2016 Tournament Booklet

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STRIPED BASS
CATCH & RELEASE
SPRING TOURNAMENT
TO BENEFIT BSC FISHERIES DEFENSE FUND
MAY 27 - JUNE 4, 2016
photo: Tom Lynch
GRAND PRIZES:
VAN STAAL VSB150 * CTS 10’ S7! Surf Series * PELICAN 45 Qt Cooler
ALL ENTRANTS ELIGIBLE TO WIN GRAND PRIZE WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT
ALL MERCHANDISE PRIZES VALUED OVER $12,000
SHORE/SURF CATEGORY 1st - 10th Place Prizes BOAT CATEGORY 1st - 10th Place Prizes
YOU CAN ENTER & PAY ONLINE at www.BERKELEYSTRIPERCLUB.org
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Striped
bass
CATCH AND RELEASE
By utilizing best catch and release
practices, anglers can ensure greater
chances of survival of released striped
bass thus increasing angler contributions
to conservation of this important
recreational species.
Suggestions to help boost survival rates
do
l Release the fish without taking it out of the water.
l Handle fish with wet hands or gloves.
l Cradle fish with one hand under the belly and one
under the shoulder.
l Resuscitate bass by pulling it forward or in a figure eight
through the water by the lower lip. Never move it backwards.
l Get the fish back in the water quickly! Try to limit air
exposure to 15 seconds.
l Use barbless hooks for quick release.
l Use circle hooks when bait fishing.
l Leave deep hooks in the fish by cutting the leader
off close to the hook.
Improper practices that may unintentionally injure striped bass intended for release
l Lift bass by the mouth or tail. This can cause serious
internal injury.
l Handle bass with dry hands.
l Drag fish across dry sand or excessively handle fish in a
manner that removes their protective mucous coating.
l Kick or step on fish. You will damage internal organs.
l Touch the red gill rakers or gill area. They are the
equivalent of your lungs.
l Gaff a fish you intend to release.
l Release a bass without first resuscitating it.
This poster is the result of research sponsored in
part by the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium with
funds from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) Office of Sea Grant, U.S.
Department of Commerce, under NOAA grant Number
NA10OAR4170075 and the NJSGC. NJSG-12-826.
The statements, findings, conclusions, and
recommendations are those of the author(s) and do
not necessarily reflect the views of the NJSGC or the
U.S. Department of Commerce.
Photos by Bob Popovics and Tom Lynch
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BSC Spring Tournament 2016 - Catch & Release Tournament Rules
1. Pre-Tournament
1.1. There will be no pre-tournament meeting. Entrants are responsible for reading, understanding, and
adhering to all the following rules.
1.2. Registration may be made by mail, through a BSC Tournament Committee member or online at
www.BerkeleyStriperClub.org.
1.3. Tournament participants must have a valid, working e-mail address. Just prior to the start of the
tournament, the tournament committee will e-mail each participant their own unique tournament
number. That number must appear in any picture of a fish submitted for consideration in the
tournament. We recommend that participants write that number on an index card or sheet of paper dark
enough and large enough to show up in photographs. When taking a picture of fish to be entered, place
the card or piece of paper in the photo with the fish.
1.4. Lines in the water will start at 9:00 PM on Friday May 27th, 2015. Fishing will end promptly at 9:00
PM on Saturday June 4th, 2015. Times are based on the tournament committee clock.
1.5. Once the tournament begins, there will be no refunds for any reason.
1.6. By signing the entry form, you are agreeing to the disclaimer on the entry form.
2. During The Tournament
2.1. Boundaries are all legal New Jersey marine waters. Boats (including kayaks, standup paddleboards,
and other floating devices) participating in the boating category must leave from and return to a NJ
port.
2.2. Fishing areas must be open to the public during the time period an individual is fishing the tournament.
If a fishing area is closed to the public during certain times of the tournament, then it is closed to
tournament fishing during that time period.
2.3. All fish must be caught on a rod and reel and within compliance of the law.
2.4. Entrants must hook and fight the fish on his/her own and must be the only person handling the fishing
rod. The only assistance the angler may have is to have someone net, tail or leader the fish during the
landing.
2.5. Submitting a Fish
2.5.1. To be counted, all fish must be measured and photographed with a measuring device clearly
showing the length of the fish and your tournament number clearly visible.
