GAMBLER Benifit Trip for Elena

[captbogan]

The Gambler crew is looking to help a family that has been struggling under the weight of medical bills for the last 20+ years. At the age of 4, Elena Jenkins was diagnosed and treated for leukemia and brian tumors. This family needs a little break.

I thought that we could raise money and at the same time have a good, fun fishing trip.

The trip will set sail on Sunday, Feb 12th (Rain date, Feb 19th) Leaving at 4AM and returning by 4PM, the fare will be $100 per person. Lunch (donated by friends of the Jenkins') will be included with the price. We will be targeting cod, ling and pollock. The trip will be limited to 40 passangers or less.

I have invited Elena's father, Bob and Brother Rob (Panga Rob and local Shimano rep) to join us.

This will be a good trip for a worthy cause.

If you have an idea to raise more money during the trip, please post it here.

Sign up by using a credit card to hold your spot. Call 732-295-7569. If you don't get an answer, just leave your name and number and someone will call you back.

[parker pete sportfishing]

do a 50/50 on board..... most of the time everyone gets in. or silent auction of gift certs from tackle stores. good luck

[tautog]

Can't make it but someone could collect donated gifts and then raffle them, custom rods, tackle, fishing trips, etc.

[screamintunas]

To Capt. Bob and the Gambler Crew,
The Family would like to express our warmest, deepest gratitude for this gesture. Dad has been talking about this trip incessantly since it was first proposed.

Ladies and Gents-
Join us for a day of fishing with a truly World Class Party Boat.

Panga Rob

[Dclark2]

We were raising money for an American Legion in my area and purchased 4 tickets from a party boat and then raffled them off to cover expense of tickets plus.

[italianfisherman]

can't make it, already committed on a charter..BUT will call & give a donation..

[Kevin Bogan]

I will donate a Fish Poison MH conventional to the Pool winner with the winners name and a fish decal of their choice. Or those running the trip can handle it anyway they see fit.

[PocketFisherman]

I have been friends with the Jenkins family for 5 years and will attest to the fact that the financial and emotional toll Elena’s medical problems have taken on her and her entire family are unimaginable to those of us who lead relatively normal and healthy lives.

Bobby’s generosity to offer up the Gambler for this event is a great way for all of us to do something we love to do while helping a family that really could use a little boost.

Hope to see you there.

Below is a picture of a nice cod (1 of 10 that day) that Rob put me on a couple weeks ago while fishing aboard his panga a few miles out of Shark River. Hopefully, the cod gods will shine on us again Feb. 12.

[VdubFishinJC]

wat an amazing idea..


where do we send donations!!?

[italianfisherman]

donation sent....

[captbogan]

Boy. What a great response already. Thank you Kevin and Italian Fisherman. I've come to learn that it all comes back (with interest) in the end.

Mary Ann is on vacation, so be patient with return phone calls. My sister, Lee-Ann and I, are returning calls.

[Madman9132]

I'm planing on coming down to fish with you guys tomarrow morn... I'll talk to you about the trip when i see you Capt.

[Ryan W]

I cannot fish or work deck on this trip but I will send some money in as a donation.


Ryan

[VdubFishinJC]

allways ready to help a fellow angler!

JC

[CaptMarc]

Capt. Bob. I would be happy to donate an inshore fishing trip for this event. You can call me at 201 401-1741. We can discuss details and let me know what you would need.

Capt. Marc

[mahigold]

Rella's Tavern would be happy pitch in. PM me and we'll figure something out.

[Ahab123]

Bobby,
I'm in , I will call and reserve a spot....I've been sick again,
thats why you havent seen me....missed that incredible Tuna season you had!
...figures....Murphy's law....lets catch some Bacala...:D

Scott

[bunker dunker]

GREAT IDEA!!!!! i will call and get my spot

[screamintunas]

Guys-
The response has just about rendered us speechless.
The kindness and generosity are just overwhelming. For those that have posted, and to those that have just called Capt. Bob, this is awesome. Thank you.
Panga Rob

[codbuster]

Bob Will the bunks down stairs be open for this trip????

[codbuster]

Have a $20 pool and half goes to the cause!!

[captbogan]

Bob Will the bunks down stairs be open for this trip????


Yeah, I think we can open it.

[captbogan]

Have a $20 pool and half goes to the cause!!

Something to think about. Can I get a 2nd on that?

