9th Annual RFA Flukathon Sat June 17th Official Sign Up

[FASTEDDIE29]

We need 10 more to sail........... Is that correct? Plenty of notice on this one guys and gals. Let's fill this one for "FLUKES" sake!!! For our future, for our fisheries future.....

[Belmarguy]

unfortunate to say there isnt much of a future. its the beginning of the end. rfa hasnt helped us. here i am basically just lost a third of my income. have a 2 year old son. and all anyone says is maybe itll get better next year. dont waste your money on bs organizations that dont get anything done.

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by Belmarguy

unfortunate to say there isnt much of a future. its the beginning of the end. rfa hasnt helped us. here i am basically just lost a third of my income. have a 2 year old son. and all anyone says is maybe itll get better next year. dont waste your money on bs organizations that dont get anything done.

total disagree... They do a lot. Waste your money??? How about this being a time for more people to get involved.

[SaltLife1980]

We need 10 more!!!

[dales529]

I will update more on this trip tomorrow. I fully respect all the anger and disappointment related to the recent developments. I like most of you am feeling similar and have opinions on all the threads, posts etc regarding the Fluke situation. Having said that and after being on numerous phone calls all weekend and another meeting tonight I have decided to wait until all the Facts / reasons etc are clear and present before I share them here.

Enough speculation / blame flying around all over right now, some at the right targets, a lot unjustified.

As far as the trip, I think more than ever we could use a day on the water so still planning on moving forward with this trip. There may be a few tweaks to the fundraiser portion but again will update more tomorrow.

I have another 10-12 guys in the mix from my world so pretty sure we will be able to sail.

Thanks

[CadiShackFishing]

Dave well said let's not put the cart before the horse.

[GDubya07]

Dave thank you and everyone else involved for everything that you do

I couldn't agree more that this is the time to show your support and get involved instead of blaming other people and throwing your hands up in the air

Now is the time people , please if you can show your support and get on this trip ,

The funny thing is that I remember when most complained that if the trip was on a Saturday or A Sunday people would come out and fill the trip in minutes???


GDubs-

[dales529]

We had yet another meeting last night. As far as I am concerned the war on fishing regulations just heated up not died off because we lost another battle.
Its a war and again NO ONE is happy with the current situation whatever it may turn out tomorrow. The WAR is Quotas and MSA Reform
After 9 years participating I have learned and am still learning how difficult this is but believe doing something is better than doing nothing, and have seen many doing more than me at their own expense

As disappointing as the recent situation is I cant justify to myself giving up so this TRIP is ON. I WILL find enough to sail and then some. Talked to Capt Ron and he is excited to have us.

Update on fundraising for this trip:
- Because I still believe in the WAR 50% will go RFA-NJ and 50% to SSFFF
- To cover trip expenses as stated we need a minimum of 30 as I never have asked for a discount from our hard working captains, what they charge is what I pay.
- I cant given the current situation ask for raffle prizes from our local NJ businesses as in the past . I am sure you understand but I will try and get something from big industry.
- I personally am donating (1) Bogan Rod and 3 spots on my trips with Capt Jerry on the Fish Monger . (1) Spot each on July 25th , Aug 29 and Sept 5 Fluke trips
- We will do (2) 50/50 's a $20 and a $10 plus a boat pool for the most kept shorts LOL (Just kidding ASMFC and NOAA but by the way GFY)

So we give a NJ Party Boat some business, we fish for fluke, get out on the water, have some fun, maybe even bitch a little, learn more about the war we face, give SSFFF a few bucks and let loose a little.

Support and come if you want, Don't if you don't but we are going

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by dales529

We had yet another meeting last night. As far as I am concerned the war on fishing regulations just heated up not died off because we lost another battle.
Its a war and again NO ONE is happy with the current situation whatever it may turn out tomorrow. The WAR is Quotas and MSA Reform
After 9 years participating I have learned and am still learning how difficult this is but believe doing something is better than doing nothing, and have seen many doing more than me at their own expense

As disappointing as the recent situation is I cant justify to myself giving up so this TRIP is ON. I WILL find enough to sail and then some. Talked to Capt Ron and he is excited to have us.

Update on fundraising for this trip:
- Because I still believe in the WAR 50% will go RFA-NJ and 50% to SSFFF
- To cover trip expenses as stated we need a minimum of 30 as I never have asked for a discount from our hard working captains, what they charge is what I pay.
- I cant given the current situation ask for raffle prizes from our local NJ businesses as in the past . I am sure you understand but I will try and get something from big industry.
- I personally am donating (1) Bogan Rod and 3 spots on my trips with Capt Jerry on the Fish Monger . (1) Spot each on July 25th , Aug 29 and Sept 5 Fluke trips
- We will do (2) 50/50 's a $20 and a $10 plus a boat pool for the most kept shorts LOL (Just kidding ASMFC and NOAA but by the way GFY)

So we give a NJ Party Boat some business, we fish for fluke, get out on the water, have some fun, maybe even bitch a little, learn more about the war we face, give SSFFF a few bucks and let loose a little.

Support and come if you want, Don't if you don't but we are going

I Dont think it could have been said any better.

[Fin Reaper]

Pool for the most shorts? At last! One I can win !!!!!
Now throw one in for the most shit fish and I'd be in heaven

Thanks Dales for all you do !