1st Striper of the Season
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1st Striper of the Season 2020 Pictured Beau Bosley, 1st legal Striped Bass March 1st,2019
Being the Politically Incorrect person that I am, I am once again sponsoring a 1st Striped Bass of the Season Contest for 2020. Be the first angler to catch
and weigh in a legal Striper at Absecon Bay Sportsman Center and win a $200 Gift Certificate
1st Legal Striper Weighed in a $200 Gift Certificate
•2nd Legal Striper a $100 Gift Certificate
•3rd Legal Striper a $50 Gift Certificate
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Big Change for 2020: No Racing on March 1st.
With the warm winter that we have had I expect close to a 100% chance that I will see at least one Striped Bass come thru the door on March 1st. In order to maintain a more orderly approach to giving out the prizes, IF more than one Striped Bass is weighed in on Sunday March 1, 2020, the winner of the $200 Gift Certificate will be the heaviest fish. If more than three Stripers are weighed in, all additional anglers weighing legal Stripers will receive their choice of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center T-Shirts. The Scale and weigh-ins will end at 4 pm.
First Live Release of a Striper over 28", 2020 Season
Go Live on Facebook and on video, measure and release a striper over 28”. Share the saved LIVE Video to Absecon Bay Sportsman Center www.facebook.com/abseconbay , win a $100 Gift Certificate.
The winner may not keep any other Striped Bass on the day of the video.
"Bonus" $100 Gift Certificate to the first Facebook "Fan"
Besides the regular prizes, just like last year I am offering an additional "Bonus" $100 Gift Certificate to the first Facebook "Fan" that also is registered at the Facebook "Event", 1st Striper 2020 and brings in a Legal Striper Bass. So CLICK the "INTERESTED" Button and then drop down to "GOING" to register for the FAN Prize. (This Will Be Checked) One Last requirement for the Facebook Fan Prize. You must Post a picture of your catch to www.Facebook.com/abseconbay or send to Absecon Bay Sportsman Center or David Showell by Facebook Messenger.
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1st Striper of the Season 2019
Pictured 2018, 1st Striper Caught By Nikito Grantham
2019 Absecon Bay Sportsman
Center, 1st Striper of the Season Contest.
Be the first angler to catch
and weigh in a legal Striper here and win a $200 Gift Certificate
1st Legal Striper Weighed in a $200 Gift Certificate
•2nd Legal Striper a $100 Gift Certificate
•3rd Legal Striper a $50 Gift Certificate
Changes for 2019:
1st Legal Striper
Release of 2019. Go Live on Facebook and
measure and release a striper over 28”.
Share the saved LIVE Video to Absecon Bay Sportsman Center www.facebook.com/abseconbay , win a $100 Gift Certificate.
I will not be giving out Gift
Certificates for the first, 20# and 30# stripers this year. I believe everyone should be able to catch,
keep and show off a legal fish, however I do believe that we should be changing
to a slot limit regulation and everyone should be encouraged to release large
breeding females.
As the Oyster Creek Nuclear Power
plant has been closed, there is no need for any problems with, “Warm Water
Fishing “
Besides the regular prizes, just like last year I am offering an additional "Bonus" $100 Gift Certificate to the first Facebook "Fan" that also is registered at the Facebook"Event", 1st Striper 2019 and brings in a Legal Striper Bass. So CLICK the "INTERESTED" Button and then drop down to "GOING" to register for the FAN Prize. (This Will Be Checked)
I am adding one additional, requirement to prove you are a Fan you must Post a Picture of your fish to the Facebook page, before you weigh it in.
Kid's Catch Fish and win Too:
The first Boy and Girl 12
years old or under to catch and weigh in a Striper over 28" will win a Rod
and Reel combo to help them catch their next one. Tell Mom and Dad that you've
got to go fishing.
Fisherwomen, get into the act.
Even if you don't catch the
first Striper of the season, or win one of the other prizes, I am adding another prize to the pile:
The First Female Angler to weigh in a Legal striped bass will win a Shakespeare 7' Lady fish Combo.
All weigh ins must be during regular store hours. No weigh-ins
before 6 am. March 1st. (I do expect legal fish will be caught) If more
than one fish is waiting in the lot at 6 am.
I expect that they will be gentlemen or women and accept their
appropriate place in the tournament.
For more details follow this link:
http://www.abseconbay.com/fishingtournaments.html
Capt. Dave Showell will be the Judge and Jury to see that all regulations in this tournament are followed.
Any pictures sent to Absecon Bay Sportsman Center or Capt. David Showell or taken by Capt. Dave or any representative of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center in any form will be considered
public domain and used accordingly.