2.5.1.1.
Fish must be released alive to qualify for this tournament.
2.5.1.2. Fish will be measured with from tip of the nose to the end of the tail held in a normal
position. (not squeezed, pinched or stretched)
2.5.2. Individuals must supply their own tape measure or ruler. The measuring device must be lying
straight alongside the fish and be clearly visible in the picture for the full length of the fish being
submitted.
2.5.2.1. If any part of the measuring device is hidden by the fish, the tournament number card, or
any other object, the entry will be disqualified.
2.5.2.2. If the length of the fish cannot be determined from the picture, the entry will be
disqualified
2.5.3. Any fish not photographed as described in rules 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 and all of their sub-rules will be
disqualified. It is the responsibility of the angler to ensure the fish is photographed properly.
2.5.4. Individuals must supply their own means of taking a digital photo. Digital cameras, cell phones,
smart phones, video cameras, etc. will be accepted.
3. Tournament Conclusion
3.1. At or before the conclusion of the tournament, all entrants who wish to enter their fish must e-mail the
picture of their largest fish to the tournament committee.
3.1.1. Pictures are to be sent to bsc_catchrelease@yahoo.com.
3.1.2. Pictures must be submitted by 12:01 AM Sunday June 5th, 2016. They may be submitted at any
time prior to this deadline.
3.1.3. With the picture, submit within the body of the e-mail the following:
3.1.3.1.
Your name
3.1.3.2.
Your tournament number
3.1.4. No photoshopping or other photo editing is permitted. Original unedited pictures only.
3.1.5. The tournament committee reserves the right to make editing adjustments to the submitted photo
for clarity, such as to read the ruler or the tournament number.
3.1.6. The tournament committee makes the final ruling on the length of the fish submitted.
3.1.6.1. The tournament committee will determine the length of the fish by rounding up to the
nearest half inch based on the submitted photograph.
3.1.6.2. The tournament committee, based on the submitted photograph, will judge the viability of
the release of the fish.
3.1.7. The tournament committee is not responsible for submissions failing to arrive by the deadline
due to technical reasons beyond the committee’s control, such as internet disruptions, power
outages, etc.
3.1.8. Each entrant may only win one prize per category. While an entrant may enter multiple fish per
category, only the largest submitted entry will be considered for a prize.
3.2. Any and all appeals must be made, in writing and given to a member of the tournament committee or
dropped off at Grumpy’s Bait & Tackle by 10:00 AM on Sunday June 5th 2016. Appeals must be
accompanied by a $25 processing fee. If the appeal is granted, the money will be refunded. No
investigations will begin without the processing fee. All decisions made by the Tournament Committee
will be deemed final.
3.3. The Berkeley Striper Club reserves the right to use any photographs submitted for prizes for Berkeley
Striper Club meetings and events, and for future promotion of the C&R tournament.
3.4. If two or more fish of the same length are tied for an award, the submission received first will break the
tie. The inbox time of the committee e-mail address will be used to determine time of receipt.
3.5. Any entrant submitting a fish which was tampered with or was not caught by him or her within the rules
and regulations of this tournament, will be disqualified with no refund of any entrance fees and may be
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Entrants may be asked to take a polygraph test. Failing the
test or refusing to take it within 7 days of the request will result in an automatic disqualification with no
refund of any entrance fees and forfeiture of any prizes.
3.6. Anglers who have been disqualified from this or any fishing tournament may be prohibited entry to this
tournament.
If there are any questions, please contact the Tournament Committee at 732-221-0540 or 732-674-2774.
Berkeley Striper Club
13th Annual
Spring Striped Bass Tournament
Entry Form
(Please Print Clearly)
Name:
Address:
State:
Zip:
Cell:
E-mail:
Check Applicable Tournament options:
Shore/Surf Only
Boat Only
Both Shore & Boat
$25.00
$25.00
$50.00
(Early Entrance Fee - $20.00)
(Early Entrance Fee - $20.00)
(Early Entrance Fee - $40.00)
Total Enclosed: $
Make check payable to Berkeley Striper Club. Mail to BSC, PO Box 9, Seaside Park, NJ 08752
Early entrance applications must be received by May 4th, 2016
Note: Participation in this tournament requires a digital camera or other device capable of taking digital photos and a standard ruler or
tape measure supplied by the angler. Participation also requires access to a working e-mail address.
