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I only recently joined NJF but would like to meet some of you guys in person so I don't feel like such a cyber geek. I also have never fished Hopatcong or caught a Hybrid so that is an added enticement. I am Going to do everything in my power to swing it, but in case no one realized the date is set for Halloween.

All the other guys with small children probably feel my dilemma, these kids (I) go trick or treating practically mid-afternoon, and (II) apparently parents now accompany their children trick or treating. I feel sorry for this overprotected generation, I can't ever remember going out on Halloween before dark and pretty sure by age 6 I was on my own with a pack of friends (and a roll of toilet paper/carton of eggs). Anyway, I digress, bottom line is that I really hope to meet some of you 'Old Salt' members who have always been extremely friendly and supportive when responding to my frequently rambling and always clueless posts. If I can make it I hope someone has some extra room on a boat and can teach me how to go about catching a hybrid.

If there is anyone who plans to leave a bit on the early side that day let me know, as that is probably the only way I will convince the warden to let me fish on Halloween.