RFA-NJ 5th Annual Fluke A Thon
 

All,
Its that time of year again Love it , hate it or somewhere in the middle we are Hosting the 5th Annual FLUKE A THON. 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.

Open links below for trip details and sign up information. Hope to see you aboard June 15

http://www.dneconsulting.com/5th_Ann..._June_2013.pdf

Registration will not be officially on RFA-NJ web site Main Screen until Monday 04/29 but you can use the link below for now.

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

Boarding Order (current)
1-5 Greg Heiser (bow spots)
6-10 Greg heiser (stern spots)
11-15 Greg Heiser (Mid ship spots)
16-18 Lefty Reeler (Ron. Shrimpy etc)
19-20 Kurtis B
21-22 Larry Hartattack / Grateful Dad
23-24 Richie Tropics / Fin Reaper Glenn
25 Vinnitastic
26-27 Jeff Saltlife & Jeff Criswell Sr
28 BOB Dockbuilder
29 Mike McCoward
30 Sharkispy (Sharkbite Bucktails) Mike
31 George GDubya
32-33 RNK Russ and Kathy
34 Larry Minella
35 Sam the Sinkerman
36 Larry Minella Guest
37-38 ShirtGuy
39-40 Joe S and Jim J
41-42Erik S and son
43-44 Gerry and Joe Zagorski
45 BIGARIEL

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Im in for three spots Dave, thanks again for organizing..

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I'm in for two.

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I'm in + 1 (Grateful Dad) :) Great to be part of it - Thx Dave, thx RFA !!

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Put me in for 1...

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Big Bob is in for 1 so far

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In, part of leftys group.

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Oh you know me and pops will be there!! in for two!

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In for 2, always a great time. :D

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Dave, count me in and let me know what I can do for the door prizes/raffles.:D
Registration submitted. Looking forward to it!

Mike

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1 please for me got permission from the Boss - AKA - North American Sasquatch - My balls and pride are not allowed per management - at least I am going fishing

She hasn't killed me and I am going fishing -

GDubs-:cool:

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I'm in!

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Mistake...... Being that I am on the trip, you could have used your half of the boat that day:p

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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha....... D!$@ ;)

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Dave - count us in too!!

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Tropics and I are in!

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Great start to this years trip. Believe we are at 34 so far. So many "regulars" (repeat supporters) that I may have to change the name of the trip to 5th Anuual Fluke a Thon REUNION:D . Your support is as always greatly appreciated. Registration page is now on the front page of RFA-NJ website. www.rfa-nj.org. Please remember even if you posted here that you are going you have to either register on the RFA-NJ website or mail a check. Instructions are on page one (my original post) or call me with any questions.
Thanks

Lot of instant sign ups right after the post went up and from outside the site as well including Long time supporters Greg Heiser and clan who signed up and pd for 15 people. Since all of you have been on these trips before and deserve a Top Ranking on the boarding order I had to get creative here.

Greg and 15 gang were first in so I talked with Greg today and he was good enough to except my plan which is:
Their 15 fishermen WILL board first but will take 5 Bow, 5 Stern and 5 port or starboard rail spots which will keep open some bow and stern spots for the next in line. Best way i could think of doing it and it is now the rule so thats it. Boarding order will be up on the first page shortly.

Should be a great trip, filling up fast so if you want a spot please sign up.

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Thanks for all your hard work Dales! Always a good time on these trips

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WOW --- This trips is filling fast. Thanks to all of the guys that go and donate to the RFA-NJ chapter. It is great to see you guys come out and help.

For anyone that is new to one of these trips they are a blast. Come and have a great day on the water with a great bunch of ball busting guys.

See you on the boat with food, drinks and snacks.

