The Association of Surf Angling Clubs (ASAC) was founded in 1915 by a dedicated group of surf anglers primarily interested in perfecting and improving the art of surfcasting. Since the very beginning, tournaments were and remain the prime focus of ASAC which sanctions surf fishing tournaments and acting as an arbiter when needed.
The association also reviews and calculates the points at each tournament to determine the championship teams and individual champions. The team and individual winners are awarded championship jackets, prizes and awards at the end of the tournament season.
The ASAC fall tournament season will kick off at the Jersey Shore on September 20 with the 56th Annual Ocean City Fishing Club Surf Fishing Tournament on the beaches of Ocean City. For tournament details contact Ed Parkinson at 215-680-6652 or email eparkinson718@gmail.com.
The following week is the 70th Annual Pennsauken Surf Fishing Club Tournament on September 27 in North Wildwood. For info contact Pamela Thompson at 609-680-9842 or pamela.thompson74@gmail.com.
On Saturday, October 4, the Long Beach Island Fishing Club in Harvey Cedars will play host to their 77th annual surfcasters only contest. Also open to both teams and individuals, get details by contacting Barry Forgeng at 215-990-7660 or BForg001@gmail.com.
Then on Saturday, October 11, the Merchantville Fishing Club hosts their 8th Annual Jeff Bajek Memorial Surf Tournament on Long Beach Island. For tournament details contact Gene Aikens at 609-440-6994 or fishnut1965@yahoo.com.
For more information about ASAC and a rundown on all of the fall events go to asaconline.org.
