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Pennsylvania & New Jersey Delaware River – April 25th to 28th 2024

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Hellertown PA 18055-9779

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Welcome to our website, courtesy of D.C. Helms Inc. Phillipsburg, N.J.  Online registration. Please note that you can only register and pay for one person at a time. Follow the online instructions to choose either adult, or kids option, and shirt size. We are asking that contestants try to pick up your contest t/shirt, either during the contest, or Monday April 29 2024  6pm, at the awards ceremony, located at the Phillipsburg boat launch.

Fishing Guide Services:
Visit our links page for a list of fishing guide

 

                                   

 

12/11/23
2024 Shad Contest Dates Are April 25, 26, 27, 28 

 

If you are looking to book a shad fishing trip for 2024,  the following guides have trips available

Finseeker River Guide Service
Tim Keebler
215 262 4811
fishbonzkeebler@gmail.com

Big D River Guide Service
Dieter Scheel
610 574 7519
BigDRiverguide.com

Lambertville Area

Rusty Balls Tackle & Guide Service
Rusty Held
484 239 4723
rustyballstackle@gmail.com

Easton Area

Fresh Water Krew Guide Service
Nick Picone
908 310 5874
nickpicone@yahoo.com
multi species fishing guide
Easton, Raubsville, Riegelsville Area

Freedom Outdoors Guide Service
Craig  McGuinness
908 392 3699
c.mcguinn0386@gmail.com

Bass Chaser Guide Service
Capt. Karl
215 840 3093
Shad, Stripers, Flatheads, Snakeheads, & Smallmouth Bass
DelawareRiverBass.com

 

Our schedule has changed:      Bob Mayberry Open House has been rescheduled for May, date TBD
We will be at the Sandbar on March 30th instead. The Sandbar came on as a Corporate sponsor this year.


2024 Get Together  Dates 6pm start times

Saturday  January 13 @ 6pm    Riverside Barr & Grill
Saturday  January 27 @ 6pm    Dub’s on 5th
Saturday  February 3 @ 6pm    Domenico’s Pizzeria & Liquor  507 US-46, Belvidere, NJ
Saturday  February 17@ 6pm   Italian American Social Club   Pursel & Mill Streets  Phillipsburg NJ 08865
Saturday  February 24 @ 6pm  Dub’s on 5th  West Easton
Saturday  March 2 @ 6 pm      Tiptons Tavern
Saturday  March  9  @ 6pm     Banquet:   Alpha Vol Fire Hall  1109 Lee Ave  Alpha, NJ 08865

Saturday  March 16 @ 6pm      Hootz Bar 12 River Rd  Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Saturday  March 23 @ 6pm     Huntington Vol Fire Co  1 Maple Ave  Phillipsburg, NJ 08865   Buy & Sell, Show & Tell
Saturday March 30  @ 6pm     The Sandbar   4 Union Square #2   Phillipsburg,NJ 
Saturday  April  6  @ 6 pm       The Richmond Hotel  8491 N. Delaware Dr.  Bangor, Pa 18013
Saturday April 13  @ 6 pm       Pizza Villa  (formerly ILL GAETTANO’S Restaurant)  665 Columbus Ave  Phillipsburg, NJ

12/30/23
Our annual banquet will be held on Saturday March 9th 2024  6pm @ the Alpha Vol Fire Hall 1109 Lee Ave Alpha, NJ 

2023 Bi State Shad Fishing Contest Results

1st $20,000 Steve Kollar 5.605 lbs
2nd $3,000 Keith Kulp 5.205 lbs
3rd $2,500 John Davis 5.100 lbs
4th $1,300 Ted Bench 5.075 lbs
5th $1,250 Eric Bossert 5.050 lbs
6th $1,200 Bonnie Blanchard 4.700 lbs
7th $1,150 Dave Perruso 4.665 lbs
8th $1,100 Rick Tompkins 4.655 lbs
9th $1,050 Paul Chontofalsky 4.640 lbs
10th $1,000 Zack Zupan 4.560 lbs
Day 1 Daily Prizes
1st $250 Dave Perruso 4.665 lbs
2nd $200 Jack Esterly 4.400 lbs
3rd $150 Jesse Bardwell 4.300 lbs
4th $100 Fred Hicks 4.295 lbs
Day 2 Daily Prizes
1st $250 Eric Bossert 5.050 lbs
2nd $200 Paul Chontofalsky 4.640 lbs
3rd $150 Scott Caramella 4.545 lbs
4th $100 Gus Jiorle 4.525 lbs
Day 3 Daily Prizes
1st $250 Steve Kollar 5.605 lbs
2nd $200 Keith Kulp 5.205 lbs
3rd $150 John Davis 5.100 lbs
4th $100 Zack Zupan 4.;560 lbs
Day 4 Daily Prizes
1st $250 Ted Bench 5.075 lbs
2nd $200 Bonnie Blanchard 4.700 lbs
3rd $150 Rick Tompkins 4.655 lbs
4th $100 Cody Blanchard 4.400 lbs
Kids Age 11 & Under
1st $300 Macy Silva 4.255 lbs
2nd $200 Miguel Mendez 4.215 lbs
3rd $150 Cayson Johnson 4.185 lbs
4th $125 Harper Getz 3.950 lbs
5th $100 Carter Becker 3.810 lbs
Kids Age 12 to 15
1st $300  Cody Blanchard  4.400 lbs
2nd $200  Carmine Waskiel   4.235
3rd $150   Tristan Fawthrop   3.960
4th $125   Cole Sacks      3.815
5th $100   Dionte Wheeler    3.760
Women’s Bonus Prizes
1st $300 Amanda Johnson 4.260 lbs
2nd $200 Macy Silva 4.255 lbs
3rd $100 Patricia Getz 4.075 lbs
Veterans Bonus Prize
John Davis $200 5.100 lbs
Senior Bonus Prize Age 75 & Up
Paul Chontofalsky $100 4.640 lbs
Senior Bonus Prize Age 65-74
Raymond Raabe $100 4.185
G3 Bonus Prize
Scott Caramella $500 4.545 lbs

Congratulations to Micheal Giuglianotti, the winner of the 18 foot Yamaha G3 Boat with a Yamaha 90/65 jetdrive.  We will be installing a floor kit, console, steering, and controls.

 

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