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GENERAL INFORMATION

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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.

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GENERAL RULES AND PROVISIONS

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• The tournament will be held rain or shine on August 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. 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 and federal regulations including any applicable state registry requirements.
• Each boat may have up to 6 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 those suspected of breaking any rules as well as to repeat winners and/or those who win more than 5K.
• 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 8/5/24. 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 FB page

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GENERAL RELEASE

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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.

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PRIZES

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Cash Prizes (based on the weight of single heaviest fluke)

• 1st Place: $2500 plus a 9.9 HP Yamaha Engine
• 2nd Place: $2000 plus a $950 Custom Rod
• 3rd Place: $1500 and/or Merchandise valued at $400
• 4th Place: Gift Cards and/or Merchandise valued at $300
• 5th Place: Gift Cards and/or Merchandise valued at $200

(Cash prizes based on a minimum of 175 boats, amounts will be adjusted higher or lower depending on the number of entrants)

• $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)

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AWARDS CEREMONY

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