Whether you’re looking to drag up a money-winning doormat from the inshore reefs and wrecks, or looking to make huge money on the offshore grounds, there are several competitive options for you and your crew to fish for cash and prizes.
Going on from August 13-17 you have 55th Annual White Marlin Invitational presented by Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, with captain’s choice two of four available fishing days. For details go to whitemarlininvitational.com.
At the conclusion of the WMI, offshore anglers will be headed to Cape May and Ocean City, MD for the MidAtlantic Tournament from August 19-23. The standard for big game fishing tournaments in terms of prize money, hospitality, and conservation, the captains meeting will be held on Sunday, August 18. For details contact South Jersey Tournaments at 609-884-0177 or visit southjerseytournaments.com.
There are two fluke tournaments at the Jersey Shore this weekend that we have listed in our weekly calendar of events, both contests being held on Saturday, August 17. The Ozarks are running their 25th Annual Fluke Tournament and Greater Saltwater Open on Saturday with the captains meeting on Friday the 16th, and the awards party on Sunday the 18th. The 25th annual event will benefit Heroes on the Water, if you want details you can call Rob at 609-516-4096 or visit OZARKGSO.com.
The Jersey Coast Shark Anglers (JCSA) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Arrow Head Fluke Tournament on Saturday, August 17, with the captains meeting at JCSA headquarters on Herbertsville Road in Brick on Friday, August 16. Saturday fluke weigh-in will run from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday at Captain Bill’s Landing in Point Pleasant. For details contact Rick Carroll at 732-773-3409 or Joe Kayhart at 862-432-6814. You can also find tournament registration at jcsa.org.
