3rd Annual FISH A THON RFA-NJ Striper Trip

[dales529]

Got 2 more today and 3 verbal commitments so we are at 44 and could be at 47 confirmed by tonight. That means 3 to 6 spots left. Got on before its too late.

Nice donation Rod for auction from Garone Rod. See other 3rd Annual RFA- NJ -Striper post on the main board. Nice gesture for sure

Bass are around and there should be some reports from this weekend to feed your mental frenzy. 3 weeks to go

Good luck this weekend Capt Ron!

[dales529]

List updated: 2 weeks to go / 5 spots left.

Please try to be at boat by 5:45 AM. Would love to start boarding at 6AM so we can take advantage of the early start time and pull out by 6:30.

[dales529]

OK Fish are showing up and Capt Ron is puttin nice catches in da boat. Time for POOL trash talk and odds: No one does this better than LAB but I am highjacking his schtick cause it adds some fun to the trip.
For all new guys , This is just Kidding around so no getting upset

- Hartattack: Larry's mission in life is to be first to sign up which is credible and appreciated. After that he is too busy protecting his pulpit to notice the ocean is in the other direction. However is a Capt Ron regular and if he brings his son we may have to re evaluate:50: 1
- Lefty Reeler Gang: Always a huge help on these trips. Ahh, a tough one as they are an avid group of fishermen with all the latest toys and deserve consideration. Speaking of "toys" Capt Freddie wont be there to bait your hooks and this aint wreck fishing! 20:1
- Capt Fran Verdi. WTF he is a professional Striper Capt and sponser. Have to keep him busy selling raffles and handing out lunch. He wont be allowed in the wheelhouse and will be patted down for handheld devices. But he is a Striper Guy: 3 :1
- Mopar Charlie: Not enough info but heard some good things: 30:1
- Flukeguy: Name says it all, but hear he can fish: 50:1
- Shrimpman: Anyone who fishes as much as he does is bound to have a decent day once in awhile. IF its soft bait he has a shot, if jigging NOT, while jigging he has a shot to get the “pots off the reefs” all by himself 30:1
- Vinntastic: Has to be considered a major threat, home turf on Ron's boat and big seasonal pool winner. Get him talking about that though and he will forget he's fishing : 5:1
- Mike M: One of the nicest guys on the trip and we all know what happens to them 100:1
- Chris Gadd Crew: No info so 100:1
- Dockbuilder: If we fish the bay close to "DOCKS" he may have shot. In the Ocean there are NO DOCKS. 45:1
- Madman: Fished offshore wrecks with him and could be a player. 20:1
- Dr Sal and crew of 5. Not sure what to make of this crowd, They got a Doctor a "Tuna guy" and a “Capt”. Just names until they produce. 50:1
- SHIRTGUY: ALL CAPS IN HIS HONOR. Actually fishing without permission on wife’s birthday ! Will be checking cell phone and watch from sunup to return while wiping the sweat from his brow with a SHIRTGUY hand towel. 75:1
- Dave Meseck Crew: Threatened to fish with me half a dozen times last year. At this point still an imaginary fishermen and crew until there is proof he exists. 100:1
- Gerry Z: Will be worried about site crashes, No LAB to compete with and more important no River Rat to tie his rigs and tell him when to lift the rod tip! However he is a previous winner on the hat drawings, knowledgeable fishermen and beverage manager so we will go easy. 30:1
- John Henderson: Defending last year POOL winner but that was a “Fluke” (seriously). Usually deceptively quiet, has some nice fish on record (all species) and somehow ends up in the end of day photo shoot. Has to be considered a threat. 5:1
- Quanman: Been Blackfishing with Mark Monger style and he makes a hell of a Proscuitto. Can hold his own and time will tell. 30:1
Glenn Griffith, Steve and Marissa Douglas: Well lets start with the fact they are from PA. Nuff said! Marissa could be a puller though and the young lady at 13 or less is brave enough to go on this trip. You all know how the pool could turn out: Adults 75:1 Marissa 20:1
Major John Schwantes: No info but we go easy on anyone who puts Major in front of their name: 50:1
Willie W (Uglystick1) No info so 100:1
Jeff Criswell JR and SR: Sounds like a Chevy Chase movie (almost) No info so I am reaching here. 100:1
Wayne Walbum: No info 100:1
Mike Gifford: Again no info 100:1
Terry D / Keith M and Don S: These are the hometown boys I grew up with and have been fishing with since we could walk. All avid fishermen but better known for other things usually found on Post office walls. Not a chance 100:1

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[LeftyReeler]

Your generous at 20:1 I'm just hoping to make it through the first tide switch before the Miller Lite's get the best of me.... (insert said photo of one Sportfishingusa floundering recently)


should be a great trip 45 on the turn out is a Job well done, the two hitters I'm bringing with me are from Staten Island so lookout Mob Wives here come the "real fisherman of NY's finest"

[hartattack]

Nice effort with ODDs Dale/Dave/LABwannabe

If this was a fluke trip I'd claim the pulpit, but if wind & tide are together you can count on the Harts claiming the STERN corners

Looking forward to this trip !!

[Fish The Drop Off]

I got Great Odds..... I just hope to get a line in the water. I most likely will be the guy behind the counter. LOL

[Chris G]

If it doesn't happen before hand, what are the odds my wife will give birth on that day?

[LeftyReeler]

Originally Posted by hartattack

Nice effort with ODDs Dale/Dave/LABwannabe

If this was a fluke trip I'd claim the pulpit, but if wind & tide are together you can count on the Harts claiming the STERN corners

Looking forward to this trip !!

Larry think you made a spelling mistake ... sb CONER. Singular!
Otherwise your son will be witness to way too much adult material.

[Leif]

Good luck Guys. I would be going but had previously scheduled a Gloucester trip with my son. We will be driving up on Sat.

Thanks Dales for all the effort you put into the scheduling and organizing of this RFA trip.

Thanks also to all those are participating and donating prizes for the benefit of the RFA.


Leif

[Madman9132]

Just to get you guys pumped up for the trip.... I was out on the Fisherman today with Capt.Ron.. And it was an all out slaughter on jigs... From the first drop till the last horn :-) Looking forward to fishing with you guys on the striperthon... IT'S ON!!!!!!!!