GENERAL INFORMATION
Tournament Dates: Thursday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 6th. Each boat entered may only fish one of the four tournament days. Each entrant must text 973-943-8201 or email anglerpmh@aol.com, give their name and date they are fishing by 9 PM the night before the day they would like to fish. In the event no message is received, their designated fishing day will be Sunday, August 6th.
Fishing Hours: Dawn until there is sufficient time to make it to the weigh-in station before they close but no later than by 5 PM on your designated fishing day. (Some weigh-in stations may close before 5 PM)
Fishing Location: Fish all waters within 20 miles of the New Jersey coast open to the public, including the ocean, bays, inlets and rivers stretching from the Raritan Bay & Hudson River in the north to Delaware Bay in the south.
Weigh-Ins: Entrants must weigh in their fish at Atlantic B&T in Middletown, Bahr’s Landing Marina in the Highlands, Fishermen’s Den in Belmar, Captain Bill’s Landing in Point Pleasant, Creekside Outfitters in Waretown, Fisherman’s Headquarters in Ship Bottom, Great Bay Marina in Little Egg Township, Fin-atics in Ocean City, One Stop B&T in Atlantic City or Jim’s B&T in Cape May by no later than 5 PM on their designated fishing day. Entrants should confirm that their choice of a weigh-in station will be open until 5PM. If not, be sure to get there before they close or go to another weigh-in station. Some weigh-in stations may close early or have restricted hours. Weights will be recorded by the weighmasters on the official tournament weigh-in sheets but entrants should make certain that they receive a receipt or take a photo of the weigh-in sheet.
GENERAL RULES AND PROVISIONS
- The tournament will be held rain or shine on August 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. It is the sole responsibility of the entrant/captain of all entered boats to determine if weather and sea conditions are safe to fish. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association, its administrators, officers, directors, agents, committee members, sponsors and/or any and all other persons assume no responsibility or liability for any boats entered or individuals participating in the tournament.
- If weather conditions prohibit any or all boats from fishing and, as a result, an insufficient number of fish are weighed in to account for any of the prizes including Calcuttas, drawings will be held.
- It is the responsibility of all entrants and contestants to comply with all state, federal, and International Game Fish Association (“IGFA”) international angling rules, including any applicable state registry requirements.
- Each boat may have up to 6 anglers or people onboard and no more than 6 lines may be in the water at one time.
- Each entrant may only win one prize but may win multiple Calcuttas
- All fish presented to the weighmaster will be recorded in pounds and hundredths of pounds. The time the fish are presented for weigh-in will be recorded in hours and minutes.
- If two fish tie by weight, the first fish weighed in will hold the position on the leader board. If two fish are the same weight and weighed at the same time, prizes will be split.
- JCAA reserves the right to require a polygraph examination within 60 days, at JCAA's expense, of any captain/entrant or crew member to preserve the integrity of the tournament. Failing the test or refusing to take the test will result in disqualification. Tests may be given to repeat winners and/or those who win more than 10K.
- Names and likenesses of all prize winners may be used by JCAA and JCAA’s designee(s) for promotional purposes without further compensation to JCAA or the individual prize winners.
- Any and all appeals must be made in writing and submitted to JCAA no later than 4 PM on 8/7/23. Appeals must be accompanied by a $25 processing fee. If the appeal is granted, the money will be refunded. All decisions made by JCAA will be deemed final.
- Calcuttas: For the Calcuttas you are competing against everyone in the tournament as there are not separate Calcuttas for each weigh-in station. JCAA will pay out 7/8 of the money collected to the winner of each Calcutta.
- All prize money including money from Calcuttas will be given via check to the registered entrant.
- There will be no Captains meeting or Awards Ceremony. Standings will be posted on our Facebook page.
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Additional Special Rules For Our Doormat Fluke Category - IMPORTANT!!
