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Congrats. Never would have met FF and MAB without this site. Gerry and Joey Da Fish to those that don't know the Acronyms. OK both could be Joey
You are both great friends and better people (better review your friend process if I am one of them:eek:)

Joined this great fishing resource in 2008 trying to learn more and help our resource. I read posts not unlike now about fighting for our rights in summer flounder fishing for the first SSFFF Dinner. Turnout at that point for the dinner was low so I posted a If you cant go to the dinner then lets go on a Fishing trip and instantly heard from LAB and Andy S
" Who are you and what makes you think you can run a Trip"? After some old fashioned PM's , great advice from both and the fact I had run already run my own trips for years we got it sorted out and now 18 plus successful trips later I think I can I think I can.

Shortly after my cyber experience with LAB and Andy I booked a Striper Trip with a then Sponser boat. Who else but LAB greeted us on our return to check me out and the then Sponsor boat. We had a good day with Stripers and LAB was there with Kawfee and a donation rod for the SSFFF trip I would run 2 months later.
He then followed up with a "post" if it was called that back then to congratulate the captain for our catch and help promote my trip.
Met ALS Mako, Henry Jakesdad Gerry , Capt Ron Fisherman and many others at the first SSFFF Dinner and won a basket of free trips on every party boat out of AH. Karma baby

On that first SSFFF trip and much begging ahead of time I met Shrimpman, LeftyReeler, Leif, Jon Devin etc and became a part of this great site.

Memories and ongoing because of this site:
All of the SSFFF and RFA Trips
Monger trips with Capt Jerry
Joey Da Fish and I on the cover of Fisherman Magazine with two Huge Bigeyes courtesy of Capt Dave on the Jenny Lee
Fluking with Henry and Larry Hartattack yearly
PP Elks Blind Squirrels Gelnn, Richie, Henry, Larry and George
Tournament fishing with Mike Sharkispy
Criswell Family Jeff Sr and Jeff Jr for all you do and your friendship
Duffman, Splitshot, Bunker Dunker and Ice cream bill for the HOCKEY Thread LGR
FastEddie for making me read the freshwater board
Andy S for your Tireless Tire cleanup and insight
Wilson enough said
Joey Murr and Vinny
List is endless

Gerry
Your site and idea has served me and many others well. Congrats again and well done. Happy to be a small part of it.

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Some great memories dales, Gerry, Joey, lab, sport, jmur, lefty, Chris g, gdubs, fast ed, and all the others!!!! All met thru this site. All good friends. The pleasure has been all mine

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Wow some great stories and memories here. The look back at the old site with the old menu, logo and the names on the message board posts made me feel like I was in a time warp...

NJFishing responsible for a marriage :eek: And all the time I was thinking it was more likely to cause a divorce ;)

Truth be told it was a point of contention for my wife and I....Back in the day of dial up connections, we only had one line in the house and when I was online, which was constantly, I'd tie up the phone line. She'd pick up the phone and try to make a call and I'd hear the screams from the other room "ARE YOU ON NJFISHING AGAIN??!!!!

Thanks for all the kind words here....This site's been a labor of love for me. Like most of you, except for an occasional hiccup, it's been a constant source of community, friendship, fishing advise and a great distraction from stress as well as boredom.

Thanks once again to everyone who contributes here. It's your collective personalities, character, care and contributions that make this site what it is and I'm proud to be associated with you all, well most of you :p.

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Gerrrrr,
I remember the old days. Discussing whether you were crazy or not to think this thing could take off. Designing the logo and the original site over a few beers and finding time to go fishing in between of course. Thanks for your years of dedication and love for the sport and keeping us all linked together. It's been fun to watch the site grow. I see people logged into your site wherever I go and I say I know that guy. In fact my buddy Matt sent me a text this AM to make sure I read the thread. Proud to call you friend all these years. Simon

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Congratulations to Gerry and njfishing. Best fishing site around. I met most of my fishing buddies from this site and am proud to be friends with them all. So many good times from suicide Montauk trip with Shrimpmansteve to winning PUOSU. Proud to be part of the njfishing family. Thank you for all your work Gerry. Hoping to make many new friendships in the future.

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Congrats Gerry...here's to another 20!


Best,

Joe T.

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Congrats Gerry, been a long run. Been here since the beginning, fished with a lot of the long timers, Land Shark, Irish Angler, Flea (Lab), took the Fathers Day trip the one year from Keyport. Still lurking, getting old, but still fishing. Still fishing Lake George NY, finally figured that lake out, doing very well up there. Are you still going to the St. Lawrence?? Best of luck with the site, came a long way.

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Congrats Jerry. I stumbled on the site around 2010, lurked for a couple years, then officially joined in 2012. As a life-long sweetwater fisherman (not much saltwater in Michigan where I grew up), reading here got me in the salt and now I'm addicted.

I won't even begin to try to tally up how much this place has cost me in fishing gear! :D

Once again Gerry, congrats and thank you!

