8th Annual SSFFF / RFA-NJ Flukathon Aug 21

[dales529]

OK Guys here we go again!
This years trip will be on Friday (yeah I know) Aug 21 from 7AM to 2:30 PM with Capt RON on the Fisherman to benefit as usual our rights to keep on Fluke Fishing. SSFFF has been making great strides in their studies. Our help is needed to finish the next round (see 'sticky thread on top of forum) . I believe we have seen the benefit to date and will continue to do so with your support. Anyone who has been on these trips " gets it" and while the catching hasn't always happened the "Brotherhood HAS! As always your trip cost includes a full day fishing on a great boat, Crew tip, Food and soft drinks.

There will also be great tackle raffle prizes, a 50/50 drawing and boat pool at optional costs

The sign up payment will be through RFA-NJ website www.rfanj.org as usual.
This IS an official sign up list for boarding order.

RFA-NJ, RFA National and SSFFF has sent out email / Face book blasts so anglers are coming from many electronic avenues. Therefore bear with me on your sign up spot. Thanks

Link for full details below:
PLEASE BE AT THE BOAT NO LATER THAN 6:30! WE DEPART 7AM SHARP

www.dneconsulting.com/files/2015_SSFFF_Fluke_Trip.pdf

Lets get this done and you all know the effort Capt Ron puts in to find da fluke!
I really enjoy running these trips and hope to see you there!

Boarding Order:
1) Larry Hartattack (Pd cash)
2) Henry Jakesdad
3) Ron T
4) Richie Tropics (Pd check)
5-10) Greg Heiser and crew
11) The Hammer (Tom K) (pd check)
12)Joey da Fish
13)HD Marc (Pd paypal)
14)Art
15- 16)Cadishack and Saltlife ( Jeff and Jeff) (pd paypal)
17) Gerry Z (pd paypal)
18) Shrimpman
19) Mopar Charlie (pd paypal)
20-21) Erik S + son (pd check)
22-23) D Wallerius +1 (pd paypal)
24) Dockbuilder (pd check)
25) William G (Pd check)
26-28) John Muha + 2 (pd check)
29-34) Larry M + 5 (Pd paypal)
35) Bunker Dunker
36) Jerry Olsen Perfessor(pd paypal)
37) Capt Yasar (pd paypal)
38) Lenny McGill (pd Paypal)
39) Will Riverbassfishing
40) Keith M
41) Alan Nary (pd paypal)
42-44) Joe Muha +2



Current Raffle Prizes:
Kevin Bogan: Fish Poison Fluke Rod w/ SSFFF and fluke decals (orange / red tickets)
Reel Seat Dave Arbietman: Misc Tackle (orange / red Tickets)
Jigging World: Travel Tackle Box w/ Rod Holders (orange / red tickets)
Eyes on 1st Ave: Costa Sunglasses (up to $279.00 value) and Basket of Costa Gear (orange / red tickets)
Down Deep Sportfishing Capt Mario: (1) One open boat valued at $125.00 (orange / red tickets)
Fin Taz Tic Charters Capt Pete: Full 6 pack Striped Bass charter: (700.00 value) (Yellow Tickets)
Mad Gaffer: 4 open boat fares ($100.00) value each: Again this will be 4 individual prizes to use as you wish (orange / red tickets)
Fish Stix Capt Kris: One (1) open boat fare trip (orange / red tickets)
Reel Action Charters Capt Marc: Full 6 Pack Striped Bass charter: (675.00 Value) (Yellow tickets)
Sea Horse Capt Jack Bevins: (2) Two open boat fares on the Sea Horse + (2) RT fares on the Sea Streak Ferry (orange / red tickets)
Gambler Capt Bobby Bogan: (1) Gift certificate for (2) Two Anglers 1/2 day Fluke 2015 0r 2016 ( orange /red tickets)
BuckTail Boys JP &Keefe: (2) $50.00 Gift Certificates
Bob Bott: Custom Rod Gift Certificate up to $275.00 Value
More coming!

