NJ Fishing / GAMBLER offshore Sea Bass trip

[howarda780]

SATURDAY, Dec. 17th. NJ Fishing / Gambler offshore seabass trip.

Departing 1AM Saturday morning and returning Saturday evening. Limiting the crew to (30) anglers @ $200.00/ man.

Last years trip was outstanding during this same week. Even a grumpy trout fisherman with an electric reel did very well.

Please post your name and the amount of people and Contact Mrs. Bogan.
All payments to be made in advance directly to MaryAnn Bogan at this number (732) 295-7569......... Credit cards accepted.

http://www.gamblerfishing.net/about.html

Howie

[howarda780]

1) Leif ............................PAID
2) Jon Devin...............................PAID
3) Chad Sea Soda Bennett............PAID
4/5) Madman (2)....................... 2X PAID
6) Andy " Grumpy, electric reel, trout-man".................................................. ....PAID
7) PaulNReel..............................PAID
8) JD Shots...............................PAID
9) Fishingisfun, David C. .............PAID
10) gravelgod (Joe)......................PAID
11) Jim Custer AKA Jim C ..............PAID
12) Bill Burns...............................PAID
13/14) Ray & Patty Matysik ..........2X PAID
15) Cliff Calkins............................PAID
16) Gene Albenese ......................PAID
17/18) Frank Qiu & Guest ............2X PAID
19/20) George Brown & Matt Brown ...2X PAID
21) Charlie Cutro................... ......PAID
22/23) Dave & Ryan Prybylowski ....2X PAID
24) Sam Torres.............................PAID
25) Mike Cassanova.........................PAID
26) Don Fehrle ...............................PAID
27) Rob Carruso ..............................PAID
28) Scott Alison ..............................PAID
29) Wayne Hurley ............................PAID
30) Hans Nickerson ...........................PAID




The list above is just for the amount of people on the trip. The boarding list will be held by the boat. The actual boarding list will be predicated on the position-date when you paid. Make sure you call to make payment.
Once your name is posted above, please call MaryAnn Bogan to secure your spot with a cc.
Please PM me with your real name and cell number.

[fishingmortgageman]

Good luck guys. I wish I could join you but I already have a date with the black fish. Catch em up.

[Leif]

We're gonna get 'em!

Leif

[tautog]

Sign me up. Hopefully I can get the date off. If not I will find someone or honor my financial commitment if we do not have a waiting list.

[Madman9132]

Put me down on the list boys.... i missed this trip last year due to a death in the family... I will call tomarrow and pay the fair.... Looking forward to the trip and fishing with you guys agian :-)

[PaulNreel]

Howard, I see you kept a pic of the Sea Bass I caught last year. I got to try for a bigger one this year. Sign me up, I call Bobby and left a message.

PaulNReel

[howarda780]

Paul: That was the biggest seabass I have ever seen. Look forward to seeing you .



Chico, We'll board in order of the payment sheet, held by Mrs. Bogan. Bunks avail.

Boarding time to be anounced as we get closer.

[Chico]

We will board in order of reservations? Boarding at midnite? Bunks available for the ride out? It's my Bday! Will check with the family.

[Madman9132]

Howarda, please add 1 with me. just spoke to a buddy of mine who wants to go. I'll make both reservations tomarrow.
Thanks,
Jimmy

[JDshots]

Please add me to the list!

I missed this trip last year due to work. I'll call Maryanne tomorrow and get my payment squared away.

[AJFISH13]

Hope I can make this one. Last year's trip was SPECTACULAR. Best offshore seabass trip I had ever been on. Unfortunately, the porgies are off limits:( .

[FishingIsFun]

Sign me up for a spot. It's going to be awesome :)

[Pokerman1]

I'm in, boys...just left a message with the Capt. Will be bringing my hand-tied Upstate New York sea bass rigs, my Kevin Bogan custom rod, and plenty of boring stories....

gravelgod (Joe)

[Jim C]

Good afternoon Howard,
Please sign me up, I did 2 trips last Dec with Capt Bobby and his crew and they where the best.

Jim Custer AKA Jim C

[howarda780]

hey Andy......... is it ok if my dad fishes next to you this year!!!?????


