Manhattan Cup - A little coverage! - Page 5

CAPTJohnny · 05-21-2007, 08:14 PM

Great pictures Mary

Thanks John!!!!! Will you be covering the ASA Bahrs this weekend as well???

alltackle · 05-21-2007, 08:47 PM

I cannot find the results anywhere.

Admin · 05-21-2007, 11:26 PM

Got the info Kieth !!

WWW.MANHATTANCUP.COM

Press Release

Fishermen’s Conservation Association 9th Annual Manhattan Cup Hosted in New York City

On Friday, May 18, 2007, the Fishermen’s Conservation Association (FCA) hosted the 9th Annual Manhattan Cup “catch and release" charity fishing tournament in New York City. Despite choppy conditions caused by winds that gusted to 25 knots, all but a few of the 52 expected guides set forth from Chelsea Piers, taking 150 anglers on an exciting quest for striped bass, bluefish and weakfish—all within mere miles of the famed Manhattan skyline.

Manhattan Cup founder and co-chair David Fallon said that when Cup participants started catching fish in local waters – including a large number of striped bass literally in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty—the event realized its mission: raising awareness of a thriving local fishery that is both largely unknown and in need of protection. “The purpose of the Manhattan Cup is to connect people to the local fishery environment in a profound, lasting and fun way,” said Fallon. “When folks experience the New York Harbor in this way—whether as fishermen, volunteers or just by watching the event—the reactions range from amazement to awe, and as a result, we wind up with more people caring about this incredible resource.”

The FCA Manhattan Cup’s professional fishing guides provided their boats and expertise to individual teams competing for the largest striped bass, bluefish and weakfish among three categories (fly, artificial and bait). Like the tournament itself, the number and size of the captains’ fleet has grown over the years. In the late 90s, the event may have had a couple of dozen boats, with one or two topping out at 25 feet. This year, boats ranged from 20-38 feet and many capable of speeds of 60 miles per hour. And the event itself is now the largest one-day in-shore tournament in the Northeast.

The excitement began at 1:00 pm when DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis sounded the starting horn while a helicopter film crew captured the Bimini start which turned the dark Hudson River white with propeller wash as 52 high performance fishing machines screamed down river. Boats returned by 7:30 pm for the awards ceremony which was held at the Chelsea Brewing Company. The ceremony was highlighted again this year when fellow participant and music legend Clarence Clemons joined the band with his saxophone for several songs. Baseball’s Hall of Fame Wade Boggs was also on hand and took top honors in the celebrity category. The Manhattan Cup Trophy for largest striped bass overall went to participant Doug Logan and Captain Fletcher Chayes with an impressive 36.34 pounder that was caught and released in the lower New York Harbor. Other awards that were given out went to the following:

Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Bait Division – Sponsored By Redington
Andrew Levey & Captain Steve Pagidas – 32.96 lbs

Largest Blue Fish Caught & Released – Bait Division – Sponsored By Redington
Shawn Gallagher & Captain Rich Swisstack – 17.59 lbs

Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Artificial Division – Sponsored By Berkley
Michael Caruso & Captain Anthony Grassi – 7.84 lbs

Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Fly Division – Sponsored By Sage
Alan James Robinson & Captain Vince Matsui – 10.84 lbs

Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Fly Division – Sponsored By Sage
Graham Uffelman & Captain Bryan Goulart – 7.59 lbs

High Hook Award - Most Striped Bass Caught & Released by an Angler
Alan James Robinson – 12 Striped Bass – Sponsored By Urban Angler

Most Striped Bass Caught & Released by a Captain
Captain Vince Matsui 12 – Average Number of Bass – Sponsored By Urban Angler

Private Boat Division – Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Sponsored By Vineyard Vine
James Giacalone & Captain Mick Kalishman – 17.35 lbs

Private Boat Division – Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Sponsored By Vineyard Vine
Andrew Madoff - 6.13 lbs

Smallest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Sponsored By Habana Joe
John Colgate – 1.20 lbs

Ocean Beach Marine Conservation Award -
Brad Burns – Founder and Inspirational Leader of Stripers Forever

Proceeds from the event will help the FCA in its efforts to protect local fisheries, ensure access to waterways and promote a sustainable habitat for important game species. Captain Frank Crescitelli, co-chair of the Manhattan Cup and chairman of the FCA, said that a particular focus for the group is seeking game fish status for striped bass in New York State. “The Striped Bass is the most valuable inshore saltwater species we have in NY State, because of both its economic value and anglers accessibility to the fish. Whether from a jetty, beach or boat, anglers have equal opportunity to engage this majestic fish. We are confident that this will be the year that New York joins Connecticut and New Jersey in designating the striped bass as game fish.”