Raffle Rules:
RFA-NJ - SSFFF FLUKE FUNDRAISER AUG 21 2015

DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE: (CASH ONLY)
- ORANGE/ RED RAFFLE TICKETS
- Tickets are available for purchase @ $20.00 for a strip of 12 tickets.
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawings will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning number announced. Once the winning ticket is produced the “winner” will then select a prize from the Orange / Red ticket group of your choice.
- (1) One prize per winning ticket but same person CAN win multiple prizes depending on luck and number of tickets purchased.
- Prizes awarded immediately

50/50 Tickets: (CASH ONLY)
- BLUE TICKETS
- Tickets will be available for purchase @ $20.00 per strip of 12 tickets
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawing will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning number announced.
- You can purchase as many tickets as you like. Total money will be split 50/50 with the winner and SSFFF.
- CASH paid to ONE winner immediately after drawing


FULL CHARTER TRIP RAFFLE for PRIZES of $500.00 or more Value:
(CASH ONLY)
YELLOW TICKETS:
- Tickets will be available for purchase @ $40.00 per strip of 12 tickets
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawings will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning numbers announced
- One winner per trip: Winner makes choice of Boat


HEAVIEST FLUKE POOL: (CASH ONLY)
$5.00 to enter. Heaviest Fluke determined by boat wins. Winner gets 100% of Pool money
Mates will run the pool

[hartattack]

In +2 (Jakesdad Henry + Ronnie). Thanks for doing this Dave & Capt Ron

[tropics]

IN mailing check

[Joey Dah Fish]

In

[thehammer]

IN

[Joey Dah Fish]

Add one to Joey Dah Fish for HDMarc

[CadiShackFishing]

Salt life and I are in

[kurtisb]

Dam, two in a row I can't make. Have fun guys.

[dales529]

IN
Tom:
Going to be Nice to see you again! Happy you are onboard

[dales529]

Dam, two in a row I can't make. Have fun guys.

Not going to be the same without the "loudmouths" and hope you change your mind! Best / Thanks Kurtis and keep catching as I see you have been doing!

[Gerry Zagorski]

In

[ALS Mako]

last years trip was a blast. fished with a great bunch of njfishing peeps. but unfortunately won't be able to make this years trip. have fun guys

[Joey Dah Fish]

Add another for me. Total of 3 including myself

[SaltLife1980]

maybe this year we can break the curse!!

[shrimpman steve]

In, there goes breaking the curse

[Jay]

Will be on the Mimi on a charter that day. Catch em up Fellas! :D

[dales529]

Payment IS available now through the RFA-NJ website:
www.rfanj.org

16 and counting! Lets make this a good one for Capt Ron and SSFFF.
Need 32 to sail!

[bunker dunker]

have a great time and catch them up.

[MoparCharlie]

Count me in !!!

[CadiShackFishing]

Just paid via PP for 2. :)

[SaltLife1980]

Lets fill this trip up guys!!

[tropics]

Checks on the way

[HDMarc]

Add one to Joey Dah Fish for HDMarc

Thank you Joseph, payment sent via Paypal. Hopefully the seagull will grace you early on in the trip and leave your car alone Brother!:D

[Joey Dah Fish]

Thank you Joseph, payment sent via Paypal. Hopefully the seagull will grace you early on in the trip and leave your car alone Brother!:D

Lol :D

[dales529]

Not bad so far at 21 sign ups BUT we need to sell this out.
As they say 10% of the fishermen catch 90%of the fish.

I can say the same for fighting the regulations! Over the last 8 years of running these trips and trying to raise money for SSFFF / RFA-NJ etc etc its always the same 10% anglers that join us raising all the money while others sit idle.

There are many who post complaints about the regulations here that don't join us.
I have heard all the:
Why on a Friday I have to work etc etc.? Then Why on a weekend its too busy out there or have to do home stuff?
The internet is a funny thing as your posts are a time stamp. The same ones who say why a Friday (work day) also post fishing reports on Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thursday and FRIDAY etc and those who cant do a weekend are posting weekend reports. so I am calling BS.

Some say it doesn't work and is a waste of money but the only other option is to do NOTHING and watch whats left of our recreational fisheries, more Party boats and tackle shops disappear

Are you happy letting the minority do all the work or just maybe YOU want to help as well?

SSFFF Studies / RFA-NJ and many other groups have kept a reasonable Fluke Limit from becoming a closed fishery so no matter how small your contribution it all helps.

Capt Ron called this to arms and RFA-NJ joined in to run this trip so please help those that help you. Capt Ron has shown HE Cares now lets support him.

[Gerry Zagorski]

I can think of a thousand excuses to not go on this trip but there are several reasons to go.

