Can't make this up x2

[NJfishingMike]

So I normally spearfish Shark River Inlet. I had arrived early to the legal spearing time yesterday, so I sat on the rocks to take in the scenery. While sitting there I watched this boat with 3 POB grab onto the NE pilings. All three on board were young teens. I sat there watching for about 2-4 min trying to figure out what the stupidity was all about. Then I realized they were taking all of the snagged lures and hooks off the bridge pilings. Let me mention to tide was ebbing at this time in full force. Once it clicked in my head how dangerous this was I ran from the jetty rocks to the middle of the draw bridge to confront these youths. The pics are from right before I went over and confronted them. Not once did the bridge operator say anything to them nor did the completely packed beach/jetty on the north side say a word to them. What do you think? Maybe the bridge operators are not paying attention. Not only is this a safety hazard but Homeland Security threat "tying up to bridge pilings"

[bulletbob]

sooo.. These kids can afford to run what looks like a nice modern 20 or so foot CC fishing machine with maybe a 150, or 175 mounted on the stern, but need to dig rusty hooks, and perhaps a few corroded AVAS out of slimy pilings, in a hard current, in a restricted no mooring zone????.. makes perfect sense to me.... bob

[Duffman]

So...I'll play devils advocate here.... Absolutely nothing that they are doing I wouldn't have done when I was there age back in the 70's. Only difference is its 2016 and cameras catch everything. Same kids....different world.

[Capt Joe]

"Not only is this a safety hazard but Homeland Security threat "tying up to bridge pilings"

You've got to be kidding, Homeland Security threat? Gimme an effin break.
Heh, sure can't make this up x100

[tombanjo]

DHS is too busy in aiding in the distribution of Syrian refugees & illegals from the southern border into red states around the country in order to influence future elections.

[Abrasion]

If I were one of those kids and you "confronted" me, I would laugh at you...

As an adult I think the fact that you confronted them is ridiculous. Do you really think a bomber, who has access to enough explosive to destroy that bridge.....is going to pick that bridge as a target??? Lmao. Get over yourself, Sheriff Mike.

Let kids be kids.

[Capt Joe]

...." I ran from the jetty rocks to the middle of the draw bridge to confront these youths."

You asked, "What do you think?"

Mike.................get a life!:D
JMHO

[Capt. Debbie]

Ditto.

I think they were eating a strip of bacon so we all knew they were OK.

Did they all look like terrorists. Be not politically correct and say NO.

This is post ludicrous.


If I were one of those kids and you "confronted" me, I would laugh at you...

As an adult I think the fact that you confronted them is ridiculous. Do you really think a bomber, who has access to enough explosive to destroy that bridge.....is going to pick that bridge as a target??? Lmao. Get over yourself, Sheriff Mike.

Let kids be kids.

[Capt. Debbie]

WAIT.... So you're one of the guys with dive flag/buoys creating boater havoc trying to avoid you at Shark River Ocean Avenue bridge?

So I normally spearfish Shark River Inlet. I had arrived early to the legal spearing time yesterday, so I sat on the rocks to take in the scenery. While sitting there I watched this boat with 3 POB grab onto the NE pilings. All three on board were young teens. I sat there watching for about 2-4 min trying to figure out what the stupidity was all about. Then I realized they were taking all of the snagged lures and hooks off the bridge pilings. Let me mention to tide was ebbing at this time in full force. Once it clicked in my head how dangerous this was I ran from the jetty rocks to the middle of the draw bridge to confront these youths. The pics are from right before I went over and confronted them. Not once did the bridge operator say anything to them nor did the completely packed beach/jetty on the north side say a word to them. What do you think? Maybe the bridge operators are not paying attention. Not only is this a safety hazard but Homeland Security threat "tying up to bridge pilings"

[Detour66]

Hey you Kids!! Get off of my bridge !! :)

[june181901]

If you perceived this as a threat why not call the authorities? Local police, USCG or NJ Transit Police come to mind. If you see something, say something!

[torchee]

Best thread ever...

[Capt. Debbie]

This is a funny post.

I'm surprised the bridge attendant did not yell at you to leave those kids alone.