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These trips are a blast as said earlier. I remember 2 years ago we went in July it was 110 in the shade and the Rays were giving some un-named people a hard time. :D :D

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Jeff,
Hard to believe that trip was the blast that it was in that heat. We had a great time and thank God for ShirtGuy Jeff and the 100 Hand towels he made up (donated many times for the trips, such a great guy)
We were keeping them soaked down on ice and wearing them top side just to stay alive and it kept everyone at the rail.

Dont know who you could be talking about with those "RAYS" ;)

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Always a Great time on these trips!! Lots of laughs and a great group of anglers..

Looking forward to the trip!

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Thanks for putting this together Dales - I will fish from the bathroom if I have too - been there done that or a glutten for punishment put me between shrimpy and/or Lefty or Richie and Finreaper - See everyone there - I say we thumb wrestle for spots ????? or start sizing up Big Toes - Biggest big toe picks first ??? I will kill anyones Mojo

G-:cool:

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Your always welcome in the cheap seats GDubya...never a dull moment with you on board :D

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Mighty White of you Glen - you have a 50/50 chance of laffing and/or crying - but are you not entertained ????

Cant wait Glen - hopefully see you and Richie on the water before that

Be Well - Be Safe and Fish-On

GDubs- :cool:

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Gdub, always welcome next to me and lefty.

Salt, lookin forward to fishin with ya

Fish the drop off......will you be catching a fish this year:D

Dales, your lucky I like ya.....it will all work out fine

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Steve,
No problem if you want to fish next to George. I moved you to spot # 32:eek: Also you must arm wrestle Greg Heiser as part of the raffle!

Fran said the sandwiches this year will be whole "Rays" with choice of dressing:D

Salt may be front runner this year. His back yard and quite the fisherman.

I asked Capt Mike and NO you cant put the Dirty Shrimp on the bow to lower and chase birds:rolleyes:

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Should we bring our ling gear?:eek:

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Dave,
Please put me in for one. Mailing check tomorrow...

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Finally, we're getting a shot to fish together!

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OMG - is this for reel - get it reel - :confused:

Sam - Sam the Sinker Man - :D - wont believe it until I see it - You better bring extra jig heads and lead -

Cant Wait

Gdubs-:cool:

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LMAO! Great trip wasnt it:rolleyes: "OOHH I thought when you said get me to 60 -70 feet deep you wanted to go Ling Fishing"

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Gotcha covered Sam. Thanks wouldnt be the same without you:D

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with the long winter ( haven't even thought
about getting the stick wet yet) craziness
at my shop and the addition to my family
my 7 month old daughter who teases my
6 year old son, I think I'm in on this
as it's in my backyard. and birthday weekend
I'm shooting for 2 bringin dad. he don'
know yet as he is sailing the Caribbean
I set up my payment in the am and start
thinking of the annual towel design maybe
some shirts too

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Hey Jeff,
Glad to see you on here as always. Look forward to fishing with you again. Sounds like you can use a day out. Sent you a PM need some printing on work safety vests (company info / logo stuff) . Give me a call

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Just for the record watch out for Sam he caught the first keeper last year. Be glad to fish with you again Sam and GDubya..:D

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Its easy when you knock them out with LEAD, then they just float to the top:D

Seriously SAM can deliver more than lead. great fishermen and better person.

You didnt do so bad yourself Richie on a tough trip. I might say too that you, Glenn and Sam caught fish MIDSHIPS:cool:

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OK, sounds like the rookie to these trips here is going to need to step up his game to compete and represent:D ...That said, having a custom rod built which I plan to debut and break in on this trip....Now, will the end result be one that I can brag about??? Position 30, will need to select the spot wisely.....:eek: I will be bringing some secret bucktails...LOL

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No need to select a spot wisely. Just look for me and run to the other side of the boat. LOL :D

Yes, Ray sandwich will be on the menu. :D

Shrimpman, I can solve the problem with me not landing a fish by not bringing a rod. I am going to line a soda bottle this year. :D

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Hand lines? Who wants some action... back bay skinny water light tackle game on..im still bringing the ling gear tho.. working on bagels too...