- we need to support the people who support us
- these trips are a ton of fun and a great way to meet other fisherman
- like me I'm sure you've spent a hundred bucks and burned a vacation day on stupider stuff
- the fishing usually sucks but the ball busting is epic

We need to rally the troops here
- if you are coming invite some friends
- share this post on Facebook
- if you can't make it your money is welcome and donations, no matter how small are appreciated and encourages the people who are fighting for us

[CadiShackFishing]

This trip will help support your right to fish. Great cause, great interesting people to hang with. What more could you ask for. As LAB would have said its time to PUOSU Fluke style!!!!:)

[dockbuilder]

Dockbuilder is in for one

[SaltLife1980]

Come on people.. We need to fill this trip.. Its for a great cause and these trips are always a lot of fun!!!

[dales529]

https://youtu.be/vATndqkDTGs

https://youtu.be/9BKT6NkYaYo

[Sharkyispy]

Keeping with the theme Dave::D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNLhxKpfCnA

[shrimpman steve]

Come on fellas, even I am putting my money where my mouth is. You can't complain if you do nothing to help. This is the perfect scenario, you get to help the cause and fish for a day. Let's go! Fill this trip up!!!

[Chris1129]

Sorry Dales, I will still be in Myrtle Beach on this date. Have fun! You choose a great boat and great captain to host this event! I remember my first RFA event, I barley knew anyone on the boat, almost felt awkward boarding the boat. Six years later, I almost know everyone's name on these trips! Sure is a great way to network and make some great fishing buddies!

[dales529]

Up to 26! Need 6 more to sail (covers boat costs and food). Raffles and 50/50 then becomes the only fundraiser part.
Boat can easily handle 50 with plenty of room for all so 24 spots left:confused:
Putting together raffles etc and no matter what it will be a good day as its fishing.

Fluking hopefully picking up and Ron had a decent day today.

Keep u all posted and THANKS for all the supportive posts by the "regulars"

[shrimpman steve]

Come on fellas! Dales works hard to set these trips up!

[SaltLife1980]

Almost there!! We just need a few more!!! Come on GUYS!

[dales529]

OK so thanks to my buddy Larry + 5 sign ups we have enough to sail.
Let the game begin, trash talk fly and now have a week to put together the raffles. I hear there have been some issues with paypal sign ups. Please describe if you have had such issues so I can get it corrected. Some have had no issues / others have and I apologize for those that did.

Thanks to all for another trip!

[SaltLife1980]

Game on!!!!!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

[shrimpman steve]

Capt. Ron, here I come:D

[dales529]

Worked the phones for a couple hours last night on the raffle prizes.
We have a great group of sponsers on this site for sure. Everyone I contacted was cordial and no one said NO! (even though I was asking for free stuff in a tough business climate). Again great group of people who really care about fishing for all of us! Thanks to you all.

Here is the preliminary list of raffle prizes so bring some extra dough! Will be working on some more.

Current Raffle Prizes:
Kevin Bogan: Fish Poison Fluke Rod w/ SSFFF and fluke decals
Reel Seat Dave Arbietman: Misc Tackle
Jigging World: Travel Tackle Box w/ Rod Holders
Eyes on 1st Ave: Costa Sunglasses (up to $279.00 value) and Basket of Costa Gear
Down Deep Sportfishing Capt Mario: (1) One open boat valued at $125.00
Fin Taz Tic Charters Capt Pete: Full 6 pack Striped Bass charter: (I will make this 6 individual prizes so 6 of you NJFers will have to see each other again in the fall.
Mad Gaffer: 4 open boat fares ($100.00) value each: Again this will be 4 individual prizes to use as you wish
Fish Stix Capt Kris: One (1) open boat fare trip
More coming!

[hartattack]

Gr8 job Dave, Gr8 job sponsors, Gr8 raffle prizes, on a Gr8 boat with a Gr8 Captain for a Gr8 cause . . . :)

[Joey Dah Fish]

Gr8 job Dave, Gr8 job sponsors, Gr8 raffle prizes, on a Gr8 boat with a Gr8 Captain for a Gr8 cause . . . :)

Wow you're so right but way to much ass kissing for me Larry :eek:

[SaltLife1980]

Worked the phones for a couple hours last night on the raffle prizes.
We have a great group of sponsers on this site for sure. Everyone I contacted was cordial and no one said NO! (even though I was asking for free stuff in a tough business climate). Again great group of people who really care about fishing for all of us! Thanks to you all.

