The ladies at Frank and Frans are waiting to help you with all your Tournament needs. ........and of course the main man Frank Folb who we all know is camera shy!! From L to R: Ginger, Missy, Lisa and Jesse. Missing from the photo is Laken Tinsley
Wednesday afternoon was a very busy time at Frank and Frans.......Membership Director Carol Mowers welcome 3 new members to NCBBA. The anglers responded well to Carols efforts to recruit new members and many joined the fight to Preserve Beach Access.
Jean Flanigan, Bob Fox, Georgette Keene and Joyce Joyner relax for a moment when the registration of new anglers slowed down. Missing from the photo was Angie Gaskins.
Former President Jim Keene and Merchandise Director Laura Davis search for the 'right size' shirt for the many guests and anglers that purchased NCBBA goods! Many items are still available online at www.ncbba.org............just in time for Christmas!
Angler and rod builder Chuck Payne with son Tyler pose in front of Frank and Frans with the custom built rod he donated to the Tournament for a great raffle prize.
Angler Bill Rowley caught this Red Drum on Friday night at Ramp 23 at 8:10 pm. The fish was 47 3/4 inches long.
Lady Angler Jan Ellis, Plate #12687 caught this Red Drum at Ramp 23 Friday night at 9:15 pm. The fish was 43 1/2 inches in length ....the longest for a lady angler at that time. Jan jokingly asked Judge and NCBBA Director Rod Palmer, if NCBBA had healthcare coverage after an exhausting 30 minute fight with this big Drum.
Jan Ellis, Kali-St. Wyatt and OBR and Tournament Judge Rod Palmer pose at Ramp 23 after Jan's large Drum catch.
Steve Gilmartin poses with his 43 3/4 inch Red Drum at Ramp 43....an early birthday gift. The fish was caught at 10 pm at Ramp 23. This is the 27th big drum Steve has caught since he began fishing as a young fella.
Final Tournament Results
All of the Junior participants received a rod and reel combination as thanks for their participation.
Jean Flanigan, wife of Head Judge Dave Flanigan, helps set up all of the awards and door prizes for the Banquet. Local and long distance vendors and suppliers continue to make this a major event for fall anglers of all ages.
'Reb' Gilliland, Recording Secretary of the New Jersey Beach Buggy Asociation presents a $10,000 check to NCBBA in support of our Legal Fund. This is the second donation of $10,000 from their Association to our Legal Fund. We are grateful for their continued support of 'Open Beach Access for All'.
Frank Folb, the founder of this incredible tournament shares some love with daughter Missy. Missy lives in Florida and comes every fall with her husband and daughter, to help Dad manage the store and accomodate all of the Anglers that visit during this time of year. Missy's husband has a charter fishing business in Florida throughout the winter. If you are looking for fishing adventure in Florida contact Fran and Frans for details.