Now thats funny as hell :eek: !

[gamblerkeith]

hey Andy......... is it ok if my dad fishes next to you this year!!!?????

[tropics]

If I could sleep on a boat while it is underway, I would be with you guys.
Good Luck

[howarda780]

If I could sleep on a boat while it is underway, I would be with you guys.
Good Luck


Richie:

We'll get you a bunk! Come on, we'll have a blast.

[Madman9132]

I just got off the phone and paid for 2 spots :) I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!

[Ryan W]

I will be in NJ for this one so I am IN (fishing, working, whatever-ing) for this trip if there is room for me.

Fishing was , dare I say, EPIC last time. It was, without a doubt, the best fishing trip I have ever been on. It's time to do it again this year!

[tautog]

Ryan can we be Team Open Cooler given some of the federal regulations?:eek:

[Jay]

Tog, you should just wear a big bullseye on your shirt! :eek: Just a reminder, this is a public forum, authorities do view these sites for information. Just a friendly advice.

[AndyS]

In ;)

[tautog]

Tog, you should just wear a big bullseye on your shirt! :eek: Just a reminder, this is a public forum, authorities do view these sites for information. Just a friendly advice.


Jeeze, just joking. Probably been checked more times than most recreational fishermen here, at least 3 times just by the Coasties this year so far, and always clean as a whistle. Clint and Mark know that my open cooler will be well within the regs. Only thing I have to worry about is being caught mutilating a dogfish which is the government's favorite fish and probably carries a mandatory jail sentence.

[Scotty]

bump, had a conflict

[captbogan]

If you can't make this one, I've put 3 more dates up on our website. Check them out.

[Highlands Drifter]

I am interesting in coming on the trip with a friend. Names are Dave and Ryan. I gave a call to the number and got the answering machine, but will follow-up. Looking forward to the trip and thanks for organizing.

[tautog]

I made a scheduling error as this is the day one of my cousins is arriving from Ireland. Please remove me from the list.

[Ryan W]

Team open cooler is no more :(.

I was even going to get special team T-shirts for us.

[howarda780]

Team open cooler is no more :(.

I was even going to get special team T-shirts for us.


I'll community with you Ryan. I know that I'll have to carry you but....i'll do it. :D

(5) Spots left

[Ryan W]

Hmmm I sense a trip organizers bet.....2010 vs. 2011 :D

[tautog]

Team open cooler is no more :(.

I was even going to get special team T-shirts for us.


We can still be team open cooler. I will try to get you down to Cape May togging with me during your winter break on my friend's new boat.

[howarda780]

I'll community with you Ryan. I know that I'll have to carry you but....i'll do it. :D




(6) Spots left


100% PAID to date

[howarda780]

100% PAID to date


3 spots left. They should be gone this weekend.

[Charlie Tuna]

I'm in. looking forward to it.

[howarda780]

I'm in. looking forward to it.

Charlie:

You must call Mrs. Bogan and secure your spot with your cc.

[dakota560]

Are there any spots left on this trip or is it sold out at this time?

[howarda780]

Are there any spots left on this trip or is it sold out at this time?


3 spots left.

[AJFISH13]

Hope me and my dad can take 2 out of the last 3, would hate to miss this but if his shoulder sugery is scheduled before this, Im out:( .

[chefsamg19]

Really wish I could of made this, only it's my sons baptism, well next time

[howarda780]

2 spots just opened up due to a conflict in their schedule.

[Pokerman1]

I don't expect to get my feet wet on this trip, fellas.

[Perfect Drift]

Good luck to all you guys.

[howarda780]

The trip is full. Please add your name after this to be put on a waiting list.

However, the spots are still available to fish directly next to Andy. :D



There are (3) other trips for offshore seabsass. Please see the Gambler website: http://www.gamblerfishing.net/ for full details.

PM me if you have any questions.

[howarda780]

Another local boat that is a non sponsor just came back from ann offshore seabass trip with a really nice catch off polllack.

I stopped into the "JH" in Brick that is having a sale and picked up some really nice jigs and teasers.

