Last Call For JCAA Fluke Tournament

[Angler Paul]

LAST CALL FOR Jersey Coast Anglers Association HEAVY HITTERS FLUKE TOURNAMENT
The tournament will begin on 8/7 and continue through 8/9 so if you want to enter, you must do so by 11:59 PM on Thursday 8/6. You may do so online at www.jcaa.org or call Paul at 973-943-8201 Below is some additional tournament info along with the rules.
Heavy Hitters Tournament Rules
This is a reminder to all entrants to read all the below rules. It is important to remember that no more than 4 people can be on your vessel and no more than 4 lines in the water at one time. You must text 973-943-8201 or email anglerpmh@aol.com by 9 PM the night before the day you intend to fish. There are no affidavits or anything being mailed out. Simply bring your fish to one of our weigh-in stations and weigh them in. Each station has a folder with our weigh-in sheets. If you would like a receipt for your weigh-ins, just take a photo of the weigh-in sheet. Be certain that your weigh-in station will be open when you arrive as some may close prior to the 5 PM deadline. Good luck to all and stay safe!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Tournament Dates: August 7th, 8th and 9th, 2020. Each boat entered may only fish one of the three 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 would like to fish. In the event no message is received, their designated fishing day will be Sunday, August 9th.
Fishing Hoursawn until there is sufficient time to make it to the weigh-in station before they close but no later than by 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, 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 that time. If not be sure to get there before they close or go to another weigh-in station. Some weigh-in stations may close early on Sunday or may have restricted hours due to the Covid-19 situation. Weights will be recorded by the weigh masters 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.
GENERAL RULES AND PROVISIONS
The tournament will be held rain or shine on August 7th, 8th and 9th. 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, federal, and International Game Fish Association (“IGFA”) international angling rules, including any applicable state registry requirements.
Each boat may have up to 4 anglers or other individuals onboard and no more than 4 lines may be in the water at one time.
Each entrant may only win one prize in each category (3 fish category, 1 fish category) but may win multiple Calcuttas
All fish presented to the weigh master will be recorded in pounds and hundredths of pounds and measured for length to the nearest 1/4 of an inch. 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, the longest fish will be declared the winner.
Jersey Coast Anglers Association reserves the right to require a polygraph examination within 60 days, at Jersey Coast Anglers Association'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.
Names and likenesses of all prize winners may be used by Jersey Coast Anglers Association and Jersey Coast Anglers Association’s designee(s) for promotional purposes without further compensation to Jersey Coast Anglers Association or the individual prize winners.
Any and all appeals must be made in writing and submitted to Jersey Coast Anglers Association no later than immediately after the final results are announced on our Facebook page. Appeals must be accompanied by a $25 processing fee. If the appeal is granted, the money will be refunded. All decisions made by Jersey Coast Anglers Association 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. Jersey Coast Anglers Association 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.

[Capt John]

Paul,

How many boats have signed on so far?

[Angler Paul]

54

[don't know]

How many boats did you end up getting?