2nd Annual NJFishing / SSFFF Flukathon

[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 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.

[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.

[tropics]

Originally Posted by dales529

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

Dave count me in I will pay at the boat if that is okay.

[LeftyReeler]

Made a few calls last night and the feedback was def positive, these clowns are probably better suited for a bar crawl than a fishing fund raiser, so def no pressure on biggest fish if these goons show up. Looks like so far at least 3 more, maybe 4-5 so we are definitely inching up to the magic 40 number. I'll keep pluggin away until next weekend, but I gotta imagine there are a few more lurkers out there that need to get off their AZZ and make it down to Capt Ron's Flounder Fantasia "aka get drunk catch fish n be merry" next Sat.

C'mon people just a few more days - every little bit helps!!

[dales529]

Couple of things:
1) Lefty (Ron): Great job recruiting, I smell a passing of the torch next year
2) Tropics: As discussed on the phone paying at the boat is fine.

3)Anyone who wants to "walk-on" just CALL, POST HERE or PM to CONFIRM your spot and pay CASH at the boat.
NOTE: With a week to go all unpaid balances and walk-on fares must be CASH. Same goes for the boat and fundraiser pool(s). Thanks

Paying your deposit and "confirming" your spot means you are IN, therefore you are expected to show, if NOT or any last minute changes please fill your spot with someone who will pay the balance. we need everyone on the list.

PS: Not sure what yet but I will be doing something "extra" for those that signed up early and paid the deposit upfront. Only seems fair.

Body count nearing the "out of critical condition" and could be upgraded to stable but we still need more.
Fluke action picking up everyday! Lets get to our target this week!!!

4) Kudos to Pete from Atlantic Highlands Bait and Tackle. Spoke with him today and asked for the trip brochure to be put out in his shop. Not only did he comply but offered free ICE for all going on the trip morning of. Extremely knowledgeable and very nice guy. Sponsor shop, stop in for your ice and maybe even buy a little something.

5) ShirtGUY: Thinking maybe a Banner "RFA / SSFFF Supporters" type thing. lets discuss. I need to make sure its OK with Capt Ron beforehand.

6) Henry (jakesdad) was kind enough to offer the "Pool Winner T shirt" Yes its extra large.

7) Also big Thanks to Capt Bob Morrell SHCA for his help making contact with soldiers who may be interested in fishing with us. No firm response yet BOB but it is enlightening going through the process and I hope some of the guys take us up on the offer. I commend you on the work you do for them.

More to come this week. Getting down to the pre-trip fun stuff I hope.

[shrimpman steve]

I'm still pissed I'm missing this one!

You son's of bitches

Can some one at least talk about me when I'm not there. Good, bad, or ugly don't matter! I just don't want to be forgotten