May 17, 2008 -- 23rd Annual Hooked on Hudson Tourney
23rd Annual
Hooked on Hudson
Saturday May 17, 2008
Ross Dock, Palisades Interstate Park, Fort Lee, N. J.
Project Chairmen: Serg Radossi Al White Tony Evangelista
To volunteer for HOH2008, please sign up @ the next meeting or contact Serge at hoh2008@verizon.net
Bring the kids (and yourself) for a day of fishing with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association and a chance of catching Striped Bass, White Catfish, White Perch and Tommy Cod.
We continue our tradition of combining a fishing contest with exhibits provided by leading environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations in our area.
Cost to Visitors – Other that the normal parking fee, nominal costs for food and beverages, and our fishing contest is free for all who participate.
Fishing Rods are available on loan for the event, bait is provided to all contestants.
Come down to the Park, throw your line in the water and enjoy yourself.
HRFA Tent & Weigh in Station
Programs
Our program schedule is as follows….
Fishing Contest
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']8:00 am- 2:00 pm, Fee to all, Bait Provided, Rods available on loan. Fishing info/assistance available on request.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Exhibits[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']10:00 am- 2:00 pm[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'] … speak to leading environmental, conservation and sportsmen organizations. Music will be provided courtesy of “[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Sweeter Than Honey”. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Hudson River[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'] Fishing Basics [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']10:00 am – 10:45 am …Learn River fishing basics as well as tips and tricks from those in the know, the local pros.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Salt and Fresh Water Fly Fishing Clinic[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']11:00 am – 12:00 pm…Get expert fly-casting and flying instruction from the East Jersey Chapter of Trout Unlimited. [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Kids Casting Contest [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']1:00 pm to 2:00 pm…Test your casting skills … [/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']Awards Ceremony @[/font][FONT='Times New Roman','serif'] 2:30 pm[/font]
Exhibitors Scheduled:
Ø Hudson River Fishermen's Association
Ø Palisades Interstate Park NJ Section
Ø Hackensack River Keeper
Ø The American Littoral Society
Ø Trout Unlimited
Ø Clean Ocean Action
Ø US Coast Guard Auxiliary
Ø The Sea Scouts
Ø Surf Rocket.com
Hudson River Fishing Experts:
Ø Bob Gabrielson (Hudson River Commercial Fisherman)
Ø John Vargo (Publisher of Boating on the Hudson)
Directions to HOH2008 Click Here!
[FONT='Trebuchet MS','sans-serif']The Ross Dock picnic area is on the Hudson River riverfront immediately north of the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey.[/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif']For detailed directions call the Palisades Interstate Park at [/font]201 768-1360[FONT='Arial','sans-serif'][/font]
[FONT='Times New Roman','serif'] or on the web @ http://www.njpalisades.org/direct.htm[/font]
PIP Entrance Fees Apply
For HRFA Members and Guests
A Special HRFA Event … The Friday event prior to HOH 2008, the PIP grants a special permit to allow members to meet at the Englewood Boat Basin to fish, eat and swap stories. We will provide food and bait; however, for this Friday night event you need to bring your own fishing gear and fish stories.
To volunteer for HOH2008, please sign up @ the next meeting or contact Serg Radossi at hoh2008@verizon.net
Please no not hesitate to contact us if there are any questions or comments.
Fishing Contest:
Our Fishing contest is free for all who participate. There is no entry fee. There is no registration forms. Just come down to the Park, throw your line in the water and enjoy yourself.
We have plenty of fishing equipment for your kids to use! FREE!! Rods, Reels, Bait! FREE!!
Just come to the main HRFA tent and let us know you need to borrow whatever you need to catch the big fish!
If you need help, we will be there for both adults and kids. This is our 21st year of providing this contest. It is open to all ages. The HRFA NJ will provide free bait and fishing instructions to all who ask. Parents who know nothing about fishing will be assisted as much as possible by one of our members to give personal assistance.
You should bring your favorite rod and reel but don't feel bad if you do not have one as we have plenty to lend out. FREE!
Members of the HRFA NJ will show you how to tie a proper knot, bait a hook, remove a fish and tag a fish. We have hooks and sinkers for sale but you should bring your own fishing rods and reels. We have a number of Rod and Reel combos to lend out but can run out with the size of the crowd. Get there early!
Do not be overly concerned with bringing the wrong size rod or reel or line. Bring what you have. It will catch fish. Recommended rods are any size rod from 5 foot to 7 foot. Spinning rods and reels are easier casting for youngsters than bait casters. Line can be anywhere from 8 pound test to 17 to 20 pound test.
Catch and release is suggested with tagging demonstrations given to all fish released.
Prizes will be provided by the Hudson River Fishermen's Association.
Fish expected to be caught will be catfish, white perch, Tommycod, and striped bass. Fish will be in the 2 to 5 or 6 pound range although we have had some 10 pound striped bass caught from the shoreline in previous contests. Dress warm. Check the weather report in case you need to bring rain gear. Bring a lunch basket.
The HRFA will provide a certain amount of fishing rods and reels. These can be borrowed form the HRFA FREE of any cost. All children under 16 will receive a Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs card and an HRFA Youth Angler Program Sticker.