The Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) tournament season kicks off again in May with a pair of surfcasting tournaments in Atlantic and Cape May counties.
First up is the 41st Annual Karl J. Boehret Surf Fishing Tournament. Presented by Delaware Valley Surf Anglers on Saturday, May 13 at Sea Isle City. The event runs from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is based out of the Community Lodge at 300 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. An ASAC sanctioned event open to teams and individuals in, get details by contacting Keith Lehman at 215-791-5619 or [email protected].
On week later, the 33rd Annual Surf’n Land Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 20 at Brigantine. This tournament as well runs under ASAC tournament rules and is open to both teams and individuals in Brigantine. For details contact Dan Wiest at 215-410-6192 or [email protected].
Founded in 1915 by a dedicated group of surf anglers primarily interested in perfecting and improving the art of surfcasting, ASAC’s prime focus is on surfcasting tournaments, sanctioning coastal contests and functioning as arbiter when needed. The association also reviews and calculates the points at each tournament to determine the championship teams and individual champions; team and individual winners are awarded championship jackets, prizes and awards at the end of the tournament season.
In addition to tournaments, conservation, and youth education, ASAC takes an active role in beach access and is an active member of UMAPA, (United Mobile Access Preservation Association) with many of the clubs individual members belonging to access groups such as New Jersey Beach Buggy Association, North Carolina Beach Buggy Association, Outer Banks Preservation Association and others.
For more information on ASAC and the association’s 2023 event calendar go to asaconline.org.
