RFA-NJ Spring Gambler Mixed Bag Bottom Trip

[dales529]

This is the official Trip Sign Up Post:
You can sign up at www.rfanj.org via paypal or send a check via details provided in link below.
Link to trip and details: http://www.dneconsulting.com/RFA-NJ_Spring_Cod_Trip_2016.pdf

Capt Bobby has again extended his services and commitment to RFA-NJ to run this trip. We all know he can "Get Em" on the Gambler. Best offshore platform for the 20 to 40 mile wrecks! We had a great time last year and some quality Pollack and Cod hit the decks. Look forward to sailing with all of you again and hopefully some newcomers.

Proceeds from this trip will go to fighting the National Marine Sanctuary proposal, SSFFF and / or whatever else we need to do to help RFA-NJ help us for our Recreational fishing future.

Need 30 to Sail / Max 40 to 45

Trip Date Sat April 30
Boat: Gambler Point Pleasant
Time: 5AM to 5PM 12 hr
Cost: $150 PP

Rod / Reel Rentals will be available including first rig and weight for no charge for anyone who needs a setup.
Extra Rigs and weights will be available at boat prices

Galley will be open in the AM for Breakfast Sandwiches and Burgers etc during the day
RFA-NJ is still providing Lunch and soft drinks included in your fare.

Boarding Order:
1) Fin Reaper (pd online)
2) Walleyed (pd online)
3) Matt Corrigan ( pd online)
4) Bunker Dunker (Pd check)
5-6) CadishackFishing Jeff and Jeff Jr ( Pd online)
7) Hartattack (pd online)
8-16) Jay (8 pd online) - 1 pending
17) Duffman + Hockey Sticks
18) Sharkyispy (pd online)
19) John Azzinaro (pd online)
20) Fran Natale (pd online)
21-22) Vincent Iannotta +2 (pd online)
23) Brian O'Neill (pd online)
24) Chris Seaman (pd online)
25-28) My Group of Insanity (pd check)
29) Bill Byrne (pd online)
30-31) Ralph C +son (pd online)
32) Anthony Mignoli (pd check)
33) Terry McCorkell (pd Online)
34) G Cesse (pd online)

[Fin Reaper]

I'm in !

[Walleyed]

In! and paid.

[bunker dunker]

I am in.good trip for a great cause.

[CadiShackFishing]

Jeff and I are in.

[CadiShackFishing]

Paid via paypal for me and Salt. :D

[Jay]

I'm in + 9 or 10. Will let you know shortly.

[hartattack]

In like Flynn :cool:

[ALS Mako]

i won't be able to make this. checked the calendar and it's my daughter's first communion. sorry Dave. definatly gotta get out with you.

[Duffman]

IN. Add meto the list!

Just saw thread and need to check with crew to see if I can add more bodies.

Bringing some hockey sticks and pucks for a game as well as some nice hats for Larry to wear.....:D

[Walleyed]

Dales, I have a +1 on my reservation.

[stevelikes2fish]

I'm in! Date looks good.

[Sharkyispy]

Dales, I'm in.....

[dales529]

Great start up to 23 plus I have at least 5 in my group.
Fin Reaper bringing the Dogfish Gulp
Walleyed bringing Lake Michigan down riggers and jointed rapalas
Bunker Dunker bringing a duffle bag of hammered jigs he wont share
Caddishack Family Bringing Devils Memorabilia and Vaping supplies
Hartattack bringing Hats that only fit him
Jay bringing all of South America before trump kicks them out and Clam tacos
Duffman Bringing Boston accent, hockey sticks for rods and a great attitude considering his Bruins will be out by sail date
Stevelikes to fish not catch
Sharkyispy bringing Fluke Bucktails to sell but who knows I think they may be really Cod bucktails he just doesn't know it yet

[stevelikes2fish]

Jumped the gun on this one. Please remove me. Will be working nites on and off for 6 weeks during that time.
Thank You,
Steve

[SaltLife1980]

We are almost there! Few more people and we are set. Come on guys. Great trip and lots of fun.

[Jpell15]

I would love to go but won't know until the Wednesday before if I'll have to work that Saturday.

[bunker dunker]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! funny stuff dales but I'm still not giving any out!!!! can't wait
to go jig a few cod.

[Fin Reaper]

Buler, Buler, Buler . . .

Come on guys, we need a few more. If you've ever been on one of these trips you know how much fun they can be and best of all it helps the RFA help us keep fishing

[Grateful Dad]

I wish I could make it, but I have an event that day. Last year's trip was a blast, I even caught myself a lobster dinner!

