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South Shore Fishing Classic to be held in October

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announces that the 2007 South Shore Classic (Bluefish & Striped Bass) Surf Fishing Tournament will be conducted from noon on Friday,October 19, to noon on Sunday, October 21.

Each participants must have an entry permit. All fish must be hooked and landed from the beach, surf, jetty, bank or pier within the legal boundaries of the Jones and Moriches Inlets. All fish must be weighed in and recorded by noon on Sunday, October 21 at Captree Bait, Tackle and Fuel located in Captree State Park or by noon at Jones Beach Bait and Tackle located at Field 10 in Jones Beach State Park. Weigh in hours are at the clock starting at noon on Friday, October 19 until noon Sunday, October 21.

Minimum qualifying weight size is Blue fish - five pounds and Striped Bass - 36 inches. Tournament entry fee is $15 per participant with check payable to NHT - LI. There will be an awards ceremony on Sunday, October 21, 1 p.m. A cash prize of $750 will be given to the first place winners in each category and second through fifth place winners in each category will receive tackle equipment. In case of ties, the earliest recorded fish takes precedence. There is one prize per person, per species. You may request an application by writing to South Shore Classic, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702 or by calling 631-321-3510. The registration deadline by mail is 5 p.m. on Friday, October 12 and in person by 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 20.

For information, call 631-321-3510.
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