Andy and Kyle Ondrey round up their A+ team consisting of Eileen Miller, Mitch Wergiles, and Steve Palmo for the 2010 Manhattan Cup sponsored by the Fishermen’s Conservation Association. They start their morning jigging and plugging bass off the beaches and later tough it out through a grueling chunk bite in Raritan Bay working through bluefish after bluefish and having a good striper to end the day, but it just didn’t have the size to put in the striper tube for the weigh-in.
This past year the Manhattan Cup teamed up with the Wounded Warriors Project. Quite a few boats in the fleet had the honor of having retired military officers to fish with them. They all had a great time and were amazing people to meet.
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.
Click here for our Striped Bass Plugging and Striped Bass Chunking gear recommendations.
Preview Clip
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Full Length Show
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Manhattan Cup is the premier inshore fishing tournament in the Northeast and the largest catch-and-release tournament in the tri-state area. It focuses on fishing for the largest striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish across three categories: fly, artificial, and bait.
The tournament features a LIVE RELEASE Division where anglers catch striped bass and bring them in using a special device to be weighed live and then released back into the water at the dock, promoting conservation and sustainable fishing.
In recent years, the Manhattan Cup partnered with the Wounded Warriors Project, allowing many retired military officers to fish alongside tournament crews. This collaboration offered a meaningful experience for the veterans and highlighted community support.
Anglers compete using three main fishing methods: fly fishing, artificial lures like plugs, and bait fishing such as chunking. These methods provide a range of techniques to target striped bass, bluefish, and weakfish during the event.
Recommended gear for striped bass plugging and chunking can be found on the NeAngling website, providing anglers with tips and tackle suggestions to enhance their fishing performance for those specific techniques.
Yes, there are both a preview clip and a full-length show available on YouTube. These videos showcase the fishing action and experiences from the tournament and can be accessed via provided shareable links.
