Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City
"Quest for the Ring" Championship Fishing Week

July 16-23, 2023

Newly Inducted Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach, Coach Jimmy Johnson, is making his way up north for Summer 2023 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 16-23, 2023, hosted at the Frank S. Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget.


Another $1 Million Guaranteed Purse is up for grabs and 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 16-23, 2023 week will include a kick-off party at the Golden Nugget Hospitality Village, that will stay open all week long, 3-days of leave it out on the waters tournament competition, a charitable celebrity pro-am day, a team dine around night, where teams will select to dine at various official participating restaurants at select partner casinos around Atlantic City, an ultimate gifting experience, where a wagon will be provided to help you roll out all the goods, and a closing awards bash featuring live entertainment to collect your checks and dance the night away.

Jimmy Johnson's Atlantic City 'Quest for the Ring' Championship Fishing Week is brought to you in partnership with Meet AC and the Atlantic City Sports Commission, hosted by Contender Boats, powered by Yamaha Outboards, and fueled by Papa's Pilar Rum. The $1 Million Guaranteed Purse will be broken down into the following categories:

General Entry will start at $5,000 and be paid out 30% for White Marlin, 30% for Blue Marlin, 30% for Tuna, 5% for Wahoo, and 5% for Dolphin, each paying out top 2 places. Additional optional entries will include a White Marlin category, Blue Marlin category, Tuna category, and a Wahoo and Dolphin category, each paying out top 2 places and Daily optionals will be available for each species. 

For 2023, additional categories have been added in addition to the guaranteed tournament purse categories that will be paid out based on boat entry. Categories include White Marlin Add-On Category, Blue Marlin Add-On Category, Small Boat Marlin and Tuna categories, Box of Yellowfin and Box of Bigeye Tuna categories, High points bet category, and the Catch & Release division, powered by Yamaha, where 90% will be paid out to the winner and 10% will be donated to support the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA). The Recreational Fishing Alliance was set up in 1996 to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of U.S. saltwater fisheries. Each of these categories will be paid 90% to the winner. 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. To fish for the entire $1 Million Guaranteed Purse, across the board entry will be $30,000 and early entry discounts and accommodation credits will start October 1st annually, with limited number of entries based on each tier of discount. The additional optional categories will not have discounts available for entry. 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

Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Tournament Scoring

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. 

Tournament Entry

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Registration Day 1 & Kick Off Party

Taking place at the Golden Nugget H20 Rooftop FL6

4:00PM - 9:00PM
Kick Off Party
At Golden Nugget Rooftop

All Team Members Invited. Dinner, Drinks, & Fun to kick off JJFISHWEEKAC!

4:00PM - 6:00PM
Registration Pack Pick Up & Party
At

All Team Members Invited

6:00PM - 6:30PM
Opening Ceremony & Ring of Honor Induction
At Golden Nugget Rooftop

All Team Members Invited

7:00PM - 7:30PM
Captain's Meeting
At Grand Ballroom

UPDATED LOCATION! (Limited to 2 representatives per team)

6:00PM - 9:00PM
Grand Opening Night Kick Off Continues!
At H20 Rooftop

Keep the party going. 

Monday, July 17, 2023

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days) - At the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina

7:30AM - 3:30PM
Lines In/Out
At
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Slipside Butler Service Dinner
At At the Frank S. Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget

Monday and Tuesday all teams will receive dinner and cocktails delivered directly to your slip for your enjoyment. 

Monday, July 17, 2023

Registration Day 2 & Competition Day 1
2:00PM - 4:00PM
Registration Pack Pick Up
At At the Golden Nugget Marina Room

As needed. Must pre-register for this option. 

4:00PM -
Captain's Meeting with Tournament Director
At

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Competition Day 2

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days) - At the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina

7:30AM - 3:30PM
Lines In/Out
At
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Slipside Butler Service Dinner
At at the Frank S Farley State Marina at the Golden Nugget

Dinner and drinks served directly to your slip for your team's enjoyment. 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Competition Day 3

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days) - At the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina

7:30AM - 3:30PM
Lines In/Out
At
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Hospitality Village Dinner Experience
At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Village, Parking LOT A

(BBQ NIGHT! 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.)

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Competition Day 4

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days) - At the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina

7:30AM - 3:30PM
Lines In/Out
At
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At
6:00PM - 10:00PM
Hospitality Village Dinner Experience
At At the JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Village, Parking LOT A

(ITALIAN NIGHT featuring Grotto Ristorante. 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.)

Friday, July 21, 2023

Competition Day 5

(Pick 3 out of 5 Days) - At the Frank S. Farley Marina at the Golden Nugget Casino, Hotel & Marina

7:30AM - 3:30PM
Lines In/Out
At
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Media Drop Off & Weigh In Scales Open
At
6:00PM - 11:00PM
Steak Night at The Village
At At The JJFISHWEEKAC Hospitality Village

(Enjoy the best from Vic and Anthony's and Old Homestead Steakhouse. 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.)

Saturday, July 22, 2023

At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

1:00PM - 6:00PM
Ultimate Gifting Experience
At Hard Rock Atlantic City Hollywood Ballroom

All Tournament Participants and Guests are welcome... Must attend to receive tournament gifts. 

7:00PM - 11:00PM
Post Tournament Closing Awards Bash!
At Hard Rock Atlantic City Soundwaves

All Tournament participants and guests are invited. 

2023 Prize Structure
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Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>
Jimmy Johnson’s Atlantic City<br/>