[codbuster]

Yeah, I think we can open it.
I'm in Bob!! Kip

[Quanman]

LobsterTales just reserved spots for me, him and another guy. I will bottle a case of wine and offer them for $10 a bottle (you can pay more if you like) and all proceeds will go to the cause. See you guys on the 12th.

[Hanis]

Just made reservations for two. Glad to help out.:)

[dales529]

Hi Bob,
Very nice gesture you are doing. I would be happy to help with the raffles/ 50/50 / pool etc. We have had great success doing this on the RFA-NJ fundraiser trips. Give me a call or a PM and we can discuss the format and particulars.

Dave

[PocketFisherman]

Who else from the site is in on this trip?

Middle of last Feb was some pretty decent cod fishing. Hopefully the same again.

[Quanman]

As of today we now have 6 guys in our group going. Can't wait to get out and fish.

Us + 4

[PocketFisherman]

Should we all wear a special hat on the trip?

[VdubFishinJC]

how many spots left?

[JIMMY L]

Mailing you a gift certificate for two for Captain Rons Fishermen courtesy of Local 164 IBEW Retirees Association .Best wishes to Elena and her family.

[LeftyReeler]

Left a message today to reserve 2 spots hopefully still open. I will definitely be in costume

[Quanman]

Capt Bob - since Capt Marc is offering to donate a trip and you have the certificates donated by Toghead, maybe you can do a raffle and open it up to people that can't make the trip.


Could be set up like a Tricky Tray. Lay out all the prizes and people purchase tickets and put them at the prizes they want.

[screamintunas]

Guys/Girls-
Capt. Rich, a friend of mine, as well as a site sponsor (M R Charters) called the other night to inform me he was donating a spring striper live lining trip for either the months of May or June, to add the pot.

Thanks to one and all for your support.

Panga Rob

[screamintunas]

Sorry-
That should have read "to add to the pot".

Panga Rob

[Jay]

The donations of the tickets are very generous, could be raffled and the money goes towards a donation to Elena. I think, some of the members are taking this a little to heart. Let's keep this a positive thread for a good cause. God bless Elena!

[Boston Pete]

Can't make the trip but would love to donate...please let me know where to send a check....or a paypal account.

My prayers to Elena & family/friends.

[dakota560]

“Back where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called phila… er, phila… er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers.” and "A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others."

Name it and claim it!

Capt Bob, there are people who talk about doing very kind and great things like what you're doing here and then's there's people who make it happen. You obviously subscribe to the later category and as such you are a phila...er, phila...er, er.....Good Deed Doer and a man with a very big heart! It's great to see someone take the time and put forth the effort to do what you're doing here. A beautiful deed indeed! I'm not sure if you still have openings on the trip. If so, could you pm me and let me know. If not, like others have asked, please let me know where I can send a donation to help out the family you're doing this for. You've made my day and so many others I'm sure simply by showing that there are very good things we can all do in life that will have a very positive and profound effect on other people's lives. A philosophy to live by!

Great job!

Dakota

[Muldune]

Amen to that Dakota

[slammer]

I'm in plus 2

[jigmup]

Set up at table at fishing flea market in Pt Pleasant and sell 50/50's there. Big crowd of fisherman. Its at end of Feb

[PocketFisherman]

I heard there's still spots available. Come on guys, sign up for a great trip and help out someone who could use our support.

[PaBeerGuy]

“Back where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called phila… er, phila… er, yes, er, Good Deed Doers.” and "A heart is not judged by how much you love; but by how much you are loved by others."

Name it and claim it!

Capt Bob, there are people who talk about doing very kind and great things like what you're doing here and then's there's people who make it happen. You obviously subscribe to the later category and as such you are a phila...er, phila...er, er.....Good Deed Doer and a man with a very big heart! It's great to see someone take the time and put forth the effort to do what you're doing here. A beautiful deed indeed! I'm not sure if you still have openings on the trip. If so, could you pm me and let me know. If not, like others have asked, please let me know where I can send a donation to help out the family you're doing this for. You've made my day and so many others I'm sure simply by showing that there are very good things we can all do in life that will have a very positive and profound effect on other people's lives. A philosophy to live by!

Great job!

Dakota
The Mayor of Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz.;)

[dakota560]

Bingo! Good job....always loved that saying, one of many, in one of the world's most classic movies. And as I said, it's certainly applicable to the Captain and crew of the Gambler for sponsoring this very fantastic event!

