Spring Fling - March 30, 2014

[MVP]

I am sure most of you are fed up with this past winter and thoughts are switching from freezing temps and shoveling snow to warm sunny days and bent rods.

I am very grateful to many of the members here on njfishing for all the support I received during my fundraiser. As a thank you I have worked out a great deal with njfishing member Frank Qui who owns a restaurant in Jackson called Wok n Roll.
Frank was one of the members who was EXTREMELY generous and donated quite a bit of his fishing equipment to me to sell for fundraiser. For those of you who know Frank he will go above and beyond to take very good care of us during our get together. His place is AMAZING and the food is OUTSTANDING. If you can not make it on the 3/30/14 feel free to stop by his place as I promise you will not be disappointed. Check out his website.

Enclosed are the details:
Date: Sunday March 30, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $20 per person
His place is BYOB

Wok n Roll in Jackson, NJ
351 N County Line Rd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-994-5888
www.asianfusionjackson.com

If you are looking for the opportunity to share in some great food, drinks and a chance to share stories and plans for the upcoming fishing season. Please respond to this post whether you will be attending and how many so I can give Frank a headcount. I will also be taking this opportunity to draw the winner of RAFFLE ROD I donated during the Hi-Mar Flea Market so someone is going to be a very happy camper. If any of the sponsors of the site attend I will set up a separate table where you can display your product or services so members can make purchase or set up charter dates etc.... Just let me know.

I am going to start a List of attendees and list of beverages.

Attendees List

1. Alex (MVP) Will be bringing a case of Blue Moon
2. Doug (Blackfish Doug) Bottle of Red and white wine
3. Bill (Topeka Boys)
4. Russ (RnK)
5. Larry (Hartattack)
6. Oscar (my brother)
7. Mark (Awad)
8. Kirk (Tautog)
9. Tom F.
10. Henry (jigemup)
11. damnyankee
12. Kevin (Fishtank) Case of Coors Light
13 Finrrof - Wine
14. Finprof guest
15 Bob (Ryelof)- Heiniken

[Blackfish Doug]

Count me in Alex this is a great idea. I will be bringing a couple of bottles of Red & White wines. I just got to check my liquor cabinet to see what I got. Frank has great food & is a great fisherman & his food is top shelf. This is a great way to start off the year.

[shrimpman steve]

Going to check today if I can make it

[tautog]

Think I should be able to make it.

[tautog]

How many pickerel, catfish and carp equals $20?:eek:

[Bucktailboys.com]

Great idea! Trying to change my plans so I can come. Frank is a great guy and fisherman as well. Love fishing with him as his lunch is always amazing.

Keefe

[HDMarc]

Count me in Alex, and I'll bring some assorted beverages to share as well

[hartattack]

In please. Alex - can I bring my 'significant other' or is this just 'Boys Nite Out' ? Thanks Frank for hosting us !!

[Topeka Boy]

I will be there later after 6 as that is my day to get my taxes done. Looking forward:D to seeing everyone.:D;)

[MVP]

Think I should be able to make it.

Kirk
Will put you on maybe list until I here back from you with solid yes

[MVP]

Great idea! Trying to change my plans so I can come. Frank is a great guy and fisherman as well. Love fishing with him as his lunch is always amazing.

Keefe

Hope you and JP can make it. Bring some of your Point Pleasant shore house Hoties

[MVP]

In please. Alex - can I bring my 'significant other' or is this just 'Boys Nite Out' ? Thanks Frank for hosting us !!

Yes,

Spring Fling is open to anyone who is sick of winter and is looking forward to warm weather. Bring your wife, bring your girlfriend heck bring them both.

[MVP]

All updates will be made on first page so people do not have to read through all pages to get updated info. I would like to give Frank a solid headcount by 3/27 so he can prepare accordingly. I will NOT stick him with additional cost if people are thinking about coming but not sure or no show. Need a solid yes to add you to list. For those who have responded but are not sure I will add a Maybe List to first page until you give confirmation you are in. So far we have 6 definates and 3 maybe's. Pass the word around as this is shaping up to be a fun night.

[HDMarc]

Bring your wife, bring your girlfriend heck bring them both.

Ooh, that could be interesting!;)

Alex, Jerry has a NJFishing Facebook page, maybe post it on there to help get the word out?

