Newly Inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach, Coach Jimmy Johnson, is making his way up north for Summer 2024 to extend his world class fishing tournament from South Florida to Atlantic City, NJ. Annually, Jimmy Johnson's "Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing Week, Florida (JJFISHWEEKFL) is hosted in March at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's Guitar Hotel with fishing happening across South Florida featuring renowned parties, a guaranteed $1 Million purse, and entry into Coach Johnson's famed Ring of Honor, where an annual coveted championship ring is at stake. Coach Johnson has teamed up with the Atlantic City Sports Commission to add on to the series and bring this high stakes and overly entertaining competitive sportfishing experience to Atlantic City, July 14-20, 2024, hosted at the Frank S. Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget.
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City
"Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing Week
July 14-20, 2024
The theme for 2024: FISH FOR YOUR SPECIES IN 2024! As Coach Johnson always says, "COME & GET IT!” Jimmy Johnson's Atlantic City ‘Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week (JJFISHWEEKAC) will celebrate the magic of Atlantic City as a destination tournament and will feature extreme competition and celebratory parties each night of the week for the teams and their guests and families. When making your plans for next summer, think about all the fun guests JJFISHWEEKAC will have. The July 14-20, 2024 week will include a kick-off party at the Golden Nugget Rooftop on Sunday, a secondary registration day on Monday for those who can’t make it Sunday, a choice of pick 3 out of 5 days of leave it out on the waters tournament competition, Daily Dockside Parties at the JJFishweekAC Hospitality Village at the Golden Nugget Marina, where teams can enjoy a taste of Atlantic City restaurants, drinks, and music, an ultimate gifting experience, where a wagon will be provided to help you roll out all the goods, and a closing party hosted at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that is NOT to be missed!
The prize structure for 2024 has been updated to allow for teams to fish for their species and not lock into categories they are not interested in. There is MORE Calcuttas and optional categories that fit your request to fish, so YOU can have MORE FUN and fish FOR MORE in 2024!
Jimmy Johnson's Atlantic City ‘Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week is brought to you in partnership with Visit Atlantic City and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, hosted by Contender Boats, and powered by Yamaha Outboards.
Base Entry will start at $5,000 and be paid out only to early entry teams that participate in the October 1st special. Additional optional entries will include a variety of Calcuttas for White Marlin, Blue Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Dolphin, High Points, Small Boat, Non-Sonar Division, and more. There are daily payouts and overall payouts pending on categories.
EVEN MORE EXCITING NEWS FOR 2024: ALL NEW secondary WEIGH STATION available at SUNSET MARINA in OCEAN CITY, MD.
All events will take place in Atlantic City, but teams will be able to fish from Norfolk to Hudson and weigh in in Atlantic City or Ocean City, MD. UPDATED based on popular request: Teams will be able to fish and weigh in at EITHER weigh station! All events will continue to take place in Atlantic City, NJ, but for convenience teams will be able to weigh in at either weigh station.
PLUS: ALL NEW INLET CALCUTTAS added for 2024.
The winner of the coveted Championship Rings will be the team who brings home the largest amount of the purse across all categories.
Additional hosting sponsors for the tournament include Golden Nugget, Garmin Marine, Oakley Eyewear, Seakeeper, Chevrolet, High Noon, and Dennis Friel and Connected by Water, the official tournament artist. Across the board entry for big boats without a sonar is $45,000 and early entry discounts and accommodation credits will start October 1st annually, with limited number of entries based on each tier of discount. Hotel and slip accommodations for the tournament will be available across Atlantic City at participating casinos and the marina. The team at Fish Hard Events, the management team behind JJFISHWEEK, will be available in the tournament office to assist with booking.
For more information, visit www.questfortheringac.com or call 305-255-3500.
Follow online for the most up to date information on Facebook or Instagram, @jjfishweekac
JJFISHWEEKAC is scored by a point system. All team and individual prize categories will be awarded based on the individual or team's overall point standings and the championship rings will be awarded based on the team who wins the most amount of money. In the event of a tie, winners will be determined by the team or individual will be based on time.
Final Updated Rules will be provided at tournament kick off.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Taking place at the Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom, Atlantic City, NJ
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4:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Kick Off Party presented by Papa's Pilar
At Golden Nugget Grand Ballrooom All Team Members Invited. Dinner, Drinks, & Fun to kick off JJFISHWEEKAC! NOTE: A packet pick up will be available in Ocean City, MD for limited teams registered to Sunset Marina with live stream to the Captains Meeting. |
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4:00PM - 6:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Registration Pack Pick Up & Party
At All Team Members Invited |
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6:00PM - 6:30PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Opening Ceremony & Ring of Honor Induction
At Golden Nugget Grand Ballroom All Team Members Invited |
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7:00PM - 7:30PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Captain's Meeting presented by Seakeeper
At Showroom UPDATED LOCATION! (Limited to 2 representatives per team) |
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6:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Grand Opening Night Kick Off Continues!
At Grand Ballroom Keep the party going. |
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4:00PM - 6:00PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Registration Kick Off
At Sunset Marina Pool Game Room Light Bites and Complimentary Cocktails available until 9:00PM. Registration must be complete by 6pm. Captains meeting information will be provided at registration and check in. |
Monday, July 15, 2024
(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)
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7:30AM - 3:30PM
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Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At At the Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget or Sunset Marina in OC, MD All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. |
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7:00PM - 8:30PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Slipside Butler Service Dinner presented by Papa's Pilar and Johnson & Towers
At At the Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Monday and Tuesday all teams will receive dinner and cocktails available for pick up at the Bay View Room next to the weigh station at the Golden Nugget. |
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5:00PM - 8:59PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality
At At the Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales! |
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)
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7:30AM - 3:30PM
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Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At at the Frank S Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. |
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7:00PM - 8:30PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Slipside Butler Service Dinner presented by Tito's Vodka
At at the Frank S Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget Monday and Tuesday all teams will receive dinner and cocktails available for pick up at the Bay View Room next to the weigh station at the Golden Nugget. |
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality
At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins opens from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales! |
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)
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7:30AM - 3:30PM
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Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. |
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6:00PM - 11:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Hospitality Suite Dinner Experience presented by Atlantic City Sports Commission
At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Suite, Grand Ballroom (Mexican Food featuring Dos Caminos - Open complimentary with dinner, drink, and FUN for tournament participants and guests. Must be associated with a registered boat to enter and have a tournament badge.) |
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality
At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales! |
Thursday, July 18, 2024
(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)
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7:30AM - 3:30PM
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Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open Presented by Fishers Island Lemonade
At at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. |
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6:00PM - 11:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Hospitality Suite Dinner Experience presented by Atlantic City Sports Commission
At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Suite, Grand Ballroom (ITALIAN NIGHT. Open complimentary with food, drink, and FUN for tournament participants and guests. Must be associated with a registered boat to enter and have a tournament badge.) |
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality
At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales! |
Friday, July 19, 2024
(Pick 3 out of 5 Days)
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7:30AM - 3:30PM
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Lines In/Out presented by Contender & Yamaha
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open Presented by Fishers Island Lemonade
At at the Frank. S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget All teams will weigh in at the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, NJ OR can weigh in at Sunset Marina at Ocean City, MD. Email us at info@jjfishweek.com for more information. |
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6:00PM - 11:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Steak Night in the Grand Ballroom
At At The JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Suite (Enjoy the best from Vic and Anthony's. Get ready to dive in after the week of competition! Open complimentary with food, drink, and FUN for tournament participants and guests. Must be associated with a registered boat to enter and have a tournament badge.) |
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5:00PM - 9:00PM
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OCEAN CITY, MD: Weigh Ins and Hospitality
At Sunset Marina at the Bridge Bar Weigh Ins open from 5pm-9pm at Sunset Marina with Complimentary Cocktails available with your drink tickets at the Bridge Bar near the scales! |
Saturday, July 20, 2024
At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
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2:00PM - 5:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Ultimate Gifting Experience presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
At Hard Rock Atlantic City Hollywood Ballroom All Tournament Participants and Guests are welcome... Must attend to receive tournament gifts. |
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7:00PM - 11:00PM
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: Post Tournament Closing Awards Bash!
At Hard Rock Atlantic City Seminole Ballroom All Tournament participants and guests are invited. |
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