Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro split up and lead two teams in the prestigious Manhattan Cup Tournament sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. Along with the most impressive fields ever assembled, they brave difficult conditions in search of big bluefish and stripers. Special thanks go out to Frank Crescitelli, Dave Fallon, and the rest of the crew from the FCA for an amazing tournament! If you have questions about any of the equipment used during the show, please contact us.
The FCA Manhattan Cup has become the premier inshore fishing tournament in the Northeast and the largest catch-and-release tournament in the tri-state area. Angler’s fish for the largest striped bass, bluefish and weakfish among three categories (fly, artificial and bait). There is a LIVE RELEASE Division, where anglers return with a striped bass in a special device to be weighed in and released alive at the dock.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manhattan Cup Tournament is a prestigious inshore fishing event sponsored by the Fishermen's Conservation Association. It is recognized as the premier inshore fishing tournament in the Northeast and the largest catch-and-release tournament in the tri-state area.
Anglers compete to catch the largest striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish. The competition includes three categories based on fishing technique: fly, artificial, and bait.
The LIVE RELEASE Division allows anglers to weigh in striped bass caught live using a special device before releasing them back into the water. This promotes conservation by ensuring fish survival after the tournament.
The tournament is sponsored and organized by the Fishermen's Conservation Association (FCA), with assistance from captains and crew members dedicated to the event's success.
The page provides a link to striped bass plugging and chunking gear recommendations to help anglers prepare for the tournament and improve their chances of success.
Yes, there are both a preview clip and a full-length show available on YouTube. Viewers can watch or share these videos using the provided links.
Captains Andy LoCascio and Rich Tenreiro led two different teams during the tournament, and special thanks are given to Frank Crescitelli, Dave Fallon, and other FCA crew members for their contributions.
