The clubs tagging program serves two purposes. We compile scientific data as to the migration and growth rate of Striped Bass. We also get the pleasure of communicating with the angler who recaptures the fish that you release. For those who tag all the bass that they catch, the data can be used as a fishing log of the fish that you release.
We use a Floy FT-2 style of tag . This tag suits us well for tagging in the wide range of circumstances that we tag. Some other systems have a higher return rate but require more effort to employ the tag.

Tagging Program Procedure

1. Tags are on sale at any regular meeting. These can be purchased from our merchandise salesperson. Fred Bogue has tags also. If you need tagging needles please contact Fred. Cards will be supplied with the tags for record keeping.

2. Enter the tag number on the cards and staple the tag to each card. Keep your tagging needle loaded at all times to reduce the time it takes you to tag measure and release the fish.

3. The tags you purchase are recorded in your name so we can determine who has what tags if we get a return before you turn in your information.

4. Tag fish above the lateral line and behind the dorsal fin. This will allow you to tag the fish in a less harmful area .
You can find full instructions with images for proper tagging procedure here.

Note: Try to handle the fish as little as possible and return the fish as quickly as possible. Please remember the warmer the water is, the more stress you are putting on the fish. Spend more time reviving the fish caught in warmer water. This helps reduce the mortality rate of released fish.

5. After releasing the fish tag the card with the date and size and write the location later. If you choose you can list the fly you used and I will record that also. Do not rely on memory. Punch the holes on the card for size,date and month prior to reloading your needle.

6. Return the filled out cards to Fred Bogue at meetings or mail them to him
Fred Bogue
3 East Delaware Trail
Medord, NJ 08055
You can also e-mail your results to Fred at
linesider1@comcast.net

7. At the end of the year our database will be printed and kept in a binder
Anyone wishing to have a printout of your personal results let me know and I will print them for you.

8. When the club receives a tag return we contact the person and get as much information that we can and supply the person with as much info as we have recorded. The letter will be then returned to you so you can keep it. The tag result will also be announced at a meeting and will be on our website in the future.

9. With the large number of members that we have we can look forward to a very large database in the future.

10. Any further questions feel free to call Fred at (609)654-2064

The latest costs are fifty cents each for tags and ten dollars each for tagging needles.