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Sunday, August 22 2010 @ 06:56 AM MST
After a week of fishing that saw white marlin bite in record numbers, it was another down to the wire finish at the 2010 Mid Atlantic $500,000! Over the years the tournament has a history of producing final day heroics and 2010 would be no different. With just minutes before the scales would close at 9 p.m. on Day Five, Matt Kriedel’s Impulse IV based out of Newington, Connecticut backed to the scales at Canyon Club Resort Marina in Cape May with what would be the last fish to be weighed at the tournament. Moments later, weighmaster Chris Booth yelled out the weight to the large crowd which had left the tournament tent and gathered around the scales when word spread of a big fish on the way in. At 177 pounds, Kriedel’s big eye tuna sealed its spot atop the leaderboard in the tuna category and won the crew $168,812!
Tuesday, July 20 2010 @ 10:53 AM MST
32 boats out of a field of 34 fished on Day 1 of the 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic and were welcomed by less than perfect weather and seas. The tuna that had been present for the previous 2 weeks were playing hard to get as well. When the weigh-in clock struck 8pm, 11 boats had visited the scales and the top contenders were the Moore Bills and the Sea Mistress, both with 69 lb. yellowfin. Over the Top made the board with a 67 pounder, as did the Fin-Ness with one going 66. It was obvious that most participants would initially concentrate on catching larger yellowfin and hopefully a nice, fat big eye.
As Day 2 arrived, 26 boats had decided to go on what would be another “sporty” day offshore. Six boats would weigh-in their catch by the deadline with the heaviest yellowfin being 64 lbs. on the Jeanie D. The All Geared Up put the first bluefin on the board at 64lbs., which surely altered some of the strategies being considered by the boats eligible to fish the final day.
When day 3 rolled around, only ten boats had one more shot at changing the scoreboard. At the end of the day, only the Sea Mistress and the Playmate would hit the scales. The Sea Mistress weighed-in a 56 lb. yellowfin, not enough to break the first place tie, but enough to add to their stringer weight and earn them an additional Calcutta prize. The Playmate scored with a 67 lb. bluefin which would give them the win in that category.
All of the winners turned out for the awards party afterward at Canyon Club to share in the fun and collect their winnings. Tournament director Bob Glover jokingly apologized for the lack of fish, and thanked everyone for participating. “Since we changed the format this year, this is essentially a new event and everyone’s been telling us how much they liked it and to stick with it for 2011 and more boats will come.” Glover said. “I think we’ll do just that!
Thursday, July 15 2010 @ 01:30 PM MST
For the Base Prize:
For the Base Prize Stringer, Heaviest Stringer:
| Category |
Rank |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
Entrant |
| Heaviest Stringer |
1 |
26 |
Play Mate |
191 |
$850.00 |
Jack Shandrowski |
| 2nd Heaviest Stringer |
2 |
1 |
Thats Right |
190 |
$510.00 |
Travis Boon J&A Charters LLC |
| 3rd Heaviest Stringer |
3 |
22 |
Over the Top |
185 |
$340.00 |
Matt Lonuzzi |
For the Kahuna Tuna A:
For the Kahuna Tuna B:
For the Kahuna Tuna C:
For the Daily Calcutta A, Day #1:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Thursday |
24 |
Moore Bills |
69 |
$2,731.25 |
| Heaviest Tuna Thursday |
17 |
Sea Mistress |
69 |
$2,731.25 |
For the Daily Calcutta A, Day #2:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Friday |
14 |
Jeannie D |
64 |
$2,256.25 |
| Heaviest Tuna Friday |
20 |
All Geared Up |
64 |
$2,256.25 |
For the Daily Calcutta A, Day #3:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Saturday |
26 |
Play Mate |
67 |
$1,425.00 |
For the Daily Calcutta B, Day #1:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Thursday |
17 |
Sea Mistress |
69 |
$3,800.00 |
| Heaviest Tuna Thursday |
24 |
Moore Bills |
69 |
$3,800.00 |
For the Daily Calcutta B, Day #2:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Friday |
20 |
All Geared Up |
64 |
$2,612.50 |
| Heaviest Tuna Friday |
