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There are numerous tournaments happening throughout the year, which means plenty of opportunity for fun and prizes. Use the list below to get information on upcoming tournaments.

The information provided below is supplied by the individuals holding the tournaments. TheBassBarn.com is not responsible for typographical errors or any other incorrect information.
 

2010 Tournament Lineup

Tournaments Highlighted In Yellow Are Being Run By Bass Barn Sponsors

Association Of Surf Angling clubs 2010 Tournament Schedule - Click Here

Forked River Tuna Club's 2010 Tournament Schedule - Click Here

27th Annual Championship on the Chesapeake. “Largest spring striped bass tournament in the country!”
April 30 – May 2. Chesapeake Bay – Maryland Waters. $200,000 purse - -$100,000 Potential winner.
10 weigh stations, 650 – 700 boats.

Contact info:
Phone: 410-255-5535
Email: fish@mssa.net
Website: www.mssa.net

SPRING STRIPER TOURNAMENT! FRIDAY, MAY 14TH, 2010 12:00 PM (NOON) TO SUNDAY, MAY 16TH, 2010 4:00 PM $30.00 ANGLER REGISTRATION FEE FOR BOTH BOTH AND LAND DIVISIONS! $15.00 BOAT REGISTRATION FEE FOR BOAT DIVISION! Open to all fishermen: Surf, Jetty, Bank, Boat, Bridge, or Kayak! Boundaries: Brigatine to Cape May Waters! Awards & After Party At Anchorage Tavern at 7:00 PM On Sunday, May 16th!

Please register at www.24-7bait.com or at 24-7 Bait & Tackle!
5012 Ocean Heights Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
For any questions, please call (609) 601-BAIT (2248)

Bay Point sping striper tournament. May 15 & May 16, 2010. Capt. meeting May 13th at Bay Point marina. $125.00 per boat. Call 856-447-4700 or visit website for info - Bay Point Marina
The 1st Annual Nor' East Kayak Fishing Challenge is in full swing with the first event at the Seventh Annual Jamaica Bay Kayak Fishing Tournament, just outside of New York City. The tournament this year is hosted by Captain Kayak on Saturday, May 15th, 2010. The first event is expected to have over 350 kayak anglers camping out in a tent city and hundreds more for the free kayak demo day!

Click Here For More Information.

Michael's 5th Annual Striped Bass Open. May 21st - 23rd. 2010.
The 5th Annual Great Kills Harbor striped bass open tournament will be held May 21, 2010 through May 23, 2010.
The captains meeting will be held Friday, May 21, 2010 at Michael’s Bait & Tackle at 7:00 PM (Party starts at 6 PM, food
and beverages will be served).)
Entry fee will be $375 per boat. Six persons per boat limit.
All entries must be submitted prior to or at the Captain’s meeting. NO EXCEPTIONS, (only cash accepted at Captain’s meeting)

CALCUTTAS AS FOLLOWS:
$150 - - BASS - - Total weight of a boat’s four heaviest striped bass.
(2 fish from Saturday - 2 fish from Sunday)
1ST PLACE - 65% 2ND PLACE - 35%
$100 - - BLUEFISH - - Largest bluefish caught
WINNER TAKE ALL

 Click Here For More Information.

!!!!!!!!!!  NEW FOR 2010  !!!!!!!!!! 

FORKED RIVER TUNA CLUB

TRIFECTA TOURNAMENT !!

 May 22 through June 26

36 DAYS OF FISHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

Catch 3 species of fish, Striped Bass, Bluefish and Fluke

3 places in each category (1st-2nd and 3rd)

Additional skill levels available

Trifecta Bonus Prize– Heaviest combined weight of 1 fish in each category (1 bass, 1 bluefish and 1 fluke)

$10,000.00 High Stakes Prize in each category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You do not have to be a member to enter

Entry fee- $100.00 per angler (that enters you in each category)

Junior anglers entry fee with a registered adult $20.00 (that enters them in each category)

Bay, Ocean and Beach are all acceptable

We have 10 weigh stations from Long Branch North to LBI South.