A portion of the event proceeds will also be allocated to “Hooked-For-A-Lifetime,” the FCA’s special program geared toward at-risk inner-city children. Hooked-For-A-Lifetime donates fishing rods and tackle boxes to children and, more importantly, provides them the opportunity to fish—and to learn and grow through that experience, and creates future stewards of the resource.

More Information can be found at www.joinfca.org

Swiss · 05-22-2007, 06:19 PM

The "TNT" Crew had a blast at the Manhattan Cup . Great Times With Great People. It was cool being in the persence of a who's who of the best Captains, crews and boats in the area .

Congrat's to Capt. Steve Pag's. and My Man George V, for catching the biggest bass of the tournament . Pretty work Boy's .

Capt. Dave T and I fished with a awesome crew from Fort Monmoth , If you coundn't have fun with these guy's , you must be dead . We had a ball. Fishing was not what it should have been, but we fished hard and played bluefish after bluefish, not wanting to put them in our net most of them were broken off trying to swing them into the boat, But we did get a monster in for Shawn 17.59 lbs. Congrat's Shawn. All that complaining finally paid off for ya

. Maybe it was the second keg of beer you were on when the fish hit

. You guy's are the best !!!!! Chappy....Me and you bud , one on one , Well, maybe we'll let Capt. Dave come along on our expedition , We're going to put you on a 30 plus pound bass in the next few weeks. If you want witnessess , you can bring the rest of the crew . Thanks again guy's , see ya soon.

Nice Pic's Mary , That's the best shot of the new TNT that I have seen yet . Some how my buddy John missed us with his camera

. Next time we'll pose for ya John , nice and pretty . I think we may be leaving the Horn at the dock for the ASA tournament this weekend, looks like Capt. Dave and I will be fishing with the ROCK STAR on the contender 21. Man I hope it's not to big out there, cause , I know Ken will not let up on that bad boy, he'll run her till the wheels come off . Ken you sure you want us to leave TNT in the slip ? Aren't you aloud to fish a different boat for one tournament in the ASA ? Oh well what ever you want to do brother . We'll give it our all one way or the other . See Ya'll there , "SWISS"

undisputed · 05-22-2007, 07:50 PM

Swiss
that cape horn is a great running boat... GOOD LUCK with her..see ya at the asa this weekend.

Swiss · 05-22-2007, 09:06 PM

Thanks Capt. Joe ,

My wife knows I have a new second love in my life, and lately I've been spending a whole lot more time on our Cape then on my old lady

. Sorry Babe . You Know it's true, luv ya . See ya at the ASA Bro.
"SWISS"

Captain Brian · 05-23-2007, 02:43 PM

Thanks for the coverage John. Great pics and great time.

Mary thanks for the pics also.

See you all at the ASA.

FYI- Captain Fletcher Chayes won the Cup. Congrats to all!!!!!!!

Swiss · 05-23-2007, 02:48 PM

Ooop's sorry Congrat's Fletcher . NIce job bud !!!!!!!!!

Art Berkman · 05-24-2007, 04:19 PM

Great Pictures !

Capt George V & Capt Steve P way to go !

Capt Rich Swiss nice job man ! See you over the weekend !

Congrats to all the other winners !

