Tournament Headquarters - South Jersey Marina
1231 Route 109
Cape May, NJ
609-884-2400
www.SouthJerseyMarina.com

The Mercury/ASA Striper Tournament Series sponsored by Fountain Power Boats kicked off the Spring Striper Season at South Jersey Marina in Cape May. Despite reports that fishing was slow in the Cape May area, the tournament enjoyed a 31% increase in boat participation over last year’s tournament. Two factors contributing to the increase in boat entries is a change from a two day to one day tournament format. And the addition of a 26 and under category.

The reports of slow fishing were correct, only 8 boats from the 46 boat field weighed in fish. All 8 boats receive a cash payout for their efforts. Leading the field with a 43.05 total was Captain Matt Unsworth with Team Mod Squad fishing a 28 Contender. Team Mod Squad also won the Junior category of the tournament with honors being shared by Junior team members Ann Unsworth, Sydney Unsworth and Connor Rowe. Mod Squads payout for the tournament was $5590. Captain Jim McIlhinny of Team Just Released fishing a 33 Contender earned 2nd with a 41.50 total winning a $2684 payout. Captain Karl Bauz of Team Pirasea fishing a 38 Fountain took 3rd winning $3306. Pirasea had the biggest fish of the tournament weighing in at 38.6 pounds. Captain David Nova of Team Marlin Maniac on a 38 Fountain placed 4th winning $1150. Captain John Lamour of Team Animosity fishing a 25 Parker won 5th place and $920. Team Gold Rush fishing a 28 South Port took 6th and $690. Team Finn-Addict Four fishing a 26 Seaswil placed 7th and won the 26 & under category winning $920. Team Big Dog fishing a 36 Contender placed 8th winning the $690.

Mary Inman of Team Big Dog also won the Ladies Division for the tournament. A complete Listing of Tournament results can be found on the American Striper Series website www.fishasa.com along with all the information on the next ASA tournament held at Bahrs Landing in Sandy Hook, NJ on May 17th.  

1st – $5000
2nd – $2200
3rd – $1500
4th – $1250
5th – $1000
6th – $750
7th – $500
8th – $450
9th – $400
10th – $350
Big Fish Saturday – $300
Bunker Award (lowest score gets paid) – $ 300
26 & UNDER – $1000
amount based on a 50 boat field