2nd Annual NJFishing / SSFFF Flukathon

[Dave A]

Dave, I want to personally thank you for once again helping the SSFFF raise money for our current projects and future ones as well. Not only that but thank you for helping spread the "word". We as fishermen are all in this mess together and you realize that and also realize the fact that we all need to be involved. I wish the trip was sold out but understand that many have to work and economic times are difficult. However, I commend all those attending and would like to offer the following incentive: a limited edition (only 10 made) Guy Harvey giclee for the largest fluke caught and a new rod and reel for the largest legal fluke caught by anyone 16 and younger.

[hartattack]

T minus 5 days & counting - NICE, can't wait.

Dave A - - Thanks for the added incentives. I know Guy HArvey but never heard of a giclee until I googled it - Sweet !! Hope we do have some < 16's as guests on Sat..

DALES - - I know we have a pre-set boarding order, but what time do we actually board ?

Looking forward to a great one !!

[dales529]

Originally Posted by hartattack

T minus 5 days & counting - NICE, can't wait.

Dave A - - Thanks for the added incentives. I know Guy HArvey but never heard of a giclee until I googled it - Sweet !! Hope we do have some < 16's as guests on Sat..

DALES - - I know we have a pre-set boarding order, but what time do we actually board ?

Looking forward to a great one !!

Hart,
If all goes well Boarding will begin at 7AM
As posted in the trip brochure everyone has been asked to be there no later than 6:45. I need to take care of the $$ balances and raffle tickets ect. dockside then we can board. I hope to be there between 6 and 6 :30AM. You are number 3 and 4 so not to worry.

And yes it should be a great one . Hopefully a few a more get on board.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by Dave A

Dave, I want to personally thank you for once again helping the SSFFF raise money for our current projects and future ones as well. Not only that but thank you for helping spread the "word". We as fishermen are all in this mess together and you realize that and also realize the fact that we all need to be involved. I wish the trip was sold out but understand that many have to work and economic times are difficult. However, I commend all those attending and would like to offer the following incentive: a limited edition (only 10 made) Guy Harvey giclee for the largest fluke caught and a new rod and reel for the largest legal fluke caught by anyone 16 and younger.

Dave,
Thanks for the kind words but its much more about what you guys do. We also have a lot of familiar faces from last year, new recruits and some who couldnt make it but offered donations. As you stated, they deserve a ton of credit for their time and $$. After last years trip none of us even knew if we would have a season this year. We got a season and better yet regs that are tolerable compared to other areas thanks to the work of SSFFF and RFA.

The Guy Harvey and Rod/ Reel gesture are certainly appreciated, over and above and will make the day even more competitive (I mean special).

Dave Arbietman's offer brings up a point. I dont know everyone going personally yet or some of your guests. I am sure some of us qualify for acting 16 but do we actually have any 16 or younger on board??

[LeftyReeler]

I can vouch for a handful that will act 16 but drivers licenses may prove otherwise.... Update on the tally, I have 5 more guys that are promising to be at the boat on Sat rain or shine, I dont want you to put their names down cause you dont know them personally and as generous as I am Im not paying their way if they bail BUT... hypothetically this put us up around 39. Still waiting on 2 more also paying boatside so we might actually hit 40 afterall.

[dales529]

Originally Posted by LeftyReeler

I can vouch for a handful that will act 16 but drivers licenses may prove otherwise.... Update on the tally, I have 5 more guys that are promising to be at the boat on Sat rain or shine, I dont want you to put their names down cause you dont know them personally and as generous as I am Im not paying their way if they bail BUT... hypothetically this put us up around 39. Still waiting on 2 more also paying boatside so we might actually hit 40 afterall.

WTG Ron,
Holy smokes you could possible account for 25 / 30% of the body count. Pretty Impressive.

[dales529]

Heads up to ALL:
Spoke with Capt Ron, if all people are accounted for earlier than later we may be able to push off earlier than 7:30 (like 7). I advertised the trip for people to be there no later than 6:45 and to depart at 7:30. So if you can get there earlier than 6:45 do so, if NOT than we leave at the advertised time even if its just one person that cant do early. Good thing is eveyone that is going is from this site or is with someone from here so the word should be easily passed.

Sat AM routine:
1)Show up
2) Pay the balance of your fare. (i will be there collecting fares off the master sheet hopefully by 6AM)
3) Buy your 50/50 tickets (optional) Tickets are 4 for $10.00 or 12 for $20.00
4) Get your stuff together and wait for your boarding call.
5) Largest fish pool will be handled on the boat by the crew.

Getting down to the wire

[tropics]

Originally Posted by dales529

Heads up to ALL:
Spoke with Capt Ron, if all people are accounted for earlier than later we may be able to push off earlier than 7:30 (like 7). I advertised the trip for people to be there no later than 6:45 and to depart at 7:30. So if you can get there earlier than 6:45 do so, if NOT than we leave at the advertised time even if its just one person that cant do early. Good thing is eveyone that is going is from this site or is with someone from here so the word should be easily passed.

Sat AM routine:
1)Show up
2) Pay the balance of your fare. (i will be there collecting fares off the master sheet hopefully by 6AM)
3) Buy your 50/50 tickets (optional) Tickets are 4 for $10.00 or 12 for $20.00
4) Get your stuff together and wait for your boarding call.
5) Largest fish pool will be handled on the boat by the crew.

Getting down to the wire

Dave do you need a hand with anything? I will be there around 6:00 C ya Then

[dales529]

Originally Posted by tropics

Dave do you need a hand with anything? I will be there around 6:00 C ya Then

Should be good Richie but I will put you in charge of animal control pre-boarding , Thanks