Check out our web site for more information and entry forms at www.forkedrivertunaclub.org and click on the tournament link and don’t forget to visit us on Facebook. You can also contact our Tournament Director

Capt. Jim “Guido” Giffoniello at mastcaptjim@verizon.net

We are still the Barnegat Bay weigh station at Southwinds Marina for the JCAA Fluke Tournament.

Fish both tournaments for a chance at winning 2 prizes OR MORE!! 

Captains meeting Friday May 21st at 7:30pm at

The Forked River Tuna Club

18 Bay Ave. Forked River N.J. 08731 

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26TH ANNUAL LADIES INVITATIONAL BLUEFISH TOURNAMENT - "Women Fishing to Fight Breast Cancer".   Four box check/weigh-in locations: Waretown/LBI - Key Harbor Marina, Atlantic City - Trump Marina, Ocean City/Margate - Seaview Harbor and, Cape May - Utsch's Marina.  Captains' Meeting Friday, June 18th…Fishing Day Saturday, June 19th …Awards Banquet @ Trump Marina Sunday, June 20th.  $5.00 Raffle Tickets First Prize: 7-day trip to Costa Rica for 4 including  $3000.00 Visa Card for  airfare/fun money! Post mark your paid entry form by May 15th and be entered into Captains' Meeting Drawing for $300.00 Visa Card.  For more info & FAQ go to http://www.FishLIBT.com

Oceanside Bait & Tackle and Kebel's Too 2nd ANNUAL SPRING SURF STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT. May 7th – June 19th. Awards Party at Kubel’s June 20th 2pm. $25.00 registration fee

 

1st Place - $1,000

2nd Place - $600

3rd Place - $400

4th Place– Dinner for 2 at Kubel’s

(bottle of wine included)

5th Place – OSB&T Gift Card $75.00

 

*Prizes Based on 100 contestants

* Begin fishing at 12:01am May 7th to 7:00pm June 19th.

*Fish must be weighed in by 7pm on the 19th of June.

*Daily Prizes for fish weighed between 6am and 6pm. Fish weighed in after will count for the following day.

*Fish must be weighed in at Oceanside Bait and Tackle

*Surf Tourney ONLY no boats.

*Only one 1st thru 5th place prize per Angler.

*Bass must be over 32 inches and caught on LBI.

 

 

OCEANSIDE BAIT & TACKLE 

8201 Long Beach Blvd. Brighton Beach, NJ 08008

609-361-9800 – Phone******* 609-361-9898 Fax

www.oceansidebt.com & Facebook

Landisville Gun Club Annual Statewide White Perch Tournament
Saturday May 15, 2010 Start fishing time 6:00am Weigh In 2:00pm at Landisville Gun Club Pre-registration Friday May 14,2010 from 6:00pm-9:00pm at club located at the corner of 4th&Cape May avenues in Estell Manor, NJ. Prizes:1st $1,000,2nd $500,3rd$250 Lunker based on entries. Entry forms are $30.00 per person.BBQ,Fish Fry,Steamed Clams,&Refreshments at weigh-in.For more info contact Kevin (609)-381-9653,Stan (856)-364-6812,or e-mail landgunclub@aol.com

The 6th Annual LBI Cup! Sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club. The LBI Cup is an open tournament for boaters only. Begin fishing at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 29th, and continue to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Registrations on or before May 1st are $150 per boat. Registrations after May 1st are $200. All registrations must be in by 9 p.m. sharp, Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Captain's meeting, which will be held at the Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club (next to Morrison's Marina at the end of Pennsylvania Ave).

Weigh-in time is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 29, followed by award presentations after 5:30. Food and beverages will be provided following the tournament.

For complete rules, registration and additional information - Click Here.

