1st Annual www.njfishing.com P.U.O.S.U. Tog Challenge

[Scotty]

Congrats to ALS Mako and Tommy on their pool winners, you guys did great. Was a little jealous watchng ALS Mako bailing what seemed like a lot of fish from the port corner, and Tommy with his drag pulling beast . I was pleased by the bottom that we had even up front, but just couldn't get the bite working, 'cept for the bergals, of which were chewing really hard early.

Had a blast meeting Tautog 1 (Steve) and Kimmy (both beat me at poker and blackjack), delicious BBQ from Smokehouse Steve, shrimp fishing lessons from the other Steve, Boston Pete feeding me some nice stogies, Lab (who also beat me in blackjack) with all the laughs and for letting me school him in geology (even though not my subject); he is right, we did have shade for 1 drop with a North wind and hard north current, but that got straightened out shortly after , but wouldn't let me live it down.

Thanks to everyone who showed and to all the support during my recent life event. You guys make me laugh and its a privelege to have such great friends sharing our passion on the sea...

[fin_s_guy]

Mikey...like you need to hear...great report and summed up perfectly.

I have to give Jersey Joe (Tom) props for the food today. It was top notch and I enjoyed every bite...and bite...and bite...etc! You went ALL out brother.

Thanks to Paulie for sparing my teeth. I paid alot of dough for 'em. Turns out he is a hell of a nice guy and spiced up the trip a bit.

Was good to get in one more trip this season before I hang it up til Flounder...and what a better group of guys to do it with. Lots of laughs all day even though the fishing was less than "Fuego".

Tight lines boyz!


Fin_S

[Life's A Beach]

Thanks Bobby

agreed

it's flounder next for me

[jigamafish]

LAB, Thanks for putting the trip together, I had a friggn blast!!!

Tom(aka Tommy 200), DUDE, that was some serious food, my brother!!!! You dropped some big bucks on us hacks. Thank you!

Razz, the stew was all that,too!!!!

It was an all out throw down in the galley today!

Although the fish didn't cooperate, the company was great. I got to meet some new faces today, as well as fish with some old friends.

Capt. Alan, the more incriminating pics are yet to come.

[mickrazz]

Originally Posted by Life's A Beach

GOOD bottom ALL day long!!!

Don't leave me hangin Fin s....

Wow...I had a great time. The food was..well, I said we were gonna eat like Vikings and we did.. I guess Lab didn't get a pic of Scotty piling the pulled pork on his potato roll with his fingers. He ate like TWO vikings. Lots a laughs had by all.

Things I learned today. (to borrow Labs favorite catch phrase)
1. THE most important thing NOT to do on one of these trips is fall into a deep sleep,as was stated earlier. So far, Lab is being QUITE kind about his choice of pics.
2. If we have many more of these trips I'm gonna gain 40 lbs.
3. This crew is a rough bunch..and it doesn't matter if women are aboard. If you don't have very thick skin,stay FAR away.
4. If Lab wouldn't gab so much while fishing,he MIGHT catch a few more than the "lab limit".
5. It was my pleasure fishing with all of the gentlemen (and one lady) on todays trip. Just a great bunch of fishermen to spend a day with. Thanks.

[DaveTats]

Great time with everyone today. Thanks to LAB for setting this trip up and everyone who brought the food and drinks.

I'll post some pics that I took tonight or tomorrow.

[Life's A Beach]

Rough Crowd???

Things Baby Al learned today:

1. I don't care WHO is on the boat, I speak my mind


2. My mind is warped but I AM fair

3. Are you saying I can't talk and fish at the same time? I gave my fish to Scooter anyway. So did Tommy. Scooter didn't catch a fish but went home with more filets than anyonej!!!

4. I'm taking advice from a guy who chews nicorette gum and smokes heavy-duty menthol butts AT THE SAME TIME???

thanks for the hat Mick

[Life's A Beach]

Originally Posted by DaveTats

Great time with everyone today. Thanks to LAB for setting this trip up and everyone who brought the food and drinks.

I'll post some pics that I took tonight or tomorrow.

And having peeps on the trip thinking Dave was my 16 year old son was TOO FUNNY

[DaveTats]

Originally Posted by Life's A Beach

And having peeps on the trip thinking Dave was my 16 year old son was TOO FUNNY

We worked that one all day

[Life's A Beach]

Yes we did.........VERY WELL too


but remember if you're gonna be one of my kids.



I will throw ANYONE under the bus...........Ask Baby Al and FinS. I STUNNED FinS.........him thinking he had heard my bottom line comment previously only to be outdone today.