To be eligible for the $25,000 prize each entrant must email his name, his boat’s name and the name of each of his crew members to our insurance company, SCA Promotions by 9 PM Friday, 8/4. Email the info to max.rhodes@scapromo.com and CC anglerpmh@aol.com
- $25,000 Doormat Fluke Prize: $25,000 will be paid to the angler who signs up for this category and catches and weighs in the largest fluke exceeding 12lbs. by at least 1/100 of a pound on Saturday, 8/5/23. A picture of the angler and the fish is required, along with proper identification of the angler. In addition to the JCAA official weigh master, one other independent witness must be present and attest to the weight of the fish and must also sign the affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the weight. That witness must also provide identification for future verification. The registered entrant/captain and angler who caught the fish must also sign the affidavit.
- In addition, the angler who catches the fish will be required to take and pass, in a conclusive manner, a polygraph examination, and the registered entrant/captain, any crew members and witnesses may also be required to take the examination by a licensed polygraphist provided by JCAA, at the expense of JCAA. Failing the test or refusing to take the test within 60 days will result in the fish being disqualified from the tournament. All rules that apply to any of the “Region prizes” also apply to the Doormat Fluke Category Prize. In the event of a tie, all of the above rules apply.
- The Tournament Director, as well as family and household members of same, shall be ineligible to participate in the Doormat Fluke Category.
- Names and likenesses of all prize winners, including Doormat Fluke Category Prize winner, may be used by JCAA and JCAA’s designee(s) for promotional purposes without further compensation to JCAA or the individual prize winners or Doormat Fluke Category Prize winner.
GENERAL RELEASE
The tournament will be held rain or shine. It is the sole responsibility of the registrant/captain of all entered boats to determine if weather and sea conditions are safe to fish. Participants expressly and unconditionally agree as a condition to the acceptance of their application that JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors are not liable for any claims, suits or obligations arising out of or resulting from participation in this event as a result of negligent or intentional conduct by JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors. Participant agrees to indemnify and hold JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors harmless for any and all claims and costs, including attorney fees, arising out of his or her conduct resulting from participation in the tournament.
I understand that in conjunction with engaging in the JCAA Tournament, I could experience certain hazards and become involved in certain risks. I further recognize that it would be impractical as well as unfair for the JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors and/or any and all other persons or boat owners and their crew directly or indirectly involved in or connected with the Tournament to be liable or responsible in any way for my safety. I hereby release, hold harmless and forever discharge the Tournament, JCAA and its administrators, agents, officers, directors, committee members and tournament sponsors from any liability and/or libel, slander, loss, damage, harm, injury or death suffered by me or which may occur during the Tournament. I understand this includes any claims based upon any negligent act or omission.
I understand that I enter the Tournament at my own risk and hereby assume all risks which may be involved in participating in the Tournament, particularly hazards due to weather conditions, and I fully understand that at any time during my participation I may elect not to participate when I think weather or any other hazards are too extreme.
I, by entering this Tournament, do hereby agree to the terms and conditions of this General Release and agree to abide by the rules and regulations prescribed for competition in the 2023 JCAA Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament.
PRIZES
Cash Prizes (based on the weight of single heaviest fluke)
- 1st Place $5000
- 2nd Place $2500
- 3rd Place $1500
- 4th Place $250 Gift Cards or Merchandise
- 5th Place $150 Gift Cards or Merchandise
(Cash prizes based on a minimum of 175 boats, amounts will be adjusted higher or lower depending on the number of entrants)
Calcuttas:
- $50 Three Fluke Calcutta (total weight of your 3 largest fluke)
- $100 Three Fluke Calcutta (total weight of your 3 largest fluke)
- $50 Single Fluke Calcutta (total weight of your single largest fluke)
- $100 Single Fluke Calcutta (total weight of your single largest fluke)
- $50 Sea Bass Calcutta (total weight of your single largest sea bass)
- $100 Sea Bass Calcutta (total weight of your single largest sea bass)
Win 25K for the largest fluke over 12 lbs caught on Saturday August 5th (No extra fee for this category)
AWARDS CEREMONY
Note: For 2023, there will not be a Captains meeting or Awards Ceremony. Standings will be posted on our Facebook page.