14 |
Jeannie D |
64 |
$2,612.50 |
For the Daily Calcutta B, Day #3:
| Category |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
| Heaviest Tuna Saturday |
26 |
Play Mate |
67 |
$3,325.00 |
For the Super Stringer Calcutta A, Heaviest 3 Fish:
| Category |
Rank |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
Entrant |
| Heaviest 3 Fish |
1 |
26 |
Play Mate |
191 |
$11,970.00 |
Jack Shandrowski |
| 2nd Heaviest 3 Fish |
2 |
1 |
Thats Right |
190 |
$6,650.00 |
Travis Boon J&A Charters LLC |
| 3rd Heaviest 3 Fish |
3 |
22 |
Over the Top |
185 |
$3,990.00 |
Matt Lonuzzi |
| 4th Heaviest 3 Fish |
4 |
12 |
Fin-ness |
183 |
$2,660.00 |
Tim Hake |
| 5th Heaviest 3 Fish |
5 |
14 |
Jeannie D |
176 |
$1,330.00 |
John Overpeck |
For the Super Stringer Calcutta B, Heaviest 3 Fish:
| Category |
Rank |
# |
Name |
Weight |
Payout |
Entrant |
| Heaviest 3 Fish |
1 |
26 |
Play Mate |
191 |
$12,825.00 |
Jack Shandrowski |
| 2nd Heaviest 3 Fish |
2 |
1 |
Thats Right |
190 |
$7,125.00 |
Travis Boon J&A Charters LLC |
| 3rd Heaviest 3 Fish |
3 |
22 |
Over the Top |
185 |
$4,275.00 |
Matt Lonuzzi |
| 4th Heaviest 3 Fish |
4 |
6 |
DA Sea |
174 |
$2,850.00 |
Ed Dunn |
| 5th Heaviest 3 Fish |
5 |
17 |
Sea Mistress |
172 |
$1,425.00 |
John Ramondo |
Thursday, July 15 2010 @ 04:10 AM MST
The 9th Annual South Jersey Tuna Tournament kicked of Wednesday evening with the Captain's Meeting at Canyon Club. 34 boats signed up to compete under the new all-trolling format this year. "We're happy to have 34 boats" said tournament director Bob Glover. "Even though we're in our ninth year, this is essentially a new event and everyone seems to like the new format and the new calcuttas. It should make for an exciting tournament and I think when our country's financial situation improves, it will become quite popular for the tuna guys and gals!" Boats can fish two out of a possible 3 days, captains choice, and the weather looked favorable. The weigh-ins can be watched live, simply by clicking the link on this page. "We've got a great bunch of tuna chasers out there, so it will no doubt be a fishy couple of days," added Bob. "Good luck to everyone!"
Tuesday, July 13 2010 @ 09:31 AM MST
South Jersey Tournaments has always supported legal, ethical fishing practices, and will continue to do so. However, even a seemingly simple rule can have far-reaching and unintended consequences. This was recently made clear at this year’s Big Rock Tournament where the largest fish, previously worth over $900,000, was apparently disqualified over a mate failing to hold a current North Carolina fishing license. We agree that the rules are the rules, but in light of this and other issues raised at that event, we have decided to review our own rules to avoid similar unanticipated problems.
We have always felt tournament rules should be concise and be limited to the fewest needed to ensure fair fishing competition. Going forward, where possible, we will leave regulatory matters and the associated penalties in the hands of the trained enforcement professionals and award our prizes strictly on the basis of compliance with our own tournament rules. We intend to focus more on what’s going on in the cockpit and less on what’s in the file cabinet.
In our next tournament, the Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament, Rule 19 has been changed to read:
“19. In order to be eligible for awards, prizes, and calcuttas, fish must be caught in compliance with all tournament rules. Said rules include conformance to state and federal size limits and possession of a current NMFS angling, general or charter/headboat category HMS permit.”
In no way is this change meant to condone illegal fishing or other behaviors. South Jersey Tournaments encourages and supports full compliance with all fisheries regulations, including a new federal angler registry, and will continue to work with law enforcement at all levels. South Jersey Tournaments prides ourselves on our 30 plus years of conservation and fair competition. We are sure that our thousands of participants, past and present, will understand the need for this change.
Those who are not on the registry can do so quickly and free at either CountMyFish.noaa.gov or (888)674-7411.
