53rd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Classic

Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Serving Long Beach Island & the Adjoining Mainland Communities

2007 Special Prizes presented by businesses, fishing clubs, and LBI Surf Fishing Tournament 
participants and supporters

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Check this page frequently. New prizes are added almost everyday!

 

The awards and prizes listed here are not guaranteed by the sponsors of the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Tournament or the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. 
There may be additions, changes, or deletions at any time.

Unless otherwise noted, prizes should be picked up at the the 
Chamber of Commerce, 265 W 9th St., Ship Bottom
open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm, (609) 494-7211 x 100

DATE

PRIZE

WINNERS

11/1/07 Jim Bonelli III Memorial Award. $50.00 cash for the bass weighing closest to 20 lbs weighed in today. Presented by Carl Gallagher Masonry, Ship Bottom, in memory of Jim Bonelli III, a life-long friend. #21 Gary Rzemyk 19\8
11/2/07
11’ two-piece Star Rods “Steller Lite” casting rod, presented by Star Rods, 158 Little Nine Dr., Morehead City NC 28557,Star Rods  
(252) 247-1005. Awarded for the 3rd largest blue weighed in today. If there isn’t a winner the prize will move to another day.
No winner

Moved to 11/11/07

11/2/07 Al Ambrose Memorial Prize: In memory of Al, a long-time “Derby” angler, his friends present a TICA Dolphin 10’ 6” surf rod. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in bluefish today. If there are no blues entered, the prize will move forward each day until there is a winner. #222 Gerard E. Moughan, Jr.
11/3/07 $25 Gift Certificate for the striper weighing closest to 16 lbs. 6 oz. today. Presented by The Beach House Restaurant, 13015 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Terrace, 492-1997. #973 John Slazetowski 16\10
11/3/07 A 9' Abu-Garcia rod with reel presented by a friend of the tournament. The winner will be selected by a drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. #973 John Slazetowski 
11/4/07 thru 11/10/07 John Geiger Memorial Award presented by the Barnegat Light Heavers Fishing Club: $100 cash for the heaviest bluefish entered from Nov. 4 through Nov. 10. John was a respected member of the Barnegat Light Heavers. John entered the largest bluefish in the 1999 Tournament. The fish was entered on Nov. 11 and weighed 16 lbs. 13 oz. #1 Larry Weidner 11\13
11/4/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #509 Brian Eggie
11/5/07 $25 Gift Certificate presented by Barry’s Do-Me-A-Flavor, 309 Centre Street, Beach Haven, 492-8259. Winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today #78 John Buoncuore Jr.
11/6/07 $25 Gift Certificate presented by Barry’s Do-Me-A-Flavor, 309 Centre Street, Beach Haven, 492-8259. Winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today #726 Dan Procida
11/6/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #726 Dan Procida
11/7/07 Tsunami 12’ Surf Rod--The winner will be selected by a drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Bimini Bay Outfitters
43 Mc Kee Dr., Mahwah, 800-688-3481
#925 Dante Soriente
11/7/07 $50 gift certificate to Jingles’ Bait & Tackle for the bass closest to 25lbs. today. Presented by Dane Soriente in memory of his friend, Ryan Michaels. #349 Mark Gally 12\5
11/8/07 A gift certificate for up to $99.95 in transmission services presented by Bay Transmission Service, 560 E Bay Ave., Manahawkin, 597-1896. Winner to be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today #720 Mike Fahy Sr.
11/8/07 Dale Beisel Memorial Award presented by Jeanne & Don Fillman. The angler entering the  bluefish weighing closest to 11lbs. receives a $25 gift certificate to Jingle’s Bait & Tackle. #89 Mark P Evans 11\2
11/9/07 $25 Gift Certificate presented by Murphy’s Market, 9 S. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 492-5100. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. #393 Christopher Doorly
11/10/07 A 9' Abu-Garcia rod with reel presented by a friend of the tournament. The winner will be selected by a drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. #758 Gary Deanley
11/11/07
11’ two-piece Star Rods “Steller Lite” casting rod, presented by Star Rods, 158 Little Nine Dr., Morehead City NC 28557,Star Rods  
(252) 247-1005. Awarded for the 3rd largest blue weighed in today. If there isn’t a winner the prize will move to another day.
#517 Mike Mitryk
11/11/07 Merchantville Fishing Club Award. $25 cash for the striper weighing closest to 11 lbs. 11 oz. weighed-in on Nov. 11.

Merchantville Fishing Club Award. $25 cash for the bluefish weighing closest to 11 lbs. 11 oz. weighed-in on Nov. 11.

Presented by Merchantville Fishing Club to “Honor those who served our country.”

No winner, prize moves to 11/12/07


#883 Joe Handley Jr., 11\10
11/12/07 Merchantville Fishing Club Award. $25 cash for the striper weighing closest to 11 lbs. 11 oz. weighed-in on Nov. 12. No winner, prize moves to 11/13/07
11/12/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #847 Terry Mc Glynn
11/13/07 Merchantville Fishing Club Award. $25 cash for the striper weighing closest to 11 lbs. 11 oz. weighed-in on Nov. 12. #1 Larry Weidner 14\14
11/13/07 Gift Certificate for one quart of clam chowder presented by Country Kettle Fudge & Country Kettle Chowda, Bay Village, 9th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, 492-2800 or 888-524-3834. Winner to be selected by drawing from the names of anglers weighing in fish today. #854 Jim Gilroy
11/13/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #34 Bud Faux
11/14/07 $25 gift certificate for the Boat Shop, 756 E. Bay Ave., Manahawkin, 597-1271. Winner to be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today #627 Lance Bacchia
11/15/07 Gift Certificate for one quart of clam chowder presented by Country Kettle Fudge & Country Kettle Chowda, Bay Village, 9th St & Bay Ave, Beach Haven, 492-2800 or 888-524-3834. Winner to be selected by drawing from the names of anglers weighing in fish today. #937 David Smith
11/15/07 “The Bitten Word” A Cookbook with Literary Taste, a collection of recipes submitted by notables, authors, restaurants, patrons, friends, and staff of the Ocean County Library. Ocean County Library Stafford Branch, 129 N. Main St., Manahawkin, 597-3381. Winner to be selected by drawing from the names of anglers weighing in fish today. #126 Peter Washtican

