For the second year in a row, we are excited to present:
Fish'n for the Cause
Fluke, Bluefish & Striped Bass Tournament
June 7-9, 2013
Join us for a great tournament that benefits local charities! (More information on the charities below.) There will be prizes in each category - over $50,000 in cash and prizes, to be exact - and a special children's division so the kids can participate in the fun too.
Since it's after May 1, the registration fee is $200 - all of it, like we said, gets donated to charity. You can find the tournament rules here, but we'll hit the highlights now:
- Maximum of 6 fishermen per boat; maximum of 6 lines in the water per boat.
- All boats must drop off entry cards each morning to be eligible.
- All fish will be inspected by a tournament official.
- All boats participating should be equipped with USCG safety equipment and a VHF radio.
- Participants are expected to practice safe behaviors and have good sportsmanship.
One state record breaker will be awarded an award for breaking the state record with a bluefish, striped bass or fluke catch. Combined Weight awards will be presented to one angler in the Bluefish Division, one angler in the Striped Bass Division and one angler in the Fluke Division. Winners will be determined by the largest combined weight of two Bluefish for the Bluefish Division Award, two Striped Bass for the Striped Bass Division Award and two Fluke for the Fluke Division Award.
Last year, we donated 90% of the proceeds (which were 100% of our entry fees) to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and 10% to Clean Ocean Action. This year, in light of Hurricane Sandy and all that our state has been through, we're donating to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Restore the Shore and the Lunch Break Soup Kitchen.
Ready to join us? Fill out a registration form! Can't wait to weigh your catches in just a couple of weeks!
