In last month’s newsletter I mentioned that Jersey Coast Anglers Association was moving its office to a new location. We have moved in to our new office, or should I say our stuff has been relocated. There still needs to be a lot of work to get done before we are in this new location in Wall Township. As I mentioned please bear with us as we go through this process
As the show season is upon us and the spring fishing season is coming up fast. We as the recreational fishing community must stay alert of things that can and could affect us. The have been a lot of posts on social media about the upcoming meeting on March 7th of NJ Marine Council at the Atlantic County Library in Galloway Township, which will being setting Fluke, Black Seabass and Scup regulations for years 2024 and 2025. Everyone is going to select an option they like and fits their fishing needs. It is important that everyone attends this meeting and voices their opinions.
JCAA has not held their election of officers for the 2024 year. We are still looking for motivated people willing to step up to fill some positions. If you are interested, please contact me at mtsport64@aol.com or 732-245-9445. There was a motion at last month’s general membership meeting to change the bylaws pertaining to election of officers. The change will be brought to the attention of club representatives at the February 27th General Membership Meeting.
At the JCAA Board Meeting held by zoom on February 8th, there was a long discussion about our Annual JCAA Fluke Tournament. Since there is a tremendous amount of work that needs to be done and nobody is willing to be the Fluke Tournament Director. It was recommended that this year’s tournament be canceled. This topic will be brought up at the General Membership meeting on February 27th. I will keep you informed of any other news about the tournament after the meeting.
The show season is here. I would like to thank all the volunteers that contacted me to work one of the JCAA Booths at Atlantic City Boat Show February 28th to March 3rd and Saltwater Fishing Expo March 15th to 17th. The people for the Atlantic City Boat Show should have received an email from me and should be receiving an email from the show for your credentials to get in the show. If you have not, please contact me ASAP. For those who volunteered to do the Saltwater Fishing Expo. I will be sending you out an email shortly to confirm your information, dates, and times. At these shows we will be selling the JCAA High Roller Raffle Tickets. This is one of fundraisers that help keep JCAA continue to function for the Recreational Fishing Club and Community. So, stop by and purchase a few and a chance for some great prizes.
As I finish this month’s article, I want everyone to really think as they are getting their fishing boats, gear ready for the upcoming fishing season in New Jersey or wherever you may fish. Where will this sport be if I do not get involved?
Get Involved, unite as a community so the future of recreational fishing as we know it will not be gone.
Important Information: The next meeting is scheduled for March 26th at 7:30pm and will be held in person at 385 Herbertsville Rd., Brick, NJ 08724. (Hybrid Meeting)