Welcome to American Angler!
Coming up: 1st Annual American Angler Fishing Flea Market
SAVE THE DATE!
The 1st. Annual American Angler Fishing Flea Market is on Sunday, January 26 at the American Legion on Route 9 in Barnegat, NJ. from 9-1pm $3.00 entry fee (kids under 12 free) or donate food items for the Barnegat Food Pantry and get a free pass!
A free lure raffle each hour! Also, a free Surf Fishing 101 seminar hosted by Carl Hartmann at 10am.
Notable names: Papa's Plugs, X-Rack, Tinman Lures, Hook House Bait and Tackle, Deadfish Lures, Sport Fishing Outlet, Tom's River Indian's High School Club, Alien Custom Lures, Captain Wabbit Soap, Discount Tackle Outlet, Big Dave's Tackle and more! Plus new and antique fishing tackle!
The event is sold out with vendors but we have created a waiting list. PM us if interested.
The 7th AMERICAN ANGLER CLASSIC in the fall in Seaside Park
This is last year's tournament. 2025 dates are coming!The American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament: October 6 in Seaside Park.
Coming up: the American Angler Classic Surf Fishing Tournament on Sunday, October 6 from 7 am to 1pm. Don't miss out on 4x4 access, phenomenal prizes for kids and adults and a great day on the beach of Seaside Park. Thanks to our many fantastic sponsors, the annual fall classic has become one of the popular fishing events in NJ so early registration is recommended. See our website for registration instructions: americananglerus.com
$37.00 per adult that includes 4x4 pass for the day. $27.00 for the adult "no" option on the 4x4 day of pass. $15.00 for kid. If you select the 4x4 pass option, please send plate number.
Sponsors include the three major bait and tackle shops on the island. Betty and Nicks, Grumpys, and Hook House. All of these shops are sponsors of the gift certificates towards first, second and third place adult winners. *Prizes subject to change!
Additional sponsors are: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing- USA, Toadfish, J.T.Brooks Tire Deflators, Papa's Plugs, Muller Insurance, Costa Delmar, Portarod, Shimano, Fisherman Magazine, Rainey Rigs, The Cornhole Guy NJ, Top Notch Tackle, Fisbites, Deadfish lures Tica, Lester Glenn Chevrolet, X- Rack systems and many more.
The American Angler L.B.I. Grand Slam Tournament 2024
Tournament details
Our second public tournament is our American Angler L.B.I. Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament on October 19 in L.B.I. This is a team and individual tournament. Teams are $80.00 ($90.00 day of) and can have up to 6 anglers. Individuals are $25.00 ($30.00 day of) $15.00 for kids. There are several categories. Teams, Individuals and kids with great prizes served with a free light lunch. 4x4 access is free with paid registration. Rules are located at www.asaconline.org This is a rain or shine event with no refunds.
Sponsors of American Angler.
Sponsors include but not limited to: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA, Costa Del Mar, FishBites, Porta Rod, Deadfish Lures, Blitz Performance, Shimano, Tica, Papa's Plugs, Florida Fishing Products, Kast King, Deadly Dick Lures, Betty and Nicks B/T, TFO Rods, Muller Ins, St, Croix, Grumpy's B/T, The Cornhole Guy NJ, Stop & Shop, J.T.Brooks tire deflators, Hook House B/T, Carolina Cast Pro, Lester Glenn Chevrolet, Tackle World, Gibbs Lures, Tsunami, Owner Hooks, Zoom Baits, Palmarius Fishing, Super Strike Lures, Rainey Rigs, Northbar Lures, Thundermist Lures, Vicious Line, Sebile/Ocean Born Lures, All Pro, Bill Hurley Lures, Uncle G's Tackle, Guppy's Lures, AFW Fishing Products, Aftco, Piscifun Reels, Visser Reels, Yeti, Anglers Mate, Hopkins Lures, Pappy's Pride Lures, Top Notch Tackle, The Shore Shoe, Toadfish Reels, Fisherman Magazine, Fisherman's Headquarters, Jingles B/T, Captain Ron's Bug Repellant and MANY more!
Fees for both Tournaments can be paid here by Paypal/Venmo
Adult registration:
- For the October 6 tournament in Seaside Park Adults are $27.00 ($30.00 late) Add $10.00 and license plate # if 4x4 day of permit is needed.
- For the October 19 tournament in L.B.I. Teams (up to 6 anglers) are $80.00 ($90.00 if late/day of) Individuals are $25.00 ($30.00 late/day of)
Kids' registration
Kids are are $15.00 in both tournaments. 17 years and under.
Fishing Adventures with American Angler
Our Story
At American Angler, we're passionate about fishing and the great outdoors. We started out as a small group of friends who loved to fish, and we've now grown into a club that offers unforgettable fishing adventures for anglers of all levels. Our goal is to share our passion for surf fishing with others and to create memories that last a lifetime.
Next Up with American Angler Team members!
Next up with American Angler is our Pat Pawson 5th annual striped bass surf fishing tournament. This tournament is designed for our membership and whoever from our paid membership lands the largest striped bass from March 1 until June 30 will win a Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA Weapon Junior fishing rod. Retail value $500.00 Simply a great prize!
Thank you Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA! You guys are the best!
American Angler Angler would like to thank you
American Angler and it's members would like to thank all of the participants, volunteers and everyone involved in our 2024 season. We are now starting to set up our 2024 events which will include a possible kids only tournament and possible two day surf fishing tournament in June on the beach of L.B.I. We would also like to thank all of our sponsors and friends of American Angler. You are great!
The new American Angler License Plates
Welcome to American Angler
American Angler Membership
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
American Angler Merchandise
American Angler has a paid membership fishing team of about 250 members. With membership you get discounts at tackle shops and fishing manufacturers. This also entitles you to all of the tournament and BBQ's we hold and other events.
Currently there is a waiting list. To inquire, contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com
American Angler Merchandise
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
American Angler Merchandise
American Angler has a whole line of merchandise. Sweatshirts, UV shirts, Koozies, Flags, Beer pint glasses, Vinyl Stickers, Winter Caps/Hats, Tank Tops and Jackets !(to be ordered) and now license plates.
To inquire, contact Carl Hartmann at 201-481-4390 or cfishigotu@aol.com
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Featured Sponsor: Century Rod/Advanced Fishing-USA
Introducing Century Rods/Advanced Fishing-USA as our Featured and major sponsor of American Angler in 2023.
Contact Mike for more details.
856-839-6916 or mkulickaf@gmail.com,