2023 SJHT 2-DAY Bass Classic at Assunpink Lake & Salem Canal Results-09/30-10/1

[BigNasty06]

Note: CLIFF NOTES VERSION


Day 1
Place: ASSUNPINK LAKE, Millstone, NJ
Time: 6:30am-2:30pm
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Weather: Tropical Storm slightly off the eastern seaboard with occasional rain and gusty winds.
Water Temps: N/A
Water Clarity: N/A
Water current and Level: N/A
Best Lure: N/A
Depths fished: N/A
Bass Limit: 3
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Note:  Unfortunately had to miss my 1st club Classic in 19years, so here is the Cliff Notes version.

Congrats once again to his years 2023 SJHT AOY Jackson Fu.  2023 Rookie Angler of Year Pete Ingemi. 2023 Lunker of the Year Mike Del Monico.  2023 Iron Man Champion- fishing all 17 Tournaments Dennis "Jiggen Den" Tolentino.  2023 Heaviest 3 Bag Champion- Jackson Fu.
2023- Most Improved Anglers Bill "The Hammer" Leach; Scott "Mr. Dependable" Schappell; Dennis "Jiggen Den" Tolentino; and Mike Del Monico;

The 2023 SJHT season is officially finished!!!   Coming out and enduring another Tropical Storm on a blustery and sporatic rain showers pretty much defines our 2023 season.

There were periods of brightness.  Periods of Gloom. and then the occasional Tri-Fecta where the stars aligned and anglers got on them.  That right there has pretty defined our 2023 season.[/b]


Once again....my hat goes off to all of the members that came out week in and week out to compete, bust some stones, win a couple of $$$, and just enjoy being out on the water amongst one another.   A Big congrats to Multiple Time Angler of Year winner Mr. Jackson Fu.   Fu has won many times so much that I've lost count.  Probably 6~7 Times without me looking back. 
Congrats on another SJHT Iron Man- Jiggen Den with fishing All 17 Tournaments in 2022 and now in 2023.  You are a beast!


See Stats in the Displayed Stat Sheet.

Congrats to SJHT 2023 Rookie Angler of the Year
 

Pete *Crushing Em* Ingemi. 



Congrats to SJHT's Top 6 Anglers:
Jackson Fu, Dennis Tolentino, Bill Leach, Mike Del Monico, Rob Masterson, & Pete Ingemi. 

These guys are the epitome of putting in work on the water and excellence in character.....not too mention represent the Best of the Best Year after Year!

Alright....let's get to this weekends 2023 SJHT 2 Day Bass Classic.  Today, 10 out of the 15 Qualifiers descended upon Assunpink Lake where it's a winner Take all event and the coveted 2023 SJHT Custom Bass Classic Championship Belt.

   

Although there were alot of cookie cutter size Bass caught and culled, there were a total of 7 Bass caught giving way to a total of 19.25lbs. 5 out of 10 anglers caught at least 1 Bass. We had 1 limit caught. Day 1 Lunker went 3.61lbs and was won by 2023 Rookie Member Stephen *Finally* Albrecht.  . The overall avg weight went 2.75lbs.   Anchored by that Lunker Bass, Stephen was in 2nd place heading into Day 2 with 1 Bass weighing 3.61lbs.


ASSUNPINK LAKE Tale of the Tape:



Jackson Fu held a commanding lead with 3 Bass going 9.91lbs. on Day#1:



Dennis *Jiggen Den* Tolentino solo Bass going 1.75bs



David's Solo Keeper: 2.05lbs



Steve Albrecht's Solo Keeper and Day 1 Lunker went 3.61lbs:



So with half of the field with 1 or more Bass, anglers still battled the elements of the wind and the light rain till the very end. 

So with the weather forecasted to be a bit better on Sunday, it was questionable who would show up to finish out the Classic with such a lead to make up.  One angler, in the back of his Iron Man mind knew that huge Bass could be caught at Salem Canal and here WE ARE!!!!

"THE GRAND SLAM" is the Title of the Day#2 Event.  Where have I heard this before.  LOL!!! 

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Day 2: Sunday, Oct. 01, 2022

Finale Day 2

Place: SALEM CANAL, Salem, NJ   
Time: 6:30am-2:30pm
Weather:  N/A
Winds: N/A
Water temps: N/A
Water Clarity: N/A
Best Lure: N/A
Depths fished: N/A
Bass Limit: 3

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There were a total of 12 Bass caught giving way to a total of 20.40lbs. 6 out of 9 anglers caught at least 1 Bass. We had 3 limits caught. Day 2 Lunker went an impressive 4.73lbs and was won by Jackson Fu.  The overall avg. weight went 1.70lbs. Anchored by that Lunker Bass, Jackson's Day 2 ended with an amazing 3 Bass weighing 7.82lbs.

and now the Weigh-ins:

Jackson's 3 Bass weighing 7.82lbs on Day 2 and 4.73lb Lunker :





Bill *The Hammer* Leach's 3 Keepers went 4.42lbs:



Dennis *Jiggen Den* Tolentino 3 Bass went 2.93bs:



Pete's Solo Bass went 2.02lbs:



Andy Trappers Solo Kepper at 1.11lbs



David Snedeker solo Bass:



and New 2023 SJHT Bass Classic Champion:



Jackson *I'm back itches* Fu.  PLAY MY THEME MUSIC!!!

2023 AOY Champion



The 2023 End of Season Snap shot:

2023 Comparative Analysis Top 3 Finishes:



2023 Season Weight Differential:



2023 SJHT Most Improved Angler:



Summary:  Congrats to the Man they call JOHN WICK AKA. JACKSON *THE ASSASSIN* FU.   Not only 2023 AOY but now our 2023 SJHT Bass Classic Champion once again after a brief hiatus.  Jackson...The Winter league will be here shortly Bruh!!! Don't hurt them too bad!!  LOL!!! Season Recap:  There were 301 bass weighed in totaling over 538.63 lbs.  Decent 1.79lb per bass average.

To all of our members, guest, followers, and supporters, I personally Thank You!  Couldn't ask for a greater group of guys to spend and do our weekend warrior thing on the water.

Rob, Scott, Bill, Mike Del Monico, and Fu...Thanks for holding things down in my absence:  A Big Thank you to those guys helping run the weigh-ins smoothly.....especially in my recent work trips.  Congrats to Dennis *Jiggen Den* Tolentino, Bill Leach, Scott Schappell, and Mike Del Monico on their Most Improved Angler Award, .  A man is never to old to improve themselves.  Congrats Men!!!

Although the Weather conditions  seem to always play a role\factor in many of our events, I'm Happy to see Anglers battle to the end even when it seems it's a done deal. This shows tremendous character and perseverance even in the face of adversity. Kudo's to those who came out even when it was hard to get our of bed.

Let's get ready for this years 2023 SJBCA Bass Bowl and celebrate another Title and celebrate with our RibFest!  LOL!   This year will be on UNION LAKE to be held Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Congrats once again to Mr. JOHN WICK AKA JACKSON *The Assassin* Fu on regaining your title as a Multiple Time AOY and this years 2023 SJHT Classic Winner.  New improvements and opportunities coming. 



and Can't forget our 2023 Rookie of the Year Pete *Crushing Em* Ingemi.

Pic with Award N/A

Thanks again to all,
BN06

[Donald Garner]

Congrats to all the winners     Tks for sharing this event with us.