Members of the Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club hosts this annual event at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located in Union, NJ. The seminar is scheduled for 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at the Kenilworth VFW and it’s always a lot of fun for the youngsters.
Children and their families are welcome to come and enjoy a night of fun-fishing activities and refreshments. We always enjoy working with the membership of this club because they are devoted to teaching the joys of fishing to our young people. The Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s Youth Education Committee will provide prizes for this worthwhile event.
NB&FCC annual Kids Fishing Derby is held each year at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside, N. J. and is free for children 16 years of age and younger on Saturday, April 16, 2016 through Saturday, May 7, 2016. The registration booth is located at the gazebo on the lower lake and registrations will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on the first Saturday of the derby only. The Derby runs for three weeks.
Children that register will receive a gift bag at the derby location up until 2:00 P.M. on the first Saturday of the derby. Prizes for the derby will be awarded at the Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club's meeting on June 7, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. For additional information email: info@nbfcc.org
Get ready to enter the largest surf-fishing tournament along the Jersey Shore. This year, it will be bigger and better than ever. The 25th Anniversary of the Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Don’t miss a day of family fun! Pick up a brochure about the tournament at Island Beach State Park or at your favorite tackle dealer. The contest is reasonably priced. Register early and save.
The JCAA Youth Education Committee is helping novice and physically challenged anglers at the Governor's Surf Fishing Tournament. This will require extra volunteer hours from member clubs in JCAA, so please think about helping out for a few hours. Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter 12) and volunteer anglers from various fishing clubs will assist physically challenged veterans at the tournament. Balloon tire equipped beach wheelchairs will be available to transport anglers in need to a reserved fishing area. Admission to the park is FREE for the tournament. Volunteers will be needed to assist anglers with special needs who fish the tournament. To volunteer or make arrangements for a disabled angler, please contact Greg K, at: 732-785-9278 or email gkucharews@jcaa.org.
The International Game Fish Association New Jersey Representatives are hosting their 19th Annual Banquet and Auction on April 18, 2016 at Doolan’s Shore Club, Spring Lake, NJ from 7 to 11 p.m. The banquet and auction benefits the IGFA Junior Angler and Conservation Programs.
Come out and enjoy a fun evening with fellow anglers and win auction items. Last year, over 150 guests attended this event to continue the IGFA’s good work of promoting their junior angler and conservation programs.
If you would like to attend and support this event, please contact Jeff Merrill at 908-451-1110 or email jeffmerrill2@verizon.net.
If you are working with a NJ HOFNOD youth fishing group get ready for June 11’s Youth Fishing Challenge. The object is to get youngsters fishing so please consider how you might like to get kids hooked on fishing. There are three NJ HOFNOD groups that are strategically located by NJ HOFNOD Team Leaders. North: Ed Blevins - Highpoint; Natalie Burger & Rory Halpin - Sussex 4-H; Rhashonna & Donald Beyer & Mike Underwood - Linden Township; Veronica Taylor - City of Plainfield. Central: Jennifer Manuola - Scarlet Kids; Lacey Township HS; Mike and Deb Bennet—BEAR - Lakewood, NJ. South: Bob Johnston & Elisa Taylor - Gloucester Twp; Jeff Brown & Floyd Reynolds - Burl-Cam; Adam Erskine - Atlantic County HOFNOD Coalition; Joe Hasse-Cumberland County 4-H.
If you would like to volunteer time with a NJ HOFNOD group to support the Fishing Challenge, contact Liz Jackson for details. NJ DEP Division of Fish & Wildlife, Hooked on Fishing - Not on Drugs, 605 Pequest Road, Oxford, NJ 07683 908-637-4125 x122, website.
NB&FCC annual Kids Fishing Derby is held each year at Echo Lake Park in Mountainside, N. J. and is free for children 16 years of age and younger. On Saturday, April 16, 2016 through Saturday, May 7, 2016. The registration booth is located at the gazebo on the lower lake and registrations will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on the first Saturday of the derby only. The Derby runs for three weeks.
Children that register will receive a gift bag at the derby location up until 2:00 P.M. on first Saturday of the derby. Prizes for the derby will be awarded at the Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club's meeting on June 7, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. For additional information email: info@nbfcc.org
The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and its partners is offering teens some exciting summer programs based at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center, located off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay. These unique, educational and fun programs include fishing, research and field experiences in a beautiful location. Sedge Island Fishing Experience June 23-26 and August 25-28, 2016.
The NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ, is offering two sessions of this 4-day 3-night program open to students going into grades 8 and 9 in the fall of 2016. Students will spend the first three days fishing the area while learning about the surrounding ecosystem. On the final night a parent or guardian will join the group and spend the last night learning from the students, and the following day fishing with them. Cost is $475.00 and includes all meals, lodging, instruction and equipment. The deadline for registration is March 31, 2016.
Save the date Saturday, May 7, 2016, the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association will host the 31st Annual Hooked on the Hudson, at Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park. Fishing Fun for the whole family.
Hudson Riverfront located immediately north of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey. For detailed directions check njpalisades.org. Please go to the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association's Web site www.hrfanj.org for more information. Volunteers for the Annual Hooked on the Hudson always do a fine job of making sure everyone enjoys a day of fishing fun.