Monday, July 12 2010 @ 12:43 PM MST
The ‘War Offshore’, otherwise known as the 21st Annual Ocean/Viking Showdown, culminated last weekend with Team Viking taking the top honors and bragging rights for the year. According to Viking’s team captain, Pat Healey, “this is a one of a kind event that is always a lot of fun and let’s John Leek and I spend some quality time with our owners. Of course we all take the fishing seriously, but in the end, it’s a great way to get together and enjoy the social aspect of our sport as well.”
Viking led the standings at the end of day 1 with 3419 points that included 14 white marlin releases, 1 blue marlin release and 29 tuna. This gave them the bragging advantage going into the Lay Day pool party. As John Leek IV and Pat grilled filets for everyone, the discussion of strategies for the next day’s fishing could be overheard at the poolside pina colada bar.
When day 2 of competition rolled around, the weather was better than forecasted which made for an enjoyable day offshore. The fishing turned out to be excellent for this time of year which worked in favor of the Viking team and put them over the top for the win.
That evening at the Awards Party, Tournament Director Bob Glover presented the coveted, Perpetual Showdown Trophy to runner up John Leek III to ceremoniously present to winning team leader Pat Healey. “We got it back this year like we said we would and we will again be proudly displaying it at our factory in New Gretna, NJ, for all to see!
Congratulations to all the winners (the ladies did outstanding!) and a sincere Thank You to all who participated and helped to make this year’s event another memorable affair!
Sunday, June 20 2010 @ 07:04 AM MST
In light of the National Marine Fisheries Service reducing the size of bluefin tuna that are currently allowed to be caught, this temporary rule will add an interesting twist to the 9th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna Tournament. This year, those participants that troll-up a bluefin will have to make sure it’s in the over 27” to just under 59” size range. The heaviest bluefin tuna of the tournament will be taken in this range as fish smaller than than 27” or 59” or larger are currently not allowed due to the new NMFS quota restrictions.
According to Tournament Director Bob Glover, “this will definitely be an interesting twist to the bluefin category of the tournament. You’ll simply be fishing for the heaviest fish within a certain size range or what is essentially known as slot fishing.” Slot fishing is used quite frequntly for conservation purposes in fresh water fishing throughout the country and is common in fresh water tournaments. “
I don’t see this as being that detrimental to the bluefin category of the event” said Glover. As in the past few years, participants are only allowed to weigh one bluefin per day anyway. This year, you’re just going to have to make sure it’s the right length. It may sound challenging, but I don't think it 'll be a problem - I'm thinking it's going to be an interesting angle that could prove to be fun!
Sunday, June 13 2010 @ 11:39 AM MST
"I don't think it can" said tournament director Bob Glover. "We had two days of nice weather offshore and the fishing was exceptional. I think everyone had a really great time! Every category got filled except for Heaviest Blue which was surprising. We normally get one in the upper 200's or 300's. There just weren't any keepers. There were plenty of 100 - 200 pounders released, which certainly exemplifies the conservation approach to this event by our anglers. They did a great job!
Plenty of makos were let go as well with several 200-300 pounders making the board. The "Pirasea" took the top spot on Saturday with their 305 pounder and it held to the end. Three 400 pound plus threshers ruled that category with the largest being caught aboard the Reel Desire III on Friday. Their fish weighed an impressive 490 lbs.
I want to thank all of our participants, sponsors and staff for making our 30th Annual Shark Tournament such a great time. I thought everyone was upbeat and anticipating a fun and exciting event. I think they got what they came for!"
Friday, June 11 2010 @ 08:39 AM MST
 A packed Captains meeting ended at 8:30 last night with 144 boats registered and 700 plus anglers itching to get offshore this morning to take their shot at winning a piece of the $288,410 in prize money. Tournament director Bob Glover said he was pleased with the turn out and the excitement that eminated from the crowd. "There is definitely an abundance of enthusiasm with this group. It was a cold winter in the northeast, but now the weather is just right, the fish are here and everyone is excited. Everyone is in a positive mood. This is going to be a fun event!"
Wednesday, June 09 2010 @ 11:37 AM MST
The crew on the Jersey Devil weighed-in a 553lb. Thresher at Canyon Club Resort marina last night around 7 p.m. Nice job! To see the pictures, go to Facebook and search Canyon Club Resort Marina.
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