**2025 Schedule Below – Apply Online Today**
The Junior Mate Training Program is an opportunity for individuals who aspire to become a proficient fisherman. This comprehensive program provides hands-on training in various aspects of boating, fishing, and vessel maintenance. By the end of the program, qualified candidates can be offered a paid mate’s position in the Beach Haven Charter Fishing Association charter fleet.
In Memory of Captain John T. Koegler
The BHCFA has named the Junior Mates annual fishing tournament in John’s memory. Learn More About Captain John
Read More2025 Program Calendar
There is a MANDATORY parents meeting the first night, Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7pm
LOCATION:
Beach Haven Marlin & Tuna club
420 N Pennsylvania Ave
Beach Haven N.J. 08008
Parking is available on Pennsylvania Ave. DO NOT park inside Queen City Marina.
Call Capt. Max Goldman @ 609-384-3969 or Capt. Steve Palmer @ 201-248-1372 for details
New Junior Mates will be required to learn the following knots throughout the program:
Palomar, End Loop, Dropper Loop, Improved Clinch. They will be tested on Thursday nights.
Returning Junior Mates will be required to learn the following knots throughout the program: Uni Knot, Uni-to-Uni Knot, Albright, and Hook Snell
Week 1
Thursday June 27
Initial Parents Meeting and Training Session
Week 2
Wednesday July 3
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 3
Thursday July 11
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 4
Thursday July 18
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 5
Thursday July 25
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 6
Thursday August 1
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 7
Thursday August 8
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 8
Wednesday August 14 – Saturday August 17
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Week 9
Thursday August 22
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program
Junior Mate Tournament
Friday August 23
BHCFA Junior Mate Training Program