue their success and support these talented student-anglers, the team is seeking donations. Any contribution, big or small, helps with equipment, tournament fees, and travel. If you'd like to donate or learn more, please contact Paul Harris at #84. Fishing Indians Update february 26th 2025 The Toms River South High School Fishing team is sponsored by NJBBA. All the team are now members of NJBBA with the help of donations from: New Jersey Salt Water Flyrodders, past President Bob Lick, and donations of fishing gear from Fred Norton, Geo Weekes and Dave Paulick, Wane Ross and from items purchased at a flea market that we went to. We now have 15 teenagers on the team! We will be fishing a few tournaments this spring including: the American Anglers tournament on April 26th on LBI, fish at Seaside Park, and at the Gov’s tournament at IBSP on May 18th. The Fishing Indians usually place in the Gov’s tournament – in 2024 they placed two 1st place, one 2nd place, and one 3rd place. Anyone that would like to support the team contact me Paul Harris #84

Types of Memberships We offer several types of membership, with each has its own set of requirements. General Members are those that pay the regular dues whether new or renewal. General Members enjoy most all association benefits and privileges. Family Members are any person living at the same address, with at least one fully paid General Member and they can join for a 50% discount of the current annual General Member dues. The starting age limit for a Family Member is eight (8). A Family Member still reaps most of the benefits as a General Member. Senior Members are General Members who have ten consecutive years of paid dues and reach the age of 65. Senior Members are considered paid up and enjoy all the benefits and privileges of General Members. Life Members are earned by Officers and Directors for time spent in that office as set by the By-Laws. Honorary Members may be awarded by a majority vote of the Executive Board and Board of Directors to an individual who they deem has earned this recognition through exemplary performance in furthering the goals of the “Association”. Sustaining Members are a paid lifetime membership. The Member can pay for a plaque commemorating the event, receive all the benefits of a General Member and many thanks from the Association for this kind of support. The Member must have been in good standing for the last five years to qualify. For further information see Article 5 of the By-Laws .

charitable events 30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing tournament This tournament is FREE, FREE, FREE to all children 16 years of age and under. The kids will receive an event t-shirt and a grab bag full of goodies after attending 5 learning stations. For Information on how you can help be a sponsor or donate prizes, contact: Ken Hollins. Sat, Sep 12 30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament / Island Beach State Park Learn more Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Island Beach State Park, Island Beach State Park thank you to the sponsors of the Annual Children's surf fishing tournament To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Annual National Hunting & Fishing Day National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of September, remains the most effective grassroots efforts ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. We are looking forward to celebrating our 53rd National Hunting and Fishing Day together again on September 26, 2026 where we host any members with special needs children for a day of fishing! • The event will be held at Island Beach State Park, OBA-2 (Swimming Area 2). Address: IBSP, Rt. 35, Seaside Park, NJ 08752 • Entry fee into the park will be waived; just state you are there to participate in the NJBBA National Hunting & Fishing Day. • Volunteers will meet at 8:00am where we will host Coffee and Donuts. • When participants arrive we will serve refreshments till about 10am then proceed to the beach fishing till 12:00 • Break for lunch (our famous hot dog lunch with fixins’); after lunch we will fish till about 1:30 • We will host the Regional Day School from Jackson and any members with special needs children (beach wheelchairs can be made available upon request). • All refreshments, bait and tackle are supplied by NJBBA however, donations are always welcome. • We hope that members come out and volunteer for the day. It is such a rewarding day with the thought that you are doing something for others; it means a lot to them. • Hope to see you there, For Information on our any upcoming events stay tuned to our website, NJBBA.org. For Information on our upcoming event stay tuned to our web or contact Chairperson,Valerie Dzindzio . Sat, Sep 26 National Hunting and Fishing Day / Island Beach State Park - OBA-2 Learn more Sep 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM Island Beach State Park - OBA-2, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA National Hunting and Fishing Day, celebrated the fourth Saturday of September, remains the most effective grassroots effort ever undertaken to promote the outdoor sports and conservation. This is our 53rd year sponsoring the event. veteran's outing The NJBBA will host the veterans from the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home in Vineland. We will be in Stone Harbor on 81st street at the municipal marina. There is a pavilion and a nice bulkhead to fish from. The Vets arrive at 10:00 and we have rods and bait waiting for them to fish with. We break for lunch and then fish for another hour or so. Then we get a group picture, give away some prizes, gifts and such before they get back on the bus to head back. Come on out for the day, hang out with the people that gave their time protecting what we take for advantage. It's a very rewarding feeling after its all over and the veterans love it! Sat, Jul 25 Veteran's Outing 2026 / NJ Veterans Memorial Home - Vineland Learn more Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM NJ Veterans Memorial Home - Vineland, 81st St, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA

objectives To join in a formal organization all persons interested in the preservation of natural beach resources whether privately owned, or property of local, state or federal government; To promote a closer relationship among all owners of sport fishing vehicles and surf fishermen; To work as an instrument to create better public relations between the sportsmen, the public, and local, state or federal government to secure acceptance of certain rules which will benefit the sport of beach travel and salt water fishing now and for future generations; To encourage members to adhere to the Association's Code of Ethics which stresses conservation, safety and courtesy; To obey the laws of the municipality, the state and the nation, in pursuit of the sport; To work to secure needed legislation or reform in the public interest; To encourage and promote good sportsmanship and to uphold conservation laws; To engage in studies and disseminate information relating to marine waters, marine species and beach travel operations; To take membership with any national or state wide council or group of councils, or association, if deemed to further the interests of the above purpose.

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