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1st Striper of the Season 2017
It took until just after noon for the first Striped bass to come thru the door. Donovan Vasquez caught this 9.4#. 30" Mullica River Beauty on a bloodworm. He said he didn't know how many shorts he had to cull thru to get it, but the action is constant. He did pick up a few White Perch between the aggressive short Stripers. With his winnings he picked up a really nice combo. A Penn Clash 4000 on a Tsunami Classic Rod with a full spool of 30# Power Pro. Also prizes for kids and the 1st woman to catch a keeper so keep on fishing.
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center 1st Striper of the Season contest. Be the first angler to catch and weigh in a legal Striper here and win a $200 Gift Certificate
ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS: To win the entire $200 Gift Certificate or any other prize, You must submit reasonable proof that you caught your fish in waters of South Jersey not connected to influence of the Oyster Creek Nuculear Power Plant. Since almost everyone carries a phone with a camera with them I suggest you immedialtey take a picture and send to me when the fish is first caught.
Post it to this page, send in a Facebook message or email to go-fish@abseconbay.com
Any fish taken from the influence of the Oyster Creek Nuculear power plant before... a "Cold Water Fish" will be entitled to 1/2 of the appropriate prize and the remainder will be awarded to the 1st "Cold Water Catch" or the next in line.
It is up to you to PROVE to me, Capt. David Showell, beyond a reasonable doubt that you did infact catch a fish in the "Wild" environment. If you do not want to give away your Fishing Zone, then you will settle for half the prize.
1st Legal Striper Weighed in a $200 Gift Certificate:
Donovan Vasquez ,March 1st, Mullica River, 30 inches, 9.40 pounds, Bloodworm. (Facebook Fan)
•2nd Legal Striper a $100 Gift Certificate: James Schlagel, 29" 8.75# •3rd Legal Striper a $50 Gift Certificate: Donald Cook, 29" 9.05#
•1st Striper over 20# a $100 Gift Certificate
•1st Striper over 30# a 100 Gift Certificate
This Contest will continue until all prizes have been awarded.
Besides the regular prizes, just like last year I am offering an additional $100 Gift Certificate to the first Facebook "Fan" that also is registered at the Facebook "Event", 1st Striper 2015 and brings in a Legal Striper Bass. So CLICK the "INTERESTED" Button and then drop down to "GOING" to register for the FAN Prize.
I am adding one additional requirement to prove you are a Fan you must Post a Picture of your fish to this page, before you weigh it in.
Kid's Catch Fish and win Too:
The first Boy and Girl 12 years old or under to catch and weigh in a Striper over 28" will win a Rod and Reel combo to help them catch their next one. Tell Mom and Dad that you've got to go fishing..
Fisherwomen, get into the act.
Even if you don't catch the first Striper of the season, or win one of the other prizes, I am adding another prize to the pile:
The First Female Angler to weigh in a Legal striped bass will win a Shakespeare 7' Lady fish Combo.
Remember all prizes are available until the fish are weighed in at the shop. Even if it takes to the 4th of July, (I hope not)
All weigh ins must be during regular store hours.
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1st Striper of the 2016 Season
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center 1st Striper of the Season contest.
Be the first angler to catch and weigh in a legal Striper here and win a $200 Gift Certificate ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS: To win the entire $200 Gift Certificate or any other prize, You must submit reasonable proof that you caught your fish in waters connected to the Little Egg Harbor to the Great Egg Harbor inlets. Since almost everyone carries a phone with a camera with them I suggest you immedialtey take a picture and send to me when the fish is first caught. Post it to my Facebook Page, www.Facebook.com/abseconbay . Send in a Facebook message or email to: go-fish@abseconbay.com Any fish taken from the influence of the Oyster Creek Nuculear power plant before a "Cold Water Fish" will be entitled to 1/2 of the appropriate prize and the remainder will be awarded to the 1st "Cold Water Catch"
It is up to you to PROVE to me, Capt. David Showell, beyond a reasonable doubt that you did in fact catch a fish in the "Wild" environment. If you do not want to give away your Fishing Zone, then you will settle for half the prize.
1st Legal Striper Weighed in a $200 Gift Certificate (if caught in "Wild Coldwater Enviroment". If caught in Warm water discharge of Oyster Creek power Plant, $100 Gift certificate and a $100 Gift certificate will be reserved for the 1st "Coldwater" Fish.)
1st In NJ: Mathew Calebria 3/1/2016 29"
1st Local $100 Gift Certificate Trevor Daniels 3/1/2016
•2nd Legal Striper a $100 Gift Certificate Joe Giafaglione 3/1/2016
•3rd Legal Striper a $50 Gift Certificate Joe Giafaglione 3/9/2016
•1st Striper over 20# a $100 Gift Certificate Trevor Daniels 5/1/2016
•1st Striper over 30# a 100 Gift Certificate, Tim Showell 4/1/2016
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Besides the regular prizes, just like last year I am offering an additional $100 Gift Certificate to the first Facebook "Fan" that also is registered at the Facebook "Event",1st Striper 2015 and brings in a Legal Striper Bass. So go to the "EVENT" Page and CLICK the "INTERESTED" Button and then drop down to "GOING" to register for the FAN Prize.
