SOUTH SHORE SURF FISHING CLASSIC
Hosted by The Fisherman and Long Island State Parks and sponsored by Captree Bait & Tackle, the South Shore Surf Fishing Classic is slated for October 25 through 27. Fishing kicks off at noon Friday, and continues through Sunday at noon. The awards ceremony will take place at Captree at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The first 100 attendees at Sunday’s awards ceremony will receive a goody bag of tackle and all attendees will receive a free ticket for the awards ceremony raffle. The entry fee is $15 and you can enter in-person up until 9 a.m. on Saturday at Captree bait & Tackle. It goes without saying that you must be entered prior to checking in any fish. Boundary lines are the Jones Beach West End Two Jetty to the east jetty of Moriches Inlet.
The minimum size for the striped bass division is set at 36 inches, while the bluefish minimum is set at 5 pounds. The Striped Bass Release Division was created four years ago in an effort to reduce the number of bass brought to the scales. Winners of the release division are determined by overall length measured to the nearest half inch to expedite the release. Another registered participant in the Classic must witness the measuring and release, and sign off on the angler’s entry card. It is up to the angler to check their entry in at Captree Bait & Tackle, just as if they were weighing a fish in. There are three places in the Striped Bass Release Division, and the Striped Bass and Bluefish divisions. Winners of the striped bass (weighed) and bluefish categories will receive $750. Second and third place winners, and first through third place in the striped bass release category will receive quality tackle prizes. In the case of a tie, the earliest fish checked in will take priority.
GATHERING OF ANGLERS FOR NYSFC CLUBS
The Gathering of Anglers competition which is open to all clubs registered to compete in the New York Surf Fishing Contest will be held from noon, this Friday, October 25 through 10 a.m. Sunday, October 27 out of Captree State Park in conjunction with the South Shore Surf Fishing Classic. Only striped bass and bluefish are eligible for the Gathering. Winners will be announced during the South Shore Classic awards ceremony beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. A barbecue will be held in the east parking lot of Captree State Park following the awards ceremony. Clubs should provide their own food and drinks for their members. This is a competition based on camaraderie and is for bragging rights only. This year’s installment is being hosted by Bayside Anglers Group. For more information, call Joe Oliveri at 347-886-6138 or Angel Venegas at 929-387-6448.
BABYLON AUTUMN SURF FISHING CUP
The Babylon Autumn Surf Fishing Cup, sponsored by Town of Babylon and hosted by Paumonak Surfcasters and the Long Island Beach Buggy Association (LIBBA) will take place from 5 p.m. this Friday, October 25 to noon, Sunday, October 27. Boundaries are the western border of Gilgo State Park to the Sore Thumb in Fire Island Inlet. Only striped bass and bluefish are eligible for prizes. In-person registration from 5 to 6 p.m. at the official weigh station in the Overlook Beach parking lot is $20. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 28th in the Salt Shack at Cedar Beach. The tournament is open to Babylon Town residents and non-residents, with 4×4 access and parking access provided to participants. There is a special pool for LIBBA members. For more information, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 631-957-4286.
