THT Get Togethers - IBSP (NJ) Tices Shoal - July 10, 2010 (Rain date: 7/17) Coordinates, Time, Name List

******** NEW DATE (RAIN DATE IN EFFECT!! JULY 17, 2010!!!!! ********

I'll be there at 10:00AM -- which is early for some, but if you want a good spot it works out well. There is no formal start time or anything like that... the purpose of all this is just to meet other folks that enjoy the same things.

Rain/Weather date: July 17, 2010 (following week), same time.

Decimal Coordinates:
N 39.83376
W 074.09250
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N39 50.026
W 074 09250

(That conversion was done by my GPS and is a little off when I put it into a GPS converter on the internet... if anyone can help me tighten that up, let me know. You should have no problem finding it.) :)

When you go to that location, you'll see a wooden "deck" on the shore. When you face the deck, you're going to go slightly North of it (to the left)... that area is still very nice and sandy shallow enough to walk to the "deck" and then you can take that walk-way across to the ocean.
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Here is a current list of people. If you're name is here and you don't think you can go, please drop me a line: fixitpete@optonline.net or reply or something... :)

bbalguy10
Mine Now(-)
BW22 (?)
Deep Run
Boatless33 (*)
stoxbonds
jack14
hudiefloats (*)
oldpete (*)
nickmo (*)
Angler48
Reelnauti (*)
Celticcross
captmark30
turbodan
jjl
msilva4
1Bigtrouble
Captain Nimrod (*)
chrisjb
cheapshot
gj2794 (*)?
hlights2 (*)
mnotta (*)
Afishinado (tentative)
powerstroke430
Scooter75nj
jerseyplumber (* + Guest Boat)
c-witch

(-) Likely can't make it
(*) Confirmed
(*)? Likely, but not Confirmed
(?) Unsure

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I'll be on VHF68 - just hail me if needed.

Awesome idea. I'm down for it

Cool... let's see where it goes. We have so much fun when we go...

Pete, I'll show up. It'll give you a chance to see a really sharp SH 24. Guess it should be late at least late June to be sure the weather is good. Maybe set up a primary date and a bad weather date for the following weekend. Never anchored up at TS but have seen all the boats from a distance. Jack

Pete, I'll show up. It'll give you a chance to see a really sharp SH 24. Guess it should be late at least late June to be sure the weather is good. Maybe set up a primary date and a bad weather date for the following weekend. Never anchored up at TS but have seen all the boats from a distance. Jack

Great! This might actually turn out to be something! Naturally, you'll have to leave your boat at home -- we already have one 24' Sea Hunt... :jk:

Agreed, we should wait for the weather to be warm enough to enjoy swimming, etc. I also think earlier in the day to secure a good spot. I like just slightly North of the walk-way... I can get coordinates, etc. off the GPS and post as we get closer. Earlier in the day it is easy to see a "group" of boats. I'd rather anchor solo but we can do the "floating armada" look where people bumper to each other if so desired.

Anchoring there is a breeze. Never had a problem, just look at the direction everyone else is facing and the rest is pretty common sense.

Very cool. Nothing like having something different to look forward to during the off-season.

Let's see who else stumbles in. I think I'll throw a post up on the main board...

Great! This might actually turn out to be something! Naturally, you'll have to leave your boat at home -- we already have one 24' Sea Hunt... :jk:

Agreed, we should wait for the weather to be warm enough to enjoy swimming, etc. I also think earlier in the day to secure a good spot. I like just slightly North of the walk-way... I can get coordinates, etc. off the GPS and post as we get closer. Earlier in the day it is easy to see a "group" of boats. I'd rather anchor solo but we can do the "floating armada" look where people bumper to each other if so desired.

Anchoring there is a breeze. Never had a problem, just look at the direction everyone else is facing and the rest is pretty common sense.

Very cool. Nothing like having something different to look forward to during the off-season.

