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Welcome to the home of the Merchantville Fishing Club.
Merchantville Fishing Club is now on 
Please feel free to browse our discussion forums, photo galleries and links to other fishing information and websites.
We would like to introduce you to the 2024 board members:
W. Jefferies Paul President Emeritus
Greg O'Connell President
Gene Aikens Vice President
Dave Ferdinand Treasurer
Vacant Secretary
William Watson Membership Secretary
Merchantville Fishing Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Merchantville Community Center at 8:00 pm. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The meetings provide information about fish-off's, tournaments, state regulations, etc. Visitors are also welcome.
ATTENTION: OUR AFFIDAVIT MAILING ADDRESS HAS
CHANGED YOU NEED TO MAIL AFFIDAVITS TO:
MERCHANTVILLE FC AFFIDAVITS
220 CUTHBERT BLVD.
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002
ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
On Saturday, April 6, 2024, we will be celebrating our 76 th. Anniversary Awards Banquet. The banquet will be held at Happy Hour Club, 764 E. Laurelton Ave. (Rt.73 S), Maple Shade, NJ 08052 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The cost is $45.00 for adults and $25.00 for juniors (16 & under). Beer, soda, and setups will be provided. Guest, spouse, and/or juniors attendance is encouraged. Come out and have an enjoyable evening with us.
Advanced reservations are required - "NO" tickets will be sold at the door. Seating will be limited to ensure we don't overcrowd the room. The event is mask optional and attendees are encouraged to wear one if you'd feel more comfortable. Anyone experiencing "flu like" symptoms is asked to stay home and not to attend. We will refund your ticket cost.
Please contact Bill Watson at 609-680-8030 or via email bwats2412@aol.com. You can also mail a check to: Merchantville Fishing Club, 20 Elm Avenue, Westmont, NJ 08108, by March 27, 2024 , make the checks payable to "Merchantville Fishing Club".
Please indicate on the check the number of adult & juniors to attending.
Reminder - Annual dues are due. Dues should be paid on or before April 4, 2023. Annual dues are $20.00 for adults and $5.00 for juniors. You can send your dues via mail to Bill Watson, 20 Elm Avenue, Haddon Twp. NJ 08108-2606 or Contact Greg O'Connell 609-204-0220.
Reminder- The 2023 optional "Fish Pools" have begun and sign-up slips are available. Contact Bill Watson (bwats2412@aol.com) (609-680-8030) or Greg O'Connell (goenvl@gmail.com) (609-204-0220) for additional information. You can also sign up for the fish pools at the monthly meeting or annual banquet. Gotta be in it to win it.
Reminder - Monthly meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at the Merchantville Community Center at 8:00 pm. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The meetings are the best way to keep up with club activities and get information about fish-offs, tournaments, state regulations, etc.
MERCHANTVILLE FISHING CLUB 6th. ANNUAL
SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT ON THE BEACHES OF LBI, NJ
OCTOBER 12, 2024
This event will be a team and individual tournament. Team (6 anglers) registration is $80.00. Individual registration is $20.00. Registration checks can be mailed (payable to Merchantville Fishing Club) to MFC Tournament Chair, C/O Gene Aikens, 30 Merion Lane, Maple Shade, NJ 08052. ASAC 72 hour rule applies. Morning of registration may be limited, so please call or email Gene Aikens @ 609-440-6994 / fishnut1965@yahoo.com to RSVP.
Registration (Surf City Fire Hall): 5:30 AM to 6:30 AM
1st Fishing Session: 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
2nd Fishing Session: 10:00 AM to 12:30 AM
Lunch & Awards: Hot Lunch to be served Upon Completion of Fishing. Raffles & Awards to Follow @ Fire Hall.
Tournament Headquarters: SURF CITY FIRE HALL, 713 Long Beach Blvd., NJ 08008.
Beach buggy permits have been waived for the Tournament. Only vehicles with 4 wheel drive and aired down tires (18 psi recommended) are permitted on the beach. Please try to limit your vehicles to 2-3 buggies per team. Association of Surf Angling Club (ASAC) tournament rules apply. Please visit www.asaconline.org for a complete copy of the rules.
Awards:
Team: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Cash Prizes. Individual: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gift Cards.
Optional Calcuttas: Most Fish Points ($5), Largest Bluefish ($10) Largest Other ($5)
**** Must Be Registered in Calcuttas Prior to Session 1 Starting. Sign Up @ Registration ****
If anyone is having problems with tying knots click here for more information on knot tying.
Reminder 2024 is here don't forget to complete your Saltwater Registration.