Fall Bass Tourney Q & A Thread

Just in case anyone has any questions, post them here.

One question that has come up so far...is the tournament open to non-members. Yes it is. We do encourage that non-members join Barnegat Fishin' Hole but it is not a requirement.

In reading the rules... it seems that you must fish from a boat. Can someone enter and fish the Surf or Jetty ?

Sorry this tournament is boat only format with weigh-in by boat. In the future we will definitely have other tournaments that will include beach, jetty or kayak anglers.

I am going to ask a few questions, some do not pertain to me but I figured I would ask for all of us to benefit. Please keep in mind I am NOT trying to play 'stump the teacher.'
1. Is there a limit we are restricted to? In other words can I run out of Barnegat Inlet and run to Shrewsbury Rocks as long as I'm back by 3pm?

2. Can we fish Friday the 6th during the day or does the tournament start immediately after the captains meeting. Or do we only fish on Saturday?

3. Will there be room at Sun Harbor for us to tie up on Saturday? For the record, Joe at Sun Harbor made tons of room for us during the last BFH tournament I entered.

4. I cannot commit at this point, but how can we BFH members help out?

1. There are no boundaries. But you must adhere to NJ and Federal regulations.

2. Tournament starts as soon as the Captains' Meeting is over.

3. I will let the other Joe answer that but I believe so.

4. You could let other fishing friends know about the tournament and web site. I could also use some help (2-3 members) to help setup before the Captain's Meeting and clean up after the weigh-ins. PM me with your contact info and I will contact you a week before the tournament.

JJ,
Weigh in by boat only? I am from Long Key marina. can I dock at long key in Waretopwn and run my fish down for weigh in by truck?
I'm not familiar with that Marina by water.

Same Thought here,would like to dock first at key harbor in my slip first then run down to weigh in by truck.The main reason is that i have a single screw boat that is not easy to dock in a tight space.

For this particular tournament it will be weigh-in by boat only. Sun Harbor is very easy to get to, I forget the bearing from the 42 buoy, I believe it is 230, but will verify that with Joe. Then you just follow the channel around past the Barnegat Municipal Ramp. Docking will be very easy, there is a large gas dock out front of Sun Harbor which is where their scale is.

would love if someone can post a pic of an overhead by water so we can see how to get there

just click on there banner at the top of this page when there page comes up click on contact us then directions you will see a
mapquest view click on that then you can click on aerial view and look around

Dave, From the 42 ICW marker you head southwest toward the condos. The channel to sun harbor starts at the condos. Your chartplotter should show the Barnegat Municipal ramp. Sun Harbor is just past the ramp.

I bumped up an old chart that was posted a few years ago. Check it out to find Sun Harbor

Thanks Jeff, forgot that pic was still around. I believe the one on the top of the triangle of icons is the one for Sun Harbor. But like Jeff said, you pass the municipal ramp, then a set of condos and then you have Sun Harbor on your right.

Jeff Thanks think I can find it now one more question the captains meeting is there also??

Dave yes Capt meeting is at Sun Harbor

Thanks now to send the application in!!!!

In addition to the single heaviest striped bass and single heaviest bluefish Calcuttas there will also be a $100 prize for the single heaviest striped bass or bluefish (whichever is heavier) caught by an active BFH member.

We just received commitments from Gamakatsu and Fin Strike for more great door prizes. We now have prizes from:

• Lacey Marine
• Sea\\Tow Central NJ
• Fish Bonz Bait & Tackle
• Shore Point Embroidery & Promotions
• Ribber City
• GarbageFish.com
• Sun Harbor Bay Club
• Play it Again Sports
• Mann's Bait Company
• Lunker City
• Tournament Grade Tackle
• Gamakatsu
• Fin Strike

See the tournament post for more details or entry form for complete rules & details.