BERKELEY STRIPER CLUB Spring Tournament
 June 4th – June 13th, 2010
 Merchandise Prizes Valued at over $7000.
Cash prizes for Optional Calcluttas/Pools for all Three Species
Collectable Buttons to the First 150 Entrants
Entrance Fee - $20. per person
 Entrance Fee also includes refreshments and door prizes at our awards ceremony
Striped Bass 1st – 14th place
Bluefish 1st – 14th place
Weakfish 1st – 3rd place
Tournament Boundaries – All Ocean and Monmouth County waters
Shore only – NO BOATS

Rules, prizes, etc., are posted on www.berkeleystriperclub.org
 Any questions? Call Paul at
(973) 943-8201 or email anglerpmh@aol.com

23rd   Annual Greater Atlantic Bluefish Tournament. $10,000 Cash Prizes. June 5th, 2010.
** New this year – Bay/Inshore ** Fluke Division. Weigh-In Locations Little Egg - Atlantic City – Great Egg. Captains Meeting 7:00PM June 3rd , 2010 Brigantine Elks Club

Sponsored by: GABT Foundation Inc.
Fish For A Cause - Help Fight Cancer
Call (609) 646-5495   or   www.gabt.com

 
The National Park Boat Club presents - Jim Macdonald Sr. Annual Catfish Tournament. Saturday June 5th, 2010. This is NJ's Free Fishing Day. No license required.
For more information contact Frank at (609) 221-1232 or visit NationalParkBoatClub.com.
The 1st Annual Windansea/Contender Shark Tournament - July 10th & 11th 2010. Open Tournament. 10K Purse! Registration $400.00 Per Boat. For Additional Information Call Ryan At (908) 433-4963.
4th Annual High Point Vol. Fire Co. Striper Shootout All-Boat Tournament & Fish Fry - Saturday June 12th, 2010 - Cash Prizes / Trophies / Calcuttas  -  Fish Fry / Live Music “Friends and family welcome”  Special Drawings / Silent Auction **New for 2010** Bigger payout and expanded fishing boundaries – Registration deadline is 8:00pm Friday, June 11th at the mandatory captains meeting held at the firehouse on West 80th Street in Harvey Cedars. Visit www.hpvfc.com or contact Jason Marti at www.stripershootout@yahoo.com for all tournament information.
21st Annual Tuna-ment. June 25 – 27. Atlantic Ocean. 3 Weigh Stations – Ocean City, MD; Wachapreague, VA – Chincoteague, VA. Open tournament. Tuna-bluefish-dolphin.

Contact info:
Phone: 410-255-5535
Email: fish@mssa.net
Website: www.mssa.net

2010 Jersey Shore Classic “Fishing for a Cure – July 24, 2010.13th Annual Jersey Shore Classic Inshore & Offshore Tournament – A Benefit for Breast Cancer. Captain’s Meeting July 23rd and Fishing Day July 24th. Entry Fee - $150.00 per boat. $10,000.00 in cash and prizes! Weigh Stations:     

Avalon Point MarinaAvalon

Harbor View Marian – Cape May

Information and Registration – www.jerseyshoreclassic.net

41st White Marlin Invitational, Sponsored by the Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna Club,  will be held July 28th (captain's meeting) thru July 31st.  Please contact John Fitzgerald for more information at jmfitzjr@comcast.net.  Info is also available at www.bhmtc.com.
The Annual Topaz Owners Tournament is on again, and already looks to be a Hugh Success! The fishing season is here and Owners are signing up…Captains mark your calendars. This event will be held
in Montauk at the Montauk Marine Basin. The date is (Capt. Meeting) Thursday August 5 th. Fishing days are Friday & Saturday August 6 th &7 th. Awards party and Dinner (Surf & Turf ) following the weigh-in..
This is going to be a “FUN” Tournament with all kinds of Great Awards, and Prizes…We will be fishing for Tuna, Marlin (release) Mako, and Sword fish.. New for this year we will add Striped Bass. Sign up now
and reserve your slip. The entry fee is only $500.00 per boat. The Topaz Factory will be involved, as well as some major tackle company’s, and local tackle shops. The Topaz fan club is growing again, so lets
get everyone on board for a lot of fun and a great Tournament!!!

