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FRIENDS
OF
THE ASSOCIATION
2134 South 2nd St., Millville, NJ 08332
346 Hands Mill Rd, Woodbine, NJ 08270
www.harmonyfishing.com
TOURNAMENTS
Our member clubs host two types of tournaments:
"club tournaments" which are open only to the club's own
members (and sometimes guests) and "open buddy
tournaments" which are open to the general public. A
schedule of the open buddy tournaments hosted by our
member clubs is available on this web site. The
SJBCA itself hosts a popular open buddy tournament at
Union Lake in Millville each year on the first Sunday
after the end of the closed season for bass (first Sunday
after June 15).
Each October, the SJBCA hosts an event we call the "Bass
Bowl". Each member club in good standing is invited
to send a six-man team to this "braggin' rights"
tournament which is held at a location voted on by the
membership (not at the same location within a three-year
period).
The SJBCA owns a 6 x 10 foot utility trailer with a
complete set of tournament weigh-in equipment (tables, two
digital scales, tub, aerator, scoreboard, PA system,
traffic cones, canopy, cooler, etc), any of which can be
borrowed by member clubs for their tournaments.
Note: Any member club wishing to borrow some or all
of the SJBCA's weigh-in equipment should contact Brian
Camp.
The SJBCA has a process in place to ensure that no two
member clubs host open buddy tournaments on the same day,
or in the same vicinity on the same weekend (unless both
clubs agree to that). As mentioned above, we also
have a process to ensure no two clubs hold club
tournaments on the same body of water on the same day
(unless both clubs agree to that). A benefit that
our member clubs enjoy is having the SJBCA complete and
submit their permit applications for any tournaments they
schedule on New Jersey Wildlife Management Area (WMA)
lakes, such as Union Lake and Lake Assunpink.
While we do not publicize the list of club tournaments being held by our member clubs, anyone wishing to know whether a club has a tournament planned at a particular lake on a particular date can contact our tournament schedule coordinator Fred Lentz.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
On the first Saturday of each March, the SJBCA hosts a fishermen's flea market in
Cumberland County. This event serves as our major
fundraiser and is very popular among local freshwater and
saltwater fishermen. It includes a free target
casting activity for the kids.
When needed, the SJBCA and our individual member clubs assist the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife with lake improvement projects, such as the placement of fish structures in lakes. For several years, we were involved in the preparation of Lake Audrey (located between Millville & Mauricetown in Cumberland County) for eventual fish stocking. In 2010, we established a partnership with the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife's southern region under which member clubs may "adopt" Wildlife Management Area lakes and be responsible for periodic shoreline clean-ups and fish habitat improvements. As of 2019, our clubs help maintain Lake Audrey WMA, Oak Pond WMA, Rainbow Lake WMA and Union Lake WMA.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Our organization is very focused on youth fishing activities. We recognize that our youth are the future of our sport. Each August we co-host the South Jersey Youth Outdoor Day in Carney's Point (Salem County). This free fishing and shooting-sports event attracts 200+ kids (and their parents) who are looking to experience outdoor activities without necessarily having the required expertise, equipment or supplies.
In the past, we ran the pond fishing activities at the annual HarvestFest/Trailblazer scouting event at the Pine Hill Scout Reservation each October. In addition, we support various youth fishing derbies and youth fishing clubs when asked.
To encourage our member clubs to host their own youth
fishing activities, the SJBCA provides small grants in
advance to individual clubs that host these events and,
afterwards, presents annual awards for the best such
events. We also donate funds to other local
organizations that host these types of events.
The SJBCA owns a supply of rod & reel combos which
can be borrowed by member clubs for their kids fishing
events. In addition, we own a complete kids target
casting event kit, for any member club that wants to hold
that type of event.
AWARDS
The SJBCA presents annual awards
to those clubs and club members who distinguish themselves
during the year in the areas of fishing excellence and
hosting youth fishing activities. In addition, we
award fishing jackets to club members who earn enough
points by volunteering at our events and/or by serving as
an association officer or committee member. Under a
new program instituted in 2005 we also now award SJBCA
hats and staff shirts to event volunteers who work at two
and four events respectively.