[CadiShackFishing]

I can think of a few names I don't see on the list yet! I won't mention them as I am too polite but you know who you are. These trips are always a blast and its to support a great cause. Maybe the Rangers will be out of the playoffs by then so you can cross that off your list of other things to do. :D

[SaltLife1980]

WTF!!! We cant get anyone else in on this trip! Come on guys! Lets go slay some cod

[Walleyed]

Dales, you need to revamp the count...

#22 Matt Corrigan is my +1

[dales529]

Ok made the list changes. My group so far is at least 4 and prob 6 to 8 so we should be ok to sail. As usual we will pick up a few weather watchers. . However LETS GO , Fishing has been good and will get better, great boat, great cause, great time etc etc etc.
Approx 10 - 15 spots open. Not my first rodeo so I get its never easy and yet we ALWAYS pull off the trip so still relaxed at this point.

Thanks to all aboard

[SaltLife1980]

Ok made the list changes. My group so far is at least 4 and prob 6 to 8 so we should be ok to sail. As usual we will pick up a few weather watchers. . However LETS GO , Fishing has been good and will get better, great boat, great cause, great time etc etc etc.
Approx 10 - 15 spots open. Not my first rodeo so I get its never easy and yet we ALWAYS pull off the trip so still relaxed at this point.

Thanks to all aboard

Good to hear!:D

[bunker dunker]

lets go and jig some cod!!!always a great trip with a great bunch of peeps.the
capts and crew are #1 in my book and will do everything they can for you.always a great time with allot of b-busting and laughs. .

[GDubya07]

Sorry Dave and crew cant make it nephews communion

Catchum up Dave and Crew - Glen (Fin-Reaper) the bait goes on the hook and you drop it to the bottom of the wet blue stuff in front of you


Good luck catchup up , looks like they are doing well and hope you guys get em

Post up

GDubs-:cool:

[Fin Reaper]

It's important to have friends. :rolleyes:

[GDubya07]

It's important to have friends. :rolleyes:

Especially ones with a keyboard and a big Mouth

Catchum Up Buddy and Post up

See you on the water soon

GDubs-:cool:

[SaltLife1980]

I wont be able to make it. I just came down with COD fever!:D

[Jay]

Looking forward to the trip! Lets go get em...... :D

[Fin Reaper]

I wont be able to make it. I just came down with COD fever!:D


You just need, MORE COWBELL

[hartattack]

Really looking forward to this trip - it's < 10 days away !!

Had a great time with my crew last year - catching a variety of tasty creatures: Cod, Pollack, Sea Raven (yum), even a Lobster for Grateful Dad. All were caught on hi-lo clam rigs. This year I'm curious to try jigging - but I have a few questions:

* when is it better to jig vs. clam? if the cod are on baitfish jigging is a given, but how can you tell besides trying ?
* what teasers to use ? I've got plenty of metal , but curious what folks use on top hook . .
* is it OK to jig if guy next to you is clamming ?
* how did jiggers do on last year's RFA trip ?

I know Bunker Dunker Ed is a mad jigger - looking for some feedback as I'm getting my equipement together - Thanks mucho !!

[Walleyed]

While we're asking questions....I'm assuming the best all-around bait rig is a hi-lo.

From what I've gleaned from previous posts (especially those from Leif), I want a rig about 6' long, surgeon loop on the bottom for the bank sinker, dropper loop about 6" up with a 3/0 for ling and another dropper loop 3-4' up with a 7/0-8/0 for the cod/pollock.

I'm assuming a circle hook for the 3/0, but what about the big hook, circle or J?

Thanks

[SaltLife1980]

I jigged last year. I got one nice one. Hammered gold jig then about 2 feet up a 8/0 with a pink soft plastic. Dad was fishing bait right next to me and we had no issues. What i been hearing about lately is that the bigger cod are being taken on the jig compared to the clam:eek:

[dales529]

Tick Tick One week to go. I really don't mind and even enjoy running these trips but 31 guys for all the things going on that need attention is a little weak! just saying. Again the basis of these trips is to try and raise a little money to help fight the recreational issues we face year in and out. Simple way to help the cause and you are fishing to boot!

It also has become a brotherhood of fishermen who care and many friendships have been developed for the common good and we always have a great time.
Thank You for all your support and you all know who you are

Mr Kevin Bogan has stepped up once again just charging his costs to provide me another Fish Poison Rod (Medium / Heavy) Bottom for raffle. Working on other prizes.

