See May 2010 photos of the destruction of the sand dune in Deal, New Jersey just North of Phillips Ave Jetty.  The dune was flattened to about 2-3 feet high and spread out across the beach towards the Ocean.  The dune may have been destroyed because it blocked the view of the Ocean.  According to New Jersey Department of  Environmental Protection (DEP), the property owner was given a permit to only remove wind blown sand from the property.  Also, there are photos of the remaining part of the dune and its vegetation just north of the flattened area. More recently, sod was planted and a chain link fence was erected.

Tournament Results

 2009 Fishing Season Awards

Trophies were awarded on May 23 for 2009 Fishing Season during the picnic at the Oak Tree Lodge, Wall Township.  The winners for Largest Striped Bass from Surf were: First Place, Louis Feniger at 44.2 lbs, Second Place, Paul Jimenez at 40  lbs, and Third  Place, Tom Prosser at 39.7 lbs.  The largest Fluke was Jack Montiero at 5.8 lbs; the Largest Striped Bass from Boat was Mike Holwitz at 40 lbs; the Largest Bluefish from Surf was Bob Stroz at 11 lbs 7 oz,  and the Largest Weakfish from River was Rick Harbina at 11  lbs  9 oz.   The Largest Striped Bass from River were: First Place, Tony Melo at 30 lbs and Second Place, Paul Moomjian at 25 lbs.  The Most Valuable Fisherman for 2009 Tournaments was Tony Melo.  Congratulations to all the winners!