What do you love about being a member of NJSWF?

[BigAl13]

I figured I'd throw this up to see what everybody thinks, and to show all the new and less active members the benefits of part of this thing. To me;

1.Information- Almost every question I have had has been  correctly answered and ones that haven't had a direct answer I was pointed in the right direction .

2. Fishing reports- hearing what is actually out there being caught with the methods and areas has greatly improved my fishing. Having truthful reports when the fishing is good or is terrible is a real benefit as opposed the generic and embellished reports you get in the paper.

3. Fishing trips- Being a member here has introduced me to boats and areas that I may not have run into had I not joined.

4.The people - every last member I have met has been top class. Weather it be a wish of a happy birthday, an offer to lend a hand if needed, a prayer sent for hope, or a couple of pizzas sent to feed your help during a move the members go above and beyond to your day a little better.

5. Friendships- may as well have been number 1. You guys/gals are truly friends and not just people that I talk to on a forum. Has a lot to do with all mentioned above and I can't say enough about all my NJSWF brothers and sister.


I just want people to see what they are missing and hope they become more involved. Thanks Rod for putting this together and the rest of the mods for all your work.

[Uncle Luna]

You hit it right on the head Al. I have also been a member pretty much since to start of this site. Probably one of the most honest fishing site out there no I disagree here. People willing to share where and what's going on just call on the radio or phone and you will be getting a report where they are catching fish. I have been on party boats wearing the NJSWF Shirt and people have came up to me and introduced themselves to me and made friends just because of that.
Always has been a great site.

[Salty Dog]

Fresh news from off the water .Not the one to two week stuff from the local publications .Plus the reports are spot on ,no BS .The fellowship of the common bond .Information on how too ( or not to ) .Just an over all good vibe from all members .The big plus is the long range accurate weather predictions .

[Hotrod]

For Me...  Simply..  Life Changing with awesome friends

[Still Running]

 

Great thread Al !

I became a member in 2007 I think.
I joined to get fishing reports and how to info. As I asked questions the guys would help me anyway they could.
I could not attend the first banquet because I had a trip to the keys that week. Over the next year I posted on the board and became keyboard friends with a few guys. By the time the second banquet came around I spoke with a few on the phone and pm’ed each other. So I went to the banquet and met a bunch of great fishing buddy’s.

One gay guy on the front of the boat posted a question and I pm’ed him my phone number to see if I could help him out. Since then we became pretty good friends and fished together countless times and made great memories.

The guys on the site started a post on a group Blackfish trip. Never done that before so I figured I would give it a try.
 
Yup still trying to put a good catch together. 

I can’t even remember how I met all of the guys on this site, but have made many of good friends. Everyone here helps you out. From showing what you are doing wrong on a rig, tell you your hood is full of crabs, where you can buy stamps, what’s gay and what is not, and the words you even spell wrong. The list goes on and on….

I even found a business partner on this site, a rod builder who brings me a new rod on every trip I go on.

Beware there is a down side to the site.
You can be minding your own business at work and the next thing you know it’s FUN PHONE time and you get a text. The next thing you know 3 hours has past and you can’t stop laughing and you didn’t get any work done.

Yup, glad I stopped by.
 
I reserve the write to amend this once it BIB proff reeds it…

Thanks Rod

[Hunter 2]

Super post Rick,

[Takes Prizoners]

What I like about this group is that it's a group of people closer to each other than most other sites.  I browse them all and it always seems there's a bunch of different cliques that it's like being back in high school. So I'd rather pay more attention to our site where everyone is welcomed. The BS of all sorts is generally non-existent (argumentative topics designed only for the sake of arguing). The weather reports are the best and most accurate I've come across. Everyone here wants to help each other whether it's where to fish, how to fish, or other non-fishing info/tips.  I joined this site while I was on vaca a couple years ago and saw someone asking for a review on a generator.  So I joined and left a review and been coming back ever since.

[Luna Sea 5]

where to begin.. It has to be the friends you make here and mostly the on water connections.  When there are a few of us in the same area, those phone calls into a good bite are key.  Working together on the water, sharing spots, tips and tricks are very helpful.  

[Bucktail]

Nice thread.

[Wreckfish]

For me, it's simple.  It's the people I have met and fish with.......

[Eng 94]

Man you guys must be getting board.

Just kidding, For me it's been just about everything mentioned here. The most important thing is the friendships that are made by great people. I know I have gained a great deal of knowledge and help from good people. It's rare to find a site like this. Everyone here should be proud of the great job they do to keep it that way.

Almost forgot; Thanks Phil for the new call name "Garlic Joe"

[paul-e]

Great thread Al !

I became a member in 2007 I think.
I joined to get fishing reports and how to info. As I asked questions the guys would help me anyway they could.
I could not attend the first banquet because I had a trip to the keys that week. Over the next year I posted on the board and became keyboard friends with a few guys. By the time the second banquet came around I spoke with a few on the phone and pm’ed each other. So I went to the banquet and met a bunch of great fishing buddy’s.

One gay guy on the front of the boat posted a question and I pm’ed him my phone number to see if I could help him out. Since then we became pretty good friends and fished together countless times and made great memories.

The guys on the site started a post on a group Blackfish trip. Never done that before so I figured I would give it a try.
 
Yup still trying to put a good catch together. 

I can’t even remember how I met all of the guys on this site, but have made many of good friends. Everyone here helps you out. From showing what you are doing wrong on a rig, tell you your hood is full of crabs, where you can buy stamps, what’s gay and what is not, and the words you even spell wrong. The list goes on and on….

I even found a business partner on this site, a rod builder who brings me a new rod on every trip I go on.

Beware there is a down side to the site.
You can be minding your own business at work and the next thing you know it’s FUN PHONE time and you get a text. The next thing you know 3 hours has past and you can’t stop laughing and you didn’t get any work done.

Yup, glad I stopped by.
 
I reserve the write to amend this once it BIB proff reeds it…

Thanks Rod

 

Thanks for writing this Rick.

[ChrisL]

It's simple.....the friendships I've formed with the members here that I otherwise would have never met.   

[fellinger]

I agree with everything! There might be a ton of lurkers but, it's the active guys who you get to know who makes it worthwhile. Great posts guys.

[Pops Soul]

Nice topic Al  For sure the number 1 thing is getting to meet everyone, making new fishing friends and being able to chat with folks that share the same passion for fishing as I do. Also through the Banquet getting to rub shoulders with some top notch tackle manufactures and top rated charter captains

[Fishin Dude]

Wow. I joined this site shortly after Rod started it, and it has been a great experience ever since. From the fishing knowledge I've gained, to the laughs I've had, sharing in members both ups and downs in life, having a place to vent at times  when needed, as well as meeting fishermen of all skill levels and from all walks of life,sharing that common  bond of the love of fishing. The friends I've made, the great people I've met and those who I've fished with, shared a beer or two, those who I've helped and helped me, the fantastic annual Banquets, fishing trips, meeting up with guys at local flea markets, shows, seminars, and out on the water. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few more things, but this place we call NJSALTWATERFISHERMAN.COM  is unforgettable.  Thanks to Rod and everyone here, both past and present.  To those lurking, join in on the experience, you'll e glad you did.