Let's see who else stumbles in. I think I'll throw a post up on the main board...Thats a nice area :thumbsup:
Coming in from fishhing from the Barnegat its always looks crowded but it still has plenty of room, might be a good idea to have a time well before noon though, biggest boat parking lot in New Jersey ;)

Thats a nice area :thumbsup:
Coming in from fishhing from the Barnegat its always looks crowded but it still has plenty of room, might be a good idea to have a time well before noon though, biggest boat parking lot in New Jersey ;)

For years and years, I would look at all those boats and say, "Nah -- that's ain't for me" -- I just was never one to "tie up with the herd" -- well... when we had our son, we started going there (this past summer) -- he was 9 months old -- we get there early. Around 10am. We swim on the bayside, go over to the ocean side, swim more... he love riding on my shoulders... we wade back to the boat (I've actually had to SWIM him in) -- and have lunch. usually by around 1:00 we're out of there... it starts to get too crazy. (Although I have met up with friends and ended up staying until way beyond that) With something like this, if we can get enough people -- *WE* would be the "craziness".

We'll see how it goes...

I haven't been there in years and pass by it every time I go fishing. Could be a good time with a group of people. For me it just depends on what day of the week it is and if the owner of the 220 Seapro i run and take care of is down and needs to me to drive him around.

I have heard of Tices but havent been there yet. If Im around that weekend Ill try and show up. My neighbor has mentioned Tices a few times so I will ask him where it is.

I'll post coordinates when it gets closer to the time. I'll also post up a map with the area, etc. I'll try to make it as easy as possible to be there. No stress, no "have to be there" crap -- just fun time... show up whenever, leave whenever... Seems there is lots of interest...

That would be fun to get a good group out there. Tices has become increasingly more popular. I'll definately be in.

Sounds good to me if i am down that weekend!!

I am interested in a 2002 21 foot Sea Pro Center Console, with a 150 2 stroke Yamaha. Does anyone have any knowledge if this is a decent boat?
Thanks

Sounds like it could be a good time. I usually do Tices a couple times a season but didn't stop by this year. Like to check out your and Jacks SH 24's and put a face with the names.

Sounds like it could be a good time. I usually do Tices a couple times a season but didn't stop by this year. Like to check out your and Jacks SH 24's and put a face with the names.



Hey, Ralph. It will be easy to tell us apart. I'll be the extremely good looking face with the really cool 24.
Hope you can make it. I would like to check out your 22. I may have seen you one day this summer off the Governor's Mansion. Is it the new darker blue color? We can stand around all day and tell one another how great our boats are.

Looks like there is a lot of interest! I've got a few ideas on how to select a date that will work for the most number of people... as we get closer to the season, we'll set it firmer. (Allowing for the weather and everything.)

Looks like there is a lot of interest! I've got a few ideas on how to select a date that will work for the most number of people... as we get closer to the season, we'll set it firmer. (Allowing for the weather and everything.)

I know its far away and all and the weather unknown, but I'd like to suggest a possible date to be considered... Sunday, July 18. I think a THT get together at Tices would be a pretty cool way to kick off my 21st birthday :thumbsup:

Hey, Ralph. It will be easy to tell us apart. I'll be the extremely good looking face with the really cool 24.
Hope you can make it. I would like to check out your 22. I may have seen you one day this summer off the Governor's Mansion. Is it the new darker blue color? We can stand around all day and tell one another how great our boats are.

It's a white hull 2004 but still looks new. My boat was one of the first Sea Hunts in jersey waters back then.

Think Spring!

Whoa. Just saw this thread. I'm absolutely, DEFINITELY, in. I'll be there with my girlfriend and hopefully a couple more people. My slip is at Causeway Marina on Rt. 72 so any time is great for me.

As someone else mentioned, it's awesome to have my first thing to look forward to for next summer! :grin:

Whoa. Just saw this thread. I'm absolutely, DEFINITELY, in. I'll be there with my girlfriend and hopefully a couple more people. My slip is at Causeway Marina on Rt. 72 so any time is great for me.

