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Circles should be OK...I think most peeps use them...I do for swordys, not that that makes any difference...my $0.02:)

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The Comm's use them. When the circle hook's in the corner of the mouth you can lift the fish easier , they stay buttoned better due to the hook turning back on it's self , and there is less chaffing . I prefer Squid with circles .

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Personally I dont like em, but thats just me.

Steve, I have a half dozen of the hooks I use. Pretty sure you have seen them. Will be making rigs up over the summer, the rigs are yours if you prefer to use them instead of what ya bought.

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Cool, thanks Dan. I'll let you know. Any chance of you making this trip?

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Trying hard as hell to make the time. I'm screwed that week with both a vacation I'd have to cut short and dealing with the wife bitching at me if I do!!!

I'm working on it, a good Mothers Day was a start...:D

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I'm in for that hope it get set uphttp://i275.photobucket.com/albums/j...humbsupjpg.gif

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Good luck with that. :eek:

Hope you're able to make it out with us.

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Vinny

Sounds like a dream trip for me. The only issue is were are we going to keep all the tackle. I would probably need to rent a uhaul to have room for the 6-8 rods, 4 coolers, huge tackle box, portable live well, gear bag, food, drinks, hookers etc... I would look to catch both an inshore and offshore grand slam plus whatever other bycatch comes up.

MVP

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Capt. Bob should put some type of agenda up so we know what to bring etc. Swords, tile , tuna, mahi etc??? Troll, jig chunk??? Food??? I would be willing to donate 25- 16oz strip steaks if some others would cook and donated the sides etc????? Salad, Bakers vegetables rolls etc Let me know???

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hahahah your right about that, you can borrow my pick up and trailer, should be able to hold atleast have your gear alex! lol

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My brother and I would be willing to contribute foodwise....Once it gets closer we will set something up. I also like the idea of hearing the agenda or maybe a checklist of things/equipment to bring on the trip.

Any idea of how many people have signed up?? I think we were the 6th and 7th men to sign up,,,that was a week or so after it was posted.

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I just got my new set up for the 2 day trip!!! It is a bit heavy but those swordies are tough!!! It is an older 80 class fenwick rod 6.5ft mint condition and a 80 penn international!!! My question is what line do I put on it. I was think 300 yards of braid topped off with 650 yrds 80lb mono???? What do u think????

Who else is going??????? It has to be almost filled!!!

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Wow, an 80... BC, hope you're a strong dud or just use that rig in an out rigger for swordys...I remember my first overnighter on the Rose Lee & I used an 80 wide 2 speed all night chunking, don't like to dead stick so I held it all night..I'll never do that again!! Arms /shoulders were killing me...300 yds braid sounds right, don't know if you'll need 650 yds mono but it couldn't hurt...go for that triple marker;) Just make sure of your crimps on your swordy rigs.....

Don't know how many have sent their money in, I thought 12-13 a month or so ago....hopefully it'll fill soon:)

Chucky

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Is the trip sold out yet???

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Capt. Bob advised me a few days ago that there were 9 spots filled so it is about half there.
Call your buddies, spread the word outside the site and let's fill this thing out now.
I know it is still a little ways away but waiting till the last minute to see what is happening out there closer to the date to make a decision won't matter.
It's at the peak of the season so the odds do not get any better and waiting could mean being shut out.

It's the only 2 day trip out there so get in it.

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Charlie Tuna..

Put a post on another site and have 2 more who are sending in fares for the trip..name is Mark Heller from Allentown and 1 friend...he said they've been out on the Jamaica tuna trips but mostly do charters!!!

Hope we're closing in on 20 signups...just curious...

Chucky

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Way to go getting the word around Pennsy Guy. If everyone who is in goes out and spreads the word and talks it up it will be full soon.

Let's all keep up the chatter then we can start talking business on the details.

We are doing it with one of the best Capt's and crews around for an offshore trip and I know there are some real hardcore guys signed up with alot of experience which will make this trip a GREAT experience. Also for guys that may not be so experienced this is an excellent opportunity to fish with guys who know the ins an outs, maximize time at the rail and how fishing as a team can produce.

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I reached out to a few friends as well. Hoping I can get 1 or 2 more to sign up.

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I am reaching out to a few folks, they are very non commital!!! I will be persistent till they commit!!!

BC

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When the Tuna are chewing off the rubrails and they can't get a spot then it's coulda , woulda , shoulda . He who hesitates is lost .

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Hey guys what are the details about this trip?If you can pm me i'm you can count me in.Thanks

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i was ready for this trip as soon as i heard about it you guys should have a blast i will try my best to make it (as i am not allowed to post a day off for the frist year at the new place):( :eek: :eek:

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I may have 1,2 or 3 more who will make it...one for sure:) :) We may get this trip filled soon!!!
I should know soon...

Keith, I hope you can make the trip, you're the young/strength part for these old bones

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Here we go!

Ok anybody still on the fence you better get off it and get on the phone to Mary Ann in the Gambler office.

The recent chatter on this is looking to be filing in the open spots and when they are gone they are gone.
There is no 2nd trip and nothing out there anywhere else to fall back on.

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I hate to say it but I am ready to go!!! I got my 80, for swordies, my 50 for the tuna, got my 30 for jigging, my spinning for mahi and a 6/0 and 9/0 for back up. Oh , I know are we going for any tiles on this trip???? So everyone else call and let's fill the trip !!!!

BC

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The Gambler updated the Fall offshore schedule on their web site a few days ago and the trip is now posted on it for all to see which now includes people outside of the NJ Fishing Forum. :eek:
As of then there were 7 spots still open but there were a few pending sign ups floating around. :confused:

Better get on the phone and call Mary Ann in the Gambler office and get in it before it is too late.

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I fished the gambler last thursday and talked to the capt. and a few of the mates. They told me that they have had a lot of interest in the 2 day trip!! Get on now or you will miss the boat!!!!

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I guess there's 6 spots left now...dude from Phila just e-mailed me that he's sent in his money for trip...we're getting there!!!

Chucky

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Nine weeks and counting folks.

Have not checked where the official head count is from back on 7/9 when it was last posted and it sounds like there has been some recent activity so if you have not booked your spot you better call.

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I'm getting antsy...starting to dream about tuna and swordys...we'll be fishing one night past a new moon...

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Roll Call!!! 7/25
BCinerie 1 spot!!

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As long as its not the full moon Chucky:)

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Chris1129: 2 spots

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Pennsy Guy...1 spot

John...I hear you, but was hoping for a better waxing moon;) ;)

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My best offshore, not bottom came on the full moon on many a trip over a twenty yr period, don't be afraid of the full !:cool: :cool:

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JDshots 1 spot

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:cool: i'm in

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Charlie Tuna 1

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That makes 7 , who else is in!!! ????

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Ive been in