C L U B N E W S. June 2007

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1 C L U B N E W S June 2007 PO BOX 9, SEASIDE PARK, NJ The purpose of the Berkeley Striper Club is to promote a greater interest in good fellowship and sportsmanship among fisherman, as well as, promoting a more friendly and harmonious relationship between land owners, tenants and municipalities, for the control and preservation of our natural resources that will help fishing Calendar June 1-June 10 Spring Tournament Sat., June 2 Meeting Sun., July 22 Club Picnic Sept. 1 Dec. 31 Fall Fishing Derby Sat., September 8 Meeting Thurs., October 4 Meeting October Oct Montauk Thurs., November 1 Thanksgiving Meeting Sat., December 1 Holiday Social Meeting President OFFICERS Mike Tutela Vice President Gary Beeg Secretary Tim Brennan Treasurer Pat Leahey Delegate-At-Large Paul Haertel President s Corner Dear Members, It's June, the weather is here, so are the tournaments. Let's get out and show What the Berkeley Striper Club can do. The boat trip took place as Scheduled, Saturday, May 12 myself and four other members showed. What happened to the rest of you that signed up? The fishing was good, mostly keeper bass lbs. We will try another trip in June maybe. This month's meeting will be a Saturday social meeting. Please remember to bring a covered dish. The main topic at this month's meeting will be FISHING, the club business will be expedited, and any non-essential committee reports will be held until September. Hopefully many of you that haven't been able to attend a meeting will be there. I still have club sweatshirts available see you at the meeting. Tight lines, Mike Meeting Reminder Saturday, June 2nd at 7:30pm The next meeting of the Berkeley Striper Club will be held Saturday, June 2nd at 7:30pm at the Seaside Park Borough Hall WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Welcome to all the new members, remember joiners join And members work. Get involved, you will not regret it! Rich Ritota George Sokolov Vincent Kugler Thomas Janukowicz Vincent Canizzaro Jack Konrad Charlie Gartlan Steve La Grossa

2 Montauk MONTAUK TRIP DATES ARE SUNDAY Oct 21st and MONDAY Oct 22nd, As has been tradition, members formed an AD-HOC committee to select the club trip dates just after the March club meeting. The tides will provide incoming water in the early morning and a waxing moon (full moon Oct 26th) at night. We will stay at the Sands Motel ( ) again. The estimated cost is $55 per member with a final adjustment made at the October meeting. Guests are welcome paying the full cost. We are awaiting response from the Sands to determine what the hotels rooms will cost, but expect them to be around $75 for non-members. All money will be collected when you sign-up. The last meeting for sign-up is Sunday, July 22nd. (this will allow all the money to be turned over to the treasurer, and a check sent to the motel before we leave for Montauk). All members are invited. It is a great club experience and we'd like to see you there. Please see Tony Carbone, Tim Brennan, or John Budish at the meeting to sign-up or if you have any questions. You can also sign up via phone or . Contact phone numbers and addresses are in the committee list in this newsletter. Please note the change in the cutoff date for the Montauk trip is the picnic. All money must be received by July 22nd to get an accurate count for the hotel reservation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Club Historical Archives-New Committee Chair Life member Mike Whalen will be heading up the historical committee. "Having been recently appointed Historian of the Berkeley Striper Club, I would like to ask any of the members who have any of the old records of the club to contact me so that I can collect them all in one place and try and put them together in some usable form in one location. This could include old photos, documents, meeting minutes and membership records. You can contact me by phone at or me at mjwglass@yahoo.com and I will make arrangements to get them from you." Club Newsletter New Committee Chair/Editor Tim Brennan will be doing the Club newsletter beginning with the April Issue. If you have any submissions, please send to him at tbthirty@hotmail.com or call (609) Club Apparel & BSC 40 th Anniversary Jackets The Berkeley Striper Club is celebrating its 40 th Anniversary this year. With that said, samples of our new 40 th Anniversary Jackets will be on display at the October meeting. The first 25 orders will get the jacket at a discounted price of $85. All orders received after the first 25 will be $95 per jacket. Please see Mike Tutela or Frank Sommerer for more information or to place an order. Mike will also have samples of our regular club apparel on display. Members can order from a selection of golf shirts, long sleeve shirts, denim shirts, light and heavy weight sweatshirts, windbreakers, jackets, & hats. ** ON SALE ** BSC Hooded Pullover Sweatshirts embroidered with club logo Available at the club meeting for $27. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