As someone else mentioned, it's awesome to have my first thing to look forward to for next summer! :grin:

Hey, Dan. I slip at Causeway also. I'm on B dock #62...pale blue Sea Hunt 24. We can run up to Tice's together. Maybe you can bring Captain Stubing?

Whoa. Just saw this thread. I'm absolutely, DEFINITELY, in. I'll be there with my girlfriend and hopefully a couple more people. My slip is at Causeway Marina on Rt. 72 so any time is great for me.

As someone else mentioned, it's awesome to have my first thing to look forward to for next summer! :grin:

Sort of why I thought it would be cool... the winter is too friggin long... and after all the work we do to get'er ready for the season, it'll be nice to all get together. What I'm thinking (and PLEASE don't do it yet!!) is that I'll start a "list" of dates. Then we'll take the date that the most number of people can work with - this way it is the most fair and we get the best turnout. Naturally, mother nature may laugh at us, but we'll have a rain date.

If anyone has a better idea on how to set up a date... I'm all ears, but that seems like the best way. Most people have PM'ed me and told me that just about any weekend (weather permitting) would be fine. I can tell you that it would likely be on a Saturday, and it would likely start around 10AM (or sooner) (when things there are still calm and we can "get out spot").

Naturally we should make it when the weather works for swimming (duh), etc.

That's what's been rattling around in my brain. Right now it looks like this went from a "feeler" to a "real thing"... but, please -- any ideas would be awesome.

Thanks,
Pete

I'm in.
I've got cabin fever already.
6 months fly by...yea right!

Just saw this and I'll definitely be there with my crew... great idea!

It is looking like July 10th as of right now. (Warm enough to swim and not as hectic as 4th of July weekend) But post up or email me (PM may get full):

oldpeteisme (at) optonline (dot) net

if you have suggestions... :)

Good for me. I''l be there.

Just a quick note. If the plan is to raft or anchor in close proximity to each other, I would suggest keeping it towards the side or outside edge. As we all know it can turn into a zoo there at times. Trying to tie more than a few boats together near the walkway can be almost impossible due to the tight spacing.

I'm not a huge fan of the 'raft' thing... But I'm think about just North of the walk way and slightly West. We can see how it looks later down the line and go from there. If we can keep the 10th nailed down -- the rest will be east. :)

Any weekend except July 23rd. I run the Mid-Atlantic Bertram Rendezvous in Atlantic City. Come on down if you are interested as we encourage other boats. Last year we had Blackfins, Bayliners, Vikings, and a Bruno Stillman.
I like rafting up; but you need to know how to drive, and tie up your boat with plenty of bumpers. Every fourth or fifth boat just has to drop an anchor. I have a 35 Bertram so I will need to stay out in a little deeper water. Or I can bring my 20 shamrock and run it aground.

July 10th is looking more solid based on some mails and such. I'll post coordinates as the season starts up. :)

I'd like to go too. I have a 23' Mako CC with an Inboard. Can I get in there with the inboard. I trailer and put in at the barnaget township ramp. Thanks guys!!!

I'd like to go too. I have a 23' Mako CC with an Inboard. Can I get in there with the inboard. I trailer and put in at the barnaget township ramp. Thanks guys!!!

How much water do you need? Worse case scenario, you stay out further and come in with somebody with an IO or OB...

sounds good Pete, always looking for a reason to go down there, just post the date

July 10th, 2010. I may set a rain/weather date, but I haven't gotten that far yet.

I'm going to update the title, etc.

July 10 works here too. Can't wait!

(Has it stopped snowing yet? :grin:)

Gentlemen, count me in. I think a little THT gathering at Tices would be " good times" .It would be nice to meet some of the other THT'ers in NJ.