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Congratulations on 20 years from the "CAJUN RED USER"...its been fun through the years...keep up the good work...see 'ya all soon," Robbie in the surf".

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Congrats Gerry! I think I joined in either '98 or '99. I remember most all of what you've detailed in your initial post. One more to add would "lol billy":)

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Congrats! 20 years is quite the milestone. I've only been on the page for a little while, but I have been reading back into the archives and checking the site daily for awhile now. I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has given me advice! I'm 21 years old, but I lost my father unexpectedly when I was 20. When I lost him, I also lost my personal fishing encyclopedia. You all have been very helpful and accepting and I can't thank you enough! Sometime you don't know how much a small piece of advice or gesture of kindness can help someone. Here's to 20 more years! Tight lines!!

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Sorry to hear about your loss. We have some great people hear who are willing to share knowledge and help when someone is in need. For being 21 it sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders. If ever you need something or some advice do nothesitatetoreach out

Alex
201-741-1823

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I appreciate it man! Thank you!

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Congrats on the 20 years! I've learned a lot and met many great fishermen from this website.

Any plans for commemorative merchandise like the updated header "Celebrating 20 years"? The link for the NJFishing.com items on the front page doesn't actually have anything at present and I'm looking for some bumperstickers. :D

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Congrats!!! Been on here a long time - didn't realize it was that long -wow does time fly!!!

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Happy 20th anniversary. Thanks for this great platform

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Congrats on 20 years.

My story, Was fishing on the Robin and got there pretty darn early only to have Shrimpy show up right after me. He says WTF , I say your the World famous Shrimpman and I liked your bra lol rest is history, Many good times after that.

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Congrats on the 20 years, Gerry. Not an easy thing to do these days with all the other "stuff" than can so easily influence a forum.

Rock on, Captain.

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Gerry,

Congratulations on the 20 year anniversary of the site, an amazing milestone. While most fishing sites have come and gone, NJF has not only grown it's evolved into a community. I remember way back when the site went down, I think everyone was going through withdrawals not getting their daily dose of NJF. Your vision, hard work, perseverance and diligence has changed and in many cases touched lives which there is no greater accomplishment in life. Aside from the information and reports which initially attracts people to the site, the feeling of community is what keeps us here. And that's more of a cultural challenge which is borderline impossible to cultivate especially in the form of a web site but you've managed to do just that. NJF has really become the GOLD STANDARD for all fishing web sites to emulate. Like everyone else on this thread, I'd like to thank you for enriching our lives with NJF and thank the many members who contribute in a variety of ways to make this so much more than a fishing site. Every now and then people get it right and Gerry my hats off to you my friend, you nailed it! Look forward to the next twenty years being as great as the last!

Tom

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Gerry,

Having been here since the very beginning I can honestly say that this site has become the only site I go to and post on now.

When this site started in 1997 I was in college and I needed a fix while I was up in CT for the fishing in NJ. This site did that. Reports, updates, etc were there regularly and by the time I moved back home little more than a year later, the site was growing. We had a great time with the CEO/NJF Flukeoffs on the sea hunter and sea pigeon, best memory was LAB wearing his pink bikini bottom OUTSIDE his shorts lmao

Fast forward to 2004, and the start of the charter business - this site was the first I became a "sponsor" on and to be honest, every penny I've spent here has been worth it as I've gotten countless charters and open boat fares from my posts here.

So keep up the good work Gerry, I wish you nothing but the best!

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Congrats on 20 years Gerry and Happy Anniversary NJF! Cheers to 20 more years.

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Congratulations Gerry on your 20 Year Anniversary! What a great story of how you started this sight and what it is today. Being a Site Sponsor on NJFishing.com was one of the best business decisions that I could have ever made a few years ago. It literally transformed my business. NJFers come from all over to show their support. Some days I get calls from Delaware or PA asking if they can purchase over the phone and if I will ship. Other days I pull up in front of my store and there will be a car with New York plates. On most days we get people coming in before or after their fishing trips. NJFishing.com Members go out of their way to support me and are fiercely loyal and I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, you all are the best!!! And another bonus was getting to become great friends with you, Ruth, Joey, your family and many others on this site. We will donate a gift basket with some Costa Gear and a $100.00 Gift Certificate to the store. Here's to the next 20 years!

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Thanks Jamie... Very generous donation and I appreciate you supporting the site and all our fund raising and promotional activities over the years.

Our members are the best and do go out of their way to support our sponsors. Once in the store your staff knows their stuff and the customer experience at Eyes on First is 2nd to none. It's the most valued part and the reason for your success that we're happy to play a bit part in.

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Congratulations Gerry!

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Congratulations on your 20th birthday NJFishing!!!! Well done Gerry!

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Congrats on a great site!!!! They are few and far between these days and 20 years is quite and accomplishment!

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I miss the fireball stories. And of course Landshark and Lab. And the multiple postings by many alais's����
The site has gained many new faces and personalities over the years. I hope to make it back onto the freshwater table at the next holiday party:

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Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary & Thank you for all you do!
:)