[MVP]

I do not have facebook account. If you can post for me that would be great

[HDMarc]

I do not have facebook account. If you can post for me that would be great

Done deal Alex, hopefully you'll get more responses

[Blackfish Doug]

Alex I posted it on my facebook page as well maybe we will get more to come.

[tautog]

I am definite. Not bringing anything unless I go out fishing on Fri or Sat. If I get out, I will bring various sea creatures to be cooked and sampled. Definitely a gutted bled doggie and a silver eel at least. Sure they can be made to taste good when fried and covered in sauce.

[MVP]

I am definite. Not bringing anything unless I go out fishing on Fri or Sat. If I get out, I will bring various sea creatures to be cooked and sampled. Definitely a gutted bled doggie and a silver eel at least. Sure they can be made to taste good when fried and covered in sauce.

Sounds good Kirk. See you Sunday.

[MVP]

Attendee list has been updated on page 1. For those on the fence please let me know by Friday of this week

[Fish Tank]

Alex, this sounds like a fun event and I would like to attend.

Unfortunately, Capt. Tommy isn't available this weekend and Capt. Ed is still down in FL enjoying the 80 degree weather, so it will just be myself representig the FISH TANK crew.

You can put me down for a case of water (Coors Light) and we would also like to donate a coupon for a free open boat fare to be used anytime during the 2014 season.

If there is anything else we can do/bring to help out, please don't hesitate to call me.

Thanks,

~Capt. Kevin

[Blackfish Doug]

Nice Kevin I'm looking forward to seeing you. I'm sure Alex will be happy to know you donated something very nice. It's beginning to be a nice turnout I hope more come. Maybe we can make another raffle for the fish tank trip.

[MVP]

Kevin thanks for the generous offer. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Give Capt Tommy my best. Would have been great if he could have made it as I am a big Capt Tommy Joseph fan.

[tautog]

No sea delicacies from me. Too windy to go out. Hope Frank has nice sushi as I am on a late winter diet.:eek: Getting fat and old with labs starting to creep up towards the questionable range sucks.

[RnK]

I'm coming (the K of RnK works that evening, so she'll miss it) It will be good to see Frank and friends, as well get to meet faces behind some NJF screen names.

Thanks,
Russ

[jigemup]

Hi Alex,

Count me in, will be coming with Kevin. Thanks. Henry

[HDMarc]

Alex, my work schedule changed and I'm covering a shift Sunday night and won't be able to make it. You guys enjoy, hope to see you on the water soon!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Thought I might have been able to join you guys but my plans for Sunday that were tenative just firmed up.

Have fun.

[Fish Tank]

Alex, I'm looking forward to seeing you, Doug and some of the other NJFishing guys as well! I'll let Capt. Tommy know you were asking about him.

~Capt. Kevin

[damnyankee]

I'll be there with Kevin and Henry

[MVP]

Russ
Henry
damnyankee

All three of you have been added to list. List has been updated on page 1
Marc thanks for the heads up. You will be missed
Gerry, Wish you could have made it. Appreciate the sticky of post.
You really have some great members on your site

Headcount is now at 11 confirmed. Will be giving Frank a final headcount by Friday night. Enclosed are details once again for the get together as well as some pictures of rod that will be raffled off (7' Custom Allstar spinner w/ custom grip inlays)

Date: Sunday March 30, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $20 per person
His place is BYOB

Wok n Roll in Jackson, NJ
351 N County Line Rd.
Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-994-5888
www.asianfusionjackson.com

[Fish Tank]

Don't forget about me, Alex :D That makes 12!

~Capt. Kevin

[MVP]

Just added my brother to the list
That brings total to 13.

[Bucktailboys.com]

Alex, not looking good for me, sorry I can't make it.

Keefe

[hartattack]

Looks like my better half won't be joining us. . . . NP :eek:

[MVP]

Looks like an even dozen for Sun. Was really hoping to have surprise guest which was elderly neighbor who this fundraiser has been started for to come but she can not make it as she has no one to take care of her mom while she is away. Told her I would get her an aide for the day so she could have day off but she will not let anyone take care of her. Very stubborn old school polish lady.