3 Committee Chairperson Contact List Apparel Mike Tutela Apparel Frank Sommerer Awards Banquet Mike & Denise Tutela BSC Education Fund Gary Gerenza BSC Education Fund Ray Nebus Club By-Laws Fred Bogue Club Newsletter Tim Brennan Derby Dominick Talerico Entertainment Ken Hollins Fishing Activities Mike Korygoski Flea Market Nancy Peterson Intra-Club Tournament Paul Haertel Intra-Club Tournament Chris LaGrossa JCAA Joe Chrzanowski Legislative Al Gabriel Membership Ron Bernknopf Montauk Tony Carbone Montauk Tim Brennan Montauk John Budish Jr Multi-Club Tournament Chris LaGrossa Picnic Ken Hollins Steward Steve Perna Spring Tournament Paul Haertel Tagging Program Fred Bogue Tagging Sales Paul Hofmann Tagging Sales Gary Beeg Sr Ways & Means Bob Martyn Website Admin Tom Gallagher Historical Archives Mike Whalen This year, all committees will meet with the Executive Board at a workshop meeting. This will be a strategy and planning meeting. Time and date to be determined. Newsletter Submissions We welcome contributions to Club News. Areas of interest can include but are not limited to: General Member News; Fishing Techniques & Tackle; Fishing Success Stories and Experiences; Book Reviews; Tip of the Month; Recipes; Articles from area newspapers relating to fishing etc. If you would like to contribute something to the newsletter, please send your information with a contact name and phone number to Tim Brennan at tbthirty@hotmail.com NO LATER THAN THE 15 th OF THE MONTH. If your submission is not received by this date, there is no guarantee that it will make the next issue. Thank you for your cooperation. PLEASE NOTE: Newsletter submissions also apply to all committee chairpersons reminders will no longer be sent. DON'T MISS IT Berkeley Striper Club annual picnic Our annual picnic is Saturday July 22nd Rain or shine Members and their immediate family are free Guests are five dollars Raffles, games for the kids and a great time for all Don't forget our wildest hat contest

4 A Bit of History about the Fish We Seek All are familiar with the commercial Pound Fishery that existed along the New Jersey coast from the late 19 th century until the mid-20 th century when the beach properties used for this fishery became more valuable for development. But did you know that striped bass and bluefish, which you might think would be a mainstay of the Pound Fishery were, in fact, seldom caught in great numbers in pound nets as they were considered as being too wise to get trapped in the nets and were able to find their way out of the pocket when trapped. Any of you who have ever fished with live bait when bluefish are present can attest to their keen vision and instinct in being able to consume the bait leaving the angler with nothing but a hook and a small bit of the bait. I have always marveled at the bluefish s ability to do this and avoid being hooked! On the other hand weakfish, which showed up in June, were the species that determined the success of their summer fishing. One of the few businesses that s still exists from this era is the Berkeley Fish Company which still operates as a restaurant in So. Seaside Park at the entrance to IBSP. This operation is still run by relatives of the Cotov family who started the Berkeley Pound Fishery in Some of the rare catches in these pound nets have been a 2000 lb. Basking Shark, Bluefin Tuna up to 700 lbs., sharks of various types including Blue, Tiger and Hammerhead sharks. But perhaps the rarest catch was a 429 lb. Blue Marlin on August 25, The last of these pound nets still exists in Raritan Bay just off the west side of the Sandy Hook peninsula where they are almost exclusively used to catch the large schools of bunkers that flourish in the New York Bight. Anyone interested in learning more about this pound fishery can do so by reading the book Pound Fishing Bay Head to So. Seaside Pk by Ferd Klebold which can be found in the Ocean County library. Mike Whalen 2007 Berkeley Striper Club Fall Fishing Derby September 1 st through December 31 st 1 st Place Striped Bass - $ nd Place Striped Bass - $ rd Place Striped Bass - $150 1 st Place Bluefish - $100 1 st Place Weakfish - $100 Derby Rules Entry Fee - $10 Boundaries: Any New Jersey waters. NO BOATS. Minimum sizes: Striped Bass 15 lbs.; Bluefish 12 lbs.; Weakfish 5 lbs. Entrants must be registered 48 hours prior to weigh-in. Weigh-In Stations: Any tackle shop with a NJ certified scale and weighed within 24 hours of catch. Entrant must get a valid weigh slip at the time of weigh-in and mail it to the address below no later than. 14 days after weighing in fish. Each contestant will receive one numbered button. One prize per individual, per species. Berkeley Striper Club 2007 Fall Derby Committee has final say on all eligible fish weighed-in. Mail entry fee and valid weigh slips to: Berkeley Striper Club - Attn: 2007 Fall Derby Committee PO Box 9, Seaside Park, NJ For additional information contact: Dominick Talerico at (201) Visit our web site * Special gift with purchase * - Buy a 2007 Fall Derby Button; get a FREE Plastic Tape Measure!

