RFA-NJ 6th Annual Flukathon

[dales529]

This is the "OFFICIAL" sign up post for this years Fluke Trip:
When: Sunday July 20th
Boat: Suzie Girl
Where: Belmar Marine Basin
Time: 6:30 AM till 1:30PM
Full details in links below:

http://rfanj.org/prod/events_fluke.php
www.rfanj.org

Use Link below for Mail in information:
http://www.dneconsulting.com/6th_Annual_RFA_Fish_A_Thon_Fluke_trip_June_2013.pd f


The past trips have been a success thanks to the participation level from you, our fellow fishermen / women as well as supporting our future rights to Fish. The actual fishing has sometimes been a different story but we always have a great time out on the water with great people and a ton of laughs, BB and great raffles. We hope you will join us again this year

For those new to the trips. These are Fundraiser trips with the proceeds going to RFA-NJ . These proceeds are a huge help to fight the ongoing battle of “Bad Science”, “Lack of flexibilty in MSA” (Magnuson Stevens Act) , Reef, Shore Access and season closures on our favorite areas and species. Many of which have been prevented by our actions coupled with your support.

Hope to see you aboard July 20th

Boarding order as always will be in the order of sign up here on NJFishing or via RFA-NJ website or phone call / email etc.

Boarding Order:
1-2 Larry Hartattack & Angina (pd)
3- Glenn Fin Reaper (pd)
4- Richie Tropics (pd)
5-6 Mike Sharkyispy +1 (pd)
7-12 Ron Lefty Reeler / Shrimpy + guests (pd)
13- Mark B (pd ck)
14- Jeff Cadishack Criswell (pd)
15- Jeff Criswell Jr Saltlife (pd)
16- Kurtis B (pd)
17- Sam the Sinkerman (pd ck)
18- George Gdubya (pd ck)
19- Joey Z Da Fish
20- Geddy Z (pd)
21- Vinny Vinntastic (pd)
22- Steve ALS Mako (pd ck)
23- Jim J
24-Joe S
25-26 Quanman Mark + guest (pd)
27-28 Larry M + Guest
29 HD Marc (pd)
30-31 DCM + 1 (pd ck)
32 Larry M guest
33-34) Ron Lefty special "ringers"
35-36) Erik S + son
37) Mike H

[hartattack]

In + 1 (Angina) please

[Fin Reaper]

Glenn and Richie 2 total

[Sharkyispy]

"Attending" and bringing 1 Paid

[LeftyReeler]

I'll take 6 spots... PD

[mark b]

In:)

[CadiShackFishing]

Cadishackfishing and Saltlife1980 in and paid.

[kurtisb]

In, payment sent.

[The Sinker Man]

In...Check going out tomorrow..

[shrimpman steve]

I am in

Under one of leftys spots

[GDubya07]

GDubs in for 1

Thanks again Dave - hopefully see you sooner than later

GDubs-:cool:

[Joey Dah Fish]

I'm in

[Sharkyispy]

Looking like an "All Star" cast shaping up here.....Fishermen/women, chop busters, food eaters, drinkers,:D :eek: etc, etc, etc....who else is in??

[Gerry Zagorski]

All in and Paid !!! Will bring some NJF shirts for the raffle and will try and arrange for some tasty JJ Bitttings Micro Brew, burp ;) ......

Lots of progress being made on the hill with the help of the RFA supporting some flexibilty in Magnuson Stevens Act. For those you not familiar, as it stands now, by law, fisheries MUST BE CLOSED DOWN COMPLETELY if a certain species of a particular stock is deemed to be in trouble. The flexibility would allow us to potentially avoid complete closures of a fishery. Read more here http://www.examiner.com/article/fishery-reauthoriation-bill-approved-by-house-committee

PS - If you are on Facebook and would like to rally behind this Fund Raiser, go to the very top of this page and click on the blue F and it will share this post on your Facebook page.

[vinntastic]

I'm in new pole needed ;)

[Fish The Drop Off]

I guess I will be their but then again I probably should not bring any fishing gear. lol :rolleyes:

[Gerry Zagorski]

I guess I will be their but then again I probably should not bring any fishing gear. lol :rolleyes:

Uh ohhhhhh. There goes our chances of catching any fish :D

Hey Fran - Maybe a little side bet between us on the heaviest trash fish ;)

[Madman9132]

I wish i could say im in. i'm working a charter boat during the day and a party boat a few nights a week. don't know what my schedule is gonna be around that date :( I don't know what the man limit is for the trip, but if there's still room when it get's close to the date and I'm not working I'd love to go.