Attendees List

1. Alex (MVP) Will be bringing a case of Blue Moon
2. Doug (Blackfish Doug) Bottle of Red and white wine
3. Bill (Topeka Boys)
4. Russ (RnK)
5. Larry (Hartattack)
6. Oscar (my brother)
7. Mark (Awad)
8. Kirk (Tautog)
9. Tom F.
10. Henry (jigemup)
11. damnyankee
12. Kevin (Fishtank) Case of Coors Light

[MVP]

Just spoke to Frank and we are all set for tomorrow for 12 guys which Frank says is perfect for getting us set up all in one location so that we do not have to be seated at separate tables. As for Alcohol this is what we have coming so far
Case of Blue Moon
Case of Coors light
Bottle of Red Wine Bottle of White Wine

If anyone is bringing anything else please let me know so I can add to list.
All soda, water, coffee, tea will be supplied.

Any last minute questions you can call me directly.
Alex
201-741-1823

[Finprof]

Is there room for 2 more for Sunday?

I can bring good wine.

Thanks

[Ryelof]

Any chance for another? Just got free. Can bring Heineken.

[MVP]

Finprof and Ryelof will make room for you
Just confirm back to me that you are definitely in so I can let frank no as he will need to make some changes to accommodate extra guys
That will make 15 if all three are in

[Finprof]

Thanks for letting us in. Confirming that we will definitely be there.
Looking forward to tomorrow.
Finprof

[frankqiu]

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[MVP]

Ok Guys. Here is the final List. If you can not make it you can call me to make arrangements to donate your 20 bucks as I will then have to cover your cost.
Any questions you can call me directly as I will be on the road for the rest of the day.

Attendees List

1. Alex (MVP) Will be bringing a case of Blue Moon
2. Doug (Blackfish Doug) Bottle of Red and white wine
3. Bill (Topeka Boys)
4. Russ (RnK)
5. Larry (Hartattack)
6. Oscar (my brother)
7. Mark (Awad)
8. Kirk (Tautog)
9. Tom F.
10. Henry (jigemup)
11. damnyankee
12. Kevin (Fishtank) Case of Coors Light
13 Finrrof - Wine
14. Finprof guest
15 Bob (Ryelof)- Heiniken

[tautog]

If I hit something on the drive there, I will bring it. Hopefully it won't be a hitchhiker.:eek:

[MVP]

If I hit something on the drive there, I will bring it. Hopefully it won't be a hitchhiker.:eek:

I think you should do a drive by Monmouth University on your way to Franks and
recruit the cheer leading squad and women's volleyball team to entertain us. What happens at Wok n Roll stays at Wok n Role :D

[Blackfish Doug]

I'm bringing a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon & a celerbratory bottle of Martini & Rossi Asti for starters. Hopefully Tautog won't hit a skunk on the way over :eek: I'm not sure how well that would go over for diner.

[Blackfish Doug]

We're all here at wok & roll everybody's having a great time the food was great as usual.

[Blackfish Doug]

More pictures Larry won the rod in the raffle so go figure.

[Ryelof]

More pictures Larry won the rod in the raffle so go figure.

I don't know.......I asked to see the ticket and Frank ate it, I am thinking collusion.

On a better note, what a great time good people, great food. TY Alex and Frank for putting this together.

[MVP]

I remember early on in my career going to a training session and trainer described when meeting with a customer we should always under promise and over deliver. The thinking behind it was that you could minimize the risk of having an unhappy customer if you set lower expectations in case things did not go as you had planned. That philosophy never set well with me as I am not one to play it safe or try to be average. I am more of the philosophy of going above and beyond one's expectations. Set high expectations and then over deliver. Tonight's event was an example of this as I knew Frank would go above and beyond my expectations and host a great night for us. Not only did he go above what I expected he took it to another level. I am so very fortunate to have him as a friend and am so grateful for his generosity and all the njfishing members that contributed to my Fundraiser. I think we will be making the Spring Fling an annual event going forward for years to come. Enclosed are some pictures from tonight's event.

