Gambler NJ Fishing / RFA -NJ Offshore Seabass Trip Dec 15/16

[dales529]

Ok here we go. This one is for PA Beerguy who started this mess:D
We have Capt Bob and the Gambler for offshore seabass leaving Friday evening Dec 15 at 11PM and returning Sat Dec 16 around 5PM
Fare is the same on all other Gambler Seabass trips $225.00 PP.
Sign up by Calling the Gambler office at 732-295-7569 or go here http://www.gamblerfishing.net/offshore-sea-bass.php and book online. Either method will be payable by your CC. First 26 get bunks (there are 20 lower and 6 upper bunks).

Capt Bob has always been passionate about supporting all fishery management causes and has been kind enough to donate a portion of each fare on this trip to support RFA-NJ. I will be running a 50/50 onboard and possibly a raffle.

You are on your own for food and beverages but the GALLEY will be open.

Lets support Capt Bob, RFA-NJ and NJfishing with a full boat showing.
Trip limited to 40.

You can post here that you are going but official boarding order will be by order Jill receives your payments. I will post the order here as I hear from Jill.
Please be patient while I coordinate the payments recieved and give Jill ample time to get back to you.

[Jay]

Steve and I just called were in. Looking forward to the trip.

[PaBeerGuy]

Thanks Dales, looking forward to it. Trying to round up some troops to join. I think we'll need to call in on this trip, it's not available online.

[PaBeerGuy]

Got my spots, 2 for now, possibly 2 more real soon. I'll bring a case of some of Pa's finest to share.

[two guys rod]

I'm in for sure.

[PaBeerGuy]

Where are all the regulars from years past, John Devin, Leif, we miss you guys. Let's get the troops together.:).

[Jay]

I hope we get enough to sail......

[PaBeerGuy]

I hope we get enough to sail......

I'm trying to get more people, reaching out to as many as possible.

[PaBeerGuy]

I found two more for the trip, let's fill this boat. What do we got so far Dales?

[dales529]

Talked to Capt Bob today and because of the man he is we can probaly sail with 25 on this trip. I have 6 in my group so I think we have around 12 so far.
Jill will update any other sign ups soon. We have a few weeks so lets be opimistic. If the guys that said IN on the original post actually are in we would be closer

[PaBeerGuy]

I’ve got 4 counting myself.

[Jpell15]

I will almost definitely be in, just trying to get a few more people

[PaBeerGuy]

what's our count Dales? Maybe we need to ask Bob to open it up to any and all comers? Online booking.

[Jay]

what's our count Dales? Maybe we need to ask Bob to open it up to any and all comers? Online booking.

I had about 5 other guys interested they called in for spots. The trio is next Friday. We still have time.....

[dales529]

Have a call into Jill for the current headcount. Guessing we are around 17 with Jays additional guys.
FYI: this trip is available to anyone and can be booked online at the Gamblers website. www.gamblerfishing.net

[PaBeerGuy]

I stand corrected, the trip shows as the 15th. Friday night.;)

[dales529]

OK, Jill has updated all the Gambler Seabass trips on their website, We have 15 plus my 6 which I will sign up soon so 21 total to date. We need 4 more to sail. Pretty confident we can get there if the weather/ seas look good,

[PaBeerGuy]

OK, Jill has updated all the Gambler Seabass trips on their website, We have 15 plus my 6 which I will sign up soon so 21 total to date. We need 4 more to sail. Pretty confident we can get there if the weather/ seas look good,

have you heard from Leif or Devin lately Dales?

[Matt_Conway71]

I’m in!

[PaBeerGuy]

I got back from an offshore sea bass trip Friday evening on a ns with great success, lots of bigger fish moved in. A 6lb sea bas won the pool. Let's fill this trip.:D:D

[dales529]

Capt says we are sailing weather permitting . Very nice of him.

[PaBeerGuy]

Capt says we are sailing weather permitting . Very nice of him.

when can Bob make a go/no go call and how do we find out?

[Jay]

Not looking to good so far..... :mad:


FRI NIGHT W winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

SAT W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas building to 7 to 13 ft.

[Jigman13]

Mouth piece conditions lol

[capt74]

Guys your 3 days out. That forecast can change 10 times. As it looks now its doable.

[dales529]

As you guys know the call will be made either Thursday or Friday Mid day I imagine. No sense worrying about it until then but obviously safety first. Also trying to give everyone time to prep or not purchase food, drinks etc if cancelled
I am sure Capt Bob will let us know as soon as possible through me and on his website or office.

PA Beer Guy and Jay since so far its only the 3 of of us with our crews, I sent you a PM with my cell number. Feel free to call me anytime. Also please reply to the PM with your cell numbers as well.

As for the others: Right now I have a 90 ft boat with 20 guys for offshore seabass. How sweet is that, its like our own private charter!! I could close the trip and enjoy selfishly the Gambler to our small group which I may do BUT in fairness to Capt Bob and crew its still open to anyone.

[dales529]

Texted back and forth with Capt Bob today. forecast is bouncing around all over the place. We decided anything with 25 knots in it is a no go but also decided not to make a call on Friday night until tomorrow around noon.
Will keep you posted.

Also if the window is better Sat into Sun are you guys available?

[PaBeerGuy]

I'm supposed to be going to the Eagles/Giants game Sunday. So I'm out.:mad:

[Jay]

Texted back and forth with Capt Bob today. forecast is bouncing around all over the place. We decided anything with 25 knots in it is a no go but also decided not to make a call on Friday night until tomorrow around noon.
Will keep you posted.

Also if the window is better Sat into Sun are you guys available?

Sounds good to Steve and I in regards to leaving Saturday fishing Sunday. I know one guy in our group so far can't make it. Don't know about the others. Keep me posted.

[kevin kovach]

I can't make the fri-sat trip but if it gets changed to sat-sun I'm in.

[dales529]

Unfortunately just got the word that we are going to have to cancel this trip:mad:
Sucks but its the right call. Sat / Sun is no longer an option as we were sailing light to begin with and too many dropped out for those days.

Thanks for trying guys and please look at the Gambler open spots for future Offshore Seabass Trips. Myself and crew are looking at jumping on his Dec 29 /30 Trip.

Have a great Holidays and see you maniacs on the water soon.

[PaBeerGuy]

need to put this together earlier for next time, get more people involved. Thanks for your efforts Dave.