So I normally spearfish Shark River Inlet. I had arrived early to the legal spearing time yesterday, so I sat on the rocks to take in the scenery. While sitting there I watched this boat with 3 POB grab onto the NE pilings. All three on board were young teens. I sat there watching for about 2-4 min trying to figure out what the stupidity was all about. Then I realized they were taking all of the snagged lures and hooks off the bridge pilings. Let me mention to tide was ebbing at this time in full force. Once it clicked in my head how dangerous this was I ran from the jetty rocks to the middle of the draw bridge to confront these youths. The pics are from right before I went over and confronted them. Not once did the bridge operator say anything to them nor did the completely packed beach/jetty on the north side say a word to them. What do you think? Maybe the bridge operators are not paying attention. Not only is this a safety hazard but Homeland Security threat "tying up to bridge pilings"

[shrimpman steve]

DHS is too busy in aiding in the distribution of Syrian refugees & illegals from the southern border into red states around the country in order to influence future elections.

True nuff!!!!

[Capt Joe]

If you perceived this as a threat why not call the authorities? Local police, USCG or NJ Transit Police come to mind. If you see something, say something!

BS !
Dial Hillary direct, she'll handle it! (1-800-eat-chit):D

[Captain Rich]

I'm pissed that he stole my thread title ! :D

[torchee]

This all happened as a spear fisherman
Was waiting to swim under the lines of 8 anglers who were there first.

[Rightaway III]

So I normally spearfish Shark River Inlet. I had arrived early to the legal spearing time yesterday, so I sat on the rocks to take in the scenery. While sitting there I watched this boat with 3 POB grab onto the NE pilings. All three on board were young teens. I sat there watching for about 2-4 min trying to figure out what the stupidity was all about. Then I realized they were taking all of the snagged lures and hooks off the bridge pilings. Let me mention to tide was ebbing at this time in full force. Once it clicked in my head how dangerous this was I ran from the jetty rocks to the middle of the draw bridge to confront these youths. The pics are from right before I went over and confronted them. Not once did the bridge operator say anything to them nor did the completely packed beach/jetty on the north side say a word to them. What do you think? Maybe the bridge operators are not paying attention. Not only is this a safety hazard but Homeland Security threat "tying up to bridge pilings"
It's like the old Bugs Bunny episode...."dog pile on the rabbit!"

[SaltLife1980]

Best thread ever...

x2

[jerseyhunter]

Reminds me of the troll.


The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Norway

Once upon a time there were three billy goats, who were to go up to the hillside to make themselves fat, and the name of all three was "Gruff."

On the way up was a bridge over a cascading stream they had to cross; and under the bridge lived a great ugly troll , with eyes as big as saucers, and a nose as long as a poker.

So first of all came the youngest Billy Goat Gruff to cross the bridge.

"Trip, trap, trip, trap! " went the bridge.

"Who's that tripping over my bridge?" roared the troll .

"Oh, it is only I, the tiniest Billy Goat Gruff , and I'm going up to the hillside to make myself fat," said the billy goat, with such a small voice.

"Now, I'm coming to gobble you up," said the troll.

"Oh, no! pray don't take me. I'm too little, that I am," said the billy goat. "Wait a bit till the second Billy Goat Gruff comes. He's much bigger."

"Well, be off with you," said the troll.

A little while after came the second Billy Goat Gruff to cross the bridge.

Trip, trap, trip, trap, trip, trap, went the bridge.

"Who's that tripping over my bridge?" roared the troll.

"Oh, it's the second Billy Goat Gruff , and I'm going up to the hillside to make myself fat," said the billy goat, who hadn't such a small voice.

"Now I'm coming to gobble you up," said the troll.

"Oh, no! Don't take me. Wait a little till the big Billy Goat Gruff comes. He's much bigger."

"Very well! Be off with you," said the troll.

But just then up came the big Billy Goat Gruff .

Trip, trap, trip, trap, trip, trap! went the bridge, for the billy goat was so heavy that the bridge creaked and groaned under him.

"Who's that tramping over my bridge?" roared the troll.

"It's I! The big Billy Goat Gruff ," said the billy goat, who had an ugly hoarse voice of his own.

"Now I 'm coming to gobble you up," roared the troll.



Well, come along! I've got two spears,
And I'll poke your eyeballs out at your ears;
I've got besides two curling-stones,
And I'll crush you to bits, body and bones.


That was what the big billy goat said.

[Super]

Tell those kids that I want my Spro Bucktail back!

[Jarhead]

Lighten up Francis!

[Capt Sal]

Srearfisherman? Like the ones that put there flag at the end of the jetty in Breezy Point and shoot all the big stripers. Then they tell you you can't get close to them because they are divers but we were there first. No it ain't fishing it's hunting. I hunt deer and catch fish lol:eek:

[Rottilover]

Jarhead with the Stripes reference . Love it!!

[Bob T.]

Hold it right there you kids, I'm gonna make a citizens arrest!!