Tournament Dates: Thursday, August 1st through Sunday, August 4th. Entrants must register by 11:59 PM on 7/31. 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 intend to fish. In the event no message is received, their designated fishing day will be Sunday, August 4th.
Fishing Hours: Dawn until there is sufficient time to make it to the weigh-in station before they close but no later than 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.
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 JCAA 2024 Heavy Hitters Fluke Tournament.
(Cash prizes based on a minimum of 175 boats, amounts will be adjusted higher or lower depending on the number of entrants)