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how do you stick a tag into a carcass

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wow thats a mouthfull...watch Shrimpy I'm sure he is bringing at least 4 set ups and a trout rod. :D

Dales really looking forward to saturday, despite horrible conditions forecasted :rolleyes: , Capt Ron can hopefully deliver us some lilnesiders.

If there is anything you need a hand with the night before or morning of please feel free to give a call or txt me. Thanks again to you and Capt Fran and also kudo's to the RFA organization with their overly generous
nature and support in making this come to fruit.

Two more rules you forgot to mention, NO BANANA's and NO DONUTS.

I'll see if I can grab some bagels and coffee in the am so no one has to wait in line on 1st ave while we are supposed to be boarding!!

Edited*** 3 doz bagels on order for pick up 5:30 sat am.. cream cheese and butter will be supplied
Dunkin Donuts by me doesn't open till 6am by me so sry fella's your on your own with the JOE!

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I am boarding 6th if anyone wanted to move up in the draft it is going to cost. LOL Will be open to trade for the right price.

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You put the Tag in the head. Carcasses usually migrate south to Philly. You then get a return Tag from Joey Murray.

Maybe you will actually win something this year:eek:

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Thanks Ron, good so far. May need help pushing the Raffle Donation Tickets.
NICE with da bagels!! Yeah conditions a little too nice right now;)

ALL:
Pete @ AH Bait and Tackle is offering some Ice to top off your coolers along with his Rod and Reel Combo donation. Stop in and ask, while you are there buy a little something.

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Two more days!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!!!!!! :D

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Steve won a metal sand spike last year if memory serves me correct, but he donated it to Leif Jr, cause his wife wouldn't believe him if he told her he was going night fishing on the beach with an aluminum spike 4ft in length!

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Sat.Apr30th sunny and 66 degrees

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Anybody else gonna warm up tomorrow (Friday) ?
sunny and 67 west winds both days.

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Nothing like a little pressure on me guys..Fishing has been very good the past week, the pics and vids show what's going on,(HOWEVER)....it's a Saturday, a Great weather report, 1,000 boats have been gearing up for this weekend and reading my reports.....I'm lighting candles and saying prayers for it to last through the weekend!!
Capt.ron

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I am taking bids to get me to stay home so I don't kill the bite:eek:


and Lefty, you were WRONG about the sandspike story, that was two years ago:D

I am #9, I know there are 9 spots in the stern, ONE of those spots is mine!!!!!!!!!:p

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I would just like to say good luck to all who are going and contributing to the RFA. The bite is steller and you all will have a good trip. Don't mean to get of topic ,but by chance can kids like me join the alliance? Might as well get involved while your young 'eh?

SNAPPERHEAD

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Here are a few pictures of the decorative feather inlay for the rod being donated for this trip. Rod is 7'6", rated 20-40# line, moderate action with custom shaped eva grips. This baby will work great for jigging bass, bouncing big bucktails in the ocean for doormat fluke and pulling up big blackfish.

Top view
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/100_0462.jpg

Side view
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/100_0456.jpg

Bottom view
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u...e/100_0459.jpg

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shrimpman was there last year, everywhere u looked there he was....
starring at us peeing was a Lil wires though

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do you have to be ON this trip to buy a raffle ticket?

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Garone, That pole looks AWESOME!!!!!!!! If I dont get it on the raffle, I might have to order one brotha :-) See you Guys in the morning...
Jimmy

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Umm yeah it was

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List updated: 1 spot left. Online registration is CLOSED. Trip signup for walk-ons open until 3 PM today / Fare now $100.00. You must call me 973-479-7768, PM or email. 1st one in gets the last spot. I may take a couple more if you plead your case.

Other updates:
Capt Fran Verdi was gracious enough to add (2) Two Open Boat Trips on Fish the Drop OFF to the prize List. Pretty Cool :D

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RFA-NJ Donation Raffle: here is the deal.
All items below including the Garone Custom Rod will be included in the general give -away Raffle. There is also a 50/50 Donation raffle. Donation Tickets for each raffle are 3 for $10.00 and an arm length (approx: 12+) for $20.00. Donations will be accepted at the boat prior to and during departure but I would like it to be done before we start Fishing. (1) One Prize per winning ticket but same person depending on # of tickets purchased can win multiple prizes.

The Garone Custom Rod will go the 1st winning ticket, after that it will be your choice from the list:

50/50 is One (1) winner:

Raffles will be held on the ride IN after Fishing and/or at the dock on return. All Depends on the length of the ride.

You need NOT be ON the trip but MUST be at the dock prior to departure to purchase Tickets. Tickets must be then placed with someone you trust that is ON the trip to identify during the raffle on board. We are not responsible for identifying your tickets if you are NOT on the trip and your "buddy" stiffs you. I will try to come up with another solution before the end of the day but thats the best I can do right now.

