Beginning this Saturday, Oct. 10, the 66th annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic returns for nine weeks of action.

“The Derby,” as the tournament is still affectionately known among local anglers, is a surfcasting-only event with daily, weekly, segment and overall cash prizes. Register now at Fisherman’s Headquarters in Ship Bottom, Jingles Bait and Tackle in North Beach Haven or Surf City Bait and Tackle – and get fishing!

Due to the change in striped bass regulations this year, whereby anglers are allowed one striped bass in a “slot” from…