5th Annual Merchantville Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament On LBI - The Fisherman

5th Annual Merchantville Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament On LBI

On Saturday, October 15, the Merchantville Fishing Club will host their 5th Annual Surf Fishing Tournament on Long Beach Island.  Sanctioned by the Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) the contest is open to teams and individuals. Registration for teams (six anglers) is $60, just $20 for individuals.

Registration checks can be mailed (payable to Merchantville Fishing Club) to MFC Tournament Chair, C/O Gene Aikens, 30 Merion Lane, Maple Shade, NJ 08052.  Morning of registration may be limited, so please call or email Gene Aikens @ 609-440-6994 / fishnut1965@yahoo.com to RSVP.  Saturday morning registration will be held at the Beach Haven Fire Hall from 5:30 a.m. until 6:30 a.m.

The first fishing session will run from 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m., followed by the second fishing session from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  Hot lunch will be served upon completion of fishing back at the fire hall with raffle and awards ceremony.  Team and individual awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, as well as youth award.  There are also optional calcuttas.

Tournament Headquarters is Beach Haven Fire Hall at 100 S. Bay Avenue in Beach Haven.  Beach buggy permits have been waived for the tournament. Only vehicles with four-wheel drive and aired down tires (18 psi recommended) are permitted on the beach. Tournament participants are asked to limit vehicles to just two or three.

Visit asaconline.org for a complete copy of the rules.

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