2023 Christmas Party Recap

[Gerry Zagorski]

Well we pulled it off once again. Pretty sure everyone had a good time, it was a total blur for me…

Thanks to Chrisper and Katie, Joe and Stella from the from the NJ Muti Species Podcast for co hosting this and my wife Ruth for keeping things organized and on track…

Thanks to all the businesses that generously donated raffle prizes, we raised $1060 for the NJ Chapter of Heroes on the Water and people went home with lots of great stuff.

Here’s some photos for you to enjoy and a very Merry Christmas to all!

[Gerry Zagorski]

More pics

[Gerry Zagorski]

Lets support all these businesses who generously donated all these great raffle prizes!

- 2 open boat passes on Tagged Fish, Highlands NJ https://www.taggedfishcharters.com/
- Atlantic Bait and Tackle, Hazlet NJ https://atlanticbaitandtackle.com/ (prize TBD)
- G and B Fishing https://www.gandbfishing.com/ Blue Avet Pro EX30 2 Speed reel
- Jose Reves Custom Fishing Tees
- NJfishing.com Tees
- NJ Multispecies Podcast Tees
- Streamlight sidewinder military tactical flashlight https://www.streamlight.com/
- Eyes on First sunglass gift basket www.eyesonfirstave.com
- Mike K Guide Service Delaware River Float Trip for Smallmouth and Musky any weekend in August 2024 https://www.facebook.com/MikeKGuideService/
- Mackin's Rippin Lips Fishing Trips - gear/lure pack https://www.rippinlipsfishingtrips.com/
- Lake Hopatcong Guide Service https://www.lakehopatcongguideservice.com/ Lake Hopatcong guided fishing trip 4 hours with Aaron Graybil for 2-3 anglers
- Lake Hopatcong Guide Service https://www.lakehopatcongguideservice.com/ fly fishing NJ trout streams 4 hours 2-3 anglers with Matt Califano
- Signal 11/ Lipglu/ Jersey Fluke Bellies prize bundle from owner Steve Ciasullo https://signal11lures.com/lip-glu/
- NYC Sport Fishing 4 person Striper Charter 2024-25 season, Captain Steve Cherry https://www.nycsportfishingcharters.com/
- Wetside Sharkin land based shark fishing trip, gear and bait included https://www.facebook.com/profile.php...ibextid=ZbWKwL
- Musky Inc. - Musky lure bundle http://www.mi22.com
- Chuck Many - 2 man monster Striper trolling experience (not for hire)
- 2 Open Boat passes for Down Deep Bull, 2024 season https://downdeepsportfishing.com/
- Battle Creek Baits plastic lure pack bundle
- Two open boat passes for Fishmonger, 2024 season https://www.fishmongercharters.com/
- $100 of Toggy Time Blackfish jigs https://toggytimejigs.com/
- Jigging World Night Ranger 7' MH spinning rod www.tackleworld.com
- Jigging World Hybrid 7' MH spinning rod www.tackleworld.com
- Ramsey Outdoor Daiwa Procyon 2500 spinning reel https://ramseyoutdoor.com/
- AM Anglers $100 hand crafted wooden lures https://craftyfisherman.com/pages/se...le/a-m-anglers
- John Fallon original signed outdoor prints and 2 hour photo session
- Dows Lake Hopatcong $25 gift certificate and 6 Bomber Long As https://www.facebook.com/Dows-Boat-R...iQeRkm7YfhcZAN
- Noreast'r Sweatshirt, Performance Tee and hat https://www.noreastrwear.com/

[Lido-Gambler]

Tara and I had a blast. Great people, food, beer, prizes and Holiday Cheer!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Good to see you both and glad you could make it Lidos!

[FASTEDDIE29]

This was just epic awesomeness! All these anglers in one room sharing the same passion. It’s what makes me tick other than being a family man. You guys are my extended family and I’d do almost anything for my brothers and sisters here. I’m thankful for the friendships we’ve built and the memories we continue to make together. Let’s keep it going right into the New Year. I wholeheartedly love y’all! Thank you to all that put forth the effort to make this happen. Support eachother, support local business and keep pushing forward!
TIGHT LINEZ FOREVER!!!

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by FASTEDDIE29

This was just epic awesomeness! All these anglers in one room sharing the same passion. It’s what makes me tick other than being a family man. You guys are my extended family and I’d do almost anything for my brothers and sisters here. I’m thankful for the friendships we’ve built and the memories we continue to make together. Let’s keep it going right into the New Year. I wholeheartedly love y’all! Thank you to all that put forth the effort to make this happen. Support eachother, support local business and keep pushing forward!
TIGHT LINEZ FOREVER!!!

I'm feeling you Eddie, love you too and appreciate all who roam with us my brother! So many good times with you and all the people at the party and more to come. What a great community we have here which warms my heart...

Whenever there's a need or a cause or a fishing trip we all come together and that's what make us us. Hope to see you on the ice this winter...

[JonDevin]

Wow, this group is tremendous! We at NJ Heroes on the Water cannot thank you enough for your support. We are already in our planning stage for our 2024 program. We will be taking many military veterans, first responders, and their families out kayak fishing to help them #paddle-fish-heal and it's all thanks to you. We are all volunteers and this program is absolutely free to them. This means that YOU are the ones that make this happen. So give yourselves some applause. You have already, and are continuing to, make a difference. Thank you!

~NJ Heroes on the Water

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by JonDevin

Wow, this group is tremendous! We at NJ Heroes on the Water cannot thank you enough for your support. We are already in our planning stage for our 2024 program. We will be taking many military veterans, first responders, and their families out kayak fishing to help them #paddle-fish-heal and it's all thanks to you. We are all volunteers and this program is absolutely free to them. This means that YOU are the ones that make this happen. So give yourselves some applause. You have already, and are continuing to, make a difference. Thank you!

~NJ Heroes on the Water

Jim and Matt did a great job representing and I can’t think of a more worthy cause Jon.

Merry Christmas to you, all the volunteers and our Heroes!