We have enough to get the ropes off the boat and break even but to make the trip worthwhile we need 40.

[Sharkyispy]

I will donate some Sharkbite Bucktails rigs/jigs to the cause Dave.

[dales529]

I will donate some Sharbite Bucktails rigs/jigs to the cause Dave.

Thanks Mike. Much appreciated! See you Sat and will discuss Mako Mania Trip

[dales529]

OK Still looking good although wish the body count was higher. Of course they are taking NE winds but looks minimal at this point. Lunch order going in at 4PM tomorrow so if your not signed up NO soup for you!
Looks like subs again as its the easiest and I am too busy at work to arrange much else.

Been talking with Capt Bob about a Tog stop on the way home, crabs are tough to get, Tog are in tight so basically two types of fishing and two trips so we are sticking with mixed bag offshore wrecks but a tog stop is not out of the question with clams if offshore doesn't produce or weather is an issue. Will keep you posted

Need a little help with the following I am kind of flying solo as far as all the details , arrangements go and work is nuts:
- Need two large coolers to hold food and soft drinks for 33- 35 peeps.
I will bring food and drinks to the boat so empty coolers
- Need someone to bring ice for same: will reimburse you at boat
- Need someone near PP to pick up Fish Poison Raffle rod at Kevin Bogans, will be paid for , you just have to pick it up and not keep it.

Thanks to anyone that can pitch in, if not I will figure it out.

Looking forward to another great trip and maybe a fish or two or more. Think we are going to get um this time!

[Walleyed]

I have a 150qt igloo I can bring. Let me know if you need anything hauled down, I'm only a couple miles from you.

[Sharkyispy]

SO YOU made me look Dales:

SAT
E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 4 TO 5 FT.

SAT NIGHT
E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 Ft
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Su

08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h
Wind speed (knots) 11 14 14 15 15 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 16 16 15 14 14 15 14 14 14 13 13 14 13 12 12 11 11 12
Wind gusts (knots) 15 16 16 18 19 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 20 19 18 18 19 19 18 16 17 17 17 18 16 14 14 15 15 15
Wind direction
EEEEEEEAAAAAASSSTTTTT

[CadiShackFishing]

Dave, how much ice do you need? Jeff

[dales529]

I have a 150qt igloo I can bring. Let me know if you need anything hauled down, I'm only a couple miles from you.

Thanks Jim. That will help! Will let you know Friday if I need any hauling.

[dales529]

Dave, how much ice do you need? Jeff

Thanks Jeff. I think 3- 4 bags would do it. 10 lbs ea? need it for soft drinks and any left over can go for all your fish

[SaltLife1980]

SO YOU made me look Dales:

SAT
E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 4 TO 5 FT.

SAT NIGHT
E WINDS 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 Ft
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Sa
30. Su

08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h 11h 14h 17h 20h 05h 08h
Wind speed (knots) 11 14 14 15 15 13 14 15 15 15 15 16 17 16 16 15 14 14 15 14 14 14 13 13 14 13 12 12 11 11 12
Wind gusts (knots) 15 16 16 18 19 18 18 18 19 19 20 21 21 20 19 18 18 19 19 18 16 17 17 17 18 16 14 14 15 15 15
Wind direction
EEEEEEEAAAAAASSSTTTTT

I have ZERO faith in what the weathermen says these days

[SaltLife1980]

End the trip with a tog drop would be sweet seeing as its the last day Saturday. We will have clams on board so might as well use em up!:D

[Sharkyispy]

I have ZERO faith in what the weathermen says these days


I'm with you Salt...though last Sunday was spot on, not a bad day, just windy....Also with you on the tog drops......Clams worked well this past weekend over the crabs.


Dave- Paid in full this AM via PayPal

[Ahab123]

Cant wait to go....I'll be fishin with the Pirates...and Captain Seaman...

[Jay]

Cant wait to go....I'll be fishin with the Pirates...and Captain Seaman...

It's Mr. Pirate.... :D

[dales529]

It's Mr. Pirate.... :D
https://youtu.be/0mPIqVOBFis

[SaltLife1980]

Hey Dave, What time are we boarding? 430? Just trying to figure out what time Pops and I have to leave

[dales529]

Hey Dave, What time are we boarding? 430? Just trying to figure out what time Pops and I have to leave

Yes Jeff: 4:30

[SaltLife1980]

Thanks Dave. See you there

[dales529]

OK Looks like we are all set. Capt Bobby has requested NO Boarding of any kind until his Crew arrives which should be around 4AM. So no need to get there at 3 LOL. I hope to be there by 4 as well and we will start the boarding order at 4:30 so we can get out by 5.