The undersigned angler (“Angler”) on behalf of himself/herself and on behalf of Angler’s personal representatives, assigns, heirs,
executors, and successors hereby fully and forever releases, waives, and discharges Berkeley Striper Club and all sponsoring or cosponsoring companies or individuals related to the Event, (collectively, "Releasees") from all liability to the Angler and his/her personal
representatives, assigns, heirs, executors, and successors for loss(es), damage(s) and claims thereof on account of injury to Angler or
his/her property or the resultant death of Angler, whether caused by the active or passive negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, in
connection with Angler’s participation in the Event ("Losses"), and further covenants not to sue any of the aforementioned parties for
such Losses.
Angler is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Event and elects to voluntarily participate. Angler hereby
assumes all risks of loss(es), damage(s), or injury(ies) that may be sustained by him/her while participating in the Event. Angler
represents and warrants to the Releasees that he/she is in good physical condition and is able to safely participate in the Event.
Angler warrants that all statements made herein are true and correct and understands that Releasees have relied on them in allowing
Athlete to participate in the Event.
ANGLER HAS READ THE FOREGOING AND INTENTIONALLY AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS GENERAL RELEASE, WAIVER OF
LIABILITY AND PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
Please ensure you have read and understand the tournament rules before signing the tournament application
Signature:
Date:
Grand Prize
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Van Staal VSB150 Bailed Waterproof Fishing Reel
•
CTS S7 Series Surf Rod, 10’ 1-4oz
•
Pelican Elite 45 Quart Wheeled Cooler
Surf Division Prizes
•
CTS Surf & Jetty Series Rod, 10" 2-4oz / Flatlander Surfcasting Surf Belt "Custom Built" for
winner / Magictail 12 bucktails / Pelican 1960N Nemo Waterproof LED Light
•
ODM Rod - NXF1002-6 10' 40lbs max 2-6oz / AquaSkinz Wading Belt Pork Rind Holder, D
Ring, Large Belt Pouch & Swivel Clip / Magictail 10 bucktails
•
FSC Rod - Raptor SB1086 9’ 1/2-2.5oz / Rockhopper Fishing Shoulder Strap, Plier Holster &
Belt Clip / Pelican 2380R Rechargeable Water Proof Tactical Flash Light / Magictail 8 bucktails
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TFO Rod - GIS SCS 1065-2 10'6" 2-6oz / AquaSkinz Small Lure bag / Pelican 2780R
Rechargeable LED Headlamp / Magictail 6 bucktails
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Stormr Jacket - "Winners" Choice / Pelican 2780R Rechargeable LED Headlamp / Magictail 6
bucktails / Pelican Micro Case 1060
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Pelican 45 Qt Elite Cooler / Pelican 2780R Rechargeable LED Headlamp / Pelican iM2050GFP2
GoPro Carry Case / Magictail 3 Bucktails
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Tsunami Air wave rod 11’ 15-30 1-4oz tsawess1102M / J5 Tactical Flashlight / Pelican 2760
Headlamp / Pelican Micro Case 1030 / Magictail 3 bucktails / Pelican Micro Case 1010
•
TICA Surf Spinning Rod UEHA933502S 11’ 20-50lbs 6-12oz / TICA Samira Long Cast Reel
SBA10000 / Pelican 1960N Nemo Waterproof LED Light / Magictail 3 bucktails
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Tsunami Air Wave Rod 11’ 20-40 1.5-4.5oz tsawess1102h / Pelican 2760 Headlamp / Pelican
Micro Case 1050 / Pelican Micro Case 1030 / Pelican Micro Case 1020 / Magictail 3 bucktails
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Tsunami Air Wave Rod - 10'6" 15-30 1-3.5oz tsawess1062mh / Pelican 2760 Headlamp /
Pelican Micro Case 1050 / Pelican Micro Case 1040 / Magictail 3 bucktail
Prizes packages are listed in value order, from $674 to $308
Boat/ Kayak Division
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RH Composite Inshore Rod, 7' 12-20lb 1/2 -2oz / Magictail 4 mojos / Pelican 2010N Sabre