MEETINGS
The SJBCA holds eight regular member meetings each year
(every month except April, June, August & October)
plus a special Bass Bowl pre-tournament meeting in
October. The meetings are usually held at a
clubhouse near Parvin State Park in the Cumberland/Salem
County area. Many times our meetings feature special
presentations on fishing-related subjects. All
meetings feature free snacks and beverages. Our July
meeting features a free lakeside barbecue at Parvin State
Park. The dates and times of all of our meetings are
listed in the Upcoming Events
section.
All clubs who fish in the southern or central New Jersey area who believe they could benefit from membership in the SJBCA are invited to join. Member clubs pay dues of only $20.00 per year -- a significant bargain considering the benefits. "Associate" memberships, which require attendance at only one meeting per year, are available for clubs who may have difficulty attending the meetings. To join (or just to see what our organization is about), contact us for an invitation to a meeting. Contact us by e-mail at sjbca99@comcast.net (Fred) or sjbca05@aol.com (Al).
JOINING A MEMBER CLUB
If you're interested in obtaining more information on any of the SJBCA's member clubs, check out the Member Club Profiles section of this web site. Many of our clubs are actively seeking new members and that fact is indicated in their profile.
The current SJBCA officers are:
 President Rashawn Lewis South Jersey Hook This! |
 1st Vice President Fred Lentz South Jersey Hawg Hunters |
 2nd Vice President Layne Ell South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club |
 Secretary Albert Franchetta Cumberland County Bassmasters |
 Treasurer John Sullivan Big Bass Fishing Club of Maple Shade |
 Tournament Director Brian Camp Good Sports Gun Club |
 Director 1 Bob Jack Delaware River Fishermen's Association |
 Director 2 Mike Graham 4th Ward Bass Anglers |
The member clubs & organizations of the SJBCA are:
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| Barrington Rod & Reel Club | Line Stretchers Bass Club | |
| Bass Blasters |
Philadelphia Bass Busters * | |
| Beavertail Bass Club | South Jersey Bass Stalkers | |
| Big Bass Fishing Club of Maple Shade | South Jersey Hawg Hunters | |
| Cumberland County Bassmasters | South Jersey Hook This! | |
| Delaware River Fishermen's Association | South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club | |
| Delaware River Tournament Trail * | South Jersey Rod Benders * | |
| 4th Ward Bass Anglers | Tidewater Bassers |
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| Gloucester County Bass Club | Top Rod Bassmasters | |
| Good Sports Gun Club | USA Bassin Trail (NJ-01) | |
| Kickin' Bass Fishing Club | ||
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| * associate/non-voting member | + youth club | |
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Miscellaneous
responsibilities:
| Fishermen's Flea Market |
Brian Camp
(Good Sports Gun Club) Al Franchetta (Cumberland County Bassmasters) John Sullivan (Big Bass Fishing Club of Maple Shade) |
| Fishermen's Flea Market Tackle Box
Raffles |
Brian Camp (Good Sports Gun Club) |
| Meeting Programs & Speakers | Fred Lentz (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) |
| Publicity | Al Franchetta (Cumberland County Bassmasters) |
| Scholarship Committee | Rashawn Lewis
(South Jersey Hook This!) MaryAnne Franchetta (Cumberland County Bassmasters) Mike Riordan (Kickin' Bass Fishing Club) |
| Audit Committee |
Mike Riordan (Kickin' Bass
Fishing Club) Bob Jack (Delaware River Fishermen's Assoc.) Layne Ell (South Jersey Kayak Bass Fishing Club) |
| SJBCA Apparel | [vacant] |
| Tournament Schedule/Conflict List | Layne Ell (South Jersey
Kayak Bass Fishing Club)
Fred Lentz (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) |
| Website | Fred Lentz (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) |
| Weigh-in Trailer | Brian Camp
(Good Sports Gun Club) |
| WMA Adopt-a-Lake Program | Fred Lentz (South Jersey Hawg Hunters) |
| Youth Fishing Events |
Fred Lentz (South Jersey
Hawg Hunters) |
| Loaner Fishing Rods | Bob Jack (Delaware River Fishermen's Association) |
| Food/Beverages | Mike Graham (4th Ward Bass
Anglers) |