Re: RFA-NJ 4th Annual Fluke / Seabass Fish A Thon Trip
 

Just posted the below with details of our trip on the Fresh water forum. trying to entice some of our sweet water friends to join us on the trip. Why not mix it up and meet some new people!



I know this is a Saltwater Post but throwing it on here to see if any of you sweet water guys want to join us, meet some new fishermen and basically enjoy a day on the water with fellow NJfishing .com sorts. Its Fluke and Seabass so right up your alley and your tackle would work too. Maybe we could spice it up with a special salt water vs fresh water pool.

I will personally donate some bucks to a fresh water foundation of Andy S choice for every sign up we get from you sweet water guys to entice you further. So lets hear from you.

Andy, if this is out of line for your forum feel free to remove or do wjatever you think best. Just trying to fill the trip and meet some of you guys at the same time.
Thanks

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OK so another scenario, I get my 8 pounder and the next closest fish is in the 4LB range. When they see my 8 lbr no one else even trys to weigh a fish.
Now I have the heaviest but also the lightest fish entered as its the only fish.
So therefore Shrimpman has to wear the outfit right?:cool:

Gerry says ........ Exactly :)

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everytime I think I'm out, they pull me back in!

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Happy to report that Capt Freddy of Andreas Toy has graciously donated a $150.00 Gift certificate to fish on his boat for our raffle.
Thanks Capt and it was a pleasure speaking with you.

OK we still need some more to sign up to make this trip worthwhile. We have some top sponsers open boat trips and other great stuff in the raffle.
110 Ft Fishing Platform = PLENTY of room, Top notch Fluke producer, Lunch,
Beverages , Great crew already, Fishing, Fishing, Fishing etc. Going to be a great trip. Only 2 weeks to go so if intertested please sign on.
Thanks.

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Boarding list updated. Lost a few for very good reasons so everyone moved up on the list accordingly. Picked up 1 and 8 more in the pipeline. Trip is a GO regardless

Also picked up another HUGE Raffle prize in an open boat trip by Capt John Cole on Golden Touch Charters. So now you have Capt Jerry on da Monger, Capt Freddy on Andreas Toy and Capt John on Golden Touch for a chance on the raffle prizes.

Thanks Capt John!!

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2200 views and about 19 members... quite embarrassing

Lets get this thing off the ground asap, im assured we go regardless but def more fun with a bigger contribution from our regulars. You know who I'm talking about cmon hop aboard and lets set this MF off:D

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I just think it's a shame that with all the hard work that Dave and crew go through and with thousands of members on this site that at this time only 24 people signed up...If you go party boat fishing then jump on this trip..Plenty of fishing room, large boat and limited to 40 people...Fare is just about what you would pay elsewhere as the tip is included along with hogies and drinks...The raffle prizes alone are worth going for..I t seems like some very good and well known capts have donated trips..Plus it also includes a donation to the RFA-Nj....So sign up NOW!!! Don't let it get to a point where these trips are no longer offered...Good boat, good capts and crew, good food, good friends and good members..

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I'm in!!!just figure I would give someone else a chance at a new pole :p Always fun sorry for the delay...checks in da mail..

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Only 11 more days to get on this trip. Very hard to believe that this trip is not sold out :confused: :confused:

Great day on the water and everything is provided and support your right to fish here in NJ. Some great door prizes also.

We have made some great progress but still a lot of work to go.

Thanks to all the guys that are going.

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I wouldnt have missed this one, this year, for anything.:cool: I heard how great the trip has been, and even last years trip that was HOTTTT, everyone seemed to have such a good time. It really doesnt cost much at all considering all the "extras". Doesnt make sense why we aint filled up yet! C'mon y'all!!! :eek:

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I'm mostly a freshwater guy.. but If I can finagle that Friday off of work I'm all over this trip.

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We would be happy to have you on the trip. Keep me posted on you're finagleing

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Great news Vin, Before now I didnt know what I was going to do with the new pole. You sure have had your luck with the raffles but as they say you have to be in it to win it! Got your check today THANKS.

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come on guys! lets get out there and support the RFA and catch some fluke! time to put your money where your mouth is. I know some cant take a Friday off, but if you can, sign up and show your support for our sport. The door prizes aren't bad either:D

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List updated.

Thanks guys for trying to bump the trip and get your fellow fishermen motivated. These trips are not for everone and thats OK. We will get to a number that works and have PLENTY of room to throw our arsenals at those fluke Bastads.

Just an opinion on Human Nature and Fishermen which I believe we are all a little guilty of.
- Its summer and prime fishing season so our thoughts are mainly on what is at hand in the present and what we are fishing for today, tomorrow or next week.
- The regulations are certainly still flawed but we dont have any closed seasons or horrible size / bag limits so we naturally get complacent.

Thats a problem because its whats next or whats around the corner that scares the hell out of me. I think we need to keep the pressure on the flawed data, get flexibility in MSA, Stop Catch shares and keep NJ the PRIME fishing state it has become.

These trips are all about that fight plus they are just plain fun and fishing with great people who share the same respect for our fisheries.


From an RFA-NJ Email blast on the trip as quoted below.
"All proceeds from the trip will benefit the RFA-NJ chapter and will be used towards the chapter's ongoing efforts to preserve the fishing rights of New Jersey's anglers, which includes working towards scientific research as well as supporting lobbying efforts for legislation supporting the RFA mission statement."

Get in on the action while it's hot, and help support your right to fish!

With 26 guys on the trip after the boat, crew tip and lunch / beverage costs the proceeds would be about $260.00 plus whatever the 50/50 and raffle brings in. You decide.

