Part I:
Good morning my fellow SJHT brethern ans sisthren. LOL!!! Although there is still alot of fun fishing remaining, I just wanted to Thank all members and guest for making this one unforgetable 2013 season. With all of the events and tale of the tapes noted throughout our season, I could almost write a book starring Action Jackson as our lead actor.
However since this is about all members, I will touch on some key highlights and statics and how they somewhat compared to the 2012 year and previous years.
First off, I would like to congratulate Silent Assassin Mr. Jackson Fu for not only winning this years 2013 SJHT AOY Points Race (143 Points) with a Record total weight of 68.32lbs (This was 10.15lbs higher than last years total by 2012 AOY Jay Niessan in 3 fewer tournaments), but also capturing the 2013 Lunker of the Year (Lums Ponds going 5.98lbs), and the 2013 Buddy Tag-Team Belts. He didn't break the most fish caught in a season which Jay holds with 32 Bass from the 2012 season, but he darn sure came close with 30 Bass caught in 2013. Jackson can also add his Heavyiest 3 Bass Limit which went 13.18lbs from Lums Pond to his 2013 accomphlisment. Need I say more!
Phucking Eh! Silent Assasin Jackson.
The 2013 SJHT Rookie of Year was unamiously won by Mr. Brian *SubFish* McCulley with a total of 73.66 Points. Brian was also a 2013 SJHT Ironman in making all 16 Tournaments throughout the course of the 2013 season. Brian *Subfish* truly epitomizes the term on the water warrior as he fished many of our South Jersey ponds for the first time. Way to represent in your 1st season. I know 2014 will be even bigger for you. With the Classic right around the corner, The belt back up for grabs and the $$$ purse, I know you will have your game face on.
We can't forget the remarkable season that longtime SJHT Ironman Rob *Ram1212* M. has had. Missing only 1 tournament during the 2013 campaign, Rob finished in 2nd Place in a grueling season which pitted him against the likes of Action Jackson and his Koo-Koo for CoCo Puffs season. Rob finished with record numbers in Total Points 92.37, # of fish caught 21Bass, and 39.37lbs intotal weight in a given season. In comparison to his 2012 season which Rob recorded 68.49 Points and 26.49lbs in total weight, his improvement was not only seen at the weigh-ins but him finishing in the $$. Time on the water has really paid off for him!!
Can't forget our other 2013 SJHT Ironman Dan *Crappie Jon* F. and his 3rd place finish with 92.19 total points, Monster and PB Lunker going 5.83lbs, 25 Bass Caught, and 47.19lbs total weights. Dan has never missed a SJHT tournament. That right there deserves an applause and my hat tipping to you Sir. Dan has consisently been right on the edge of overcoming his and everyone elses arch nemis insert the "The Fu Man" name here! Dan finished in 6th place in 2012 and now has improved on that mark in 2013. His total points increased by 12.66 points, number of fish caught went up by 5 to a total of 25 in 2013, Total weight increased by 13.56lbs. That last figure is quite significant as he caught better quality of bass. What can I say? Congrats on an awesome season my lil brother!
Bill *The Hammer* Leach...from 9th place in 2012 back up to 4th place in 2013. Bravo to you Sir! Although a bit tough and back seating "Always In Shape" Janeen, you took the ball and ran with it. With a total points of 91.12; 19 Bass caught; and total weight of 39.12lbs, this was an increase by over 26.52 points, a +5 in bass caught, and a giagantic +12.52 in overall total weight for the 2013. Bill...you did your thing and I salute you. Very impressive with you fishing in 15 Club Tournaments this year.
There are a host of other anglers who's determination, dedication, and good will goes beyond just fishing and busting balls. I will individually recognize them and continue to thank them for there support.
Final 2013 Regular Season Tale of the Tape and Standings:
T's fished Name Points Lunker YTD Fish YTD Wgt
13 Jackson Fu 143.32 5.98 30 68.32
15 Rob Masterson 92.37 4.42 21 39.37
16 Dan Fitzpatrick 92.19 5.83 25 47.19
15 Bill Leach 91.12 3.51 19 39.12
12 Brian Suthard 79.89 3.76 20 36.89
8 *James Martino 79.62 5.55 18 34.62
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16 Brian M. (R) 77.18 2.41 22 33.18
14 Dennis Tolentino 55.39 2.98 15 25.39
12 Jay Niessan 55.36 5.25 9 26.36
13 * Big Nasty 53.78 4.93 13 26.78
7 Kerry Serduk 39.44 5.33 7 20.44
10 * Joe Reed (R) 39.25 2.16 11 13.25
8 Wayne *Moe* Sr. 34.95 2.51 8 10.95
15 * Andy Trapper 31.06 2.01 7 9.06
13 Al Coppolino 30.88 1.72 9 8.88
12 John Niessan 28.75 1.73 7 9.75
10 White Mike 26.97 2.07 7 9.97
7 Layne Ell 25.05 1.71 7 11.05
6 Bill *Trooper* C. 24.91 3.73 6 10.91
6 Kyle Serduk 22.49 3.28 5 10.49
3 * Joe Henderson(R) 22.15 3.86 4 12.15
4 Jon Salter(R) 21.27 3.73 4 10.27
4 Chris Palmer 17.08 2.62 3 7.08
4 Bobby 15.92 2.38 4 7.92
6 Jim Thomson 7.85 0.85 1 0.85
7 Janeen L. 7 - - -
2 * John Barrett 5.11 2.11 1 2.11
1 * Jeff W. (R) 3.3 1.3 1 1.3
2 Wayne Jr. 2 - - -
Note: There were alot of PB Bass caught this year. The Lunker practically changed every week the first 4 weeks of the season. Dan, Rob, Kerry and of course Action Jackson had the honor. (even if it was for a short period of time). LOL!!!
Hope all is getting ready for the 2013 SJHT Bass Classic and there attempts to De-Throne 2-time Back to Back Champion Action Jackson.
Come get some!!!
Best of luck!
BN06
Edited by BigNasty06 on 09/11/2013
BN06, President
Great write up x2 BN. Thanks for the shout out. It was a fun year for me for sure. Started the year by blanking my first 5 TXs so still plenty of room for improvement. I think Im gonna man-up and fish this winter. That should help me out.
X3 on the good words nasty. It was great to see some different faces toward the top. Wish i couldve won some more but Between my manasquan bag and the tag team belt I'm satisfied for this year. Can't wait to improve next year
Edited by Crappie Jon on 09/13/2013
"2nd place is just the first loser"
Hats off first to BN for again running the finest club in my opinion! Nice write up on our club as a whole and to the individuals whole earned there standings for our close of the regular season. Jackson what can I say but AWSOME job again! and congrats on AOY! Rob you too had a superb year after a tough start but hey never give up!! Dan you came a long way and keep getting better! Congrats to you. Brian Sub Fish congrats to you one your first year and a rookie win!!! Congrats to all, because we are all winners to be in such a great club! Thanks to John and Jay for an outstanding job as weighmasters!
Not sure who was at the meeting this year, but the first thing I mentioned was that I had been watching clubs for a couple years (with an intention to join as a non-boater before getting a boat) and had found that SJHT seemed to have the best all around group of people. Along with quality members, BN's tourney reports over the years were the deciding factor for me when I joined.
After spending the year with SJHT, I have to say I wasn't disappointed. I got to fish a bunch of new waterways, make some new frenemies and learn a little about fishing too. Thanks BN, Dennis and Jay for running a top rate club. Excellent job Jackson. Those numbers will be tough to top. Way to come back from a tough start Rob. Thanks also to Dan, Brian, Bill, Jimbo, Joe R and the rest of the guys for a memorable season.
