GAMBLER Benifit Trip for Elena

[screamintunas]

The people on this site are great:
I had another friend call this weekend on his way to the boat show. He is a non-sponsor that has offered up another charter into the door prize/ auction pool. Something a little different though- a two to three man salmon and lake trout trip on the Great Lakes.
If anyone would like a little more info, please PM me and I will be glad to pass along a link.

Panga Rob

[captbogan]

Looks like we are just about full for this trip now --maybe a spot or 2 left.

I want to thank all who have joined us for this trip. It is greatly appreciated by the Jenkins family and I am glad to be a part of it.

I also want to thank those who have contributed who are not going to be making that trip:

Kevin Bogan, of Kevin Bogan's custom rods donating a custom rod www.kevinbogans.com/
Mark Bennett AKA Quanman for donating some killer hand crafted wines
Italian Fisherman
Ray Neglia
Michael Conte
A big thanks to Gregg Smith, of Rella's Italian Tavern donating food http://www.facebook.com/schiarella1
Ryan Wood
Marc Hyrcak Reel Action donating a charter www.njreelaction.com
Rich from MR Charters donating a charter www.mrcharters.com
Gerry Zagorski www.njfishing.com
Shirt Guy Jeff from Grafx Printing donating shirts www.grafxnj.com
Retax1 Steve Irwin from Irwin Law Firm www.njretax.com
Local IBEW 164 Retirees donating 2 passes on Captain Ron's Fisherman www.captainronsfishermen.com/
Hi-Mar Striper Club http://hi-mar.com/about-the-club/
???? 2 or 3 Man Lake Trout/Salmon Charter on Great Lakes (if anyone knows the name of this business please post it in this thread)

[Tuna Tales]

Capt. Bob:

The Hi-Mar Striper Club held its monthly meeting tonight and I am pleased to annouce that we are sending a donation of $250.00 to Elena's family.

We hope this helps...

On behalf of The Hi-Mar Striper Club best wishes to Elena and family.



Joe T.

[Ahab123]

See ya on Sunday Robert.......

[sportfishingusa]

how you guys looking on sunday? got to drop off that bogan custom rod for the auction/raffle.. want to make sure i dont get up early for no reason. hahah

[Ahab123]

Hard West on Sunday...HARD...game time call, high of 35 * F...
I wanna go.....

[PocketFisherman]

It's not looking so good right now.

I hope the weather is wrong but FishWeather has it blowing a gale all day.

[LeftyReeler]

Hate to be Debbie Downer.... but anyone know when Capt Bob makes the call on this? Im due for a good azz kicking so I'd love to go regardless but obv safety first.

[Art Berkman]

Just an FYI. Capt Chris Gately contributed the 2/3 man Lake Trout/Salmon Charter on the Great Lakes.If you don't know who Chris is he worked for ESPN Outdoors,The Fisherman Magazine & Shimano.Chris is currently working for Daiwa.

[screamintunas]

Folks,
I’m not quite sure where to begin. Uncle Sam prepared me for allot of things, but this really wasn’t one of the lessons they passed along in the skill set. On behalf of the Jenkins Family, I would like to thank everyone for their generosity, their time and their patience. Our thanks go out to all the folks who joined us for the trip as well as those “behind the scenes folks”.

First, a thanks to Captain Bob and the Bogan Clan (Mary Ann, Lee Ann, Andrew and Andrew Jr.) for dreaming this trip up, coordinating logistics and bringing it to fruition.

Also, a big thanks to the Gambler Crew, (Greg, Morgan, Kevin and Ross) for dealing with the Muppets, Horned Pollack and Ravens that made up a good part of our by-catch, all the while showing us a good time. Also thanks to Ryan W. who is out at school yet passed along a donation.

I would be remiss if I did not send a special “thank you” to our Mess Cook, Tom, who stepped up to the plate when our volunteer chefs succumbed to the motion of the ocean. Thank you for sweating it out over the dogs and cheese steaks. They were on par with any we have had on land, anywhere.
Mom, the chili was a hit, both slathered on dogs and solo.
We also need to thank:
Kevin Bogan of Kevin’s Custom Rods
Marc Bennett, AKA “Quanman “ and his Crew
“Italian Fisherman”
Ray Neglia
Ray Conte
Gregg Smith AKA “mahigold”of Rella’s Italian Tavern
Marc Hyrcak of Reel Action Charters
Rich and Michelle Kostyu of MR Charters
Chris Gatley of Ardent Angler Charters
Gerry Zagorski of njfishing.com
Jeff AKA “SHIRTGUY” of GRAFX Printing
Jerry Melia of the Old Man’s Tackle Box
Jersey Jay of Jersey Jay’s Tackle
Retax Steve Irwin of Irwin’s Law Firm
Local IBEW 164 Retirees
The Hi-Mar Striper Club
“Ahab123”
sportfishingusa
Rob and the rest of the Guys at East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
Steve, AKA “stevelikestofish”
Slammer and his Crew
Chuck and Gina King
Pat and Aaron Sherburne of Choo Choo R Snacks
Ed Huss, Skippy and Sal
My oldest friends, the Matri Family
The Guys at Work- Tim L., Matt S., Tony G. and Eric P.
Dave Arbeitman, AKA “Dave A” and John Vafiadis , AKA “Fluke Jigger” of the Reel Seat
Bob Caracozzo
The Folks at Baldanza’s Bakery
Our Volunteer Cooks Tommy and Dave (Even though he was seasick, Tommy fessed’ up and said he may have found his new hobby).

Despite the fish choosing not to cooperate and the wind and seas kicking up just a bit around 9AM, this may have been one of the most enjoyable fishing trips I have had the pleasure of being part of. Thanks again to one and all. Fair winds and following seas.

Forever grateful,
Panga Rob