SBYC ANNUAL FISHING CONTEST
This season long contest recognizes anglers who, over the course of the season, catch the largest IGFA recognized Game Fish.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply.
- Contest dates for the fishing season are May1 thru October 31.
- Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish, by weight, for IGFA recognized species.
JERSEY BLUES CONTEST
Initiated in1964 by Past Commodore Walter Pyle.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply
- Open to all club members.
- Fish must be recorded on the Bluefish Monthly Register located at the SBYC Fishing Bulletin Board.
- The contest will run from May 1 thru October 31.
- Awards will be presented for the largest Bluefish caught during each month of the tournament.
FLUKE AND FLOUNDER CONTEST
Initiated in 1983, this season long tournament has become a favorite among SBYC Anglers.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply
- Open to all club members.
- Fish must be recorded on the Fluke/Flounder Monthly Register located at the SBYC Fishing Bulletin Board.
- The contest will run from May 1 thru October 31.
- Awards will be presented for the largest Flounder caught during each month of the tournament.
WEAKFISH CONTEST
Initiated in 2001 by the fishing committee, Linda and Scott Janiszewski
- SBYC Angling Rules apply.
- Open to all club members.
- Fish must be recorded on the Weakfish Monthly Register located at the SBYC Fishing Bulletin Board.
- The contest will run from May 1 thru October 31.
- Awards will be presented for the largest Weakfish caught during each month of the tournament.
STRIPED BASS CONTEST
Initiated in 2004 by the fishing committee, Scott and PC Mark Janiszewski
- SBYC Angling Rules apply.
- Open to all club members.
- Fish must be recorded on the Striped Bass Monthly Register located at the SBYC Fishing Bulletin Board.
- The contest will run from May 1 thru October 31
- Awards will be presented for the largest Striped Bass caught during each month of the tournament.
SBYC WRECK TOURNAMENT
Rules to be announced
SBYC FISHING TOURNAMENT
This is a one-day tournament. An Awards Cocktail Party and Dinner with open bar will commence at 1800 hours on the date of the tournament.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply .
- All Boats and Anglers must register at the Captains Meeting the night prior to the tournament.
- Captains must pick one Tournament Category in which they wish to compete, General Tournament Category Ocean, General Tournament Category Bay, Surf Category or Special Weakfish Category.
- The Special Weakfish Category is for those anglers who wish to chum (grass shrimp) for weakfish.
- Anglers on a boat are eligible only for the prizes in the category that their boat is registered.
- Boats may not leave the dock prior to 0530, and must weigh in at SBYC by 1500.
- Fish must be a recognized IGFA species. Sharks, except Makos, are not eligible.
- Chumming or Chunking is not permitted except for boats entered in the Special Weakfish Category.
- Only six (6) fish per boat will be eligible for weigh-in.
- Prizes are listed in order of presentation and are limited to one (1) prize per boat.
| Ocean Tournament Category |
| Biggest Fish |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
| Second Place (3) |
Second Place (4) |
| Third Place (5) |
Third Place (6) |
| Bay Tournament Category |
| Biggest Fish |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
| Second Place (3) |
Second Place (4) |
| Third Place (5) |
Third Place (6) |
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| Special Weakfish Category |
| Biggest Fish> |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
| Surf Fishing Category |
| Biggest Fish |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
HUSBAND AND WIFE FISHING TOURNAMENT
This is “ladies day”. Only the ladies are eligible for prizes. There will be three categories, Ocean, Bay and Special Weakfish. Boats must declare their category at registration during the Captains meeting. Breakfast will be served for anglers between 0600 and 0900. An Awards Cocktail Party and Dinner will commence at 1800 hours on the night of the tournament.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply.
- All Anglers/Boats must register at the Captains Meeting the night prior to the tournament.
- Boats may not leave the dock prior to 0530, and must weigh in at SBYC by 1500.
- If more than one couple is fishing from the same boat they must keep their fish separate.
- Fish must be a recognized IGFA species, sharks, except Makos, are not eligible.
- The Bay Category will include all Bay waters out to _____ Buoy in Little Egg Inlet.
