Anyone down for meet and greet

[Mikey topaz]

With the early season upon us and no ice meet & greets im thinkin this .... Any one down for a march meet and greet???? Be the whatever you wanna call it meet and greet get evreyone together and bust out all the boats for the first time of the year for most of us and just get together and run the boats if evreyone stuff checks out we all split and see who can come up with what!! If theres a problem, between bunch us there we can operate sea tow for a small fee hahaha jk bring a bunch of tools incase too incase any needs to do anything.... Any intrest? Maybe march 20th sunday lees marina ?

[REDman]

I'm down Mike

[Andrushkin33]

In if someone is willing to take me in and show me what are those boats that everyone seem to talk about.

Andre

[Sleeper-6]

My boat isn't Cong friendly, but I can tend lines, spin wrenches and crimp wires. I don't mind taking a ride there to meet up.

[Delawareriver]

Might work for me. Hopefully I have the boat all finished up from the current projects

[Chrisper4694]

as long as i can jump in someone's real life sized boat :rolleyes:

[ScowardNJ]

Just put it on my calendar.

[Skunk City]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/Fishing%20Photos/64935894_zpsecamnz8c.jpg (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/QuikSilverSRT4/media/Fishing%20Photos/64935894_zpsecamnz8c.jpg.html)

[NJSquatch]

I am In.

Chrisper you want to jump in the Targa? Indian Jones hat will be required

[waynedane]

Wind permitting I'm in.

[Mikey topaz]

Maybe we will have another floatilla party again who knows whos bringing the liver!!!

[jimmythegreek]

bring your trout gear its fun to catch the stockies for C+R before the opener, and shallow cranks to fish the rocky areas for eyeballs breeding

[Chrisper4694]

I am In.

Chrisper you want to jump in the Targa? Indian Jones hat will be required

sounds good to me, i'll bring the whip too

[Skunk City]

I am In.

Chrisper you want to jump in the Targa? Indian Jones hat will be required

Perfect opportunity for Chris to eat said hat for all of NJF to witness :p:p. What better way to kick off the open water season!

[gwl2oneida]

I'd be interested. Keep me posted.

[RyanMac14]

I'm in depending on the wind. My tiny dinghy can't handle much.

[Mikeps326]

I might have to be in, 1 I can't take it not fishing and 2 maybe I will catch a beast and this one land him not like last time I took the boat out lol I'll see if my cousin will take his boat out also so we will hopefully will have extra room guys!

[Mikey topaz]

Alright guys seems we got a good intrest so lets make it official march 20th lees marina

[MattK]

I'm in as long as the weather isnt too crazy. Dont think my jon boat would like a rough day on the big lake.

[shrimpman steve]

Can I put the dirty shrimp in there? 19 foot center console with a 90 hp? I don't fresh water fish but would be interested in hanging out and seeing how she is running.

[GetANet]

Got some trailer paperwork issues to get resolved but should hopefully have it done and boat ready by then. In as long as l get the trailer reg flipped and registered!!!! missin the open water!!!!

[Mikeps326]

Can I put the dirty shrimp in there? 19 foot center console with a 90 hp? I don't fresh water fish but would be interested in hanging out and seeing how she is running.



Hey shrimpman Steve I don't see why you wouldn't be able to I'll be putting my 17 ft 115 hp boat in and have put my boat in last year at lees with no problems at all plus the water was about 2 or 3 feet below normal and no problems!

[Mikey topaz]

Come on over steve,

[Jigman13]

I'm in depending on the wind. My tiny dinghy can't handle much.

Ha!

[Jigman13]

Let's go poppa bear! Flip that paperwork!

[FASTEDDIE29]

What's this boater tool party you speak of? Ohhhhhhhh, it's a BOAT-N-GREET! Sounds like a toolfest! Hahahaha! I'll bring my Kayak and some rope so I can paddle everyone back to the marina! Don't forget the hotdogs guys, lol!!! Hopefully the weather cooperates! Let's see what happens!:D

[Predator]

Count me in

[acabtp]

what time?
we have to go see the easter bunny that morning but if people will still be out there after lunch i'll come run the boat too

[FASTEDDIE29]

Crap! This is Easter Sunday? I'll come have coffee in the morning! I got things to do having 2 kids..................... I already know my boat runs!

