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i might make it will not know till last minite

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Hope you can make it, Keith...

three more, 1 from Phila...2 from Allentown...

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that is 11 who else is lurking!!! This is going to be one hell of a trip!!! I am do for a good trip !!!

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Can anyone suggest a list of tackle that will be needed for the trip?? I'd like to start preparing...Also, will the Gambler have everything we need on board??

From what I've read this is a few things on the list:

6/0 circle hooks on 60-80lb leader
230-330lb swivels
Is Flourocarbon needed when tying these rigs or could i just use regular mono? Also how long in length are the rigs? about 3 feet?

7-10oz hammered diamond jigs
2/0 hooks for Mahi and assorted small jigs
6/0 hooks for tile (hi-low rig??)

Egg sinkers.....what size?

Squid rigs, 8-16oz sinkers

Anything else I'm missing??

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Of course the Gambler will have all the basics but give them a call if you want to check and see what they will have available and/or if you need to make rod arrangements.
I'm sure Capt. Bob will also comment on this at some point also.

Was hoping to hold off till we were a bit closer before the "Great Debate" started but here are some tackle suggestions. I will leave it as "Suggestions" as many have different opinions and are comfortable with what they have fished with in the past. Alot of good articles on this subject available but Iwill start it off with a few and let everyone chime in behind me as I know they will.
Let's start with terminal tackle etc.. With a little time I am sure we will be right to a suggested toiletries list.

Hook selection:
Not a circle fan at all but any comparable size to below if you so choose will work but remember the sizes are different than regular bait hooks.
Tuna 5/0 to 7/0 XH live bait. Many brands to choose from.
Mahi 2/0 to 4/0 live bait.
Swords 7/0 to say maybe 9/0.
Tile your run of the mill 6/0 to 8/0 bait holder ot octopus. High low gets it done.

Leader:
Note the range below in flouro will cover line shy to not so bashfull takers. You can also supplement or also include the same in mono if you wish.
80
50
40
30
Maybe a heavier mono or flouro leader for sword rigs. 100-150? Light sticks.
3-4 ft is good for chunking. Sword you may want to go double to avoid chafing the main line.

Swivels:
assortment of 150-500# will do

Lead
A variety of eggs. 1 to 12 oz but remeber you can do in combos to meet the conditions.
Large rubber cores. Nice to have if you need to add without re-tying or make a quick adjustment when the bite is on.
24-36 oz banks for tiles. Again remember you can double up here or do combos.

Squid jigs floating and sinking

Sabiki rig. Incase baitfish make an appearence.

Jigs
Hammered/flat too many options here. Bucktails and casting lures for Mahi also.

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Tell your friends!!! the trip is not full yet!!!

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How many do we have?

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13!!! Need some more people to commit, going to be an adventure for sure!!!! I see tuna, swordies, mahi, tile in our future!!!

I threw it out there for the last trip and will do it again, willing to donate 1st nights dinner, 16 oz ny strips, bakes and vegetables. Just need some help with preperation , grill oven etc. Let me know what you want to do

BC

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It's looking like a real East meets West exteneded offshore trip with a steak dinner included the first night.
We will hold you to your offer BCinerie.
Hell, I'm in, I will contribute an included Jersey Style day one breakfast, taylor ham, egg and cheese sandwiches for all or a famous Gambler Galley Fisherman's Breakfast.;)

Capt. Bob,
We are going to need the Gambler Galley for assitance.

So here you go, 48 hours of offshore adventure, 1st nights dinner and first mornings breakfast included now.

Where else are you going to find a trip like this?

Nowhere.

Get your spot.

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Just got off the phone with the gambler and the trip is sold out!!!! I guess I am buying steaks. I will get 32 nice ones for us and the crew/captain!!! For all those waiting , it is too late and it is going to be one hell of an adventure!!!


BC

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Thank you again Capt. Bob for offering this trip.
I hope it leads to a new trend in offshore fishing here in NJ and you will be known as the pioneer who started it.

Looking forward to fishing with all of you who have signed up and also thank you all for your interest in this exciting offshore adventure.

lMAO!!!! GAME ON BOYS!

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9475 hits!!!! It is really a sign of the times that this trip took this long to fill!!!

Hopefully Capt. Bob will post a agenda and equipment reconmendations closer to the trip!!!!