11/16/07

Stefano’s California Grill & PizzaStefano’s California Grill & Pizza  Four $30 gift certificates and two $60 gift certificates. Winners selected by drawing from the names of anglers entering fish today. One per name drawn. Leftover certificates will move to 11/17/07. Presented by Stefano's California Grill & Pizza, 13308 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Gardens, 492-1200 #703 Frank J Marascia $30
#878 John Walton $30
#351 Barry Sandilands $30
#885 Anthony Cucinotta Sr. $30
#9 Joanne Sullivan $60
#984 John M Indrikovic $60
11/16/07 $25 Gift Certificate presented by Murphy’s Market, 9 S. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 492-5100. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today.  #925 Dante Soriente
Weekend of 11/17-18 Harold Coates Memorial Award. $100 Gift Certificate to Surf City Bait & Tackle Shop, for the heaviest bass entered on the last weekend of the Tournament. Presented by Marie Coates and Carolyn Coates, St Rita Hotel, 127 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, 492-9192 #36 Christian Martin 35\5
11/17/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #932 Matthew Shapiro
11/17/07 A quart of chowder for the lightest striper weighed in today. Presented by The Beach House Restaurant, 13015 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Terrace, 492-1997. #932 Matthew Shapiro 16\1
11/18/07
Penn Reels
750SSm Spinfisher Metal Reel. The winner will be selected by drawing from the names of all anglers weighing in fish today. Presented by Penn Fishing Tackle, 3028 West Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia PA 19132, 215-229-9415. #572 Richard Goodman
11/18/07 A quart of chowder for the lightest striper weighed in today. Presented by The Beach House Restaurant, 13015 Long Beach Blvd, Beach Haven Terrace, 492-1997. #795 Roger Meyers 13\13
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All the way from Australia! Beachmaster - The ultimate beach & rock fishing accessory

Beachmaster Pty. Ltd. has sent us two Beachmaster rod holders. One  for the angler entering the 3rd heaviest bass in the tournament, and one for the angler entering the 3rd heaviest bluefish in the tournament. The Beachmaster is a brand new fishing rod holder designed in Australia specifically for all forms of shore based fishing...Surf, Rock & Bank. Please visit the Beachmaster website to discover more about this innovative ultimate fishing accessory. The Beachmasters are courtesy of Beachmaster Pty. Ltd. , 914 Pacific Hwy, Lisa row NSW, Australia  2250,  Phone: 61 2 4329 5177, Fax: 61 2 4329 1919

BASS: #196 Kevin Eichman 37\10

BLUE: #402 David Lugo 18\6

End  Art Mac Intyre Memorial Award: $100 cash prize to the angler weighing in the heaviest bass taken in Loveladies. Presented by Bonanni Realtors, 85 Route 33, Mercerville NJ, 586-4300 #711 Kevin Wong 40\4
End At the end of the tournament we’ll draw from the names of all juveniles who entered fish. Two lucky kids will each win a wave board from Farias' Surf & Sport, Taylor & Bay Avenues, Beach Haven, NJ 08008 #1018 Jack Lech

#543 Kyle Krzyzanowski
End Robert A. Little Memorial Award: $100 cash for the 2nd heaviest striper entered by a juvenile. Presented by the Little family No Winner
End A lure and fly assortment presented to the angler entering the heaviest bass caught on an artificial lure during the tournament. Presented by LBI Surf Fishing Tournament angler, John Parzych. (Previous winners are ineligible for this prize) #991 Brian Dress 19\9

Brian, your prize is here at the chamber office
A lure and fly assortment  presented to the angler entering the heaviest blue caught on an artificial lure during the tournament. Presented by LBI Surf Fishing Tournament angler, John Parzych. (Previous winners are ineligible for this prize) #703 Frank Marascia 19\2

Frank, your prize is here at the chamber office
End Sea glass pendants hand-crafted by our own Sandpaper fishing columnist Jay Mann. One pendant awarded to the lady entering the heaviest bluefish in the Ladies Division and the other pendant to the lady entering the heaviest bass in the Ladies Division. BLUE: #643 Joanmarie Elwood 15\10

BASS: #798 Ruby Anderson 23\2

Prizes are here at the chamber office

End The $50 Verlenden & Rucker Memorial Award and trophy for the student (age 15-18) entering the heaviest bass in the tournament weighed-in by a student.

The $50 Verlenden & Rucker Memorial Award and trophy for the student (age 15-18) entering the heaviest bluefish in the tournament weighed-in by a student.

These prizes are presented by long-time tournament angler, Dave Rucker.

BASS: #738 Kyle Gibson 24\2

BLUE: #431 Matt Bodine 14\9

Prizes are on their way! We'll notify you when they arrive
End The Phil Costello Memorial Prize: $25 to the student (age 15-18) entering the lightest bass in the tournament weighed in by a student.

The Phil Costello Memorial Prize: $25 to the student (age 15 to 18) entering the lightest bluefish in the tournament weighed in by a student.

These prizes are presented by long-time tournament angler, Dan Procida, in memory of his friend.

BASS: #738 Kyle Gibson 24\2

BLUE: #937 David Smith 8\2

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