[dales529]

Current boarding order up on page 1. Thanks guys!
To quote Capt Ron: its nice to see the RFA-NJ Trip "REGULARS" step up again and again.

[dales529]

I wish i could say im in. i'm working a charter boat during the day and a party boat a few nights a week. don't know what my schedule is gonna be around that date :( I don't know what the man limit is for the trip, but if there's still room when it get's close to the date and I'm not working I'd love to go.

Jimmy: Always room for you! Let me know when you can. good luck out there while "working"

[dales529]

Uh ohhhhhh. There goes our chances of catching any fish :D

Hey Fran - Maybe a little side bet between us on the heaviest trash fish ;)

Funny stuff right there: In honor of Fran we almost tabbed this as a Dogfish, Skate and sea robin trip although got worried the Philly crowd would take over!
That's right Joey (Jmurr) trying to draw you and Sport in this year!:D

[ALS Mako]

Dave count me in if there is still room.

[dales529]

Dave count me in if there is still room.


Steve: plenty of room U are IN. been too long, look forward to fishing with you again

[kurtisb]

In + 1 (Angina) please

Now that is funny.

[Quanman]

I'm in +1. Pd

[dales529]

I'm in +1. Pd

Got you down Mark> Thanks.
I hear tell Brachuta (Irish spelling) goes good on bagels !

[Quanman]

Got you down Mark> Thanks.
I hear tell Brachuta (Irish spelling) goes good on bagels !

Sorry Dave no Prosciutto this year. Maybe some Lox for those bagels!!

[HDMarc]

I'm in, paid in full

[ALS Mako]

check is in the mail..

[SaltLife1980]

Looking forward to the trip!

[GDubya07]

Check is in the mail

Great talking to you again Dave - Glad I did or I would have shown up this weekend - Friggin Googan

way to busy with the honey do list - only been fishing 1 x this year buy the time this trip rolls around it will be my second


GDubs-:cool:

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Am I too late????

[dales529]

Am I too late????

Plenty of room Doug!

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Plenty of room Doug!

Awesome. Just checking with wife if I'm clear that weekend. ;)

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Ok I'm in + 1. Bringing my stepson too if it's ok. (Hes 14)

[DirtyChimneyMan]

I'll be sending the check this week

[shrimpman steve]

Ok I'm in + 1. Bringing my stepson too if it's ok. (Hes 14)

Maybe this time you'll let HIM catch a fish!:p

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Nnnooooo!!! :d

[dales529]

I'll be sending the check this week

Doug, you are IN, sent PM regarding payment
Thanks

[dales529]

Thanks guys, trip is shaping up nicely and we have enough to sail! Still 10 or so spots open so if on the fence there is room. Lets fill this up.

Going out on a limb here but 6th time has to be the charm doesn't it? With this crowd and the quality of fish being taken this year I see a full filet table or at the very least a new artificial "buck tail" reef for years to come.

[The Sinker Man]

Do you mean that Fran might actually catch something

[dales529]

Do you mean that Fran might actually catch something

Not sure I would go that far Sam but again you did say "something: so I see a dogfish or Ray or something worse in Frans future.

[dales529]

Okay we got 5 days to go and this Thread is way too quiet but maybe that's the new plan: Stay quiet so we don't scare the Fish :eek:

Looks like with a few tire kickers and some maybes we are around 35 anglers and if the past is an indicator will top out between there and 40 so plenty of room on this boat for all. Fran is attacking the sandwiches, soft drinks etc / Gerry is on the bevarages from JJ's and I have been working on the raffle prizes. Again this year we will have some gear, rigs and open boat trips from our sponsors.
Will update the actual kitty as it comes together. As always the 50/50 will be a nice additional as well.

Remember this guy in attached picture? Ron will be back to defend last years Title 3.5 lb Flukeasaurus : well for these trips its quite a catch!

AND of course no being humble on this trip. Actually had Henry make Joe and myself T Shirts to rub it in even more. They will be unveiled on Sunday!

Start some chatter boys and this is our year! Again if you are on the fence we have some spots left.

[ALS Mako]

Can't wait dave. Thanks for all the hard work putting these trips together. With this bunch of characters it is defiantly going to be a good trip. I see a pool winning fluke in my future ;-p

[Sharkyispy]

Left you a VM earlier......Making up some extra special bucktails and bringing the new guy to the event who is a sharpie.....Gentleman's pool ($10/pp) for biggest fluke? I'll collect the money from everyone since it will go in my pocket this year anyway!!! ;);):D

[Joey Dah Fish]

What can I bring? Ice? Please let me know I'm happy to do what ever is needed

[Gerry Zagorski]

Always a great time on these trips and for a great cause so if you are on the fence you should jump on. Right now the winds for Sunday morning are predicted to be light out of the west and west is best.

If you can't make it but would like to make a contribution to the RFA that would be great as well. All Officers in the RFA NJ Chapter are volunteers and do not get paid so the funds go directly towards protecting our recreational fishing interests.

[hartattack]

. . . . .Gentleman's pool ($10/pp) for biggest fluke?

Hey Mike - if you limit the pool to Gentlemen, there may be no entries :p I'm in and will donate my winnings to RFA !!

[dales529]

We typically run a "standard" boat pool for $10.00 handled by the mates and winner is heaviest fluke and takes all the $$ but I am wide open to extra or different pool ideas.

How about a side pool for $5.00 PP for first fish at 20" or better? If everyone gets in it would be $175 to $200 to da winner.

Of course if said winner wants to kick a portion back to RFA-NJ there wouldn't be any objections:cool:

[CadiShackFishing]

That sounds like a great idea. How about a booby prize for the largest Ray or Skate? I can bring some DD just let me know. Anybody doing an odds of winning schedule? We have been practicing but the fishing on LBI has been shut down due to the south wind or maybe the sonic testing. Can't wait till Sunday. Jeff, Sr. :):)

[shrimpman steve]

What can I bring? Ice? Please let me know I'm happy to do what ever is needed

Whatever?:eek::D

[Gerry Zagorski]

JJ Bitting's Hand Crafted Golden Ale has been confirmed and will be on hand.

Dales - Will there be ice on board or do I need to bring some??

[Sharkyispy]

Hey Mike - if you limit the pool to Gentlemen, there may be no entries :p I'm in and will donate my winnings to RFA !!


I use the term loosely here....:D...per the text Dave, this will work if everyone wants to get in to it...

[Gerry Zagorski]

How about a side pool for $5.00 PP for first fish at 20" or better? If everyone gets in it would be $175 to $200 to da winner.


Hmmmm wishful thinking.... Anything over 20 inches besides the after party bar tab would is pretty low odds on these trips :)

Maybe we should make it the first thing caught that swims :p

[Joey Dah Fish]

I'm in for any and all pools . If I win lol never happen all goes to RFA how about you Shrimpy?:eek:

[tropics]

ICE

I am going to Sams Club Sat. morning if ice is needed let me know, before 6:30 AM Sat. I will gladly pick up a bunch. Who knows maybe Fran will be running around the boat, putting keepers in peoples coolers.:D

[dales529]

Some Updates:
(weather now a tad of an issue) but its a Fluke trip so lets not worry about that.
Most likely will be fishing Shrewsbury Rocks / rattlesnake area unless Capt finds anything better over the next few days. Also Plan B may be a deepwater drop (Ling , Flounder, seabass ) Boat will have some clams on board that's really if things go bad but bring gear accordingly and I would recommend some heavier sinkers and some meat (whole squid, smelts, ) etc for Fluke in case jigging isn't the thing.

Raffles:
This year raffle and 50/50 tickets will be $20.00 an arm length but new is buy 2 and get a third length FREE.

Current Raffle Prizes include:
- Penn Rod / Reel Combo Fluke set-up from Scottys Bait and Tackle
- Fish Poison Kevin Bogan Custom Rod
- Plano Tackle Box with Assorted Spros, teasers and Gulp from Dave @ The Reel Seat
- Tackle Box with dual trays from Jigging World
- Assorted Sharkbytes Bucktails / Teasers from Mike Reynolds SharkByte Rigs
- (3) $25.00 gift certificates from Tonys Bait and Tackle
- Open Boat Trip with Capt Chad on Tagged Fish
- Open Boat Trip with Capt Kris on Fishstix
- Open Boat trip with Capt Kevin on Fish Tank
- Assorted New tackle from Larry M
- RFA Hats Tees etc and of course a de-hooker or two
- Henry Landau Tees.

Boat Pool will be $10.00 for heaviest Fluke or Seabass
Additional $ 5.00 pool for first fluke 20" or better boated. In case of a time tie, (yeah sure) longer fish wins.

As always Raffles/ Pools are OPTIONAL but encouraged. Remember you cash winners this is a fundraiser!

Anyone who hasn't paid yet its CASH at the boat and there are still a few spots if anyone last minute wants in although sandwiches cant be guaranteed for newcomers unless you get on by tomorrow noon.

Trip shaping up nicely again and Thanks to YOU and our Sponsers for their generous donations. Help these guys out whenever you can. We all buy lots of stuff so use our sponsers.

[Sharkyispy]

Dave, whaaaaat? It's only gusts to 20!...that means 2 plus all day according to NOAA...Plenty of drifting going on....there will be some jigging supplies available at the dock if needed....Don't forget my shirt....lol

[Gerry Zagorski]

ICE

I am going to Sams Club Sat. morning if ice is needed let me know, before 6:30 AM Sat. I will gladly pick up a bunch. Who knows maybe Fran will be running around the boat, putting keepers in peoples coolers.:D

Hey Richie!!

I will bring enough ice to keep the beer cold not sure what Dave and Fran have planned for other stuff but you might check in with Dave.

As far as Fran putting keepers in people's coolers, you must be talking Sea Robins :D

[tropics]

Hey Richie!!

I will bring enough ice to keep the beer cold not sure what Dave and Fran have planned for other stuff but you might check in with Dave.

As far as Fran putting keepers in people's coolers, you must be talking Sea Robins :D

He threw the only keeper he has ever caught in my cooler:D

[Gerry Zagorski]

Wind Guru forecast just improved a lot for Sunday... Lighter winds and east instead of north east.

[Fish The Drop Off]

I am bringing the food and chips and soda/water. The big question is should i bring a fishing rod? AS for putting fish in the cooler we will see but I do know I will be all over the boat taking keepers for my cooler. Donations are welcome.

[dales529]

Just spoke with Capt. Trip is good to GO if there were any questions

Yesterday better than today / where they caught yesterday fish were not at same spot today. Today was an inside towards beach/outside and everywhere in between. Put a catch together but had to work for them

Sound Familiar this year! Seems like every other day is different so tomorrow should be good!

See ya all in the AM:D

Boarding at 6AM prompt

[jmurr711]

good luck guys weather looks interesting..... sorry i booked the same day as you guys :)

[tropics]

Just spoke with Capt. Trip is good to GO if there were any questions

Yesterday better than today / where they caught yesterday fish were not at same spot today. Today was an inside towards beach/outside and everywhere in between. Put a catch together but had to work for them

Sound Familiar this year! Seems like every other day is different so tomorrow should be good!

See ya all in the AM:D

Boarding at 6AM prompt

Should of would of could if tomorrow was yesterday or Monday LMFAO :D

[SaltLife1980]

See ya in the AM!!

[kurtisb]

Well it was another fun RFA trip. Nice to see all the regulars again today. Quite a bit of rocking and rolling, lots of rigs and bucktails lost, but we stuck it out and caught a few. Larry's son took the $5 pool for first fish over 20". It also held up for a tie in the big fish pool. My brother took the other half of the pool and the 50/50. Larry's son also won three times in the raffle. Quite a day, lots of ball busting, hooting and hollering.

A big thank you to Dave and Fran for putting together another great trip!

[SaltLife1980]

We gave it hell today but the bite never took off.. Ocean was rough to top it off.. Lots of laughs and yelling.. Thanks to Dave and see you guys next time

[The Sinker Man]

Thank you Fran and Dave for putting together another fun filled trip. Conditions were not ideal.and the bottom was VERY nasty. Capt tried to get us on the fish , but it just wasn't meant to be. A few keeper fluke and seabass and enough shorts to keep it interesting. Mates were right on the spot and were very helpful. Don't give up Dave, we need more trips. Nice clean boat and fresh bait. I even managed to catch a few shorts

[shrimpman steve]

Great friends, great fun, shytty fishing and I won a sweet bogan rod.

Sounds like a typical RFA trip:D

Great job FRAN AND DAVE. Thank you

PS. i forgot to mention a nice slap on the ass:eek:what more can you ask for!

[kurtisb]

Great friends, great fun, shytty fishing and I won a sweet bogan rod.

Sounds like a typical RFA trip:D

Great job FRAN AND DAVE. Thank you

PS. i forgot to mention a nice slap on the ass:eek:what more can you ask for!

Did you slap that girl's ass, or was it Joe's?

[HDMarc]

Did you slap that girl's ass?

He was too busy humping other fishermen to make time to slap a girl's ass:D

[Sharkyispy]

I'm just happy I wasn't on the stern when Shrimpy got "pantsed" :eek::eek:

Thank you Dave and Fran. Another great job coordinating the trip, getting the donations for prizes and putting the food together. It truly is appreciated by those who go. One of these years we're really going to be in the fish. But until then....great job!

[ALS Mako]

Had a blast fishing today. Did see shrimp get pantsed. Will the rfa cover my psyche bills? Won a trip on fish stix. Great fishing with everyone even you joey.

[DirtyChimneyMan]

Thanks guys for putting together a fun trip. My stepson had a blast and is already talking about next years trip.
Can't believe I didn't win the bucktail door prize. Lol:p (insert witty comments now)

[CadiShackFishing]

Thanks Fran and Dave for a great trip once again. Fishing could have been better but that's why it's called fishing and not catching. I did manage an 18 incher so we have a snack for tonight. Still feel the rock and roll. Hope to everyone again soon. :) Jeff

[hartattack]

Another RFA Fluke-a-thon is in the books. Sub-par fishing with world class ball busting and camraderie is the norm. GReat job, as always, DAve & Fran for putting this together again. Thanks to our sponsors, nearly everyone on board came home with some form of raffle winnings. Hartattack jr. (Angina) lost so many rigs my tackle bag weighed 50% less on the way home :eek:

[MVP]

Congrats on another trip for a great cause. Wish I could have made it
Larry you are one lucky SOB. I am going to start having you buy my Powerball tickets

[tropics]

Thanks Dave and Fran for doing it again. Not much to add other than, Ouch I am sore.

[mark b]

Thanks Dave and Fran, another great trip:)

[Sharkyispy]

Thanks guys for putting together a fun trip. My stepson had a blast and is already talking about next years trip.
Can't believe I didn't win the bucktail door prize. Lol:p (insert witty comments now)


You were NOT alone on your losses....Hart Attack and I also felt your pain! My bag weighed considerably less coming off of the boat, between jigs and even a few sinkers from draggin' the bait that was working... Restock time for next outing.....

[vinntastic]

THANX DAVE AND FRAN FOR MAKIN IT HAPPEN IT IS ALWAYS A FUN TRIP WITH THE GANG FROM THE BOARD,AS FOR FISHING WE ALL NO BEFORE WE GET IN ON THIS TRIP THAT THE FISHING IS GONNA SUCK DUE TO SOME MOTHER NATURE WHAMMY:eek:DON'T GIVE UP NOW DAVE AND FRAN WE ARE GONNA GET THEM ONE OF THESE YEARS..THANX AGAIN

[Fin Reaper]

Thanks for another great trip, food, friends and Fluke....well ok, food and friends. Feel like I spent 12 hours in a washing machine. Nasty conditions and ANGRY bottom. I'm convinced the ride home was faster than the ride out because of all the lead we lost!
Next year Heart Attack and Son should bring an armed guard for the walk to the car with their winnings. It was deff your day guy, congrats!

[Gerry Zagorski]

The streak is still alive. Great time with slow fishing... It was honking pretty hard out of the NE with steady 4s and 5s with an occasional 6 or 7 thrown in.

Still had a great time fishing with this fun loving bunch and managed one keeper.

Thanks for setting this up Dales and Fran.

[dales529]

OK the reality is all these years we have been secretly filming an episode of Myth Busters to debunk the saying "A bad day of fishing is better than a good day at work".

Seriously: You guys are fantastic about this trip year in and year out and no one better to be in the fox hole with. Thanks for the kind feedback and as long as you are still "nuts" enough to keep coming we will keep running it.

Wish it had been better fishing but cant argue with the laughs, brotherhood and commitment to RFA-NJ. Especially this year you need almost perfect conditions to get on Fluke which obviously wasn't the case yesterday. Was very happy with Boat, Capt and crew for the effort. Capt even pitched in for the RFA-Nj as well. Class act after a tough day.


Guess there is always the raffles to keep it interesting and happy for the winners. Who won the Fish Tank OB?

Thanks to our sponsers for the kind donations as we all know its not an easy business to begin with.

Got one keeper yesterday and On to the Elks next week. See you guys there!

[shrimpman steve]

I forgot to thank Kevin bogin for donating a beautiful custom rod that went home in my truck! Can't wait to slap a reel on it. I think I've decided a matching SX will be the way to go!

Thanks Kevin.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Yes it sure was fun was. What a great group of peeps. I couldn't pick a better group to go out and take it on the chin with. As for the entertainment I provided thru Shrimpys a**. It sure was fun but I know I will get it back in spades :eek:. I would like to do a shout out to Kerry for braving the tough seas and fishing it through. As for Left all I can say is lol you s*ck but I still love ya brother. Thanks Dave and Fran for putting it all together yet again.