[Mikeps326]

No Easter Sunday is the 27th so this boat and greet is the week before guys so that's a good thing!!

[acabtp]

nah not easter sunday just some easter bunny thing my wife already signed the kids up for

[FASTEDDIE29]

nah not easter sunday just some easter bunny thing my wife already signed the kids up for

Haha, gotcha! I don't even know when Easter Sunday is, oh boy!!!:rolleyes:

[AndyS]

Let's have a M&G on the Passaic and pull out as much garbage as we can in one day.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Let's have a M&G on the Passaic and pull out as much garbage as we can in one day.

Lol! Cap'n! Everyone would need Tyvek suits for this one! Tetanus shot before the clean up will probably be needed as well. Afterwords we'd all have to go for a mandatory blood test! Not kidding!!!

[NJSquatch]

Let's have a M&G on the Passaic and pull out as much garbage as we can in one day.

This is a great idea! NJF clean & greet!!!! Let's do it!

[Jigman13]

A mess like that would require a MAJOR effort. Heavy machinery, large dumpsters etc. It's crazy what some areas look like after very high water recedes--saddening really. Waist deep in plastic and glass bottles, lawn furniture, an array of various balls and sports equipment, cans, refuse bins, kiddie pools, sandboxes... you name it, it's in there.

[Chrisper4694]

The worst part is, if you cleaned it all up, it would probably be trashed again in a month or two :mad:

[AndyS]

The NJ Clean Communities Council is calling on volunteers to join the Clean Water Challenge, March 1 – April 30! We’re proud that thousands of volunteers will be cleaning rivers, lakes, streams and beaches to keep the state clean. The Clean Communities Council will honor the volunteer group that picks up and recycles the most trash at our annual Awards Dinner on May 26 at Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City. Join the Challenge--today!

[AndyS]

Whippany river clean up March 19th

[acabtp]

anyway, back to boats, what time is this thing?

[Mikey topaz]

You guy wanna shoot for a 8 am start or mid day start? Up to you guys whats best for evreyone

[Chrisper4694]

8am?....i'll have been fishing for 2 hours by that time!

[acabtp]

8am?....i'll have been fishing for 2 hours by that time!
don't forget daylight savings this weekend, dawn isn't until 7:01 on the 20th

[acabtp]

also does anybody know for sure if lee's will be open on the 20th? they're still closed now
state park launch will be difficult/impossible for larger boats/bunk trailers unless we get a bunch of rain, it was a real PITA today

nevermind: "The Marina is open March 15 through November 30."
http://morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/lees-county-park-marina

it will be nice to launch somewhere there is water

[Mikey topaz]

Hey guys lets shoot for 7 am start up time at lees marina

[Predator]

Sounds great I'll be there with boat in tow.

[Mikeps326]

So whats the plan guys? I know the usual meeting grounds of lees county but what time and so far the weather is showing rain even though its a week away. I just need to take out my boat lol.

[Mikey topaz]

Hey mike start up time is 7 by the time we all get in water prob be 730

[briansnat]

Sounds like fun. I have a St Paddys day party to go to Sat evening so getting up in time for a 7:30 start Sunday morning may not be easy.

[Mikey topaz]

Hopefully evreybody boat checks out with no problems and runs great gonna be intresting to see who can come up with what catch! I know a few guys got some new toys they wanna play with lets hope its a good day and evreyone gets out the bugs before the real fun starts, see ya guys sun

[JackStraw]

Hopefully, Lee's Marina is open by the weekend. It was suppose to open Tuesday but as of today it's not. Concrete blocks and chains blocking the ramps...C'mon Morris County open your marina!!!!

[Mikeps326]

We might have a problem, my buddy talked to lees county and they said on or around April 1st. The other problem is my 17ft will not be able to pop off my trailer at the state park! This sucks

[NJSquatch]

Their website says 3/15 and I just called and the recording says April 1st!

Everyone needs to call and email the park commission Executive director to complain. We pay taxes and their salaries!

http://morrisparks.net/index.php/commission/contact-management/

[henro]

Their website says 3/15 and I just called and the recording says April 1st!

Everyone needs to call and email the park commission Executive director to complain. We pay taxes and their salaries!

http://morrisparks.net/index.php/commission/contact-management/

That sucks...

