Historic Clubs Exhibit at the Tuckerton Seaport

by Sharon McKenna

The Tuckerton Seaport (www.tuckertonseaport.org) will be holding Maritime Heritage Festival in August and we have been cordially invited to put together an exhibit to show off the long history and importance of the recreational fishing sector in New Jersey and the region. The focus of the exhibit is twofold: then and now. Then: To show the rich history of recreational fishing, by highlighting older items – fishing rods, old trophies and plaques, club patches alone could take up a whole wall! Now: To educate about current conditions for our sport while highlighting our member clubs and their activities today.

If your club chooses to participate, please be sure that along with the historic artifacts you also send in pamphlets about your club including any tournaments you may be holding and if you are looking for new members, some membership forms. The Tuckerton Seaport has generously offered to place brochures, newsletters and entry forms next to each club’s exhibit.

I have reached out to several of our member clubs with a long history here in New Jersey and have received great encouragement. In fact, Don Marantz has already brought in a box of amazing artifacts from the Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club that boggles the mind, including trophies going back to 1912 and the more recent framed letter from Governor Corzine congratulating the club on its 100th anniversary! Can your club beat that? Even if it cannot, please consider showcasing your club at the Seaport. Even if I have already contacted your club, please call me at the JCAA office so we can discuss this tremendous opportunity to highlight your club, our sport and the rich cultural history of recreational fishing in our region. And if your club is in Pennsylvania, please know that the Seaport welcomes your participation too. So, give me a call – 732-506-6565.

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