FISHERMEN/I don't get it???
 

First off, today's fishing was a pick on shorts and keepers. Couple nice fish for our Charter, Mike Vandonbergh and Park Ave Acura. Many first timers in the Group who were happy to catch a fish or two, and the guy who took home $285 that never fished before.....I'm sure he loves it now!

Now the Bad stuff... I gotta say, I'm pretty amazed, that after reading Dave Daily's post on the Fund raising event for the SSFFF this Friday, that we can't find 50 guys who can support this event....Private boat owners are welcome, maybe you can keep the boat at the dock for a day and jump on board. Were fighting for you and everyone else here. Seems it's always the same 25-30 guys who believe and support anything that has to do with fishing.
Thanks to the same Charter Boats and Tackle shops that always come through...even though their year has been crap also, they still manage to help!
I don't see one Gift Certificate or donation from the Boats in Atlantic Highlands, nothing? Fluke is our life here guys. The Dorothy B and Captain Kevin Bradshaw wrote a check for $500, at 70 years old Captain Bradshaw is pissed enough to still want to fight the battle!
With all things we know and love being slowly taken away, to not see thousands of people screaming and yelling about the BS being shoved down our throats, blows me away....
We will have our event, we will make a few bucks, in the end I gotta ask Myself.....Why are "WE" doing this if not many give a crap?:mad:

Thank you to all those great customers (mine and several others) who believe and have donated way beyond what I could imagine, you guys are the Salt of the Earth and have earned a Special place in my Heart. I'll never forget......
Capt. Ron

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So far I raised $100.00 for this group.

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That's Great Andy but this ain't fishing and nothing to do with my post.

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Ron,

I also don't get it. The same group plus or minus a few are always the same.
I will be tied to the dock with my boat, and on yours supporting our rights to be heard.

Over the past years I have made many friends since I became involved. Never knew of your passion until I met you at one of the first meetings in Belmar.
Have learned alot both about the fisheries and politics. Did want to learn about the fisheries, politics on the other hand I wish I could flush it.

Guys come out, tie your boats up for the day, enjoy being with a group that has a passion for the sport and take a bus mans holiday. Who knows you might pick something up. You might also meet some old friends and make some new ones I HAVE!

Ron looking forward to fishing Friday and enjoying , nice once in awhile to just not having to do anything but fish.

Henry

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I'll be there, because I care

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Not a dam thing new here! One suggestion might be to force feed this program & take a note from everyone else has who seeks funds for decent causes ! When u collect boat fares the mates could ask if u would wish to donate anything to FFF fund !
Maybe this method may shame some into better understanding of R plight ! I get
his approach @ grocery stores & other establishments all the time , why not party & charter boats ?
I know tackle shops in the past have put out jars dedicated to this find on counters etc.
If we don't organize this aspect of donations then we'll all be tied to the docks!

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"We will have our event, we will make a few bucks, in the end I gotta ask Myself.....Why are "WE" doing this if not many give a crap?"

I do believe that same fleet,had boats go out when we were on the bus.

Will see you Friday.
Richie

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Can not make the trip, but my $100 will be mailed to you tomorrow. Aside from the individual boaters, what about groups like the CCA, LBI charter association, Cape May Charter Group, Commercial fishing groups and co-ops, boat manufacturers, etc, etc, WHERE IS THEIR CHECK?

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Ya , I drove from PA both times & the second bus trip was half empty while PB were lighting up next to us !! Some of this crap is hard to swallow!!

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Got some information recently on the fishing dilema. Winchester, Remington contribute millions of dollars to the NRA and gun lobbys. From a good source I know that Shimano contributed a huge gift of $100 to the fishing cause. Things run in this country through big lobbiests in Washington. Hate to be a doom predicter but the fishing industry is doom with the reguations and lack of support in Washington. What the local guys can come up with is nothing need big industry to support the causes. With no young people taking up fishing I think in ten years the party boat and charter business will be toast. Hope that does not happen but it does not look good.