[sportfishingusa]

I have a custom kevin bogan fish poison rod kevin was kind enough to donate for me for another cause that went unused, i will be sending this over to captain bob on behalf of kevin bogan.. Kevin can give details on the rod.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Bob - Just spoke to Jeff (aka shirtguy) from Hypergrafx and we are working together to get some shirts donated. You can sell them
on this trip and give the money to the family.

If we have any left over from the trip we can sell them on the site.

Gerry

[Gerry Zagorski]

Bob - One of our sponsors, Steve Irwin from the Irwin Law Firm in West Orange sent me a donation check for $100 to pass along the the family.

Please let me know where to send the check to and who to make it out to.

[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/ (http://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 (http://www.njreelaction.com)
Rich from MR Charters donating a charter www.mrcharters.com (http://www.mrcharters.com)
Gerry Zagorski www.njfishing.com (http://www.njfishing.com)
Shirt Guy Jeff from Grafx Printing donating shirts www.grafxnj.com (http://www.grafxnj.com)
Retax1 Steve Irwin from Irwin Law Firm www.njretax.com (http://www.njretax.com)
Local IBEW 164 Retirees donating 2 passes on Captain Ron's Fisherman www.captainronsfishermen.com/ (http://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.

[Ahab123]

lets go.....:)

[dakota560]

A post as to when the call will be made by would be helpful so people can make alternate plans if the trip ends up being cancelled. Based on the offshore forecast right now, it doesn't look good especially with wind chill factored in. I'd rather just donate the money for a very worthy cause then see everyone have to endure a not so enjoyable trip. Save the cost of bait and gas and give more to the Elena family! It will give all of us good Karma for future off shore excursions!

Dakota

[Ahab123]

You know how off base these forecasts can be, we just have to wait...
these folks have ruined many a Canyon trip for me...all for nothing...:mad:

[dakota560]

Ahab,

Couldn't agree with you more as we've all had many trips cancelled due to conditions which never materialized. Definitiely want to go, just wanted to get an idea when the Captain might feel he was in a position to make that call by. I hope we make it, if not I'd be disappointed but would still be happy to contribute my fare to support the main purpose of the trip.

Dakota

[stevelikes2fish]

COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK TO MANASQUAN INLET NJ OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM MANASQUAN INLET TO LITTLE EGG INLET NJ OUT
20 NM-
405 PM EST FRI FEB 10 2012

...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

TONIGHT
SW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT...BECOMING
N 5 TO 10 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. A CHANCE OF RAIN
EARLY THIS EVENING...THEN RAIN LATE THIS EVENING AND OVERNIGHT.
VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT
NE WINDS 10 TO 15 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KT...BECOMING N
15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO
4 FT. RAIN. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT...INCREASING TO 25 TO 30 KT
AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 4 TO 7 FT. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE
EVENING. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. VSBY 1 TO 3 NM IN THE EVENING.

SUN
NW WINDS 25 TO 30 KT...BECOMING W 20 TO 25 KT IN THE
AFTERNOON. SEAS 4 TO 7 FT. A CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS IN THE
MORNING.

SUN NIGHT
W WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT. SEAS
4 TO 6 FT.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Just heard from Bob that this trip is cancelled and is rescheduled for the rain date next sunday.

[sportfishingusa]

Just heard from Bob that this trip is cancelled and is rescheduled for the rain date next sunday.



Thanks for info Gerry! I'll see bob this week to drop off rod and a little donation.

[VdubFishinJC]

weather is just gonna b nasty this weekend.. good to hear they moved it.. next week looks much better as of now

[stevelikes2fish]

Capt. Bob, me and my guess will be there next weekend. Let's go get em'.

[slammer]

I'm in plus 3 for the 19th

[sportfishingusa]

hope you guys make it out this coming weekend! if so best of luck, and bob ill be by this week with the rod donated by kevin.!!!

[PocketFisherman]

Any chance we can keep this thread stuck until the trip actually happens?

[Kevin Bogan]

Any chance we can keep this thread stuck until the trip actually happens?
I think it probably does better left alone. I wonder if many people pay attention to sticky threads? Lets hope they get good weather this weekend.

[PocketFisherman]

I think it just makes it easier for those going to get updates as the trip approaches. Weather looking like full blown NE'er right now.