LED Nemo Waterproof Light / Pelican 9000 Water Proof Light & Case. / Tony Maja Bunker
Spoon #4 Adult Bunker/Porgy
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Van Staal VM150 Reel / Pelican 2010N Sabre LED Nemo Waterproof Light / Magictail 3
mojos / Tony Maja Bunker Spoon #3 Bunker/Herring
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Shimano Torium 20 Reel - 6.2 to 1 gear ratio 420yds/20lb 300yds/25lbs & Shimano Terez
Rod TZC-66H-EG 6'6" 50-150lbs, Heavy, Fast Action / Pelican 2010N Sabre LED Nemo
Waterproof Light / Magictail 2 mojos / Tony Maja Bunker Spoon #2 Lollipop Bunker/Butterfish
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Custom built rod to winner’s specs by Grumpy's B&T on a Rod Geek Blank XC734 7'3”
4-12oz / Pelican 2380R Rechargeable Water Proof Tactical Flashlight / Mustad 7.5" Titanium/
Stainless Steel Pliers / Tony Maja Bunker Spoon #1 Peanut Bunker / Magictail mojo
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Pelican 65 Qt Elite Cooler / Pelican iM2050GFP2 GoPro Carry Case / Magictail 6 bucktails /
Pelican Micro Case 1060 / Pelican 3310PL LED Waterproof light / Pelican Micro Case 1040 /
Pelican Micro Case 1020
•
Backlash Sport Fishing by Bob Bott "Classic Series" Striped bass rod / Pelican 2380R
Rechargeable Water Proof Tactical Flashlight / Magictail 3 bucktails
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Sea Tow Prize Package (including Sea Tow Membership) / Pelican 9000 Water Proof Light &
Case / Magictail 3 bucktails
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Pelican Storm Case iM2500 Travel Case / Tsunami Air Wave Boat Spinning Jigging Rod 7’ 20-40
3/4 -4oz Tsawbs701mh / Pelican 9000 Water Proof Light & Case / Pelican 3310PL LED
Waterproof light / Magictail 3 bucktails
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Tsunami Air Wave Boat Spinning Jigging Rod 6'3” 30-65 3-6.5oz Tsawbsj 631mh / Shimano
Baltica Boat Bag w/ 4 Plano boxes / Diawa Beefstick Rod - BF-BT70MHR 7' H 3/4-2 1/2oz
17-40lbs / Pelican Micro Case 1050 / Pelican Micro Case 1030 / Pelican Micro Case 1020 /
Pelican 1960N Nemo Waterproof LED Light / Magictail 3 bucktails / Pelican Micro Case 1010
•
TICA Inshore Spinning Rod WISA70H1s 7’ 15-30lbs 1-4oz / TICA SC4000s Spinning Reel
"Striper" Collection / Diawa Beefstick Rod - BF-BT70HR 7' H 2-8oz 20-50lbs / Pelican Micro
Case 1060 / Pelican 3310PL LED Waterproof light / Pelican Micro Case 1040 / Pelican Micro
Case 1030 / Magictail 3 bucktails
Prizes packages are listed in value order, from $670 to $308
Tournament Standings
Tournament standings will be updated regularly on our Berkeley Striper Club Catch & Release
Tournament Facebook page (tinyurl.com/BSC-CatchAndRelease).
BSC’s Fisheries Defense Fund
All of the profits generated through this C&R tournament go towards the BSC’s Fisheries Defense
Fund which is designed to fund efforts that focus on effective management of striped bass, help
provide a clean and productive habitat, and to protect important forage fish in the goal of enhancing
our recreational fisheries.
This past year we have made significant donations to Stripers Forever, The Coastal Conservation
Association of Maryland, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Save Barnegat Bay and UMass/Monmouth
University’s “Stripers for the Future” research, a study funded by the BSC to assess the physiology of
air exposed striped bass and develop recommendations of maximum time out of water for released
fish. All told, we have donated over $45,000 in the past 12 years to organizations dedicated to the
preservation of striped bass.
Sponsors / Donations
Please support our very generous sponsors who represent the best of conservation minded
businesses within our fishing community. Without their commitment to C&R and our efforts to
protect and grow the striped bass population this tournament and the BSC’s Fishery Defense Fund
could not operate.