Cod reports from Off Off shore are slow so the plan will be to fish the Mid range wrecks. 15 to 20 miles and see if we cant pick away. More fishing time and more area to hit.

Looking forward to fishing will you all and Thanks again for signing on.

Still room for any last minute on the fencers

[hartattack]

Thanks for the update Dales and Captain Bob. I'm also up for inshore togging if that's an alternative. Joey-dah-Fish just got his PB on Clams, 'ya never "no" :cool:

[Duffman]

Dave. Sent ya a message

[CadiShackFishing]

Dave, You mean I can't go now and sleep on the boat till morning? :rolleyes:
The Tog idea sounds good. Jeff

[SaltLife1980]

I vote for a Tog drop too!:eek:

[dales529]

Food secured, car packed.
See you guys in the AM. Lets hope the cod are as willing as us because lets face it we are (fill in the blank)

[hartattack]

(fill in the blank) : Nuckin' futz :confused:

[CadiShackFishing]

Looks like a great day.

[Sharkyispy]

We are cuckin frazy!!! 30-40 off not looking great, 15-20 off Ehhhh. Tog grounds??:D

[Sharkyispy]

First, HUUUUUGGGE thanks to Dave Daley for putting this trip together, no easy task with this many people and coordinating all that goes along with it. The Capt and crew, as always on the Gambler, were top notch. Weather and fishing reports made us reconsider how far off to run which appears to have been the right decision. Around the boat we picked at various species caught with some nice Cod, Ling, even a Blackfish, some Sea Ravens, even some mackerel found and........the usually peskys, dog fish, congor eels, silver eels, skates and bergals. Great laughs with Javier and the "Pirate team", some good jokes and ad libbing with cuts on bibs being worn, etc.....Weather laid out as day went on and became nice and sunny for remainder of day. A few nice prizes from sponsors and non sponsors and a 50/50 to end the day on the ride in. Great time, thanks Dave and Gambler team!

[Walleyed]

Had a great time and scratched up enough cod and ling for a good meal.

Thanks to Dave, Capt. Bob and crew for a fun trip!

Jim

[Fin Reaper]

Great job Dales !
A big THANKS again for all you do. lots of time and hard work goes into these things and I know by the very tired and very happy faces crawling off the boat that your efforts are VERY appreciated. I had a great time dude ! ! !

[bunker dunker]

great trip with a great crew.big thanks to dales for putting this together for a great cause.Capt Bob and crew did a great job as well.was able to jig up a cod,
Pollock,a few sea bass{all released} and some mackerel.turned out to be a very pretty day on the water.thanks again for all that helped make this a great trip.

[dales529]

Thanks to everyone that came AGAIN. You guys are the best and make doing this very rewarding. We raised a few bucks and had a great time. As stated but well worth stating again Capt Bobby and GAMBLER crew are top notch. 4 mates for a trip of 30 guys!!!. Attention, polite and respect for the sport are abound with this crew. The Gambler effort to provide a catch as well as a great fishing experience is second to none. Thanks Capt and crew.

Some pictures attached

[dales529]

couple more pics

[dales529]

best for last

[CadiShackFishing]

Dave, as always you put a great trip together and we caught fish. Great job by Capt and crew of the Gambler. Can't wait till the Fluke trip. Jeff

[Jay]

Had a blast as usual. I was high hook on Bergals from my group of Pirates :D. My buddy Kenny had the best day had two nice cods and a bonus size blackfish. Penny had a pair nice cods. Scotty also had a couple of Cod fish. The rest of us had a nice buzz... Thanks to Dave and the RFA for putting this trip together and of course the Gambler crew who worked their tails off. Tight lines!

[hartattack]

A blast as always. Ride out East in 10 footers was quite daunting, thankfully it laid down when the sun came out. Sporadic action at each of the drops, the doggies and Congers were HUGE. I came home with a Cod, Ling and big ugly Sea Raven. Using Bunker Dunker Ed's Raven recipe, the Raven was a culinary hit - proving once again that Murray's Law holds: the uglier it is, the better it tastes :eek: Thanks again Dave and Captain Bobby for another great RFA trip - we got 'em on the Gambler :)

[Ahab123]

Good fun as always....fishin with good people...and Pirates !!!!!
thank you Bobby and Crew...