BC

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Phew, I was starting to wonder where all the offshore guys were...this is going to be a very special trip...in a year fraught with mostly bad news for me, this the BEST news yet:) :)
I'll set drags and check all the gear again, for the 3rd or 4th time...now keep fingers crossed that the Nasty Lady won't be waiting offshore.
Again, many thanks to Charlie Tuna for getting this trip together with Capt. Bob Bogan:D :D

Chucky

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Well just put the time off paperwork with work so hopefully it works out but if not feel a cold coming on

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Hope you can make it out Keith.

Any cigar smokers in the group? I'm planning on bringing a nice box of stogies to share.

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We hear you;) Nothing like some offshore salt air to cure a sniffle:) :)

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Capt. Bob likes a good cigar from time to time .

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I like a good cigar after dinner every once in a while thanks for the offer!!!

So now we have dinner for everyone , breakfast for everyone and cigars!!!! Going to be a great trip!! What else??? anyone???

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!!! 4 Weeks!! Hopefully the fish came in with the storm!!!

I will be glad to see some reports from the edge after this storm!!

I am Getting Ready!! can't wait

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well...........it's official, in some form or another I'm in! Don't know if I'll be working or fishing but I'll be there. Can't wait to get out there and make the decks bloody

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Boss started to sway a little . Might convince him to change policy for a loin .

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Glad to hear that Keith Chuck and I are looking forward seeing you:)

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Good deal Keith! It's going to be an awesome trip.
Keep coercing the boss man Pete. Meat talks.

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Yeah CCharlie I am foaming at the mouth haven't been fishing all summer I am dying over here!!!!!

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Only been out once since the tile trip myself. Offshore is where I need to be and I have a full fun filled fall planned and booked.
Time to Spill The Blood!

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BC--check your PM's please and get back to me--PM or E-mail.
ctunahead@aol.com

Chucky

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We will be loading our U-hauls with all our gear in three weeks....Can't wait.....I've been doing a lot of shopping....should be all set to go!
Any word of an agenda yet or is it too early?

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Just so it is clear, I am bringing 32 or so nice strip steaks for everyone,some type of vegetable ,rolls butter a-1 sauce , plasticware , plates, bowls and napkins enough for everyone!!!

Pennsy has offered to bring 20 lb or so potato salad instead of bakers. Dinner sounds great!!!! Thanks!!!

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Just found out from Muldune, Keith's dad, Tom will be running the galley for hot food...with BC's steaks & Charlie T's breakfast offer, we're not goin' to be hungry...and from a recent report from offshore, the tuna are..YFT's & Big Eyes...TIC-TOC, TIC-TOC:D :D

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Just checked,rechecked,and checked again all my stuff.I should be good to go.
With all the hype this should be a great trip.Cant wait to meet some of the people from this site.
Thanks to BC and others for there generous offers.Between all of use we should have plenty.If we dont have it we probably dont need it.
A special thanks to Charlie Tuna and Capt Bob Bogan for makeing this happen.

Untill than tight lines

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Just heard a party boat(SD) limited out on nice yellowfin and the canyon runner hammered the longfin. Several swordies also!!! Things are looking up. Just a little over 2 weeks. Things are coming together perfect!!!

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I heard the same thing as BC.Cant wait.Lets just pray for calm winds and good weather.Nasty Lady stay away

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I'm going to be exhausted by the time this trip goes...continuous tuna dreams when I can sleep...hurry up 9/28....

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Shall I have a wheelchair waiting for us Chucky? I think we made need it after makeing this trip than doing the turn-around.Be still my pounding heart.Hopeing all the dreams come true:)

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Dunno John, might need a stretcher...looks like it's finally broken open, let's hope it lasts thru October...doubled up on my workouts...Soon guys, soon...can't wait....

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I am reading reports from cape may to Rhode island!! and they are all catching!!! Tuna, mahi, a mako or 2 , swordies when they get tired of yellowfin!!! There must be a good spread of fish. I do not know where the RI guys fish, I do not know if they could run down to the carteret or lindy from up there??? I wish I could head out sooner but as my kids say " gotta pay the bills before you go fishin!!! 2 weeks!!!!!

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8 days,!!!!!! crunch time!!

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Im ready this is going to be great.Dreams are getting more vivid of a big eye coming to the Gaff.

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Just got off the phone with the gambler, I am all paid. That is one less thing I have to worry about when I get to the boat!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone and having a great trip!!!

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Good idea....I will do the same