Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic

Oct. 9 - Dec. 5
Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic
On Long Beach Island, Ocean County
Pre-registration at 609-494-7211 x100, www.lbift.com
Prizes include $1,000 each for tournament's largest striped bass and bluefish, special categories and prizes for juveniles, ladies & senior citizens, daily, weekly winners; one of East Coast's longest running fishing contests, $30 to enter

Oct. 9
Surf Casting Seminar
Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, 265 W. 9th Street, Ship Bottom
9 am
Pre-registration at 609- 494-7211 x100, www.lbift.com
Door prizes, coffee, and bagels, members of Team Mullet, a local fishing club will give tips about surf fishing equipment, surf casting, bait, driving a 4x4 vehicle on the beach, and more at the Ship Bottom Fire Co., 21st St.; weather permitting the group will go to 9th Street beach in Ship Bottom for hands-on instruction, bring folding chair.