[howarda780]

Waiting list

Rich

[Leif]

I request a spot next to Andy!!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Great job here Howie! I know how much goes into planning and organizing these sorts of things. I appreciate you stepping up and I'm sure the people on this trip do as well.

YOU DAH MAN!!

Hope you guys catchem up.

[AndyS]

I just looked at the long range 15 day forecast and it's not looking too good, not going to be able to sleep for a week now !!! :eek:

[howarda780]

I just looked at the long range 15 day forecast and it's not looking too good, not going to be able to sleep for a week now !!! :eek:


Paaaaaay No Mind to Mr. Negative.

Andy's perfect weather.
Rainy
Dreary
Gray
throw in some fog

He is best in a stream wearing his rubber pants and catching bait.

No worries. We'll have a good trip, despite Andy signing on.

[Life's A Beach]

I just looked at the long range 15 day forecast and it's not looking too good, not going to be able to sleep for a week now !!! :eek:


Andy


What's the forecast for my birthday??????????



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February 7th

[Pokerman1]

Farewell and adieu to you, Spanish ladies,
Farewell and adieu to you, ladies of Spain;
For we have received orders to sail to old England,
But we hope in a short time to see you again.

Quint

[Leif]

You're gonna get 'em on da Gambler!

Leif

[Madman9132]

I have a quick question.... I just went threw all my sinkers and found out im all outta 14's 16's and 20's :( will they have lead that heavy on board or do i have to try and track this stuff down????

[howarda780]

I have a quick question.... I just went threw all my sinkers and found out im all outta 14's 16's and 20's :( will they have lead that heavy on board or do i have to try and track this stuff down????

I'm sure they'll have some sinkers on the boat but, I would call SAM.

Call Sam ASAP.
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Contact me for all your sinker needs
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201-368-8751

[Ryan W]

I suspect we will have sinkers of that weight, but will check with bobby to be sure.

Ryan

[Madman9132]

thanks for the replies guys... just got off the phone with Sam, he's gonna be in my area tomarrow and is droping my order off... I had the pleasure of talking with him on the njfishathon. What a nice guy.
Now im ready for some Knuckle Heads!!!!!!!!

[Ryan W]

thanks for the replies guys... just got off the phone with Sam, he's gonna be in my area tomarrow and is droping my order off... I had the pleasure of talking with him on the njfishathon. What a nice guy.
Now im ready for some Knuckle Heads!!!!!!!!

It should be a nice trip- I think that this cold snap is really gonna get 'em moving offshore. Catches this weekend were better than last weekend, I think it's gonna bust wide open for the 17th :cool:.

[howarda780]

Judy said she would make baked ziti. I can do fish cakes or clams casino or potato salad. Donuts, bagles, ect...

Any ideas??

Leif

I'm bringing keilbasa ( if Tom lets me into the galley) to grill and a special treat for anyone that would like a taste. If everyone brings something we can have good mix to share on the way in.

[Ryan W]

Just got off the phone with Capt. Bob and here are some last-minute details:

We WILL have heavy sinkers of the appropriate weight.

We WILL have rigs/hooks for those that need them

We WILL have rental rods if anyone needs them

The galley WILL be open with either tommy or me cooking.

I WILL be there and fishing


Thanks to everyone that signed up, I will see you all friday night!

Ryan

[howarda780]

Just got off the phone with Capt. Bob and here are some last-minute details:

We WILL have heavy sinkers of the appropriate weight.

We WILL have rigs/hooks for those that need them

We WILL have rental rods if anyone needs them

The galley WILL be open with either tommy or me cooking.

I WILL be there and fishing


Thanks to everyone that signed up, I will see you all friday night!

Ryan


Looking forward to you helping me fill my cooler. :D

[Ryan W]

I thought you were the puller on this team?

You game for an organizers' bet? 2010 vs. 2011 baby!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Fair winds, calm seas and lots of fish to you all.

Go get'em guys!!

[howarda780]

Departure info

We will be meeting in the parking lot at 12:00 midnight Friday night.
Boarding at 12:30 Saturday morning.
Departing 1AM Sharp on Saturday AM.

The weather looks great and we should have a blast.