Art

05-21-2007, 08:14 PM	#41
CAPTJohnny Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NY, NJ Posts: 375 Credits: 1,221.1 Occupation: Disposable Lighter Repairman	Great pictures Mary Thanks John!!!!! Will you be covering the ASA Bahrs this weekend as well??? __________________ 33SFC "FREEDOM"

05-21-2007, 11:26 PM	#43
Admin Capt John Eppehimer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sewell, NJ Posts: 13,460 Credits: 92,914.4 Boat: 33' Hydra Sport - Triple 275 Mercury Verado Home Port: Cape May, NJ Best Catch: Whats Fishing Occupation: Internet Blog Entries: 1	Got the info Kieth !! WWW.MANHATTANCUP.COM Press Release Fishermen’s Conservation Association 9th Annual Manhattan Cup Hosted in New York City On Friday, May 18, 2007, the Fishermen’s Conservation Association (FCA) hosted the 9th Annual Manhattan Cup “catch and release" charity fishing tournament in New York City. Despite choppy conditions caused by winds that gusted to 25 knots, all but a few of the 52 expected guides set forth from Chelsea Piers, taking 150 anglers on an exciting quest for striped bass, bluefish and weakfish—all within mere miles of the famed Manhattan skyline. Manhattan Cup founder and co-chair David Fallon said that when Cup participants started catching fish in local waters – including a large number of striped bass literally in the shadows of the Statue of Liberty—the event realized its mission: raising awareness of a thriving local fishery that is both largely unknown and in need of protection. “The purpose of the Manhattan Cup is to connect people to the local fishery environment in a profound, lasting and fun way,” said Fallon. “When folks experience the New York Harbor in this way—whether as fishermen, volunteers or just by watching the event—the reactions range from amazement to awe, and as a result, we wind up with more people caring about this incredible resource.” The FCA Manhattan Cup’s professional fishing guides provided their boats and expertise to individual teams competing for the largest striped bass, bluefish and weakfish among three categories (fly, artificial and bait). Like the tournament itself, the number and size of the captains’ fleet has grown over the years. In the late 90s, the event may have had a couple of dozen boats, with one or two topping out at 25 feet. This year, boats ranged from 20-38 feet and many capable of speeds of 60 miles per hour. And the event itself is now the largest one-day in-shore tournament in the Northeast. The excitement began at 1:00 pm when DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis sounded the starting horn while a helicopter film crew captured the Bimini start which turned the dark Hudson River white with propeller wash as 52 high performance fishing machines screamed down river. Boats returned by 7:30 pm for the awards ceremony which was held at the Chelsea Brewing Company. The ceremony was highlighted again this year when fellow participant and music legend Clarence Clemons joined the band with his saxophone for several songs. Baseball’s Hall of Fame Wade Boggs was also on hand and took top honors in the celebrity category. The Manhattan Cup Trophy for largest striped bass overall went to participant Doug Logan and Captain Fletcher Chayes with an impressive 36.34 pounder that was caught and released in the lower New York Harbor. Other awards that were given out went to the following: Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Bait Division – Sponsored By Redington Andrew Levey & Captain Steve Pagidas – 32.96 lbs Largest Blue Fish Caught & Released – Bait Division – Sponsored By Redington Shawn Gallagher & Captain Rich Swisstack – 17.59 lbs Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Artificial Division – Sponsored By Berkley Michael Caruso & Captain Anthony Grassi – 7.84 lbs Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Fly Division – Sponsored By Sage Alan James Robinson & Captain Vince Matsui – 10.84 lbs Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Fly Division – Sponsored By Sage Graham Uffelman & Captain Bryan Goulart – 7.59 lbs High Hook Award - Most Striped Bass Caught & Released by an Angler Alan James Robinson – 12 Striped Bass – Sponsored By Urban Angler Most Striped Bass Caught & Released by a Captain Captain Vince Matsui 12 – Average Number of Bass – Sponsored By Urban Angler Private Boat Division – Largest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Sponsored By Vineyard Vine James Giacalone & Captain Mick Kalishman – 17.35 lbs Private Boat Division – Largest Bluefish Caught & Released – Sponsored By Vineyard Vine Andrew Madoff - 6.13 lbs Smallest Striped Bass Caught & Released – Sponsored By Habana Joe John Colgate – 1.20 lbs Ocean Beach Marine Conservation Award - Brad Burns – Founder and Inspirational Leader of Stripers Forever Proceeds from the event will help the FCA in its efforts to protect local fisheries, ensure access to waterways and promote a sustainable habitat for important game species. Captain Frank Crescitelli, co-chair of the Manhattan Cup and chairman of the FCA, said that a particular focus for the group is seeking game fish status for striped bass in New York State. “The Striped Bass is the most valuable inshore saltwater species we have in NY State, because of both its economic value and anglers accessibility to the fish. Whether from a jetty, beach or boat, anglers have equal opportunity to engage this majestic fish. We are confident that this will be the year that New York joins Connecticut and New Jersey in designating the striped bass as game fish.” A portion of the event proceeds will also be allocated to “Hooked-For-A-Lifetime,” the FCA’s special program geared toward at-risk inner-city children. Hooked-For-A-Lifetime donates fishing rods and tackle boxes to children and, more importantly, provides them the opportunity to fish—and to learn and grow through that experience, and creates future stewards of the resource. More Information can be found at www.joinfca.org __________________ "If I had learned education, I would not have had time to learn anything else." "You have undertaken to cheat me. I won't sue you, for the law is too slow. I will ruin you."