Here is the preliminary list of raffle prizes so bring some extra dough! Will be working on some more.

Current Raffle Prizes:
Kevin Bogan: Fish Poison Fluke Rod w/ SSFFF and fluke decals
Reel Seat Dave Arbietman: Misc Tackle
Jigging World: Travel Tackle Box w/ Rod Holders
Eyes on 1st Ave: Costa Sunglasses (up to $279.00 value) and Basket of Costa Gear
Down Deep Sportfishing Capt Mario: (1) One open boat valued at $125.00
Fin Taz Tic Charters Capt Pete: Full 6 pack Striped Bass charter: (I will make this 6 individual prizes so 6 of you NJFers will have to see each other again in the fall.
Mad Gaffer: 4 open boat fares ($100.00) value each: Again this will be 4 individual prizes to use as you wish
Fish Stix Capt Kris: One (1) open boat fare trip
More coming!



What no 6 foot de-hooker!!?:eek:

[Capt.Yasar]

In. Paid via Paypal.

[CadiShackFishing]

So with over 2,300 views only 34 people seem to have the time to go show their support about our fishery by getting together with some great friends for a day on the water on Capt Ron's Fisherman? This trip has some great raffle prizes donated by some fantastic sponsors. Dave has (as always) put his heart and soul into putting these trips together. Capt Ron is doing all he can to keep us fishing with his work on the SSFFF. I know some people have made donations and not everybody can take a weekday off but I am sure we can get some more to join this trip to help support the SSFFF which is there to save our fishery. :confused: Jeff

[dales529]

What no 6 foot de-hooker!!?:eek:

Too FUNNY but ya never know. They are good for picking lost bucktails off the sticky stuff and I know more than a few on this trip that could use that:;)

[dales529]

up to 38 / 12 spots left
FYI: if you want Lunch you must sign up no later than Wednesday at noon so we can get the fresh bread order in for the sandwiches otherwise you have to bring your own!

[Riverbassfishing]

Ok I'm in thanks to Joey. Will make payment when I get home.

[Joey Dah Fish]

Ok I'm in thanks to Joey. Will make payment when I get home.

Looking forward to seeing you Will

[dales529]

Just received another very generous donation from sponser Captain Marc Hrycak on Reel Action Charters for a FULL Striped Bass trip this fall. $675.00 Value.
http://www.njreelaction.com

Thanks Capt Marc! Your support and the other donation sponsers listed already on the front page goes a long way and is much appreciated.

[Perfesser]

Registered via PayPal, after creating an account. Looking forward to the day.

[HDMarc]

up to 38 / 12 spots left
FYI: if you want Lunch you must sign up no later than Wednesday at noon so we can get the fresh bread order in for the sandwiches otherwise you have to bring your own!

Keep us posted whether or not we need to bring our own or if lunch will be provided. Coming up from the south, can I take exit 109 and cut through Red Bank or is that bridge shut down? Last I remember they were doing construction in that area.

[dales529]

Keep us posted whether or not we need to bring our own or if lunch will be provided. Coming up from the south, can I take exit 109 and cut through Red Bank or is that bridge shut down? Last I remember they were doing construction in that area.


Marc:
Lunch IS provided for all that signed up. Not sure about exit 109 as I am coming from the North and exit on 117

[Perfesser]

Keep us posted whether or not we need to bring our own or if lunch will be provided. Coming up from the south, can I take exit 109 and cut through Red Bank or is that bridge shut down? Last I remember they were doing construction in that area.

Red Bank Traffic and Road Conditions: http://www.localconditions.com/weather-red-bank-new-jersey/07701/traffic.php.
Looks pretty reliable.

[dales529]

Capt Jack Bevins has generously added to our raffle prizes with (2) Two boat Fares on his Sea Horse out of Atlantic Highlands along with (2) Two round trip fares on his Sea Streak Ferry. Capt Jack has ALWAYS donated when I ask. Thanks Capt.