[Jay]

Good luck out there fellas! Hope you guys all limited out! :D

[retax1]

u think u might have room for one more

[thunder835]

Anyone have a count on the 12/30 trip? I am thinking of signing up for it.

[howarda780]

Anyone have a count on the 12/30 trip? I am thinking of signing up for it.


Sorry, this trip is full but, the other trips still have a few spots open. Don't wait for the last minute to book it.

Every report I read seems to get better.

[Jay]

Anyone have a count on the 12/30 trip? I am thinking of signing up for it.

You need to contact the Gambler itself for any other dates than this one.

[thunder835]

That figures as I just requested the day off. I was planning on calling tomorrow to book. I guess that won't be happening. Oh well.

[Wilson]

Good luck to the guy fishing next to a certain "grumpy Trout fisherman with the electric reel":p

[Leif]

Good luck to the guy fishing next to a certain "grumpy Trout fisherman with the electric reel":p
That's a big ling!

[howarda780]

I feel bad for Ryan, Brian and Kevin. Andy may be good in a stream but, he is super high maintenance on these trips.

The mates will earn there tips for sure. = ]

[Wilson]

That's a big ling!
Ling are the Bluegills of saltwater fishing:D

[Duffman]

Andy may be good in a stream but, he is super high maintenance on these trips.

The mates will earn there tips for sure. = ]


Really...just on "these" trips???......Shirley you must be joking........:D

[AndyS]

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[howarda780]

Duff! How come you're not with us?

[Jay]

:D Ling are the Bluegills of saltwater fishing:D

I rather eat a ling than a blue gill any day!!!! Porgy on crack!!! :D

[retax1]

is there room for one more me

[retax1]

i would like to join is there room for me

[Duffman]

Duff! How come you're not with us?

Wasnt sure about my availabilty when you first put it up. By the time I found out, trip was full.

Good luck boys, I'm sure the "worst guest ever" should be in rare form. I can hear that Miya Epoch from here!!!!!!....:eek:

[Wilson]

Wasnt sure about my availabilty when you first put it up. By the time I found out, trip was full.

Good luck boys, I'm sure the "worst guest ever" should be in rare form. I can hear that Miya Epoch from here!!!!!!....:eek:
Hope this wind lays down in a hurry.

[Duffman]

Laying down nicely.....should be relatively flat by morning...

Just feel sorry for the poor SOB that gets stuck next to grandpa....he is w/o a doubt the original "high maintenance" around here....:rolleyes:

[Madman9132]

It's 8:30 and i'm ready to go!!!!!!! Let's catch'em up boys!!!! looks like the weather will co-operate :) it's gonna be an epic trip!! see you guys in a couple of hours....
FISH ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Highlands Drifter]

I am ready to go! See everyone in a couple hours.

[Jay]

Good luck Fellas! Catch em up!!!

[AJFISH13]

Hope you guys DESTROY them. Wish I could of made it, last year's trip was a blast.

[PaBeerGuy]

Keep us posted.

[Madman9132]

Just got back from the trip... I had a blast fishing with all of you guys from the site.. Nice pic of fish today.. most guys did well others did great... I dont think anyone went home without a catch.. My buddy Mike and i put together a catch of 30 between us... It's always a pleasure fishing on the Gambler, great Capt. and crew. we had our share of tangles but we all played well with each other :)
I'll fish with all of you guys ANYTIME!!!!!!
Tight Lines all,
Jimmy

[howarda780]

Just got home:

I'll give you a full rundown in the AM but....


Jon Devin, Chad "Sea Soda" Bennett and I worked a community cooler and ended the trip with (70) knuckleheads, (15) nice ling and some bluefish.

There was one cod caught, no doggies, no pout.

Capt Bob and Capt Mike put us on the fish. If you plan on going before the season closes call first thing in the AM. The season closes Jan1st.
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We left promptly at 1 AM. The ride out was great. We arrived at the grounds where Bobby wanted to look around. After about a half hour we he found the right spot and we heard the whistle. Some guys jigged for a few minutes but, the Sea Bass started and most switched right to bait. From that moment on until 830-900AM we stayed on that first spot. Bobby made a couple of wiggles after that to adjust so everyone was catching.

We picked up and ran for a half hour and were back on the fish again.