- The Ocean Category will be defined as Fishing beyond _____ Buoy in Little Egg Inlet.
- The Special Weakfish Category is for those anglers who wish to chum (grass shrimp) for weakfish.
- Anglers on a boat are eligible only for the prizes in the category that their boat is registered.
- Chumming is not permitted, except for Anglers registered in the Special Weakfish Category.
- There will only be one prize per couple. More than one prize may be awarded to a boat.
- Only six (6) fish per couple will be eligible for weigh in.
- Prizes are listed in order of presentation.
| Ocean Tournament Category |
| Biggest Fish |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
| Second Place (3) |
Second Place (4) |
| Third Place (5) |
Third Place (6) |
| Bay Tournament Category |
| Biggest Fish |
Most Weight |
| First Place (1) |
First Place (2) |
| Second Place (3) |
Second Place (4) |
| Third Place (5) |
Third Place (6) |
| Special Weakfish Category |
| Biggest Fish
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Most Weight
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| First Place (1)
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First Place (2)
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| Surf Fishing Category
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| Biggest Fish
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Most Weight
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| First Place (1)
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First Place (2)
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FALL STRIPED BASS TOURNAMENT
Initiated in 1996 by Mark and Scott Janiszewski. There is an Awards ceremony and Covered Dish Dinner held on the last Saturday in November.
- SBYC Angling Rules apply
- All club members in good standing are eligible to compete.
- The contest will run from September 1, thru the last Saturday in November.
- Fish must be recorded on the Striped Bass Register located at the SBYC Fishing Bulletin Board.
- Anglers may register fish caught from the surf or from a club members boat.
- Prizes will be awarded for the three largest Striped Bass registered during the tournament.
- A “Release Category” Award will be presented to the angler who releases the most legal size Striped Bass during the Tournament.
ANGLING AWARDS
The Robert M. Hudson Award
The Fishing Committee Award
These Awards are presented to SBYC fishermen not solely for angling accomplishments, but for demonstrateing a commitment to Sport Fishing, a dedication to the Fishing Program at SBYC, and an ability to conduct themselves and their efforts with the highest degree of sportsmanship and integrity.
Angling Awards
The Robert M. Hudson Award
The Fishing Committee Award
These Awards are presented to SBYC fishermen not solely for angling accomplishments, but for demonstrateing a commitment to Sport Fishing, a dedication to the Fishing Program at SBYC, and an ability to conduct themselves and their efforts with the highest degree of sportsmanship and integrity.
HIGH SEAS TOURNAMENT
This tournament is held each year with the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club and Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club. The tournament structure has been modified to promote teamwork and to open the tournament to all anglers. Angling Categories have been established for Bluefish, Flounder, Weakfish, Dolphin, and Tuna. A point system will reward clubs that weigh in fish in each category. SBYC will need boats to compete in all of the fish categories. All members are invited to attend the Cocktail Party and Awards Ceremony. This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with members from neighboring clubs.
The rules for this tournament will be available at the Captains Meeting prior to the event.
JUNIOR ANGLERS TOURNAMENT
The purpose of this event is to introduce young members to recreational fishing as a hobby. Only those 18 years of age and under are eligible for prizes. Anglers may be a Junior Member, a family member or a friend of a SBYC member. Breakfast will be served from 0600 to 0800. An awards luncheon will commence immediately after the 1230 hrs. Weigh-in deadline.
CRABBING CONTEST
This will be the 32nd annual Crabbing contest followed by the Crab Fest. The object is to promote a healthy "family" oriented "on the bay" contest for all ages. The secondary object is to have a good time.
Rules are almost non-existent, with the exception of the following. Crabs must be caught from a boat by whatever means the crabber chooses, hand lines, nets, etc. Crabbing starts at 8 AM and ends at the dock for a count-in by 3:30 pm. Take your crabs home, cook-em and return to the club at 6:00PM for the crab fest. Beer and soft drinks are provided and a prize for every boat that goes out crabbing. Join us this year and continue a tradition under the auspices of PC Jeff Thompson and his daughter Judy Magnusson and family.
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