the N.J. Striped Bass Hall of Fame

Welcome to the official headquarters of the N.J. Striped Bass Hall of Fame. This organization was established in 2004 to identify and single out individuals who have consistently excelled at catching trophy sized striped bass from the ocean and inland salt waters of New Jersey.

The current membership includes many of the most productive bass fishermen over the past half century and remains open to all land based striper fishermen. The requirements for membership, however, were intentionally made very challenging in order to insure that only serious, dedicated “Bass Hounds” could eventually qualify.

That is, catch (2) 50+ pound fish and you’re in. Or, (1) 50+ pound fish and (3) 40+ pound fish. Or, (3) 40+ pound fish and (10) 30+ pound fish. Or, (1) 50+ pound fish and (10) 30+ pound fish.

All fish must be caught shore based (no boat fish) and must be from New Jersey waters. Anyone who believes they meet the minimum criteria and wishes to be considered for induction into this Hall of Fame needs to have their catches authenticated by a recognized Fishing Club or tackle shop. As an alternative, your proof such as photos, newspaper articles, log books, etc. will be reviewed by a committee of existing members.

The members of this Hall of Fame want very badly to be inclusive of the entire state. A review of the attached memberships list clearly shows that many outstanding fishermen from south of Barnegat inlet have not yet been identified and included.

Questions regarding the New Jersey Striped Bass Hall of Fame should be directed to Larry Casparro at (732) 988-0348.

The Hall of Fame is proud to honor the 2009 inductees, including the reigning IGFA all tackle world record holder, Albert McReynolds; the locally well known author, lecturer and surf guide, Shell E. Caris; the relatively young, but very accomplished standout, Tony Melo; and the seasoned pro, Stan Duziuba.

NAME	HOME TOWN	CLUB AFFILIATION
ABBELLA, BUD	ALLENHURST	APFC
ALFONSO, LOU	WHITING	BSC
ALPERT, MICKEY	BRICK	SLL
BELL, RICKY	ALDAN, PA	SRA
BERTSCH, BILL	OCEAN	APFC
BIEDINGER, BRIAN	TINTON FALLS	SRA/APFC
BOGUE, FRED	MEDFORD	BSC
BONANNI, DAVE	MERCERVILLE	SCA
BORD, RICH	SCRANTON, PA
BOTTINO, BOB	BRICK	VARIOUS
BREZNEY, DON	FLEMINGTON	APFC
BUSHELL, NICK	PERTH AMBOY
*CARIS, SHELL E.	TOMS RIVER	BSC
CARR, WADE (LEFTY)	FREEHOLD	APFC
CASPARRO, LARRY	BRADLEY BEACH	APFC
CATERINO, JOE	HAZLET	SRA
CECERO, JIM	MIDDLETOWN
CIMINI, FRANK	NORRISTOWN, PA	SRA
COUSINS, JIM	SEA BRIGHT	APFC
DANIK, BOB	CLIFTON	APFC
*DUZIUBA, STAN	LONG BRANCH
FERGUS, TOM	SPRING LAKE
FRITZ, FRANK	ASBURY PARK
GABRIEL, RICH	TOMS RIVER	BSC
GALESSETTI, AL	SPRING LAKE	SLL
GARDNER, FRED	BELMAR	SRA
GIGLIO, ARMOUND	LONG BRANCH
GORSKI, ED	BELFORD	APFC
GRANDE, JOE SR.	LONG BRANCH
HAERTEL, PAUL	CLIFTON	BSC
HOLWITZ, MIKE	FARMINGDALE	APFC/SLL
HUETH, RICHARD	SPRING LAKE
JOHNSON, BUD	SPRING LAKE	APFC
KOZIC, JOE	NAVISINK	APFC
KINGSLAND, HERB	ELBERON	APFC
KRENCICKI, CHET	MERCHANTVILLE	BSC
LACH, HANK	NEPTUNE	APFC
LAMBI, JIM	SOUTH BELMAR	APFC/SLL
MALANGA, GERRY	WALL	SLL
MARTELLI, ANTHONY	WANAMASSA	APFC
MARTENS, MEL	NEPTUNE	APFC
MATTHEWS, BOB	MANASQUAN	SLL
McFADDEN, BILL	OCEAN GROVE	APFC
*McREYNOLDS, ALBERT	ATLANTIC CITY
*MELO, TONY	W. LONG BRANCH	APFC
MUSIAL, BOB	WHITING
PALOTTO, JOE	ASBURY PARK	APFC
PASTOR, BOB	OCEANPORT
PETILLO, FRANK	MIDDLETOWN
RIEDINGER, GERRY	BRICK	APFC
RUSSO, KEN	MIDDLETOWN
RUSSO, YINKY	LONG BRANCH
SMITH, RAY	LACEY TOWNSHIP	BSC
SOYKA, RAY	ROSELLE	APFC
TOMIC, JOE	LONG BRANCH
VAN DE SANDE, JERRY	NEPTUNE	SLL
WEST, BILL	LONG BRANCH	MBCT