The 60th annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Classic is set to begin on Monday, Oct. 6. The surfcasters-only event runs through Sunday, Nov. 30, with three special daily prizes to be awarded this season totaling $2,000.

At the 6 p.m. weigh-in deadline on Oct. 6, the largest striped bass of the day is worth $500; there will also be a $500 daily cash award given to the largest striped bass weighed in on Oct. 25 by the 6 p.m. deadline.