Competition Division
CTS / RH Customs - www.rhcustomrods.com
Van Staal - www.vanstaal.com
Pelican - www.pelican.com
Tsunami – www.biminibayoutfitters.com
Grumpy’s Tackle - www.grumpystackle.com
Fisherman’s Headquarters - www.fishermansheadquarters.com
MagicTails Bucktails- www.facebook.com/MagicTail-Bucktails
Stormr – www.stormrusa.com
Fiberstar Composite - www.fiberstarcomposites.com
ODM Rods – www.odmrods.com
TFO - www.tforods.com
The Reel Seat - www.reelseat.com
Backlash Sportsfishing - www.backlashsportfishingusa.com
Daiwa - www.daiwa.com
TICA USA - www.ticaamerica.com
Sea Tow - www.seatowcentralnj.com
Tony Maja’s Products – www.tonymajaproducts.com
Custom Plugs and Lures
A.O.K. Tackle – www.aoktackle.co
Al Gag’s Custom Lures - www.algagscustomlures.com
Big Rock Custom Lures – www.bigrocklures.com
Black Label Plugs – www.blacklabelplugs.com
Buzzard-Wood Plugs – aagesfish@optonline.net
Choopy Lures – www.choopylures.com
Darby Creek Customs - dcclures @gmail.com
D.Mag – www.facebook.com/groups/309680111021/
DT Lures – tom@dtlures.com
FJR – www.facebook.com/fjrlures
Fish On 8 – www.facebook.com/Fishon8customplugs
Fisherman Source - stores.ebay.com/Fishermens-Source
Glitter Plugs by Ron Mucci – ronk@comcast.net
Goo Goo Man – Glenn Lewis on Facebook
GRS - bigwaterlures.com
Guppy Lure Company – www.guppylure.com
Hook R Lures – hookrlures@optonline.net
Jack Lagrosa - 732.406.7434
JP Plugs – thomasbrown1664@gmail.com
Jetty Ghost Tackle – www.facebook.com/JettyGhostTackle
Lex Lures – www.facebook.com/scott.pullen
Keystone Lures - KeystoneLures@yahoo.com
Luna Custom Plugs – nickhookfish@hotmail.com
Magic Tails Bucktails -www.facebook.com/pages/MagicTail-Bucktails
Midway Lures - midwaylures@yahoo.com
MX Plugs – www.mxplugs.com
Northbar Tackle – www.northbartackle.com
NTA Custom – www.ntacustom.com
The Old Man’s Tackle Box – www.theoldmanstacklebox.com
PPW’s - www.facebook.com/ppwlures
S&S Bucktails - www.ssbucktails.com
Sporting Wood – www.sportingwood.net
Striper Bites – T-czar@comcast.net
Striper Delight Lures - striperdelight@yahoo.com
Tank Surfcasting - www.facebook.com/TankSurfcastingLures
Books / Fishing Products
Surfcasters Journal – www.surfcastersjournal.com
Rite Coast Wood Work - www.facebook.com/edward.ferrari
Surf Belt / Surf Pouch
FlatLander Surfcasting- www.facebook.com/Flatlander-Surfcasting
Rockhopper Fishing – www.rockhopperfishing.com
AquaSkinz – www.aquaskinz.com
Prints / Photographs
Tom Lynch - angryfish.zenfolio.com
Registration Stations
You can register online at www.BerkeleyStriperClub.org or at any of the tackle stores listed below. In
addition applications can be mailed to : BSC, C/O Tournament Director, PO Box 9, Seaside Park, NJ
08752. Make check payable to Berkeley Striper Club.
Grumpys Tackle, 906 NE Central Av. Seaside Park (732) 830-1900 www.grumpystackle.com
The Reel Seat Inc. , 707 Union Ave (Rt. 71), Brielle (732) 223- 5353 www.reelseat.com
Fisherman’s Headquarters, 280 W. 9th St., Ship Bottom (609) 494-5739
www.fishermansheadquarters.com
Fisherman’s Supply, 69 Channel Dr., Point Pleasant Beach (732) 701-9337
www.fishermenssupplyco.com
Awards Ceremony
The ceremony will take place between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM on 6/5/16 at the Seaside Park Municipal
Court Room located at 6th and Central Ave. We will have refreshments available. There will
be plenty of door prizes including custom plugs and other fishing related items. Even if you do not
submit a fish you should not miss this event.
Please support our generous sponsors!