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I'm in, check is in the mail.

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All Paid!!!!!!

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List updated: 27 + Fran and myself = 29. Can I hear 30+
Looks like long term forecast is great (I Know, I no) but it does look good

Happy to announce:
Our own Henry Landau / (Jakesdad on here) has donated up to 6 "T" Shirts printed with "whatever" you decide for our raffle prizes. THANKS HENRY, to add to:
Open Boat Charters from:
Fish Mongers x 2
Golden Touch x 1
Andrea's Toy x 1
Rod / Reel Combo this year is from Scottys Tackle.
and other stuff.

As of Monday July 16 :
Registration / payment via RFA-NJ website and PayPal ONLY. No Checks after Sunday.
or CASH at Boat day of but fare will be $100.00 (only fair to those that paid ahead of time)
Thanks

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"Trip is on Friday July 20th from 6:30AM till 2:30PM
Fare is $90.00 Adults and $50.00 for Children 13 and under
Trip includes: Boat , Crew Tip, Lunch, Soft Drinks and great time.
Boat Pool , raffles etc optional for an additional fee."

What time is boarding? Maybe that is scaring some peeps:D

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We will start boarding in order posted at 6AM. Leave at 6:30 Sharp.
perfect time for Flukin

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Boarding order????? I am not even on the list but I am going to be mugging shrimpman's spot. No Question about it. LOL


Only a couple more days before the fishing show starts. Time for the last minute guys to get on this trip.

Re: RFA-NJ 4th Annual Fluke / Seabass Fish A Thon Trip
 

you are welcome to fish next to me anytime, more fish for me:D

see you friday!

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Recruited another body we should have 30 as of later today

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Ahhh yes, let's mug Shrimpy:eek:

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Dales, I got one more if there's still room :)

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Jim,
Replied to your PM. Bring him on and Thanks.
Plenty of room next to Shrimpman and Fran:D
Actually on this boat we can all fit in the bow and they could charter the stern separate. ;)

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Fran,
You Always board first, you have the LUNCH. You just cant come out of the cabin until everyone else has their spot lol.

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Haahahahaha.... coool brotha. i just got off the phone with him and he's paying via paypal :) Just a couple of more days boys!!!! I can't wait!!!!!

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Hot Bagels just ordered.. thats another $3-$4 on the RFA... and still over 3800 views & just 30 people.... SHAME ON YOU!

My family has a boat, but yet for a few days out of the year we decide to support a great cause, get to fish and bust b@lls all day with some truly great friends and also eat drink and have a chance at some awesome full day trips on a handful of the best Charter Boats.. all for $90 HHHHMMMM :rolleyes:

It's a big disappointment that all the effort that goes into this trip and the others and all we have to show for are 30 people, and not all of those are members? I know its a Friday, I know its summer, and the economy blows, and for those that cant burn the day work/family etc comes first I get that, but for all the others out there that can swing this treat yourself it's not like your making a huge donation without any payback..Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks, Fishing and the chance to see Geddy Z in an NJ Fishing Thong... OMG I'd pay $100 just to get that pic viral....


Either way I know this is gonna be a ton of fun, low 80's decent winds some amazing people (but suspect fisherman at best :D ) last few days to pay up before Friday why not come out and meet some new friends and start the weekend off right.

To all those that have commited already, many thanks to you and your continued support. See u guys Friday

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good luck guys just started the new job cannot take off til october sure it will be a great time!

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OK Guys here is the 4th Annual Fluke / Sea Bass A Thon official sign up thread.
This year will be hosted on the JAMAICA STAR (formerly the Atlantis) out of Bogans Basin in Brielle. We all know these guys know how to Fluke!

I have been on this boat in 8 to 10' and it is solid, they also now how to bottom fish. There is nothing wrong with filling a cooler with Sea Bass, hope they have Clams on board. Come on guys, gals support the RFA they are our voice unpaid for their time and effort, show them you care as much as they do.
Thanks Capt Fran,Dave and everyone else involved.

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This is probably a dumb question, but is there a chance this trip will be cancelled/rescheduled due to the forecast?

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Doug,
This boat is a sherman tank and if you know anything about the bogans when it comes to fishing they will NEVER put you in a dangerous situation but it will take a lot more than the current forecast for them to cancel the trip.
I have a call into the Captain and waiting for return call but my call was more to decide if we should switch gears from Fluke as the primary target to Sea bass as the primary which means they have to bring Clams as the primary bait.

I will keep you all posted as soon as I hear something. As of right now F it lets GO FISHING.

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No dumb questions just dumb people..... sry you gift wrapped that one and put it on a tee, how could I not! :eek:

see u clowns tomorrow rain, wind, hail we shall prevail...:p

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.....and that's the best you come up with??? Weak...very weak:p

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Just think if Dales gets this trip switched over to Sea Bass, you might be able to retire early... thats a ton of Iron your gonna save in one day...oooooohhhhh

hope you stocked up on sinkers...then go just as quick as the spro's

beter hope Softbait ties you a few rigs, all those dropper loops on the hi-lo set ups might have you tying rather than fishing... good thing you can buy pre-tied rigs... :eek:

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OK Guys This trip is still ON.
We will target Fluke first thing but if it doesnt work out the boat will have Clams on board for seabass as the back up plan so gear up for both.

Sam: better bring some LEAD:eek:

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Just my 2cents, I'm all for going for sea basa. Don't mind the 15 to 25 mph east wind and the 4-6 ft seas..... see you tomorrow.

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D!ck.....lol:rolleyes:

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I will bring some cards and poker chips. worst case senerio is we can get a card game going:eek: