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President's Reportby Bruce Smith (from Jersey Coast Anglers Association October 2005 Newsletter)
Fourteenth Annual State of New Jersey Sunday, October 2, 2005 Island Beach State Park The Governor’s Annual Surf Fishing Tournament is a great opportunity to learn more about the sport of surf fishing and to enjoy a great family activity. The entry fee is $10 for adults over Age18, $5 for Ages 13-17 and free for Ages 12 and under if post- marked by September 9, 2005. Tournament Pamphlets and entry forms are available at bait and tackle stores. Registration is permitted on the day of the tournament at Pavilion #1 IBSP after 5:00 AM. The Day of Tournament Registration Fees are: Age 18 and older; $15; Ages 13 –17, $5. Fishing Begins at 6:30 AM and Ends at 1: PM Raffle Drawings 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM and the Awards Ceremony at 2: PM. Volunteers to measure fish and to serve as judges are needed. Contact Paul Smith at 732-899-2681. Visit www.njfishandwildlife.com for more info.
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY AND DINNER Associate clubs in good standing are encouraged to submit, in writing, their nomination for Sportsperson-of-the-Year award. The letter of nomination should include details of the nominee’s activities that have contributed to the improvement of recreational fishing. Letters may be mailed to the JCAA office or hand carried to the September 27, 2005 General Meeting by your club representative. The Successful nominee will receive the Sportsperson-of-the-Year award at the Awards Dinner at the Crystal Point Marina on Sunday, November 13. Clubs will be mailed Dinner tickets in the near term. We are still in need of raffle and door prize items.
IT’S TIME ! 2 AT 28 ! It is time again to speak up in support of 2 at 28. If you don’t know what that is, check your pulse. The STRIPED BASS LAW CHANGE UPDATE article by Tom Fote, in this issue, is a concise review of this issue. Write, call or Email your legislator and encourage her or him to support the bills that will change the striped bass law to two fish at 28” or over. The Assembly bill is A 3790 and the Senate version is S 2450.
The Saltwater Fishing Expo An all–new, three-day event for the saltwater angler will make its debut at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, NJ on Friday, March 17, 2006. A sure cure for cabin fever. For information or to order booth space contact: E mail: paul@sportshows.com Tel: 603-431-4315 Web: www.sportshows.com Fax: 603-431-1971 .
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