1st Annual www.njfishing.com P.U.O.S.U. Tog Challenge

[AndyS]

I'm glad all went well.....all the planning...waiting....etc, etc.

Looks like great people, great time, great weather, great fishing......kudos for putting it ALL together LAB . !!

[Scotty]

Lab, thanks for doing team reporting for the very exclusive NJF Tog Charter! Hats off and well done .

Although the initial report is that it was slow, I think there was a decent bite, just took a little work (or muscle, or sneakery) to get going.

It was a little rough up there in the bow, and I'm not talking about the ride With Mickrazz's defense in response to the appropriate length of his "$1 fish" to Lab threatening everyone with his high hook claim right to the end, to my jettison "photon torpedo (catch the Star Trek robbery)" sinker, to multiple questions abuit the age of someon'e Wigwam, to a new no smoking bow policy, to a good natured mugging in the bow for the all improtant number 1 spot, to the reverse and lastly some nasty fat tog lady not allowing my Newell 229 to reel her up, this was no place for children

Lots of good ball busting and a super high five out to Boston Pete for being a super sport after all of the afternoon events. Also thanks to that fat lady tog that will be there to fight another day.

I'm also really glad that nobody got hit by that sinker. Next time, I'll yell duck...

[shrimpman steve]

Great meeting many new faces today. Although the fishing was slow, the company was great!

Things I learned today:

LAB is a nice guy (as long as he's not moderating )
Steli is as nice as he is big!
a seven pound cod feels like a double digit tog!
one crockpot of chowder is NOT enough for this crew!
that I actually know toggytime in real life (its a small world)
where the OB diner is.

Fun day with lackluster fishing. I had 8 shorts, one keeper, and a cod. As Usual Capt. Kenny, chris, and today Ryan, were great!

I can see this trip selling out quickly next year. I reserve my spot, no matter what the date!

LAB, thanks for putting together such a nice trip.

Steve

[mickrazz]

Thanks to LAB for putting this together and special thanks for warning me about flying sinkers...Thats twice Scotty...the third time and I punch you square in the nose

The Chowder was outstanding Steve, as was your company.

Don't ever let me hear talk that Boston Pete has soft hands that only count money...the guy made MY hands numb just watching him with no gloves on in the bow all day.
Pete...that was by FAR the worst mugging that I ever witnessed..YOU should have punched him in the nose.

They don't come much better that Fin-S-Bob, as a fisherman and an all around nice guy. The bucket on the head was priceless.

I shook Stellie's hand as we were leaving the boat...LAB, I won't be arm wrestling him anytime soon

Ed, for a liberal you're ok... I hope you retained what I showed you today. I'm gonna test you on knot tying the next time I see you.

Scotty...what can I say brother...you're the best. If you ever actually HIT me with a sinker I'm gonna punch you in the nose after I wake up.

The trip was outstanding because the PEOPLE were outstanding, Captain and mates included. It was my pleasure meeting and fishing with all of you.

[260SEAVEE]

Lab - Nice job organizing this event -

Though very humbled after today - 1 - short on a very scratcy bite had a great time. good seeing a lot of familiar faces and meeting new ones.

There was a lot of talent on this boat today ! too bad the fish new better.

As usual the Capt and crew were great.

[fin_s_guy]

After 2 days of getting up at 3:20 (Cape May yesterday) and feeling like I've been hit with a dump truck, I'll have to keep this short and sweet...then eat dinner!

Bite was tough today with a lot of scratch with no commitment and I felt ok with going 3 for 5 on legit bites. Brutally cold in the morning, but warmed up nice for the afternoon bite.....?

Too many people to say I had the pleasure to fish with today, but big up's to Scott for dashing my hopes for internet glory. Haha! Nice fish dude. McRazz with the line of the day. "This spot's got c*ck!" Had to be in the elements and mood to appreciate it.

Nice work setting this up Mike, and glad we got to eat like "gentlemen" in the morning. Wouldn't have missed it....obviously! +20# since U.B.


Fin_S

[cool hand fluke]

What a great group of guys!

Tiny Tim and LAB had me in stitches all day! Thanks to all for making this a VERY enjoyable day!

LAB - thanks again for setting this up!

I really enjoyed meeting and reaquainting with great fishermen and even nicer people!

Al

[lastportofcall]

Say it. Someone just say it.

The fishing sucked today. The bite has slowed in an area that had been producing well since the Jersey season opened, but today it appeared that the inshore 35' IS OVER.

Captain and crew worked hard. I had a good time meeting everyone.

Things I learned today.

SMS sounds exactly like someone famous - I'm just not sure who it is yet.

Thanks Lab for putting it together.

Viva El Gato Negro 2009

[jigamafish]

Sounds like a blast boys!! Fishing in the land of giants was better, but not much. Thanks to all involved(Jerry,LAB,Stellie,bobber) for the hookup.

Capt. Grumpy doesnt deserve weekend business(he's too busy protecting his numbers to anchor up anywhere)!!!

[Tuna Tales]

Nice job guys...looks like A LOT OF FUN!!

Way to go...



Joe T.