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MVP · #51 03-31-2014, 12:49 AM

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After some great food and drinks things started to get a little weird as some old guy wearing an embroidered blackfish hat and sweatshirt started showing off a rod he recently finished. A total rebuild based on older Diawa Sealine rod that he stripped down and totally rebuilt with new guides, reel seat, extension and grips. Rod came out SWEET. He kept going around to everyone and asked them to touch his ROD. Kevin from Fishtank could not resist and started yanking on his rod as hard as he could. Blackfish Doug was in heaven as you can see by the smile on his face as the sensitive tip and strong backbone telegraphed the simulated bite of a blackfish pouncing on a crab.

I had Frank pick the winner of the second Annual Hi Mar Fishing Flea Market Fundraiser Rod. What are the chances of the same guy winning the raffle rod 2 years in a row. I would say chances would be slim to none. Well that was not the case as our very own Larry (Heartattack) must have some real good MOJO going on as he won for the second year in a row. Last year it was a custom Fish Poison fluke rod that was donated by Kevin Bogan and this year it was custom All Star spinning rod with custom inlays I donated for the cause. Well you know what they say " Good things happen to Good people"

I want to thank everyone for coming. It was great to see Topeka Boy as he has had a tough year and he looks great. I expect to see some great fishing reports from him this year. Guys really were glad to see him as he bought a nice bottle of Cognac to share with the crowd. Got to see some old faces and meet some new ones to add to my fishing family.

Mike(Fishprof) and his wife. Great people and a wealth of knowledge. Really enjoyed speaking with them. What a team, he catches the fish and she cleans, fillets and cooks them. She is a true keeper. Did I mention she fillets fish.

Kevin (Fishtank) Appreciate your generosity. If you are looking to catch some fish you should give Fishtank a call. Capt. Tommy Joseph is a legend and will go above and beyond to get you on the fish.

Scott - Any friend of Kevin and Capt Tommy J. is a friend of mine.

Bob - Great meeting you and hope to fish with you this season

Well we got Spring Fling 2014 off to a great start. If the rest of the year turns out as good, 2014 will go Above & Beyond our expectations.

hartattack · #52 03-31-2014, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MVP

... I would say chances would be slim to none. ....

First time the word SLIM was used in a sentence about me

What a great evening with wonderful peeps. You know how NJFishermen are - you may not know them at first, but after a few minutes and fish stories, you're fishing buds making plans for upcoming trips

Thanks for doing this Alex. Not only are you benefitting your needful cause, you're bringing together us winter-stricken anglers who are jonesing to get rid of cabin fever. Hopefully our waters warm up soon and we can all enjoy some much needed aqua-therapy.

It was pleasure meeting you Frank Q and a privilege for us to dine in your palace. I look forward to fishing with you and all other NJFishermen and NJFisherwomen in 2014 !!

Topeka Boy · #53 03-31-2014, 06:52 AM

Last night at Wok and Roll in Jackson was a blast. Frank had the food coming out of the Kitchen in waves

.everything was delicious and picture perfect. Was great to see the guys again and meet some new people. Looking forward to this season and wish all good luck. I would also like to thank Frank and Alex for putting this party together I had a great time

Finprof · #54 03-31-2014, 10:23 AM

Thanks to Alex and Frank for putting this together for NJFishing. We all had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone.

tautog · #55 03-31-2014, 11:07 AM

Still feel bloated and tired like the day after Xmas.

Fish Tank · #56 03-31-2014, 11:52 AM

I would like to thank Alex and Frank for putting together a phenomenal event last night. I can't say enough about the delicious food that never seemed to end, beautiful decor and great company! I will certainly make it a point to stop by and see Frank again soon and I would encourage everyone else reading this post to do the same. You will not be disappointed.

~Capt. Kevin

Blackfish Doug · #57 03-31-2014, 07:39 PM

I just would like to ask everyone who went last night to post a positive review on yelp on Franks restaurant. It goes a long way in reviews a lot of people go by them. Also if anybody's interested in that rod I made send me a PM. I was just going to display it but I didn't think it was going to create the interest it did.