High Point Volunteer Fire Company hosts seventh annual Striper Shootout

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The funds will go toward the cost
of equipment and other supplies
needed at the firehouse.

Anglers and friends are invited to spend a day on the water at the High Point Volunteer Fire Company of Harvey Cedars’ seventh annual Striper Shootout, on Saturday, June 14. The all-tackle, all-boat fishing tournament, followed by a good, old-fashioned Harvey Cedars “Hoot” and fish fry, will benefit the local fire department, to help replace equipment that was lost or destroyed in recovery efforts during Superstorm Sandy.

“The day is one big party, said Jason Marti, assistant chief of HPVFC. “It kicks off summer for the locals, and you can’t really beat a fish fry at a firehouse. The fish can’t get any fresher.”

Fishing will take place on the water from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the official weigh-in will be held at the firehouse from 2 to 5 p.m. First place will receive $2,000; second place will collect $1,000; and third place will receive $500. Awards and trophies will also be handed out in the female and junior categories.

Family and friends can gather at the firehouse for food and fun starting at 2 p.m. The festivities will include live entertainment, a beer tuck, raffles and silent auction as well as fresh fish from the tournament and other food donated by local restaurants. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $8 for children under 13 years old.

The entry fee for the tournament is $150 per boat for two anglers. Registration for each additional angler is $50. A maximum of six anglers, including the captain, is allowed. A member from each boat must attend the mandatory captain’s meeting on Friday, June 13, at 7 p.m. Participants must register by 8 p.m. that day.

To preregister, or to become a sponsor, visit home.comcast.net/~hpvfc or call 609-494-9169.

— Kelley Anne Essinger

This article was published in The Forked River Gazette.