5 Berkeley Striper Club 2007 INTRA CLUB AWARDS PROGRAM (See Rule #5 for Important Changes) Trophy Category Eddie Blasé Award for Largest Striped Bass Trophy plus $100 Cash Boat Angler of the Year Trophy or $40 Gift Certificate Surfcaster of the Year Trophy or $40 Gift Certificate Largest Bluefish Trophy or $40 Gift certificate Largest Weakfish Trophy or $40 Gift certificate Largest Fluke Trophy or $40 Gift certificate Plaque Category Striped Bass Division 1 st place plaque or $40 Gift certificate 2 nd place plaque or $35 Gift certificate 3 rd place plaque or $25 Gift certificate 4 th place plaque or $20 Gift certificate 1 st place plaque or $35 Gift certificate 2 nd place plaque or $25 Gift certificate Largest striper caught on an artificial - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest striper caught out of state - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Striper caught by a woman from shore - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Striper caught by a woman from a boat - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Striper caught by a youth from shore - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Striper caught by a youth from a boat - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Bluefish Division 1 st place - plaque or $30 Gift certificate 2 nd place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate 1 st place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Bluefish caught by a woman - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Bluefish caught by a youth - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Weakfish Division 1 st place - plaque or $30 Gift certificate 2 nd place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate 1 st place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Weakfish caught by a woman - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Weakfish caught by a youth - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Fluke Division 1 st place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate 1 st place - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Fluke caught by a woman - plaque or $20 Gift certificate Largest Fluke caught by a youth - plaque or $20 Gift certificate (Continued Intra Club Awards Program) Special Awards Division Bill Sculerati All Around Sportsman Award - To be presented to a member of the club who has shown outstanding qualities of an all around fisherman and sportsman. This award shall be inscribed as follows: The Bill Sculerati All Around Sportsman Award - Presented to in memory of Bill Sculerati, a great sportsman and avid fisherman. This award is given to a member who exemplifies Bill s high standards and dedication to the club. An individual can only win this award once every five years. President s Plaque - Given to the President of our club each year. If he serves as President for more than one year he can receive a new plaque or turn in the old one for additional engraving.

