BOUNTY HUNTER - Sad Day On The Bounty Hunter, 11/16

[Bounty Hunter]

Bounty Hunter regular Ed Sobjak had his annual charter on board today. Along with Ed were Kyle, Steve, Jim, Mike & Bruce. Paul ran to the area where he had the Bass yesterday. The reads were solid and after putting out the Trolling gear the guys were into the Bass big time. We had plenty of hook ups but only managed to put 3 Bass in the box while losing over 10. After some discussion the guys settled down and the next 2 Bass were landed nicely. Steve a member of the charter fought the last Bass a 44 1/2" beauty and as the fish hit the deck Steve collapsed. Paul immediately seen that Steve was in need of medical assistance and called the Manasquan CG. Fortunately the CG had a fast boat within 3 miles of our position and they responded to our call within minutes. We transferred Steve to the CG vessel and they were off to the Hospital where unfortunately Steve did not survive. Steve was an avid fisherman and he passed away doing what he loved. He will be missed by all of us. Capt. Paul and the crew of the Bounty Hunter send their Condolences and Prayers to Steve's family during this very difficult time.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Prayers to the family and friends and thanks to you and the Coast Guard for taking such quick action.

[Down Deep Sportfishing]

Please accept our deepest condolences for the family, friends and crew from everyone at Down Deep. Rest in peace.

[Mushin Sportfishing]

We are saddened to hear this for all concerned, and our condolences to the family, friends, and crew. As unfortunate as this is, we all know Capt. Paul is one of the best Captains in the business and surely handled this as well as anyone could have.

[hammer4reel]

wow that is def a tough day.
prayers sent for friends and family

[NoLimit]

Prayers yes, but that is the way I want to go!

[Sharkyispy]

Tony/Paul, had heard there was a distress call from your boat and CG responded. Sorry to hear of the loss. Sad day.

[dakota560]

Paul and Tony run a class operation second to none. They are very much a integral part of the foundation of our local fishing community. I'm sure anything and everything which could have been done was done to save this gentlemen's life. Condolences to family and friends of the deceased and to Paul and Tony for what I'm sure was an extremely trying day. As Gerry commented on as well, thanks so much to the Coast Guard for the rapid response time and efforts to save this individual. We should never take for granted the efforts and sacrifices these guys make for all of us.

[Dan McGivney]

Tony ,Paul . Condolences , I am sure you and Coast Guard did everything they could.

[Reel Class]

Wow very tough day - very tough even reading the post! Prayers/thoughts go out to you and your dad Paul and of course to Steve's family.

[captmark]

Paul, we saw and heard everything, our prayers are with his family it was a very sad day.

[CaptMarc]

My heartfelt prayers go out his family and friends. May he rest in peace. Sending my prayers to Capt. Paul and crew for having this happen to them. Paul is definitely a top class captain and person.

[Andrushkin33]

Prayers to the family and to the crew.

Andre

[Captain Rich]

Paul- so sorry to read this--Rich

[shrimpman steve]

Sad day for sure

[Jimmy in Point Beach]

My thoughts and prayers go out for Steve, his family, friends and the crew of the Bounty Hunter. It is not an easy thing to have to deal with anywhere, particularly at sea, but it is part of the business. Mate Garrett told me what happened and how hard you guys worked to help Steve. Sometimes even the best efforts won't work.

Rest in Peace Brother Fisherman.

[Togman316]

Rest in peace. God bless.

[tolvo]

My condolences to the family. Thoughts and prayers to all involved.

[bunker dunker]

prayers will go out to family.if he went doing what he loved then he went with
honor.

[BrianT0625]

Very sad post, prayers to the family. Goes to show life is too short fish hard guys and enjoy life, family and friends. I'm sure all was done to save his life, I commend the boat crew and the coast guard. God bless

[Scojo]

Very sad, condolences to his family and rest in peace.

[Art Berkman]

Very sad!

My condolences!!!

[Blackfish Doug]

I saw Paul when we got back from our offshore Sea Bass trip. Paul told us about what happened very sad indeed. The man left this world reeling in that last big one sad but he left us doing what he loved doing the most. RIP I'm sure you will be dearly missed by your family & all of your fishing buddies. Paul did everything he could do I think the coast guard back to him sooner then any EMS unit could have.

[njtunaman]

Capt, Paul and Tony. I am so sorry to hear about what happened on your boat. My condolences to Steve's family.

[jimmythegreek]

my condolences to the family and friends, such a tragic loss. thank god he got his last monster and left us doing what he loved, I would hope the lord will take me one day the same way, reeling in a trophy fish. RIP

[Fishin Dude]

That's a tough and sad one for everyone involved. My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's family, as well as his friends and Captain and crew on the Bounty Hunter.

[Flukemeister1]

Prayers yes, but that is the way I want to go!

Amen!

[GDubya07]

My condolences to the family, friends and the crew

GDubs

[njtunaman]

Capt, Pau; and Tony. Words can not describe what happened to you guys out here. You guys run a class operation and I am sure you did everything possible. My condolences to Steve an his family.

[JDTuna]

So sad, my condolences to his family and friends.

[squan63]

Sorry to hear that heard the coast guard call out to anyone near lav on 65 and never heard anything else

[Bounty Hunter]

I would like to take a few moments to thank all of you for the kind words, condolences and prayers expressed in your responses.
They are appreciated by me and my crew but more important they are appreciated by Steve's family. Thanks again for showing that NJFishing members are a class act.

I also would like to commend the Manasquan Coast Guard for their prompt response to my call. From my initial call until they had Steve on their boat took exactly 6 minutes. They are all well trained professionals and we are very fortunate to have them so close when there is a time of need.

[DonJose]

Very sorry to hear this. It really sucks. Kudos for doing your best to take care of him.

While I didn't know Steve, it sounds to me like he left this world on his terms surrounded by good friends, a great Captain & crew, doing what he loved & catching one last big one. May we all be so blessed to leave this world like Steve did.

May God comfort his famiy & friends. See you in paradise Steve.

[Tuna Tales]

Very tough situation all around and as everyone knows Capt. Paul is one the best in the business.

My condolences to Steve's family.


Just goes to show you how life is too short...and yes at least he passed doing what he loves...may we all be so fortunate.


Best,

Joe T.

[Capt Sal]

Very sorry to hear this and my sympathy to the family.This could happen to anyone, charter or private.CPR should not only be the captains responsibility but also the mates.If you are a private boat owner take the course,it could save someones life.Good job Capt. Paul and again my heart goes out to the family.