The search for stripers is under way on Long Beach Island. May 5 marked the beginning of the 11th annual Simply Bassing Spring Surf Tournament, a seven-week grassroots competition to see who can land the biggest striped bass.

The competition, supported by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, extends until Sunday, June 24, at noon. Areaanglers are still welcome to enter, which they can do, for a $20 registration fee, at any of the four sponsor shops: Jingles Bait & Tackle in Beach…