For Additional Info Contact Peter Stassi, by email at www.seaventure@mail.com or by cell 516-987-3446. Or Carl Darenberg Jr. of Montauk Marine Basin can also be reached at 631-668-5900.

First Annual Shark River High Rollers Tuna Open 2010

Brought to you by:

Hooligan Sportfishing
and
Shark River Yacht Club


September 12th thru the 19th!!

Fish Days are Sept. Monday the 13th thru the Saturday the 18th

Final weigh in time 700pm each fish day!! ** You must break inlet by 700pm and call weigh stations.........phone numbers will be provided at Captains Meeting

Captains Meeting.....September 12th @ Shark River Yacht Club 7pm

Awards Dinner........September 19th @ Shark River Yacht Club 8pm

***CHUNKING IS NOW ALLOWED!!!!!

***You can leave inlet no earlier than 300am on Single Fish Days only

***Lines in @ 800am not any earlier on each fish Day

***Fish Two out of Three Days****

There will be 125NM Fishing Radius Limit from the Manasquan Inlet Buoy!!!!

Boat substitution is allowed only once during tournament but must be reported to a committee member or boat the evening before no later than 9pm of any Fish Day!! No Exceptions!!

***All winners may be subject to a Polygraph test***

**YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1 OVERNIGHTER DEPARTING AT 5AM AND RETURNING IN THE INLET AT 700PM THE NEXT DAY OR YOU CAN FISH 2 DAY TRIPS LEAVING THE INLET BY 300AM AND RETURNING THE SAME DAY AT 700PM

Minimum Entry Fee is $500

Based on 50 boats otherwise it will be prorated!!

************winner take all in each division!!!!!!!!

Heaviest tuna....yellowfin or bluefin................$5000

Heaviest Yellowfin......................................... ...$5000

Heaviest Bluefin........................................... .....$2500

Heaviest Stringer.......................................... ...$5000

BIGEYES ARE CONSIDERED YELLOWFINS AND ARE INCLUSIVE IN THIS TOURNAMENT!!!!!!!!!

*****Minimum length on a single fish is 45 inches
If you weigh in any tuna species that measures less than 45inches you will lose 20 pounds off your weigh in weight for your Daily stringer on each Fish Day!! A Total of 40 pounds for each under 45 inch fish!!
Three fish stringer!! Any species
***only three fish can be weighed in per boat daily***
A 45 inch minimum length on each fish on daily stringer! If you weigh in and any of the three fish measures less then 45 inches you will be assessed a 20lb penalty reduction for every fish for each fish day a total of 40lbs for the tournament per fish that does not reach min. length!! If there is no qualifying stringer the stringer division prize money will be added to the overall heaviest tuna winner take all prize!!

No qualifying catches will result in a entry # drawing at Awards Dinner!!

Calcutta's: *****Winner take all in each division!!!!!

Tuna A division*****Any Species........................................... ......$250
Tuna B division*****Yellowfin only.............................................. .$125
Tuna C division*****Bluefin only.............................................. ....$125
Tuna Daily Stringer division.....................................$500 *** Winner will be the best daily stringer for the tournament week!!
****same min. and penalties as regular division****

*********ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE TO BE TAKEN AT FORK LENGTH ONLY!!

Mahi.............................................. ....................$150
Wahoo............................................. ..................$150
Swordfish......................................... ..................$150


No Minimums for these three divisions!!

**********only one weigh in of a species per day can be weighed in except for tuna divisions**************

FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE CAPTAINS MEETING!!!!!
Captains Meeting and Awards Dinner will be at Shark River Yacht Club

There will be four ports you can fish from and weigh stations!!!

In Manaquan it will be Fishermens Supply in Point Pleasant
In Shark River it will be Belmar Basin Fuel Dock in Belmar
In Raritan it will be Bahr's Landing in the Highlands
In Barnegat it will be Barnegat Light Bait and Tackle In Barnegat

All Questions can be directed to 800 821 FISH or hooligancharters@yahoo.com

All State and Federal regulations will apply!!!