Plus.....this party looks like it will need a Regulator

What's a Regulator?;cool;

Doh! Play nice, Jack! :D Actually... stoxbonds has a nice Regulator -- I haven't heard from him lately... hopefully he can show.

A regulator is something that runs circles around a Sea Hunt. ;)

A regulator is something that runs circles around a Sea Hunt. ;)

Uh Oh, the get together is beginning to sound like even more fun. Obviously, Regulators are outstanding boats. :thumbsup:

Doh! Play nice, Jack! :D Actually... stoxbonds has a nice Regulator -- I haven't heard from him lately... hopefully he can show.

Yeah, I fished alongside stoxbonds Regulator last summer...pretty boat. He'll show up here eventually.

Just a little friendly humor fellas. Sounds like it will be a good time at tices. I was there a couple times last year. It gets very interesting later in the day when everyone has had a little too much sun, is a little too close together, and drank a little too much beer. Thats when the flare guns come out. More good times

Don't know if I can make it as my days off are Mon. & Tues. If I can swing the day would anyone mind if I met them and followed them in? I'm down at LEH inlet and my mom's got a house in beach haven west so no problem me getting to that area. Just have not been north of old Barnie by boat.

Don't know if I can make it as my days off are Mon. & Tues. If I can swing the day would anyone mind if I met them and followed them in? I'm down at LEH inlet and my mom's got a house in beach haven west so no problem me getting to that area. Just have not been north of old Barnie by boat.

Yeah, no problem. I live in Beach Haven West but keep my boat slipped at Causeway Marina which is just past the causeway bridge on the right going north. Let me know when we get closer to the date and if you can make it. If so, I'll give you my contact info and we'll hook up. Actually, Tices is just slightly north of Barnegat Inlet but you stay in the bay instead of using Double Creek Channel to the inlet. Piece o' cake.

Some should post up a GPS snap shot with a way point mark right on Tices's shoal. Very easy to find. Most of the bigger boats come in from the south where the water is deeper.

Yeah, no problem. I live in Beach Haven West but keep my boat slipped at Causeway Marina which is just past the causeway bridge on the right going north. Let me know when we get closer to the date and if you can make it. If so, I'll give you my contact info and we'll hook up. Actually, Tices is just slightly north of Barnegat Inlet but you stay in the bay instead of using Double Creek Channel to the inlet. Piece o' cake.


As the week nears I'll be in touch if I can make the day. Thanks for the invite to tag along (Seahunt 186 DC F115).

I no exactly where the Causeway marina (docks) are so no problem with getting to you.

Moms on Beach haven west blvd, if you don't mind where are you?

As the week nears I'll be in touch if I can make the day. Thanks for the invite to tag along (Seahunt 186 DC F115).

I no exactly where the Causeway marina (docks) are so no problem with getting to you.

Moms on Beach haven west blvd, if you don't mind where are you?

I am right on the corner of Joshua and Jennifer. Right near the Morris Blvd. exit from BHW to the bridge. I had a Triton 186 with the F115...great boat and an outstanding motor.
Give me a shout when we get closer.

Some should post up a GPS snap shot with a way point mark right on Tices's shoal. Very easy to find. Most of the bigger boats come in from the south where the water is deeper.


I have a great Google Earth shot of the inlet area that shows Tices Shoal but, for the life of me, after four years on THT I still can't figure out how to post a picture on here. I can do it anywhere but THT. I gave up.

IM me for my email address if you like and ill post it for you!!

I'm going to post the exact coords as soon as I can get there by boat. For the people that need a good picture of the area. I'm going to try a link on MSN maps.

The link where I recommend the smaller boats start to anchor and then work their way West is the area marked by the "flag"... It is out of the way and easy to walk to Fisherman's Walkway...