Here is the Bing link that shows the overhead detail of Sun Harbor.

www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?encType=1&where1=451+E+Bay+Ave%2c+Barnegat%2c+NJ+08005-2476&FORM=MIRE

You'll have to copy and paste the link. You can either click the overhead tab or use the bird's eye tab to see the details of the dock and channels leading to Sun Harbor. If you use the bird's eye tab, you will be able to see the docking area very clearly.

Is the reception immediately after the weigh-in at 3? Or is there time to go home, clean up and drive back?

The reception will start between 3 and 3:30. The weigh-in starts at noon, so if you weigh in early you will have plenty of time to get back. There will be food, more door prizes and the awards will be given out.

Joe can we add additional anglers at the captains meeting over the 4 up to the 6 total??

Sure, won't be a problem.

Joe,

Do you have to have the application and fee in before the captain's meeting or can we pay at the captains meeting?

No, you can sign up at the Captains' Meeting.

JJ,
It the guys come to the Captain's meeting, can they pay with cash or must it be a check?

Joe,

How many are signed up so far and how many to this point can we reasonably expect for the tournament? Thanks.

Check or cash will be accepted at the Captains' Meeting.

Is it ok if we drive to the captains meeting - we don't need to go by boat, correct? Just for the weigh in, correct? Thanks.

Correct just the weigh-in is by boat.

IS THERE ANY WAY OF ENTERING WITHOUT BEING AT THE MEETING. I DONT CLOSE MY SHOP TILL 6-6:30. IAM IN TRENTON. I HAVE NO WAY TO GET THERE IN TIME

You can enter by mail or have a member of your crew enter at the Captain's Meeting. If entering by mail one member of your crew will have to be present at the Captain's Meeting to check-in and receive the Captain's Bag.

I CANT SEEM TO GET ANYONE THERE FRIDAY NITE

Capt. Paul, at least one representative from each boat entered must attend the Captains’ Meeting. In the future we will have contests where there is no Captains’ Meeting and you will enter by mailing in your entry form and entry fee and then weigh-in at specified weigh stations. Sorry about that.

I'll get someone there somehow. Thanx.

What is the boat/fisherman count as of today? I did not see an answer to Shawn's post.

You can check the Entrant List thread for a complete list of entries that we have received so far. I do not have total number of crew listed but last time I added it up it was about 75 participants.

Looking for a cheep hotel in the area for Friday night... any suggestions.

Pat

I asked Joe from SHBC and he recommended the Holiday Inn on Rt. 72 in Stafford. He said stay away from the Barnegat Motel.

Hotel No-tell?

The one on 9 in Forked River is decent also. Had friends stay there a few times. It's just north of Caffreys on the northbound side...

Just talked to Larry, he is planning on coming out to the after party and awards ceremony on Saturday.

We will also have additional door prizes to give away at the after party.

Both the Captains' Meeting and After Party will be indoors at the restaurant at SHBC.

Thanks Joe but at $113.00 per night I will have to keep looking.

Pat

Striper, check out Bay Harbour Motor Lodge..

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-367482-bay_harbour_motor_lodge-i

I would stay away from there as well. One of our dealers from PA stayed there and the towels were dirty and the ceiling tioles were falling down.

What time do you expect the Captain's Meeting to be over? Trying to make dinner plans with the Commandant.

7:30-8:00. Just have to go over a couple of rules quickly (all of which are on the entry form) answer any questions and then 5-10 minutes from our guest speaker. The majority of the meeting will be giveaways and door prizes.

Realistically after you check in and get your Captain's Bag you could leave but we have a lot of great prizes to give away that you must be present to win.

I am leaving the office to pickup the last few prizes and get things ready. If there are any questions please feel free to call the number on the entry form and leave a message, I will be checking voice mail as they come in.

See you all tonight!

Joe

We had to come in early and couldn't make it to the weigh in or after party. Are the results posted anywhere?

Joe will be posting all the results later today, he's still finishing up cleaning the boat.

Come on the winner should be talking some smack!