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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports => Topic started by: CapBob on November 11, 2007, 04:28:10 PM
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What I thought was going to be a day doing chores for the little women turned out great.
Had a charter booked for today, as I normally do I called the client last night to confirm that everything is a go with the weather, etc. Left a voice mail for him that things were a go and would meet them at the dock at 0630.
A short time later received a call from the client, Oh Hi Capt, I meant to call you the weather does not look good and we want to cancel.....weather, what weather I asked...forcast is good and fishing is heating up......well Capt we want to cancel. Unfortunately I was a nice guy and did not take a deposit, I bite my tongue and politely told him do not bother calling me again, unless he wants to sent me the deposit he owed me.
So, I went down to the boat this morning to make sure the ol girl was OK and to straighten out a few things. As I was on the boat a voice from the dock say, Hey Capt. can you take us out today?
I looked over on the dock and two gentlemen and a young boy were standing there. Climbed off the boat and greated them. They thought I was a small party boat and wanted to get in. Explained I was a private charter and what the trips consisted of.
The father of the boy looked a little sad, I asked what the problem was and he explained that it was his weekend with his son, who really wanted to go fishing and that he couldn't afford a charter. It was past 7:30 and I knew all the head boats were gone, I looked over at the boy who was staring at the boat.
Told the Dad I would take them out for the regular Party Boat fare, I couldn't shatter the boys day with dad. Loaded everybody on the boat and away we went.
Just about everywhere we hit, birds were working on fish, mostly Bass, but sometimes Blues were mixed in.
Fred Sr, Fred Jr and Chuck had the time of there lives jigging, working plugs and poppers. Everybody got their limt plus a bonus fish, must have released over 30 other bass both shorts and legal fish as well as a few Blues t 8 lbs.. All fish kept were between 30-36". Fred Jr was in heaven.
After we got back to the dock and the fish were cleaned, Fred Sr, shook my hand and gave me a large bear hug, he said you don't know what this meant to me.
Needless to say I was filled with a warmth on a day that was brisk, I was speechless. Good byes were said and Fred Jr. walked dwn the dock with his 36" bass that he wouldn't let be clean until his friends saw it.
This made my season.
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Great job CaptBob! Excellent! A trip like that is priceless. t^ That kid will never forget what you did for him today. Hat's off to you. (http://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/energizer-smileys-51935/hi11.gif)
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Wow Capt Bob. Thats what it's all about TT^
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Awesome!
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WoW Captain Bob!!! Hats off to you for sure.
That was one of the best memories that father and son could ever share, that will be with them for the rest of there lives, and it was all because of the kindness in your heart. Priceless!!! Some times being a nice guy does pay. The father and son were blessed to have that jerk cancel, and what a loss for that clown. You are a great person, this world needs a few more like you.
Capt. Mike
TT^ TT^ TT^
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whs That's what I was gunna say, But I'm too tired to type it ;D
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Way to go Capt. Bob TT^
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Man those warm fuzzies are great...
Great story and that is a few more points in the plus column for the big Guy up there.
Nice going
Happy Catching
Paul
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man that is a geat story , thanks and hotrod said , MONEY TALKS rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla rofla NICE JOB CAPT t^
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I commend you Capt Bob, by the way e-mail the name of your deadbeats, just in case they call me I will tell them to take a hike, just kidding (maybe?). You made that family's day, this will come back to you in more ways than you will imagine. Capt Fred.
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Way to go Capt Bob nice to hear about someone going against the grain and showing people its not just about the money.Very Commendable t^
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Captain Bob--OUTSTANDING job !!!. You made a memory for that young boy (as well as his father) that will last for a life time and beyond.
The fish gods will almost certainly repay you with good karma at some point in the future.
Also have to give a shout out to my brother from another mother....Hiya Capt. Freddy. Good seeing you on the water this past Friday.
Doc
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Priceless. t^
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You da-man,, excellent job.
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I truly believe what comes around goes around.
A kind jester like you did today will come back to you.
Nice Job Capt. t^
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I'm work as a counselor for troubled kids and I think it's safe to say, if more of my clients had experiences like the one you gave that child, my caseload would be much smaller. That they caught fish makes it all the more sweeter!
You're a good man.
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t^ great, outstanding report
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you are the captain!!!!
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Hats off to you Capt. Bob. Having them go home with a decent catch of fish and those memories will last forever. I'm sure you'll hear from them again. The fish just make the day so much better though. TT^ grtn
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GGGRRREEEAAATTT report!! We need more like you in the world. You etched a memory in that boy's mind that he'll NEVER forget! As has been said,Hats off to you TT^
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Nice job Capt t^
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captain that brought tears to my eyes since i'm divorced with 2 girls that i dont see as much since they have grown but we would go fishing on the weekends i had them. sounds like your a standup guy. maybe one day i can book a trip with my daughters t^
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Nice job Capt. Bob and sounds like things are heating up a bit.
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Hats off to ya cap'n.! What a great story and report..Its refreshing to see someone who understands that one of the true joys of the outdoors comes from sharing it with others...the gift you gave that family is priceless, and while the money you would have made on the regular charter would have been quickly spent and forgotten, the warmth you felt returned will be with you a long time.. looks like your kind gesture was also rewarded by the fish gods TT^
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w00t Great Rewards come to those who do Good Things! It pays to be a good person t^
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Class act Cap. Way to go!