2024 Striper Quest Tournament Rules

All captains and anglers must complete and sign the StriperQuest Rules.

It is the responsibility of all participants to abide by state and federal fishing and permit regulations.
All fish must be caught on rod and reel.

Mandatory Check-In: 6:30 am Thursday, May 16, 2024, off Bahr’s Landing (display BOAT Number and
radio check VHF 63). Lines in at 7:00 am.

Captains Meeting – 6:00 pm – Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Ross Brewery, 909 Main Street in Belford, NJ
(phone #732-835-7677) At least one member of each crew must be present to pick up tagging equipment.

Lines In: 7:00 am – Thursday, May 16, 2024.
Lines Out: Thursday, May 16, 2024, by 2:30 pm. (All fish must be tagged and released by 2:30 pm.)
Meet Up: All participants MUST be back at Ross Brewery by 4:30 pm, Thursday, May 16, 2024, to turn in tag data cards.

Committee Boat:
Roxanne Willmer or Bill Dobbelaer – Team Tyman – Channel is VHF 63

For your fish to be counted in the tournament, all fish must be properly tagged and released with GFR green tag. Boats MUST photo or video document each tagged fish with time/date stamp the fish tagged and being RELEASED –the GFR green tag card with number included in clip.

In the event of a tie, the 1 st released and recorded Striped Bass will be the winner.
The 1 st fish caught, tagged and released will receive a Striped Bass mount courtesy of Gray Trophy Fish Mounts.

***NOTE: ONLY Striped Bass will count for tagged fish.
Prizes: Most Measured, Tagged and Released Striped Bass
1 st Place – Cash 50%*, Striped Bass Mount from Gray Trophy Fish Mounts
2 nd Place – Cash 30%*
3 rd Place – Cash 20%*
(*15% of entry fee contribution will go to Gray FishTag Research)

NOTES:
Tournament officials may cancel the tournament day if, in their best judgment, unsafe conditions exist at sea for the average boat entered. No refunds of any sort will be made for any cause in the event of such cancellation. If the day (or any portion thereof) is “weathered out”, the tournament results will be final based on the results of the official fishing time that can be completed. Notice of cancellation and/or resumption of fishing will be provided via Committee Phone. A determination permitting fishing by tournament officials should not be interpreted to mean that the tournament ensures the safety of any registered angler or occupant of any boat. Anglers must make their own judgments whether to fish under the prevailing weather conditions based on the size and seaworthiness of their boat, their seamanship skills, and any other relevant factors.

All protests must be made within 24 hours prior to tournament conclusion. The protest will cost $500 and will go back to the tournament unless a protest results in a change in which the $500 will be refunded. Protests will be handled by the rules committee. The decisions of the rules committee are final.

Hold Harmless – All registered anglers and non-registered occupants of their boats enter and participate
in this tournament voluntarily and at their own risk.

In consideration for the tournament’s acceptance of his or her entry, each angler, for his or her heirs, executors, and administrators, agrees to release, hold harmless and indemnify Gray FishTag Research, Fishmedia Corp., DBA The Fisherman, the Tournament Director its officers, managers, directors, agents, sponsors, donors, marina, restaurants, the city and county where the event is held, and all other persons connected directly or indirectly with the operation of the tournament, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs, fees or expenses which he or she may have against any above-described party, or which his or her captains, crew members, family members, companions or non-registered occupants of their boat may have, arising out of or in any way connected with his or her participation in this tournament, including any injury or death suffered by any registered angler, boat captains, crew members, family members, companions or other occupants of any boat, and including any damage to vessels and equipment, which occurs during or in conjunction with the event. Each Angler understands and agrees that this release specifically includes and waives any claims based on libel, slander, negligence, action, or inaction of any above-named party.

*15% of entry fee contribution will go to Gray FishTag Research.