Maybe the rain date could be moved up to Saturday

[Ahab123]

....I cannot believe this...it was frikin beautiful for weeks...now I want to go Offshore and its gonna blow again...are you F#$%*@& kidding me.?...
I havent been on the Ocean since September due to an illness...
and now this......:mad: :mad: :mad:

I need to hit something.....hard

[Muldune]

Hit the juice scott Hit the Juice:)

[stevelikes2fish]

Guess we got to hope the forecast for Sunday changes. As of right now, WindGuru forecast for MudHole North, as an example, reports:
10am, wind ESE at 36mph, gusting to 53mph, wave height 9', temp 44f, wind chill 33f, cloud cover 100%. Waiting on that Sunday weather break, just can't seem to get it. :-(

[Ahab123]

Hit the juice scott Hit the Juice:)

No juice for me yet..but I'll be back.....good to hear from buddy !!!!

need to put some Cod on the Deck........

[PocketFisherman]

Just checked the updated Fishweather.com and conditions for Sunday are improving.

4AM will be breezy but improving throughout the day. Still early but I'm more optimistict that we're going to make it than I was yesterday.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Just spoke to Bob a bit ago. He was 5 spots left open on this trip.

Sign up by using a credit card to hold your spot. Call 732-295-7569. If you don't get an answer, just leave your name and number and someone will call you back.

[PocketFisherman]

Still looking good.

4AM Fishweather

[PocketFisherman]

10 AM Fishweather

[PocketFisherman]

1 PM Fishweather

[Jay]

Just a heads up, I think there are still two spots open for Sunday. Give Bob a call if your interested. Good luck fellas!

[Ahab123]

You didnt go out last night ????????

[Jay]

I wasn't scheduled for that trip. I have a charter on Sunday that Chris booked like two months ago, which I thought it would be cancelled and I jumped the gun. Steven booked the last five spots, with me and Chris included, but the weather changed and it looks like the charter will sail. Hope you guys get them good!

[slammer]

Is the trip on for this sunday?

[PocketFisherman]

I believe the trip is a go..Weather forecast is certainly good enough.

Just spoke with Rob Jenkins. He told me that he'll be providing lunch for tomorrow. Menu will be hot dogs w/kraut, homemade chilly, philly cheesesteaks and a soup. He'll also bring water, seltzer and soda.

Hopefully the cod and ling will fill the coolers.

[SHIRTGUY]

have a good trip guys

[dakota560]

Any word on how they did on the trip today. I assume they made it out.

Dakota

[slammer]

I was on the trip yesterday fishing was slow. Capt Bob and crew worked hard to put us on the fish.The bite was off. We ate like champs lunch was provided as part of the trip a lot of laughs and ballbusting. My friends and I had a great time thanks to everyone involved with this trip:D

[Ahab123]

I would like to thank Capt. Bob and his Crew for a good trip. I hope that
the Jenkin's family made out well, this trip was for a good cause.Being a father myself, it is hard to imagine what this family has gone through for
a lot of years. Great group of folks and a fun trip...great food. My buddy ,Davey "Two Poles" left without one of his poles, If anyone knows of it, please PM me. Shimano TLD 20 and a 7' foot Shimano pole.
Thanks,

Scott....

[Jay]

Scotty, did you contact Capt. Bob? He usually would hold onto it. Hope it comes up.

[capt74]

Scott I think it is on the boat in the front closet. Call Bob. There is also a small tackle box that was left behind.

[Quanman]

Boat left at 0 dark thirty and arrived at the first drop right around first light. Lots of Bergal life and some lingy's at this drop. 2 ling for me and a keeper bergal. Headed to the next drop and the seas were a a little sporty. Capt. had to back down a few times to get us through the roll. Next drop slow of life but a pick here and there. 2 more lingy's for me. I'm not gonna give blow by blow after that because it was just a slow pick to all out Dog Fest the rest of the day. Actually if it weren't for all the Doggies I might not have enjoyed the outstanding food that was there. The cheese steaks were freakin awesome and the hotdogs and chili a great compliment.

Thanks to everyone that made this possible, it was lots of fun. I know our crew of 8 had a very good time as my buddy Willie hit the pool with a nice cod at the drop whistle. :rolleyes:

Best of luck to the Jenkin's family you definitely deserve it.

[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

[captbogan]

Thank you again to everyone who joined us on this trip. Were not too many cod caught but I hope all had a decent time. And thanks to anyone who contributed in any way. Shirts were great, food was great, gifts and contributions were more than I had hoped for.

Our prayers continue with Elena and her mom, dad and brother.

Capt Bob

[Gerry Zagorski]

Panga Bob and Captain Bob. Glad this trip worked out and that we could use the site to promote it.

Warms my heart to see the outpouring of support here as I'm sure it does yours.

All the best to Elena and family and our continued prayers.