We fished alongside JD Shots, ANDREW "The grumpy trout fisherman with the ele reel", who really wasn't too bad once the sun came up. MadMan and his "SON" Put a hammering on the fish as well.

JD Shots have to have limit or close to it
Andy had 15-17 ?
MadMan and his buddy had a cooler full probably 35+
David Chuah, fishing is fun had 15 ish
Big Guy and his friend? had a load as well

Our hats off to Capt. Bob, Capt. Mike, Kevin and Ryan. Ryan just got back from school and came out to fish but it seemed like he ended up on deck working and helping people more than he fished. He still ended up with a load in the bow.

The ride home would have been nasty if we were in any boat other than the Gambler.

THANKS AGAIN!! and have a Happy Holiday

I'll post the pics that I took but, Ryan and Bobby will have to post their picks from the boat cam.

[Madman9132]

Hey Howard,
Big Guy!!!!! was'nt me.. hahaha.... Me and my buddy mike where the 2 fishing next to you guys on your left. you know, you thought my buddy was my son.... (damn i feel old now) Haaaahahahahaha...

Anyway, i wanted to say thatnks for the Lemoncello and the kielbasi. Both where delicious... Looking forward to fishing with you guys again :)

[howarda780]

Hey Howard,
Big Guy!!!!! was'nt me.. hahaha.... Me and my buddy mike where the 2 fishing next to you guys on your left. you know, you thought my buddy was my son.... (damn i feel old now) Haaaahahahahaha...

Anyway, i wanted to say thatnks for the Lemoncello and the kielbasi. Both where delicious... Looking forward to fishing with you guys again :)

Re edited. You guys were great. I am guessing you had 35+ but you can confirm the numbers. I am glad you appreciated the sausage and the limoncello. I know someone ? (Chad) fishished the bottle.

See you next trip!

[JonDevin]

Holy cow, I thought Old Grumpy Man was joking when he said he wanted to move my bag to sleep under the bench...

Jimmy, it was great fishing with you!

Good times!

[AndyS]

Started out by working a double Friday 7am to 11pm, had Sonic burgers for dinner at work. Flew out of work at 11 and right to the boat.
Got my odd spot under the bench, odd yes, comfortable yes. Tossed and turned the whole smooth ride out, bad problems with acid reflux lately, I guess it's all the crap I eat, got a solid 10 minutes sleep.
Got on our spot in the dark, everyone dropped down at once and I think everyone got tangled, it was time for all to make adjustments, spread out a little, a little more weight etc. It wasn't long before everyone got into their groove and sea bass and bluefish of all sizes were coming over the rail. Sun starting coming up and the bluefish wandered away.
Nice sea bass bite but a real wacky wind against tide. Fishing in the stern the lines would go from strait out, to under the boat, to out and around again, this kept us on our toes. I tried 2 lbs at one point but settled in with 1 lb. weight for most of the trip losing only 2 or 3 rigs the entire trip.
The bite was steady, some had honey holes, some baited and waited.
A few wiggles on the anchor and the sea bass bite continued.
Next spot had a good sea bass bite also. Saw alot of ling come over the rail also.
No need for me to be a grumpy old man on this trip, great people and great fishing.
I stuck it out with the electric reel, for fun, never hurt anyone.
Around 3 or so we haeded to the barn in tight 6's. Capt. came off the sticks only once, good eye ! Like Howie said, any other boat would have been tough but the Gambler mashed down those 6's and got up on plane for a quick ride back.
Thanx for putting the trip together Howie, always a great time. Working alot the next couple of weeks and at one point I got to do my Christmas shopping, it's a 1 and done sea bass season for me I guess, hopefully the regs will change back and we go get the big humpback knuckleheads all winter. Fish are cleaned up and I'll be inviting people over for a fish fry tonite since I really don't like freezing fresh fish.
Maybe I'll get out Tuesday for stripers.

[Happy]

Andy and other fellow seabass'ers,
Thanks for the report!
What size of hooks did you use? 5/0? 6/0?
Were 20oz weights heavy enough not to get tangled?

[Highlands Drifter]

Thanks again Howard for putting this trip together. My buddy Ryan and I ended up with 35 SB and one ling between us. Let me know if you put together a cod trip for Jan would be interested if I can make it with work. Overall a great day!