I am adding one additional requirement to prove you are a Fan you must Post a Picture of your fish to the Facebook Page, Send a picture in a Facebook Message, or Email to go-fish@abseconbay.com , before you weigh it in.
Kid's Catch Fish and win Too:
The first Boy and Girl 12 years old or under to catch and weigh in a Striper over 28" will win a Rod and Reel combo to help them catch their next one. Tell Mom and Dad that you've got to go fishing..
Fisherwomen, get into the act.
Even if you don't catch the first Striper of the season, or win one of the other prizes, I am adding another prize to the pile: The First Female Angler to weigh in a Legal striped bass will win a Shakespeare 7' Lady fish Combo.
Remember all prizes are available until the fish are weighed in at the shop. Even if it takes to the 4th of July, (I hope not) All weigh ins must be during regular store hours.
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1st Stripers of 2015 Season
1st Striper 2015, $200 Gift Certificate:
3/1/2015, Nikito Grantham, 29.4#, Oyster Creek Power Plant, Caught on Jig with Pink Rubber Tail
2nd Striper 2015, $100 Gift Certificate:
3/1/2015, Louis Pabon, 15#, Oyster Creek Power Plant
3rd Striper 2015, $50 Gift Certificate:
1st Striper Over 20# $100 Gift Certificate:
3/1/2015, Nikito Grantham, 29.4#
1st Striper over 30#, $100 Gift Certificate:
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1st Striper of 2014 Season Contest
Absecon Bay Sportsman Center 1st Striper of the Season contest.
Be the first angler to weigh in a legal striper
Win a $200 Gift Certificate
Prizes will be as follows:
1st Legal Striper Weighed in a $200 Gift Certificate, Richard Kutch, March 8,2014, 11# Caught on an A-15 Bomber in the Great Egg Harbor Estuary
•2nd Legal Striper a $100 Gift Certificate, Adam Zahamerk, March 9, 2014, 19.55# Oyster Creek Power Plant, Jerk Shad
•3rd Legal Striper a $50 Gift Certificate, Scott Surran, 11 years old, 4/5/2014 Clam from Bank A.C. area (also wins Jr. Fishing Rod)
•1st Striper over 20# a $100 Gift Certificate, Brayant Tigrado, 4/18/2014, 25#, Mullica River, Clarks Landing @ Hay Road, Bloodworm
•1st Striper over 30# a 100 Gift Certificate
Kid's Catch Fish Too
The first Boy and Girl 12 years old or under to catch and weigh in a Striper over 28" will win a Sea Striker Rod and Reel combo to help them catch their next one. Tell Mom and Dad that you've got to go fishing this weekend.
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This page will be reserved for information on Open Tournaments available to the competative angler here in South Jersey. I personally enjoy competing, but it is often difficult to get free to give it a good shot. I also participate as sponsor for several of the local benifit tournaments such as the Ladies Bluefish Tournament, The Greater Atlantic Bluefish Tournament and several of the Hooked on Fishing not on Drugs Kids Tournaments. If you or your group Is running a Fishing event of any kind I'll be happy to promote it for you and help out any way I can.
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2013 (FREE) Customer Appreciation Tournament
May 18th and 19th
Weakfish will be back in contention again after last years single weigh in and great summer weakfishing.
This will be the 8th year I have run my FREE Customer Appreciation Tournament. There will be Gift Certificate prizes of $100 for First, $50 for Second, and $25 for 3rd place for each of the following divisions:
Summer Flounder
Striped Bass
Bluefish
WeakfishBlack Drum
Fishing can start 12 am May 18th and weigh ins must be during regular store hours Saturday 6 am. to 8pm. and Sunday 6 am. until 5 pm.
All anglers MUST sign up before fishing. Anyone signing in on Facebook will be automaticly registered Follow this LINK to my Events Page anc click Sign In . Anyone else must sign up in the store. Sign ups will be accepted from Friday May 10th thru Friday May 17th at the annual "Customer Appreciation Sale" and prior to fishing during the tournament days.
This is strictly a FUN tournament and I expect a big turn out. I will be the final judge. You know you will be fishing this weekend anyway so stop by an sign in and then bring in your fish. I'll show them all off here and on my Facebook page. If you aren't already a Facebook Fan of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center once again I suggest you CLICK HERE and LIKE the PAGE. You'll get ALL the updates as they happen every day.
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