I will try to give you a play by play in pictures

1. Wok N Roll - Asian Fusion If you are looking for a nice place to bring the wife, family, girlfriend or if planning a larger event, Frank will not disappoint. Above and Beyond expectations

2,3,4 The place is Amazing as the décor and the layout is very tastefully done

5. Frank Qui the owner photo bombing

6. Frank Qui the man who wears many hats. Owner, host, waiter, front desk order taker, comedian, dishwasher, father, fisherman. The man can do it all

7,8,9,10 When the first course came out after the soup was served I thought to myself this food is Outstanding. Then the dishes kept coming out until we all cried uncle.

[MVP]

Continued from page 5

After some great food and drinks things started to get a little weird as some old guy wearing an embroidered blackfish hat and sweatshirt started showing off a rod he recently finished. A total rebuild based on older Diawa Sealine rod that he stripped down and totally rebuilt with new guides, reel seat, extension and grips. Rod came out SWEET. He kept going around to everyone and asked them to touch his ROD. Kevin from Fishtank could not resist and started yanking on his rod as hard as he could. Blackfish Doug was in heaven as you can see by the smile on his face as the sensitive tip and strong backbone telegraphed the simulated bite of a blackfish pouncing on a crab.

I had Frank pick the winner of the second Annual Hi Mar Fishing Flea Market Fundraiser Rod. What are the chances of the same guy winning the raffle rod 2 years in a row. I would say chances would be slim to none. Well that was not the case as our very own Larry (Heartattack) must have some real good MOJO going on as he won for the second year in a row. Last year it was a custom Fish Poison fluke rod that was donated by Kevin Bogan and this year it was custom All Star spinning rod with custom inlays I donated for the cause. Well you know what they say " Good things happen to Good people"

I want to thank everyone for coming. It was great to see Topeka Boy as he has had a tough year and he looks great. I expect to see some great fishing reports from him this year. Guys really were glad to see him as he bought a nice bottle of Cognac to share with the crowd. Got to see some old faces and meet some new ones to add to my fishing family.

Mike(Fishprof) and his wife. Great people and a wealth of knowledge. Really enjoyed speaking with them. What a team, he catches the fish and she cleans, fillets and cooks them. She is a true keeper. Did I mention she fillets fish.

Kevin (Fishtank) Appreciate your generosity. If you are looking to catch some fish you should give Fishtank a call. Capt. Tommy Joseph is a legend and will go above and beyond to get you on the fish.

Scott - Any friend of Kevin and Capt Tommy J. is a friend of mine.

Bob - Great meeting you and hope to fish with you this season

Well we got Spring Fling 2014 off to a great start. If the rest of the year turns out as good, 2014 will go Above & Beyond our expectations.

[hartattack]

... I would say chances would be slim to none. ....

First time the word SLIM was used in a sentence about me :eek:

What a great evening with wonderful peeps. You know how NJFishermen are - you may not know them at first, but after a few minutes and fish stories, you're fishing buds making plans for upcoming trips :)

Thanks for doing this Alex. Not only are you benefitting your needful cause, you're bringing together us winter-stricken anglers who are jonesing to get rid of cabin fever. Hopefully our waters warm up soon and we can all enjoy some much needed aqua-therapy.

It was pleasure meeting you Frank Q and a privilege for us to dine in your palace. I look forward to fishing with you and all other NJFishermen and NJFisherwomen in 2014 !!

[Topeka Boy]

Last night at Wok and Roll in Jackson was a blast. Frank had the food coming out of the Kitchen in waves :D.everything was delicious and picture perfect. Was great to see the guys again and meet some new people. Looking forward to this season and wish all good luck. I would also like to thank Frank and Alex for putting this party together I had a great time:D

[Finprof]

Thanks to Alex and Frank for putting this together for NJFishing. We all had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone.

[tautog]

Still feel bloated and tired like the day after Xmas.:eek:

[Fish Tank]

I would like to thank Alex and Frank for putting together a phenomenal event last night. I can't say enough about the delicious food that never seemed to end, beautiful decor and great company! I will certainly make it a point to stop by and see Frank again soon and I would encourage everyone else reading this post to do the same. You will not be disappointed.

~Capt. Kevin

[Blackfish Doug]

I just would like to ask everyone who went last night to post a positive review on yelp on Franks restaurant. It goes a long way in reviews a lot of people go by them. Also if anybody's interested in that rod I made send me a PM. I was just going to display it but I didn't think it was going to create the interest it did.