[AndyS]

Happy, I use a 7/0 Mustad baitholder hook. No glitz, no glam, no beads. One hook 2 feet off the bottom, the other hook 2 ft. above that, big water, big rigs. I keep the hooks at least 2 feet apart, remember, these fish are better than 20" long.
20 oz. is a good number. We were fishing shallow in 64 meters of water.

[JDshots]

Great trip yesterday, thanks Howie for putting it together. I think I ended up with 15 or so Seabass and a few Ling. Never really did an official count at the end of the day.

It was nice meeting a few more guys from the board and putting faces to names. All and all, nice day out with some good fishermen and lots of laughs. Hope to get out with you guys again sometime.

[Pokerman1]

Hello fellas,

Drove down from Upstate NY and made it from home to dock in about 6 hours, just in time for a short snooze in the parking lot. Woke up to the sounds of guys pulling in and gettin ready to roll.

Had a fantastic trip, as well. Started our pre-dawn in the stern but as someone mentioned there was some strange currents and it was a tad cramped, so I slid 2/3 way up the port side, and had plenty of space.

Started slow for me but got into gear and caught some amazing seabass. I have done several all night cod/ling trips but this is the first time I went out for offshore seabass, and could not get over the size. Capt. Bobby would shift the boat around and when it went over the sticky stuff it was game on.

I used hand-tied rigs with 4/0-6/0 hooks and switched between my Kevin Bogan custom 'Henry Schaefer' special and St. Croix premier 20-40 lb. rods.

Ended the day with 18 seabass and two ling.... Most of my seabass were well over 17-18 inches and about 6 in the 4-5 pound class. Just a phenomenal experience.

The ride home was long, as expected, and I too am glad that I was on the Gambler for the entire trip and especially the ride in. Capt. is great, and the mates are knowledgeable, helpful and cordial, and could not have a better time.

Slept a few winks on the ride in so I was fresh and ready to make the drive home (not!). Made it to Gouldsboro, PA and slept for an hour in the car. Home at 3am, fish prepared and vacuum-sealed by 5am, fried up the 2 ling for breakfast, and went to bed.

Now that's my kind of weekend, Big Guys! :)

Joe

[PaulNreel]

Had a great time on the Gambler, thank Howard. The Gambler crew were great as usual. Was a bit apprehensive while reading the off shore reports, but Capt Bob put us on the fish, and nice fish they were. Ended with 15 Sea Bass, 2 Link, 6 Blues, 2 Dogs, NO Conger, Robins, Bergall or Porgy. It does not get better then that. Going back Tuesday to get in on some of the hot stripper action.

Thanks to all.

[snapperbluefish101]

Great report! Congratulations to everyone on a successful trip! Wish I could of joined you guys! The Gambler Crew is the Best!:)

SNAPPERHEAD

[Leif]

Glad you guys got them. Sounds like a great trip. Wish I could have made it.

Leif

[Ryan W]

We heard the reports. Bobby took the ride to new grounds. WE GOT 'EM!

Thanks for everyone for having me on this trip, to Howard for organizing, and to all of the fishermen for making us look good! I hope to see you all again next year!

[Sea Soda Sport Fishing]

Re edited. You guys were great. I am guessing you had 35+ but you can confirm the numbers. I am glad you appreciated the sausage and the limoncello. I know someone ? (Chad) fishished the bottle.

See you next trip!



Hahahha! I did not finish the bottle ! Madman came back for thirds!! Great trip! Great "Big Guys!"

[Madman9132]

Hahahaha!!!! Guilty as charged :) I went for thirds, but i did'nt finish the bottle. I wish i did!!!! It was OUTSTANDING!!!!!

[Mikey topaz]

Hahaha Chad awesome lemon chello hats of me and madman thinking bout going dec 30th trip u interested u guys are a blast to fish with:)

[JonDevin]

I finished the bottle!

[Jay]

Congratulations Fellas. Saw a nice pic on Facebook from Sea Soda Sport Fishing 150qt cooler full with nice knuckleheads. I'm glad you guys got em good! :D