Current Prize List: (Over 60 Prizes)

- Garone Custom Rod. Fantastic Set-up. Thanks Mike
- Rod / Reel Combo (from Pete @ Atlantic Highland Bait and Tackle) Second year Pete has stepped up with a donation! Very nice gesture. Make sure you stop in there in the morning for all your trip needs.
- Flambeau Tackle Bag.
- $25.00 Gift certificate from Chum Box
- $25.00 Gift Certificate from Oceanside Bait and tackle
- Local Artist rendering of (you guessed it) A STRIPER
- (15) 17" De-hookers (1) One per winner
- (2) 6 foot De-hooker
- misc RFA-NJ T Shirts. There will also be RFA-NJ Tee's for sale as well.
- Old Harbor Outfitters bag
- Barnegat Bay Fisheries book
- RFA Hat
- Mustad Hat
- Mustad hooks 6/0, 8/0, 9/0, 12/0
- RFA Buccaneer cup shirts (2)
- Water Proof Case
- (25) Catch And release Tag kits
- (2) Open Boat Trips on Capt Fran Verdi Fish the Drop OFF

There is ALSO the heaviest Fish Pool which will be run by the BOAT.
Boat Rules apply and winner keeps the pool. I may do a $1.00 First Keeper Pool as well but that will be Game time decision.

Thanks again to all that signed up, our donators and those who couldnt make it but still supported the trip. IT MATTERS.

Great turn out and will be a great day on the water. Thanks also to Gerry Z for the gracious donation and this site for all its support.

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can i paypal you funds for some tickets today? and you can hold them?

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Vin,
Sent u a PM

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Picked up the Garone Rod. its a beauty. See you all in the AM

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To ALL,

Enjoy the day, enjoy the friendship that fishing brings, and catch a ton of fish.

Hopefully I will make the next trip.

Henry

P.S. Ron and crew I hope you survive!

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just blended a 2009 Cabernet/Carmeniere with a 2009 Sangiovese mix, for later. Hope it goes well with the sangwitches. Sorry Prosciutto won't be ready until X-mas.

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Hot Off The Press ( Literally, Still Working)

Its The Official - Unofficial 3rd Annual Fish-a-thon Limited Edition Hand Towel And Banner.

See Ya In A Few

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It's midnight and i'm still up. See everyone in a couple hours

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A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! Dave, Capt. Fran, Capt. Ron, Henry for shirts, everyone else that pitched in whatever way you did, GREAT JOB EVERYONE! Thank you!

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Sorry for the very late response. Had a little home issue as in a HOUSE FIRE Sunday night to deal with after the trip. Everyone and pets are fine and most of the house was saved but lost all my fishing gear including the 3 day old new custom set-up from Leif:eek: and golf clubs. Major house cleaning and remodeling going on now. Wife is a gem and handling it better than I could ask for.

Anyway great day on the water, Capt Ron did his best as usual and Robbie / Chris were just fantastic. CONGRATS on the new family addition Chris (beautiful Baby).

Some nice fish caught for some and none for others like myself. All in all this was a great Fish A Thon and the most succe$$ful to date raising over $2200.00 for the RFA-NJ which will put the funds to great use for US NJ fishermen. Shrimpman caught and won the Garone Rod as well as an open boat trip with Capt Fran so you know something was wrong.

I want to second Capt Adam and Thank ALL who participated and some notables:
Mike Garone: Custom Rod Donation!!!. Very special set-up and generous gesture Mike. You do very nice work.
Pete Atlantic Highlands Bait and Tackle: Steps up every single time I run a trip out of AH. Very nice Rod / reel combo donation.
Ron (Lefty Reeler): Always chips in a ton of help on these trips and the Bagels in the morning added a little extra.
Larry (Hartattack): Very generous extra donations both on the trip fare and the 50/50 kickback. Much appreciated Larry.
Capt Fran Verdi: Thanks for all your help. Too much to list. Great fishing with you and look froward to doing the Fluke A Thon with you.
Gerry Z: Unprecedented Site support and beverage donations make these trips so much easier. Always a pleasure fishing with you.
Jeff (Shirtguy): Makes up the awesome banners, hand towels etc and a real pleasure to have on these trips.

Again thanks to ALL, the partcipation was just fantastic and I will be posting details on The Fluke A Thon as soon as things settle out with the House repairs.

Pics of Leif Rod, Clubs and garage:mad: Pictures hardly tell the story as inside is a mess. Could have been much worse so we feel lucky.

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OMG Dave, thank goodness everyone's OK. The material stuff - that's why you have homeowner's insurance.

I'd be privileged to lend you some fishing gear, assuming you get the opportunty to see the ocean again soon.

Awesome job, as ususal, with the RFA donation. Can't wait for the next excursion (will try to get dibs on the pulpit) :p