[dales529]

RAFFLE RULES (also posted on front page):

RFA-NJ - SSFFF FLUKE FUNDRAISER AUG 21 2015

DOOR PRIZE RAFFLE: (CASH ONLY)
- ORANGE/ RED RAFFLE TICKETS
- Tickets are available for purchase @ $20.00 for a strip of 12 tickets.
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawings will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning number announced. Once the winning ticket is produced the “winner” will then select a prize from the Orange / Red ticket group of your choice.
- (1) One prize per winning ticket but same person CAN win multiple prizes depending on luck and number of tickets purchased.
- Prizes awarded immediately

50/50 Tickets: (CASH ONLY)
- BLUE TICKETS
- Tickets will be available for purchase @ $20.00 per strip of 12 tickets
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawing will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning number announced.
- You can purchase as many tickets as you like. Total money will be split 50/50 with the winner and SSFFF.
- CASH paid to ONE winner immediately after drawing


FULL CHARTER TRIP RAFFLE for PRIZES of $500.00 or more Value:
(CASH ONLY)
YELLOW TICKETS:
- Tickets will be available for purchase @ $40.00 per strip of 12 tickets
- You will receive ticket(s) to keep until the drawing and the other half with same numbers will go into the drawing bucket. Drawings will be held throughout or at the end of the trip.
- Tickets will be selected from drawing bucket and winning numbers announced
- One winner per trip: Winner makes choice of Boat


HEAVIEST FLUKE POOL: (CASH ONLY)
$5.00 to enter. Heaviest Fluke determined by boat wins. Winner gets 100% of Pool money
Mates will run the pool

[dales529]

Remember this is a FUN trip:
Some minor effort at LAB ODDS (no one did it better) but here you go:


SSFFF Aug 21 Odds:

Hartattack: too busy worrying about #1 spot on boarding order and raffle prizes he WILL win. Re-rigging = 50% fishing time. Can catch but not this trip: 75 :1

Henry : On his Honeybee he owns Shark River and can always hookset well (a short). Great Fluke fishermen but this aint the river although knows Rons, His and everyone in a 100 square miles boat which he will identify 50:1

Ron T: The trout Rod works with SR and the moorings but Ambrose maybe not, the maybe is because he can pull a biggin here and there 40 :1

Richie Tropics: ( Bad Santa ) “ its got no shake must be a skate” yet it’s a 5 Lb Fluke but I have seen him do it: 40:1

Greg Hesier: Normally this group can attack and contend, bringing the wives not so much but cant count the wives out, Seen it before : Heiser ,Chris and men 100:1 / Wives 30:1

Joey da fish: Too busy pulling Shrimpmans pants down and owns a weak picture of a Flukeasouras caught On the Obsession. A contender but your not on your boat or blackfishing with a guide: 40:1

Hd Marc: Fished with him once or twice and he admits to being friends with Joey so nuff said 40:1

Art Dando: Could be the puller here out of the Joey da fish club 35:1

The Hammer: home turf on Rons Boat and deserves it:
20:1

Caddishack and Saltlife Da Criswells:
Time for dad to stop paying all the time and losing to Jr who gets a good one most trips
Dad 100:1 / Saltlife 20:1

Geddy Z: Fearless leader of this wonderful site and supports all of us. Shame is fluke don’t read 100:1

Shrimpman: Not a lot of love for shrimpy this year but 4000 trips a season, can catch and odds maker says show him a little love. Rain will hamper lighting the vapor stick so:30:1

Mopar Charlie: Only fished with him a few times but n auto parts screen name? 100:1

Erik S and Son: Son won pool once on this boat on a SSFFF trip but if dad shows up like he does for work = No show 150:1

DockBuilder: Not fishing at the Dock I hope 100:1

J Muha and sons: His brother owns a couple of mats on the Fishermen but he aint coming. 150:1

D Wallerius: outside nj fishing so odds maker cant prediect but asked about rental rods 500:1 or 10:1 who knows

Larry M: Serious on the sweetwater and canyon but bringing entire family so babysitting will take him out 150:1

Bunker Dunker: Great guy, better fisherman and party boat crazy: problem here is fluke don’t eat ava’s with tubes until November. Still a contender : 20:1

Perfesser: Jakesdad possible ringer: 30:1

Capt Yasar: Makes some nice reports but don’t know him well so 100:1

Lenny McGill: Fishermen regular probably fishing the Ron Sr rig but high on the boarding order so Sr cant help 75:1

Will Riverbassfishing: Quiet,way too Happy but yet serious fishermen. Known “mugger” too. Will sneak in under Ron Srs armpit and score. Could be da man 10:1

Alan Nary: another unknown and an admitted “lurker”
500:1

[shrimpman steve]

Just picked up the bag from young at jigging world. Let's just say it's saweeet!

