Bruce Hannah
Bruce Hoagland
Bruce Hoagland
Bruce worked for Surf City Bait and Tackle. He had a zeal for intelligence & he was known to quiz someone to assess their level of knowledge. Bruce was extremely passionate about fishing.
Bruce Hoagland
Bruce Hoagland
Bruce Hoagland
Bruce was owner of Bruce & Pat's Bait & Tackle for many years before it became Surf City Bait and Tackle, along with his wife Pat who is still very involved with the Long Beach Island Fishing community before it became Surf City Bait & Tackle. Bruce remained involved in the fishing industry after selling the shop to my brother by sellin
Bruce was owner of Bruce & Pat's Bait & Tackle for many years before it became Surf City Bait and Tackle, along with his wife Pat who is still very involved with the Long Beach Island Fishing community before it became Surf City Bait & Tackle. Bruce remained involved in the fishing industry after selling the shop to my brother by selling his handtied rigs to local bait shops, including ours. Bruce was hard working, kind, and funny. He is a local fishing icon on LBI and surrounding areas.
John Adair
Bruce Hoagland
John Adair
John was a long time fisherman and name well known to the Derby. His friends this year honored his memory by offering a cash prize in this years tournament and was won by angler John Baxter. His memory honored by those who knew him best and a beautiful testimonial of the man he was.
Meet Mike Fahy
Honoring John Sweet
Honoring John Sweet
Mike Fahy, passionate angler and club member, known for his kind and soft-spoken nature. Always enjoyed fishing with his wife, Pam.
Honoring John Sweet
Honoring John Sweet
Honoring John Sweet
John Sweet, dedicated club member and dedicated teacher, shared his fishing knowledge generously and loved helping others in our community.
Meet Mike Gowen
Fishing Legend Ray
Fishing Legend Ray
Mike is a proud Long Beach Island Fishing Club member, always ready to share his passion for fishing with friends.
Fishing Legend Ray
Fishing Legend Ray
Fishing Legend Ray
Ray Sullivan, a legendary angler and Derby favorite, known for his prowess and prize-winning catches like his 56.44 lb striped bass.
Meet Roger
Capt. Dick's Story
Capt. Dick's Story
Longtime angler and part of our Surf City family, Roger loves sharing his fishing stories and tips.
Capt. Dick's Story
Capt. Dick's Story
Capt. Dick's Story
Captain Dick, a Naval Academy grad with a USCG 100-ton license, was a kind, funny, and dedicated fisherman and part of our Surf City family.
Legendary Fisherman
Legendary Fisherman
Legendary Fisherman
Tobacco Jack was a sweet, feisty, caring, loving, and very funny man. He had been an angler of The Derby for 65 years. He never missed a year. For his last one, the 65th, he signed his registration from his hospital bed.
Blue Eyed Bill
Legendary Fisherman
Legendary Fisherman
aka "Blue Eyed Bill" as he had the most beautiful blue eyes that sparkled even more when he got into fish, especially on his birthday. Bill would walk to his spot everyday with his beach cart and set up. He was a known regular and his kind, soft spoken manner will be missed.