6 Boat Angler of the Year and Surfcaster of the Year Awards Rules Scoring for these awards will be by a point system with 1 point a pound for striped bass, 2 points a pound for bluefish, 3 points a pound for weakfish and 4 points a pound for fluke. However, only the two largest striped bass and single largest bluefish, weakfish and fluke will be scored for each member. A member will have to weigh in a fish for at least 3 different species to be eligible for this award. If no member weighs in eligible fish for at least 3 species, the award will be decided by two species. Minimum sizes to qualify for this award are as follows: Boat Division Striped Bass 15 lbs, Bluefish 10 lbs., Weakfish 5 lbs and Fluke 4 lbs., Shore Division Striped Bass 15 lbs., Bluefish 5 lbs., Weakfish 4 lbs., Fluke 2 lbs. General Rules 1. For the trophy category, fish may be caught from the shore or a boat. 2. Each fish can only win one award. Additionally, plaques will be awarded provided that a fish that has won a higher award would not have won a lesser award. For example, if the largest striped bass was caught from the shore, it would win a trophy and there would be no first place plaque for shore caught striped bass. 3. Each member can only win one award for each sub-division. For example a member cannot win two prizes for shore caught stripers but he could win one prize for a shore caught striper and another for a boat caught striper. 4. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN ANY OF THE AWARDS, MEMBERS MUST ATTEND AT LEAST FOUR MEETINGS DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR EXCEPT THAT YOUTH MEMBERS MUST ATTEND TWO MEETINGS OR ONE MEETING AND ONE OTHER QUALIFYING CLUB FUNCTION. It is the responsibility of the member to sign the attendance sheet at the meetings. Credit for meeting attendance will be given to any member who attends the annual awards banquet, picnic, or other functions as determined by the club. Credit will also be given for working at our flea market. 5. An affidavit must be filled out and submitted by the member within one month of catching the fish. THE AFFIDAVIT MAY BE PLACED IN THE CLUB BOX AT BETTY & NICKS, GIVEN TO OUR TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN, PAUL HAERTEL OR MAILED TO HIM AT: 160 DOHERTY DR., CLIFTON, NJ DO NOT MAIL INTRA-CLUB SLIPS TO THE CLUB OR FALL DERBY SLIPS TO PAUL OR THEY WILL NOT COUNT. If you are submitting a fish for both the intra club tournament and the Fall Derby, you have to fill out two slips. (Fall derby slips must be mailed to the club at: P.O. Box 9, Seaside Park, N.J ) 6. All fish must be weighed at a store with a certified scale. The affidavit must be signed by the weighmaster. 7. Members must have paid their dues before a fish is caught in order for it to be eligible. 8. Fish must be caught on a rod and reel in a sporting manner and within compliance of the law. The only help anyone can have in catching a fish is to have someone net or gaff it for him. 9. A member caught cheating in any fishing tournament or for any club award shall be ineligible to win any award from the Berkeley Striper Club. 10. Except for the one out of state award all fish must be caught in New Jersey waters. 11. An artificial shall be defined as a lure having absolutely no natural bait, or synthetic scent attached to it. Fish caught trolling are not eligible for the award for the largest striped bass caught on an artificial. 12. In the event of a tie, the first fish caught shall receive the higher award. 13. To see that the final standings are correct by checking them at the January or February meeting or by contacting the tournament chairmen. Any appeals must be made by the February meeting. 14. It shall be the responsibility of the individual prizewinners to notify the tournament chairman as to whether a gift certificate, plaque, or trophy is preferred. All gift certificates are ordered from Betty & Nick s. Failure to notify the tournament chairman by the February meeting will result in trophies and plaques being ordered. 15. Any questions or information on current standings may be obtained by contacting the tournament chairman, Paul Haertel at (973) cell) or (973) home) or anglerpmh@aol.com

7 Trophy Category 1 st striper Phil LaGrossa 19 lbs. 5 oz Intra Club Standings Largest Striper caught on an artificial See largest club striper Bluefish youth 1 st blue Largest Striper caught out of state Mark Dzindzio 29 lbs. 8 0z. 1 st weak Carl Sterling 15 lbs. 12 oz. Weakfish Division 1 st See largest club weak 2 nd Fred Bogue 13 lbs. 14 oz. 1 st fluke Largest Striper caught by a woman from shore Weakfish boat 1 st - Plaque Category Striped Bass Division - shore 1 st See largest club striper Largest Striper caught by a woman from a boat Largest weakfish caught by a woman - 2 nd Largest Striper caught by a youth from shore Largest weakfish caught by a youth - 3 rd Largest Striper caught by a youth from a boat Fluke Division 1 st 4 th Bluefish Division Shore caught 1 st 1 st Striped Bass boat 1 st 2 nd Largest Fluke caught by a woman 2 nd Bluefish boat 1 st Surfcaster of the Year Largest Bluefish caught by a woman Sara Bogue 7 lbs. Largest Fluke caught by a youth Boat Angler of the Year

8 Berkeley Striper Club PO Box 9 Seaside Park, NJ Next Club Meeting Sat. June 2nd 7:30 pm