Thank you Young and jigging world!

[Bucktailboys.com]

Dales,

Will be emailing you 2 - $50 gift certificates from us!

JP & KEEFE

[dales529]

Dales,

Will be emailing you 2 - $50 gift certificates from us!

JP & KEEFE

Thanks JP and KEEFE! Appreciate your support

[tropics]

Really 40 to 1
Did you forget the beat down on GT last year:D

[dales529]

Really 40 to 1
Did you forget the beat down on GT last year:D

Just making sure you were reading! Did NOT forget and hope you prove me wrong. Whats in a number anyway and WTF do I know:D

[dales529]

Also Big Thanks to Shrimpy, Joey Da Fish for helping out with picking up prizes today. Need all the help I can get and this was HUGE.

Henry (jakesdad) picking up some bagels for breakfast as well. Couldn't do this without your guys support

[dales529]

Capt Bobby Bogan on the Gambler just donated a gift certificate for (2) Two anglers 1/2 day Fluke this year or next year. Thanks Capt Bob for that generous donation. Sponsers stepping UP!

[shrimpman steve]

Sponsors are really making a showing. Would be nice for a couple more anglers to do the same! Come on. One or two more is that much more to the ssfff!

[Duffman]

Knock em dead tomorrow boys!!!

I'm guessing the rest of the AH fleet won't be lighting up since everyone will be on the SSFF trip?

[Joey Dah Fish]

Wow I appreciate the generous odds for me. The way I've been stinking it up lately 1,000,000 : 1 would be more appropriate :eek: but nobody likes a quitter so I will be smoking up a storm in the stern :) while taking my skulking like a whiny little girl :D

[CadiShackFishing]

100 to 1??? :eek::eek:

[Gerry Zagorski]

JJ Bittings Amber Beer now added to this trip. Birp.....

[bunker dunker]

fluke won't hit ava's?? wtf!!(lol)

[Joey Dah Fish]

Is it true that it will also be strictly Beatkes music through the entire trip :eek: I know Shrimpman loves them :o

[dales529]

Is it true that it will also be strictly Beatkes music through the entire trip :eek: I know Shrimpman loves them :o

After Gene Kelly "singing in the rain" . Heard the BeatKes were good in the 60's but some other band of a similar name overshadowed them:D

[dales529]

ADD Bucktail Boys to the sponser donation list:
(2) $50.00 Gift Certificates
Very generous. THANKS JP and Keefe.

For most of us that's One trip of bucktails:eek:

[shrimpman steve]

I hate the mother %#*^+^% beatles

And Joey my friend. Spell check screwed u again:)

[jakesdad]

Dales,

You forgot the ringer, Ron Sr. 2 to 1. all in the morning.

[HDMarc]

Hd Marc: Fished with him once or twice and he admits to being friends with Joey so nuff said 40:1

Since I'm driving up tomorrow morning with the more handsome Zagorski brother Joseph for this event, does that shoot me down to 100: 1?:D

[dales529]

Dales,

You forgot the ringer, Ron Sr. 2 to 1. all in the morning.

Absolutely! Man puts on a show daily. FYI to all> Ron Sr fishes the starboard stern corner. Even the charter master has no control over that so consider that spot TAKEN

Also some Boarding advice:
Looks like some rain so when you arrive put all your gear EXCEPT Rods ON THE BOAT inside the cabin or outside near where you expect to fish. That will simplify and speed up the boarding order (yeah sure :eek:) NO RODS in Boat Rail Rod holders until your name is called. (again yeah sure!)

[shrimpman steve]

If someone touches my shyt, I'll kill YA

[dales529]

Just got word of another great donation:
Bob Bott N/S Custom rod Builders
$Up to 275.00 Gift Certificate towards a custom rod of your choice, 27 colors / styles available.
Sweeet

[Gerry Zagorski]

Since I'm driving up tomorrow morning with the more handsome Zagorski brother Joseph for this event, does that shoot me down to 100: 1?:D

Your odds of getting there safely just got reduced and your taste in Polish men is questionable.

