The 2022 LBI Surf Fishing Classic is now a memory for Long Beach Island anglers, but their thoughts of many are on its spring cousin, the 21 st annual LBI Spring Derby. The Spring Derby runs from early April to the last week in June. Anglers cast lines from shore in hopes of catching that big striped bass or bluefish that will earn them a cash prize.
Read MoreThe event began on Saturday, October 8, and in most aspects can be termed a success. Although the number of registered anglers dropped from 517 in 2021 to 477 this year, there was a significant increase in the overall number of striped bass weighed in. A total of 83 stripers came across the scales this year compared to 32 last year.
Read MoreAlthough many folks are counting the shopping days until Christmas, as of December 2 there are just 10 fishing days left until the Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic ends on Sunday, December 11. Looking at the results on Friday, December 2, there were a total of 67 striped bass checked into the weigh stations for the tournament. An interesting fact comes out concerning the species of fish now being weighed.
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