2nd Annual NJFishing / SSFFF Flukathon

[jakesdad]

Dave,
Due to my daughter's team making the playoffs, 1st game is afternoon of the 26th, I won't be able to make this years trip.
I do like your idea and would like to pay for a spot for one of our vet's or active duty personnel.
Ron is just getting back on his feet after gall blader surgery, and will not be making it. I will speak to you this week and get the money to you.
Thanks for doing all this, we both know how important both of these groups are, and both need as much help as possible.

Henry

[dales529]

Originally Posted by jakesdad

Dave,
Due to my daughter's team making the playoffs, 1st game is afternoon of the 26th, I won't be able to make this years trip.
I do like your idea and would like to pay for a spot for one of our vet's or active duty personnel.
Ron is just getting back on his feet after gall blader surgery, and will not be making it. I will speak to you this week and get the money to you.
Thanks for doing all this, we both know how important both of these groups are, and both need as much help as possible.
Henry

Henry,
Sorry to hear you and Ron wont be there and I certainly appreciate the kind gesture.

I cant take any credit for the idea with the vets, it was Howie's idea. I am just trying to make it happen. I sent a PM to Capt Bob of SHCA as I know he runs these trips occasionally and I visited www.takeasoldierfishing.com so I will keep you guys posted on how it develops. If anyone else knows of any vets or active servicemen on or off the site that would like to go please let me know. Reelron? Tropics?

Talk to you soon,
Dave

[dales529]

Originally Posted by dales529

Thanks guys, front page list updated.
Trip will be here before you know it.

Current paid list in order of receipt and yes the BOARDING order that day.
1) Vinntastic
2) Vinntastic Guest
3) Hartattack
4) Hartattack Guest
5) Hammer
6) Dockbuilder
7) Dockbuilder Guest
8) Dockbuilder Guest
9) MikeM
10) Jondevin
11) CJAZ
12) MG
13) Duffman
14) Howie
15) ALSMako
16) Lefty Reeler
17) Lefty Reeler Guest
18) SHIRTGUY
19) John Henderson
20) John M
21) John M Guest
22) Gerry Zagorski
23- 27 Dales + Guests
28) GDubya07
29) Krueger
30) Krueger Guest
31) Bill-fish
32) ReelErin (AKA Willie)
33) Sam The Sinkerman

Welcome Sam The Sinkerman to the mix. Great guy and always a pleasure to fish and do business with!
16 days to go and we need about that many more guys on this trip. LETS GO!

Also, couple of people cancelled but donated their trips. I posted the open (donated) trips on www.takeasoldierfishing.com so we may have some servicemen enjoy the day. Thanks to those who donated and Thanks Capt Bob Morrell SHCA for your help.

[LeftyReeler]

Only a few weeks away any last takers? Cmon guys get out there and support a good cause, guaranteed good time!!!

[tropics]

Originally Posted by dales529

Henry,
Sorry to hear you and Ron wont be there and I certainly appreciate the kind gesture.

I cant take any credit for the idea with the vets, it was Howie's idea. I am just trying to make it happen. I sent a PM to Capt Bob of SHCA as I know he runs these trips occasionally and I visited www.takeasoldierfishing.com so I will keep you guys posted on how it develops. If anyone else knows of any vets or active servicemen on or off the site that would like to go please let me know. Reelron? Tropics?

Talk to you soon,
Dave

Dave Are you inquiring if I know any one that wants to go, or if I am going? I have been out of the country for the last few weeks still trying to catch my A** . I will definatey try to make the trip.

[Chris G]

Hey Richie... I was wondering where the hell you've been.

[LeftyReeler]

Dales - you can add a 34th - "Flanaballzs" spoke to him in front of his old lady tonight at the St Leo Carnival and he got the nod and will pay the $85 boatside. Still working on a few others might have 1-2 more late bloomers.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by tropics

Dave Are you inquiring if I know any one that wants to go, or if I am going? I have been out of the country for the last few weeks still trying to catch my A** . I will definatey try to make the trip.

Hey Richie,
Both actually, Would be great if you can make it and if you know any others please let me know.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by LeftyReeler

Dales - you can add a 34th - "Flanaballzs" spoke to him in front of his old lady tonight at the St Leo Carnival and he got the nod and will pay the $85 boatside. Still working on a few others might have 1-2 more late bloomers.

Great job Ron. You are doing a lot better than me getting anyone else to sign up. Keep it up. Flanaballz is IN

[dales529]

All,
Front page list updated and in order of paid / boarding for the day. We had 4 cancellations, 2 of which donated their trip so the actual count as of today stands at 32. Confirmed means paying at boat.

Heres the deal: Trip costs were based on 40 people going to cover boat cost, tip for crew and $ 5.00 donation for SSFFF and $5.00 donation for RFA. A goal of 50 was the cap on the trip but seems out of reach at this point.

Obviously and disappointingly we are still short of that 40 number. Its apparant or should be to anyone who reads anything fishing related that the SSFFF and RFA are doing a fantastic job fighting for all involved in fishing.

The hope every year running this is to give a little back to guys like Capt Ron, Capt TB, Capt Adam, Dave A, the RFA team etc etc for the groups they represent so well and work so hard for. This trip should be multiple boats, news worthy and just plain fun but every year its a last minute struggle to fill out 1 boat. Al Ristori is hyping it in his blog, Fishermen magazine doing a press breif, Brochures all over the place and posted on "other" sites.

5,440 views and less than 1 percent partcipation Maybe people are waiting for the weather? NOT (40 of us went on PUOSU in 15 degrees and 30MPH Winds), Maybe its the economy. NOT (plenty of reports, fishing going on), Maybe fishermen dont care: NOT (plenty of computer keyboard muscles, opionions posted all the time) Maybe its the species targeted and regs: (Who cares, its a day on da water and that can be changed by popular vote day of) Maybe its me. (Now thats possible! ) I will say however that ALL of the sign ups to date have come from this site. Thats cool

Personally I do nothing but spend a bit of time arranging this, its those I listed above who you are doing this for but mainly you are doing it for yourselves and THANKS to everyone who signed up so far.

I am NOT going to get into anymore about WHY you should be part of this, if you dont see it by now no one is going to convince you. But if you want to do a small part and have a great NJfishing.com experience with great people then please consider getting on board.

PS: Capt Ron says we are going regardless. How F' ing unselfish is that! But I really dont want him to and cant let him take less for his work so lets get the number up there.
You will feel better about doing something than staying on the sidelines.