[dales529]

Also have to give a SHOUT OUT to Glenn (Fin Reaper) team Blind squirrel who couldn't make the trip but stopped by my house with a $100.00 check. Full fare and cant go (smart man). Then went so far as to offer Rod setups, bucktails etc for use for those that may not have a quality set-up (umm ME)
Thanks Glenn. I am supposed to return the rods in 3 pieces right?:p

Huge Thanks to Shrimpy, Joey da Fish, Gerry Z , Henry Jakesdad for all the help picking up shyte from everywhere and from our very generous sponser donations. Couldn't do it all without you guys! Glad ur nuts enough to go again!

[shrimpman steve]

Your odds of getting there safely just got reduced and your taste in Polish men is questionable.

Now that's funny funny stuff

[dales529]

Ok looks like we are sailing with 44 certifiable nut jobs! (6 spots open just sayin) My phone # is posted everywhere so if you need call me but this guy is tired, leaving work , kissing my lovely wife (thanks Leslie) who has put up with this "fishing fundraiser" for weeks and crashing so see you all in the AM.

Capt Ron ready as ever , sick of hearing my voice and will provide a great effort because he just does. Incoming tide all morning so MOVING WATER is good, fair winds and we wont talk about the wet stuff but may be gone early.

Easier to suck up now because after the trip its unknown how many will "lose my number"

[Fin Reaper]

Your very welcome my friend.
Glad to help in some small
Way, and thanks to you and everyone
Else who put in all the work and dug deep
Into their pockets to make this
Happen every year.

And bringing the rods back in 3 pieces
Wouldn't be anything new, I do
It all the time

[HDMarc]

Your odds of getting there safely just got reduced and your taste in Polish men is questionable.

I'll be driving tomorrow Gerry so we're good, and the only reason I say Joseph is the more handsome Zagorski brother is because Shrimpy insists that it's true:p

[Gerry Zagorski]

Just back from picking up the beer at JJ Bittings. I think there might be some left over for you fellas tomorrow if I go to sleep early enough :rolleyes:

Early to bed and early to rise and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

Yo Dollah Dollah first fish??

[HDMarc]

This lineup looks like the summer version of PUOSU, look forward to fishing with all of you guys tomorrow!

[Joey Dah Fish]

Wing guru changed their forecast fort the 7th time in 3 days now saying SSE all morning and afternoon.

[SaltLife1980]

Bring your A game boyz!!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Can't wait to see the report from this trip. Good luck fellas! Catch em up! I wana know who was the first one to start slurring there speech! Who got a little too buzzed a little too early? HAHAHAHAHA!

Thanx to all involved in trying to keep our Fluke fishery safe!!!

[Joey Dah Fish]

Great job Dave and friends on putting together a great trip for a great cause. The topper you ask? We actually caught fish on a RFA trip !!!!!!! Thanks Capt Ron and crew you guys are first class!!!!!!!!!

[dales529]

Great day indeed! All of your guys support is unwavering year after year, appreciated and makes any successes going forward possible. I will post the numbers later but can tell it was probably our best $$ fundraiser to date
Thanks Capt, Ron, Mike and Lou for taking care of us all day. The Fishermen is a great platform and Capt / Crew make it even better for a full fishing experience.

Congrats Chris on a fantastic "mat" . well deserved.

Rain stayed away! I am sure Ron was happy with the wind against but yet still managed to put us on some fish. Lots of laughs and just a great day to be out.
Not going to bother with a fishing report as it was your basic Fluke trip with keepers, shorts, and other stuff. Millions (ok couple of hundred) of Rods, gulp, bucktails, bait etc flying but more important great people and that's what I take from these trips. Lots of anglers who deserve caught, and won raffle prizes along with all the "Hey Dave what can I do, pick up or help with" which is amazing. You know who you are. Sponser donators huge! I believe I covered names in previous posts

Also have to add a late mention of Pete @ Atlantic Bait and Tackle. Didn't bother him this trip for a raffle prize as I have so many other trips because I felt he has given so much in the past. So what happens, Joey Z stops in his shop for stuff and Pete donates a very nice tackle Bag. Thanks Pete your the best!

Looks like I may have to keep this tradition going
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[thehammer]

Thanks Dave for all your hard work making this trip an amazing success, you are the best !!!!!

FISH ON !!!!! :cool:

[shrimpman steve]

Thank you Dave for all you do. Complete success

[CadiShackFishing]

Thanks Dave for all your effort to put this together. We had a great time as always.

[bunker dunker]

great job dave and all that helped.was a great day with a great bunch of peeps.