Rules and Regulations can be picked up at the Captains meeting or some of your local Tackle shops!!

Sponsors and still growing are:

Reel Seat, Fishermen's Supply, Atlas Reel Company, Kevin Bogan Custom Rods, Mid Atlantic Gold Rush, Tuscany Italian Specialties, Jersey Tackle and Canyon Reels

Fishing will be at the sole discretion of the Captain of any vessel and its members..... Hooligan Sportfishing, Shark River Yacht Club and all weigh stations will not in anyway be held responsible for any accidents occurring from bad judgement and poor decision making of any kind!!!
Manasquan River Marlin & Tuna Club 30th Annual Offshore Open. Manasquan River’s Only Offshore Tournament. $50,000 Estimated Cash Awards* August 28th Through September 5th, 2010 Entry Fee: $500.00 per boat.

Tournament Entry Fee Awards:

50% Heaviest Tuna, 30% Second Heaviest Tuna, 20% Third Heaviest Tuna

Calcuttas

Tuna - Skill Level A - $1000

- Skill Level B - $500

- Skill Level C - $200

- In each skill level:

Heaviest Tuna - 50%

Second Heaviest Tuna - 30%

Third Heaviest Tuna - 20%

*Bluefin tuna are not eligible for awards.

Marlin - $300, 50% Blue Marlin Category, 50% White Marlin Category

*Category Awards - Most Releases - 70%, Second Most Releases - 30%

(a Hatchet Marlin is considered as a White Marlin)

Swordfish - $100, Winner takes all.

Mahi Mahi - $100, Winner takes all.

Captain’s Meeting: August 27th, 6:30 PM Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road, Pt. Pleasant NJ 08742. Awards Party: September 5th, 6:30-8:00 PM Manasquan River Club, 217 River Road, Brick, NJ 08742. *For More Information, Visit Our Website at: www.mrmtc.com Or Call – JP Dalik 717-891-1054, Joe Oles 551-206-1651

1st Annual 24-7 Bait & Tackle Fall Striper Classic. Friday October 15 - Saturday December 17th. Boat and Land divisions! Click Here For Complete Tournament Details.

1st Annual Jersey Shore Striper Tournament. Sponsored by Lobster Loft Restaurant & Mike's Seafood And Dock Restaurant. DATE: November 5th, 6th, & 7th, 2010.
TIME: Friday 7am to Sunday 2pm. Daily Weigh-Ins at Mike’ s Seafood from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FEE: Boat of 6 people $200, Individual Beach Fishing $40.
Click Here For Additional Details & For Online Registration Form

Bay Point Fall Striper Tournament Nov. 13 & 14, 2010 ( Rain Date Nov. 20 & 21)
Captain meeting at marina at 7 pm on Nov. 11, 2010
$150.00 per boat up to five (5) anglers including captain.
Website will have application - Click Here or call Kate 856-447-9700
18th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic. November 20 & 21. Chesapeake Bay – Maryland Waters. 200 + boats.
$80,000 purse. Last year’s winner - $44,000. 7 weigh stations. Striped bass.

Contact info:
Phone: 410-255-5535
Email: fish@mssa.net
Website: www.mssa.net
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE P.B.A local 297 1ST ANNUAL Striped Bass Open November 26th & 27th.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday November 26th welcome party with cash bar and hors d’oeuvres for captains and registered anglers.
Captains meeting starts at 730pm at the Stafford twp fire hall 133 Stafford ave.
Friday November 26th fishing starts at 9:00pm and continues until 3:00pm on Saturday November 27th .
Saturday november 27th weigh-in start at 1:00pm and end at 5:00 pm fishing ends at 3:00pm.
Official weigh station is located at the Stafford fire hall.
Saturday November 27th at 5:00pm weigh-ins are complete at 5:00 pm cash bar opens with hors d’oeuvres and dinner to follow. Entertainment by chris fritz 8:00pm awards ceremony.

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