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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports => Topic started by: IrishAyes on July 16, 2008, 09:45:38 AM
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My Monday fluke trip was cancelled in the am by the crew. It was raining back home and they didn't want to chance a bad weather day. Can't say that I blame them. However, I was at my trailer, just minutes from the boat, and the weather there was overcast, no rain, yet.
At about 10am we did get about a ten minute shower. The sky remained overcast, but the rain was over for the day.
After a few cleaning chores at my trailer I headed to the boat. I needed to fuel her up for our next trip. After putting a small fortune in the tanks, I decided to see what the ocean conditions were like.
On the way out and passing by the Belmar marina, a young man on the dock yelled over to me, "Hey, you got room for one more on your boat?" I was alone and had all the room in the world. In looking at this guy, I accessed that he was in the military or just got out. His hair cut and manner of dress were big clues in this.
I motored over to the dock and spoke with him for a few minutes. Told him I was only going out for an hour or so to see if I could find some bunker and bass. Found out that he was in the marines and recently got back from Iraq and was heading back in a few weeks. (A month furlow, if I remember correctly).
I invited him aboard and off we went.
Hit the ocean and looked for bunker, none in sight. Went to Asbury and dropped some fluke lines down. No drift, no fish. But the bunker did show up.
Went over to a pod and snagged a few. Put them out for bass. The marine, his name was John, hooked up with something that took a lot of line. The line eventually parted. Upon retrieval, it looked like it either frayed on something or was chewed off.
Another hook up a short time later and John was onto a shark. Don't know what kind, but it had a wide girth, and was not a dogfish. It was about four foot in length. After several twists and turns the shark frayed the line and the line parted. Let me tell you, John was in his glory.
Tried a few other pods with no luck. After about two hours I had John back on the dock. He told me he never had an experience with catching the bunker and hooking up with a shark before. That made his day and his attitude made mine.
No fish to show for our efforts, but a good memory of watching him fight that shark. t^
John, stay safe and thanks for fighting for our country. slt
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nice report, no catch, but had action
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Good report Joe thanks, it is good to know that spur of the moment happenings have happy endings. Good Job... TT^
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Way to go Joe slt t^
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Capt Joe,
What a great story-I myself spent 8 faithful years in the Marine Corps with two combat tours. I know what it's like to want to cut loose and wind down doing some fishing.
It's nice to know there are still good guys like you out there yet!! I'm sure he will remember that day on the water for a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Semper Fi,
Sgt Messinger Ret.
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My hat is off to you Capt. for showing this Marine how thankful we are of their selfless service to this country. chrz Thank you John for keeping all of us safe. slt
NJDEVIL >:D
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hey Capt joe great trip and very nice of you for taking out someone who works hard for his country. t^
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Joe, The feeling you must have in seeing John enjoy the couple of hours fishing must be priceless.
To John the Marine, Thanks to You and others, we enjoy our freedom.
Way to Go.
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Great report Joe.. You are truely THE man TT^ Many people talk of "giving back" but few actually do.. Well done sir chrz . And to soldier John.. thank you, and others like you who risk it all for the rest of us every day. chrz
"We sleep safely in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm" -George Orwell
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Now this is a GREAT fishing report!!
slt
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Joe good stuff t^
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Good Deed there Joe Hat's off to you capt.
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Great job Joe, I am sure you will both have memories to last a long time slt
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Very nicely done Joe. I'm a firm believer in Karma or what goes around comes around. Can't wait to see your report about landing that 40-50 lb striper.. TT^ Then you'll know your karma chip was just cashed. chrz
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Awesome Joe! Way to go! ;D
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Nice gesture Joe slt