3rd Annual NJSWF Blackfish Trip Dec 4th ))) Happening Now !!!! (((

[Bucktail]

 

[Kenny]

 

[Bottom Dweller]

Not a good time to get pneumonia

[Fishin Dude]

 
Hey Darren I expect to see an Australian Braid
Knot to form your double leader. 
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[paul-e]

Just about game time guys and the weather is looking good for us on Sunday…

I just wanted go back over the details in this thread and consolidate all the trip info on one post to answer any last minute questions or concerns that might still be out there…

As you know we are sailing on the Bandit out of Belmar and plan to sail at 6:30am…Let’s try to get down there early so that we have time to load up 35 guys and their gear and get out of dodge on time.  Should anyone need directions or info about the boat, here’s their website     http://www.fishbanditiv.com/ Also please remember that your $60 dollar fare does not include the mates tip, these guys work hard so let’s make sure we take care of them  

Bait provided by the Bandit will be green crabs only, so if you want to bring any special bait feel free to do so. Also as was asked many times…Braid is ok to use.

Should anyone experience a problem on the way to the boat, running late, got a flat tire, got lost… please give me a call and let us know you’re on your way…my cell is ( 973 ) 727-4699. Have a good excuse because you will be judged by 34 guys on its originality…

As to the pool, judging by the consensus of many posts it has been decided that it will be a $10.00 pool to be won only by the target species ( Blackfish ) It would be great if everyone enters the pool to make it interesting, I would hate to see a 12 pounder not take the money home because someone didn’t pony up the $10 bucks. There will also be a $50 dollar gift certificate provided by Dick’s Sporting Goods for the second largest Blackfish.

Also, Rod wanted me to remind everyone that he is going to be shooting some video on the trip so if you happen to see him wandering around with the camera going….please, watch the language and save Rod some time in the editing room  

With regard to the rod raffle, free to all and everyone gets a chance to win this beauty…

Phil ( Wreckfish ) has done it again for us and made yet another masterpiece with the following specs:

7 ft Blackfish Rod -Build on a Calstar Grafighter GF700L blank.                                        
This is composite graphite which is idea for use with braided line.
Fuji braid ready guide wrap in a spiral wrap (Acid wrap)
Eva Foam Grips,Fuji Graphite reel seat that will fit the Newell reels.                                            
Black with gold trim and some metallic red trim that should match the reel nicely.

Joe ( Irish Ayes ) sweetened the deal with a brand new Tica Wreck Series WR348 spooled up with 50lb Power Pro.

NJBob closed the deal with a blackfish rig and 12oz weight.

Sounds like an awesome setup is going home to one lucky angler, Join me again in thanking Phil, Joe and Bob for putting this rig together for our trip, great job guys!!  


A special thanks goes out to Dick's Sporting Goods for sponsoring yet another NJSWF.com event.
Dick's has generously donated a $50 Bonus Certificate, which will be awarded to the angler catching the second largest blackfish!!  Plus all members sailing with us will receive a $5 Bonus Certificate to spend at any Dick’s Sporting Goods.  Truly a great sponsor  

Also need to thank Joe from Maitai Lures and NJ Saltwater Tackle, everyone on board will be receiving a Custom made Snafu Rig to catch the big one  



A special note and acknowledgement has to go out to Rod as well...

Our site, NJSWF.com is about to celebrate its 5th birthday on the web  ( Jan 3rd 2007 –Jan 3rd 2012 ) I would personally like to thank Rod for taking his dream and putting it into action and providing us all with this great platform for the sport we all love, Fishing/boating. Trips like these are made possible by this sites very existence.



Looking forward to a great day…….see everyone on Sunday  

Good Job done Kenny  and thanks to our sponsers. 

[Bucktail]

Found a couple of pretty cool You Tube videos.

If you have trouble hooking these bait stealers, the first video may explain why.

The second video is from our first ever NJSWF tog trip.  We were on the Bandit out of Indian River, Delaware that day.  Tough conditions (and very dramatic music), but lots of fun!

[Reel McCoy]

Great video, Hotrod.  Now I won't be able to sleep tonight in anticipation of tomorrow's trip 

[Offshore Madness]

In case any of you didnt hear yet.Michy and i will not be able to go tomorrow Her drs.orders. They are thinking congestive heart failure and found alot of protein in her urine, which is not a good thing at all. I am truely sorry we have to miss this trip we really wanted to go but her health is WAY more important then any fishing trip
   I am asking all you guys to please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we can pull thro this one. EverEnough also did her last run of the year yesterday report will follow later.  Id like to personally thank every one for your kind words.  GOOD LUCK tomorrow..

       Thanks Aaron and Michy

[Fishin Dude]

Aaron, sorry to hear about your wife, we will miss you on the trip. I hope things get better for your wife,you guys will be in the prayers over at my house. God Bless. <'((((><

[IrishAyes]

Thoughts and prayers to Michelle and you Aaron. Hopefully the doctors can come up with a speedy solution to her health issues.

You will both be missed on the trip.

[njbob49]

Aaron, sorry to hear about your wife's health problems. I do hope she gets better quickly.  My father always said that there is nothing more important than your health.

As to alternate bait for tomorrow's trip, the tackle shop in the marina has white leggers at $8.95 a dozen and says he has an ample supply as of this morning. They do not have Asians.  He also said they are open at 5AM not 6AM as the web site states. If anyone brings some Asians, I will gladly chip in to help cover the cost. The store down the street on RT. 35 in Neptune just has greenies which is no help.

Looking forward to meeting and fishing with everyone tomorrow.  Weather looks like it will be great with temps in the 50's, unless they screwed up the marine forecast again.

Tight Lines,
Bob G

[Hotrod]

Sorry to hear about your wife.  we will miss you Sunday..

[Offshore Madness]

Aaron, sorry to hear about your wife, we will miss you on the trip. I hope things get better for your wife,you guys will be in the prayers over at my house. God Bless. <'((((><

Thank you it means alot

[Offshore Madness]

Thoughts and prayers to Michelle and you Aaron. Hopefully the doctors can come up with a speedy solution to her health issues.

You will both be missed on the trip.

thank you.

[Offshore Madness]

Aaron, sorry to hear about your wife's health problems. I do hope she gets better quickly.  My father always said that there is nothing more important than your health.

As to alternate bait for tomorrow's trip, the tackle shop in the marina has white leggers at $8.95 a dozen and says he has an ample supply as of this morning. They do not have Asians.  He also said they are open at 5AM not 6AM as the web site states. If anyone brings some Asians, I will gladly chip in to help cover the cost. The store down the street on RT. 35 in Neptune just has greenies which is no help.

Looking forward to meeting and fishing with everyone tomorrow.  Weather looks like it will be great with temps in the 50's, unless they screwed up the marine forecast again.

Tight Lines,
Bob G

thanks

[Offshore Madness]

Sorry to hear about your wife.  we will miss you Sunday..

Thank you.

[Still Running]

Prayers to Michelle and you Aaron. Hope everything work out soon.
Sorry you guys can't make it.

[paul-e]

 

Hope it all works out well.

[Pops Soul]

Sorry to hear that news Aaron,was looking forward to meeting you guys, Take care of her dude

[bayonne]

sorry to see your wife is ill hope she recovers my wife had a hart atack last year blocked artery had stents put in
our prayers are with you and your wife