05-24-2007, 04:19 PM	#49
Art Berkman Weaky wacker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pompton Plains NJ Posts: 28 Credits: 4,663.1 Occupation: Account Executive	Great Pictures ! Capt George V & Capt Steve P way to go ! Capt Rich Swiss nice job man ! See you over the weekend ! Congrats to all the other winners ! Art Last edited by Art Berkman; 05-24-2007 at 04:38 PM.

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05-22-2007, 06:19 PM	#44
Swiss Weaky wacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29 Credits: 1,190.5	The "TNT" Crew had a blast at the Manhattan Cup . Great Times With Great People. It was cool being in the persence of a who's who of the best Captains, crews and boats in the area . Congrat's to Capt. Steve Pag's. and My Man George V, for catching the biggest bass of the tournament . Pretty work Boy's . Capt. Dave T and I fished with a awesome crew from Fort Monmoth , If you coundn't have fun with these guy's , you must be dead . We had a ball. Fishing was not what it should have been, but we fished hard and played bluefish after bluefish, not wanting to put them in our net most of them were broken off trying to swing them into the boat, But we did get a monster in for Shawn 17.59 lbs. Congrat's Shawn. All that complaining finally paid off for ya . Maybe it was the second keg of beer you were on when the fish hit . You guy's are the best !!!!! Chappy....Me and you bud , one on one , Well, maybe we'll let Capt. Dave come along on our expedition , We're going to put you on a 30 plus pound bass in the next few weeks. If you want witnessess , you can bring the rest of the crew . Thanks again guy's , see ya soon. Nice Pic's Mary , That's the best shot of the new TNT that I have seen yet . Some how my buddy John missed us with his camera . Next time we'll pose for ya John , nice and pretty . I think we may be leaving the Horn at the dock for the ASA tournament this weekend, looks like Capt. Dave and I will be fishing with the ROCK STAR on the contender 21. Man I hope it's not to big out there, cause , I know Ken will not let up on that bad boy, he'll run her till the wheels come off . Ken you sure you want us to leave TNT in the slip ? Aren't you aloud to fish a different boat for one tournament in the ASA ? Oh well what ever you want to do brother . We'll give it our all one way or the other . See Ya'll there , "SWISS"

05-22-2007, 09:06 PM	#46
Swiss Weaky wacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29 Credits: 1,190.5	Thanks Capt. Joe , My wife knows I have a new second love in my life, and lately I've been spending a whole lot more time on our Cape then on my old lady . Sorry Babe . You Know it's true, luv ya . See ya at the ASA Bro. "SWISS"

05-23-2007, 02:43 PM	#47
Captain Brian #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Haven, NJ Posts: 103 Credits: 1,291.7 Occupation: Financial Adviser and Charter Boat captain	Thanks for the coverage John. Great pics and great time. Mary thanks for the pics also. See you all at the ASA. FYI- Captain Fletcher Chayes won the Cup. Congrats to all!!!!!!!

05-23-2007, 02:48 PM	#48
Swiss Weaky wacker Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29 Credits: 1,190.5	Ooop's sorry Congrat's Fletcher . NIce job bud !!!!!!!!!