[Mikey topaz]

Ughhhhh what a pain!!! Suppose to be march 15 th Guys can never get their crap together same thing evrey year!!!! What do you guys wanna do...???? Gonna be tough with trout season striper and night bite startin soon gonna be tough to get evreyone together with so much going on

[Mikeps326]

How about guys with bigger boats go to a marina and guys with smaller boats can use state?

[NJSquatch]

Ughhhhh what a pain!!! Suppose to be march 15 th Guys can never get their crap together same thing evrey year!!!! What do you guys wanna do...???? Gonna be tough with trout season striper and night bite startin soon gonna be tough to get evreyone together with so much going on

I just emailed the Morris County Park Commission management team. Lets see what the response is. I encourage others to do the same, especially Morris County Residents, be sure to state that you are one. See below for what I wrote.

I know the ramp at Flash Marina is open and can launch the bigger boats problem is that there are only a handful of parking spots for trucks with trailers. Prospect Point Boat Yard North might be an option as well. Does Barnes Brothers have a ramp and parking?

__________________________________________________ __________

Mr. Helmer,

I would like to express my disappoint regarding the delayed opening of Lees Marina. The website states that it opens March 15, I called the Lee's number to confirm and the recording said that they are planning on opening around April 1st! The lake has been unfrozen for weeks at this point.

There is a large group of us planning a fishing get together for this Sunday 3/20. Is there anyway to open up a ramp for the day?

Thank you,
YOUR NAME - Morris County Resident

[15FOOTER]

Do it at spruce for low water pike, maybe round valley? Or buy smaller boats next time lol

[Sleeper-6]

I'd be all over Spruce. Lots of free parking, and it's launchable. I've been launching off the beach next to the ramps.

[MattK]

Im guessing spruce and valley would be an issue for the guys with the big boats since its hp restricted. Not a whole lot of choice in lakes without hp restrictions.

[Mikey topaz]

Just took the ride over i dnt get these guys!!! Now weathers back to snow hah http://i1278.photobucket.com/albums/y520/Mikeytopaz/0F3B108F-1273-40B4-8703-EDB46F3709C5_zps532zyxaf.jpg (http://s1278.photobucket.com/user/Mikeytopaz/media/0F3B108F-1273-40B4-8703-EDB46F3709C5_zps532zyxaf.jpg.html)

[Mikey topaz]

Im thinkin im gonna bail on this one maybe try valley or spruce for few hrs in mrng half day party boat special!!! We will try to put this thing together once lees opens up

[NJSquatch]

Im thinkin im gonna bail on this one maybe try valley or spruce for few hrs in mrng half day party boat special!!! We will try to put this thing together once lees opens up

I still haven't gotten a response from the commission. They are saying potential nor'easter! Now that would be a M&G

[NJSquatch]

HA they changed the website!!! losers

http://morrisparks.net/index.php/parks/lees-county-park-marina/

[yumasdad]

Maybe we will have another floatilla party again who knows whos bringing the liver!!!

I will be there with lots of liver-do not want to be a-hole with the herring again watching all the fun like last fall. Maybe I will bring a grill & a BASS-O-MATIC & make some pate out there for lunch.

KEEP US POSTED ON THE DATE

[jimmythegreek]

I will be there with lots of liver-do not want to be a-hole with the herring again watching all the fun like last fall. Maybe I will bring a grill & a BASS-O-MATIC & make some pate out there for lunch.

KEEP US POSTED ON THE DATE

Yuma u wanna be the guy w the herring this time livers wont do anything other than catfish in spring. Cant get herring til 2nd week of april. Not much action til may w wipers this would be a panfish mostly deal w a hope of a surprise catch

[yumasdad]

Yuma u wanna be the guy w the herring this time livers wont do anything other than catfish in spring. Cant get herring til 2nd week of april. Not much action til may w wipers this would be a panfish mostly deal w a hope of a surprise catch

Thanks for the info Jimmy...I will be focus on the LL starting next week after finish up the winter work on my boat.

I will definitely head down to LH once the wipers start up so keep me posted.

Nothing crappy about pan fishing! I caught plenty of crappy on blades @ the fall M&G-IT KEPT ME FROM NAPPING.

[NJSquatch]

Got a response from the park commission. They apologized but didn't give a reason why they aren't open. They said they are trying to open for next Wednesday.