Event Details

January 3rd 2025 (Friday) - No guest speaker
February 7th 2025 (Friday) – Speaker: Paul Shafer, topic: How to Tag Fish. MFC to provide tagging tools to
interested members upon request
March 7th 2025 (Friday) – Speakers: Jim and Tommy Fred, topic: Spring Fishing the Raritan Bay for Striped
Bass
March 8th 2025 (Saturday) - Sinker Party & Reel Spooling: More detail here
- Make your own sinkers & jigs & get your reel spooled
April 4th 2025 (Friday) – MFC 70th Anniversary Celebration Awards Dinner & Prize Raffle Fundraiser: More detail here
May 1st, 8th, and 15th 2025 (Thursdays) - MFC and Manasquan Recreation Introduction to Fishing Course:
- MFC members Paul Shafer and Jack Pongracz teach this course in
  cooperation with the Manasquan Recreation Department.
- The course covers the basics
  of salt water fishing for those with little or no experience.
- Classes are held at the Manasquan Community Senior Center from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
- The cost is $40 per person. Those interested can register at Manasquan Community Pass
  (https://www.manasquan-nj.gov/community-pass).
May 2nd 2025 (Friday) – Speaker: TBD
June 6th 2025 (Friday) - Speaker: Paul Shafer, topic: Techniques for Catching River Fluke
June 7th 2025 (Saturday) - Manasquan Fishing Club & Manasquan Recreation Youth Fishing Clinic:
- MFC members Paul Shafer and Jack Pongracz teach this clinic for 5 – 11 year olds at Mac’s Pond from
  9:00 AM - 12 Noon.
- The cost is $10 per child.
- Those interested can register at Manasquan Community Pass (https://www.manasquan-nj.gov/community-pass).
- MFC volunteers are needed, so if you can lend a hand, contact Jack Pongracz at email:
  superg998@comcast.net or m. (732) 580-6147.
June 17th 2025 (Tuesday) – MFC River Fluke Tournament:
- This year’s River Fluke Tournament will be from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, rain or shine.
- Fishing is restricted to the Manasquan River, from boat or from shore.
- Weigh-in and picnic will follow at the Manasquan Recreation Annex Building, Manasquan, at 6:00 PM.
- Entry fee is $40/person which includes the fishing fee and picnic.
- For anyone not fishing but who just wants to attend the picnic, the fee is $20/person.
- The tournament is open to all Club members, their families and one non-family guest (over 18 yrs. old
July 11th 2025 (Friday) – Since the 1st Friday this July falls on July 4th , the meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, July 11 th , please adjust your calendar accordingly. Speaker: Doug Zemeckis, Ph.D. (Rutgers University), topic: TBD

July 17th (Thursday) – MFC Ocean Fluke Tournament:
- This year’s Ocean Fluke tournament will be from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rain or shine.
- Fishing by boat is restricted to the area from the northern edge of the Sea Girt Reef to the southern edge of the Axel
  Carlson Reef.
- Shore-bound anglers can fish the Manasquan Inlet or ocean from the beach and jetties. Fishing on a morning “half-day” party boat trip is also eligible.
- Weigh-in and picnic will follow at the Manasquan Recreation Annex Building, Manasquan, at
  4:00 PM.
- Entry fee is $40/person which includes the fishing fee and picnic.
- For anyone who just wants to attend the picnic, the fee is $20/person.
- The tournament is open to
  all club members, their families, and one non-family guest (over 18 yrs. old).
August 1st 2025 (Friday) – Speaker: TBD
August (TBD) 2025 (TBD) - First Annual Crab Boil
- This event is in the planning stages but will
  be a family oriented event and entail crabbing with traps or drop lines from boat or
  shore (Stockton Lake bulkhead). Eric Wasnesky has volunteered his home for the after
  crabbing meal location, thanks Eric. Stay tuned.
August TBD (TBD) - JCAA Heavy Hitters 3-Day Fluke Tournament: Details from the JCAA
have not yet been released. Stay tuned.
August 2nd (Saturday) – Manasquan “Big Sea Day” Inlet Youth Fishing Contest:
- This MFC sponsored youth fishing contest is held at the Manasquan Inlet from 8:00 AM to
  Noon, with setup starting at 7:00 AM. It’s always a lot of fun for both us and the
  contestants, which are age groups: 8 & under, 9 - 13, and 14 - 16 years old.
- Prizes are awarded to the winners. Rain date will be Sunday, August 3rd .
- MFC volunteers are needed, so if you are interested, please contact Paul Shafer or Jack Pongracz.
September 5th 2025 (Friday) - Annual Fish Fry & Prize Raffle Fundraiser – Speaker: Paul Shafer, topic: MFC History
- A delicious fried grouper dinner, catered by Shore Fresh Restaurant, will be
  served and we will hold a prize raffle fundraiser at this regular meeting. Guests are
  welcome. There is no charge for members and guests are $20/person.
September 11, 18, and 25 (Thursdays) – MFC/Manasquan Recreation Introduction to Fall Surf Fishing Course:
- MFC members Paul Shafer and Jack Pongracz teach this course
  in cooperation with the Manasquan Recreation Department.
- The course covers all aspects for Surf Fishing and the Fall Striper Run.
- The cost is $40 per person. Those interested can register at Manasquan Community Pass (https://www.manasquan-
  nj.gov/community-pass).
October 3rd 2025 (Friday) – Speaker: TBD
October 11th 2025 (Saturday) - MFC/Manasquan Recreation Introduction to Fall Surf Fishing Course Class Outing:
- This is the culmination of the MFC/Manasquan Recreation Introduction to Fall Surf Fishing Course (classroom classes September 11th , 18th , and 25th ).
- Students will receive hands-on surf fishing experience at the Riddle Way Jetty in Manasquan.
- MFC volunteers are needed to help out. Again, it’s fun. Please let Paul
  Shafer or Jack Pongracz know if you can lend a hand.
October TBD (TBD) – Black Sea Bass Open Party Boat Outing: Under consideration
October TBD (TBD) – Group Surf Fishing Outing: Under consideration
November TBD (TBD) – Striped Bass Open Party Boat Outing: Under consideration
November TBD (TBD) – Group Surf Fishing Outing: Under consideration
November 7th 2025 (Friday) – Speaker: TBD
December 5th 2025 (Friday) – Election of 2026 officers. Speaker will be Adam Agula, Ph.D., topic: Striper Fishing in the Surf.
- Please be aware when you are making your way to the meeting that
  Manasquan holds its Tree Lighting & Annual Candy Cane Hunt on this Friday from 6:00 PM –
  9:00 PM and they close down Main Street west to Broad Street during that time.

Full 2025 Events Schedule