Let's try the link:

http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&cp=qn54n78ts3cz&scene=8904663&lvl=2&sty=b&sp=Point.qn54n88ts3cy_Tices____&rtp=adr.~pos.39.83436491358981_-74.09182267984683_near%20Street%2C%20Seaside%20Par k%2C%20New%20Jersey%2008752%2C%20United%20States_' Tices'__a_&rtop=0~0~0~

^^ Don't know if it will work. I'll be posting perfect coordinates and pics once the boat is in the water... unless Jack gets in first and wants to pick me up and go over. :D

count me in. never hung out at Tices. used to hang at "party island" when it was in the inlet just in front of the lighthouse- that was years ago.

Pete-

I just heard from a seemingly reliable sourse that the seabass season was EXTENDED- May 22- Sept 12

count me in. never hung out at Tices. used to hang at "party island" when it was in the inlet just in front of the lighthouse- that was years ago.

Pete-

I just heard from a seemingly reliable sourse that the seabass season was EXTENDED- May 22- Sept 12

Awesome and Awesome! :)

jack14,

I just sat down to post your pic but some how it got deleted..I apologize!!
You can send it again if you like!!

Good idea, my birthday is the next day too, the first day i can drive the boat legally;cool;;cool;. Ill run this by my old man and see what he says.

Posting this pic for Jack14. The blue square icon on the top left is Tices Shoal.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q210/skeeterzx24bay/TICESSHOAL.jpg

http://newjersey.hometownlocator.com/maps/feature-map,ftc,1,fid,881180,n,tices%20shoal.cfm
I was able to get a pretty good aerial view from this website
http://newjersey.hometownlocator.com/maps/bigmap,n,tices%20shoal,fid,881180.cfm

The link I posted seems to work, can somebody verify?

It worked for me. Is that A7 beach access to the SE of the Tices flag you have marked on there?

It worked for me. Is that A7 beach access to the SE of the Tices flag you have marked on there?

Great!

I don't know the designations for the accesses... I do know that from that "deck" you can cross to Fisherman's Walkway. about 100 feet beyond there is the drive-on access. From there, during season, you can only go South via 4x4.

The flag I put was just to show a proposed area to anchor for shallow draft vessels.

More South of the "deck" you get the more crowded it gets. There is a nice sand-bar about 600 feet South of the flag point, so if we get too far out, we can walk over to the sand bar and then to the "deck"...

It's really not all that complicated, but when we're all on land -- it seems it. :)

Based on that description, it is A7 then. A23 is the farthest south you can drive on pavement and Gillikins in the only other access which is 2 miles from the front gates. That helps me out because my old man won't let me take the Whaler out on my own yet (and even if he did, I wouldn't). I mentioned the meet and greet to him and he liked the idea and said he'd be down to go but with a 24/7 emergency service company to run, things can suddenly pop up. Worst case scenario, I can kayak over

Based on that description, it is A7 then. A23 is the farthest south you can drive on pavement and Gillikins in the only other access which is 2 miles from the front gates. That helps me out because my old man won't let me take the Whaler out on my own yet (and even if he did, I wouldn't). I mentioned the meet and greet to him and he liked the idea and said he'd be down to go but with a 24/7 emergency service company to run, things can suddenly pop up. Worst case scenario, I can kayak over

No sweat. Just head South, look for the sign that says "Fisherman's Walkway" - parking is in the lot on the left. Cross the road and you'll see a wooden boardwalk. Take it to the end, which is the "deck" that you see in that photo. From there you can walk/wade/swim/whatever. :)

I will try to make it as well

great Idea.. we'll be there wifey kids N all..:)

List is updated... again...

:)

I'm in !

I am in with the wife and two boys 4 and 6. If it is up to them we will be there every week end. Anyone else with kids?

Will try. I have a 4 yo.

Heck yeah... I have a 19 month old who was going last year when he wasn't even a year old....

It's all about the kids... wives, whatever... no worries...

July 10th is my birthday so I will certainly remember the date!

Depending on the number THT boats are firmed up to attend perhaps we could put a couple of stakes or buoys so as to sorta-kinda reserve spots for a while. I would suspect that as long as the "reserved area" did not unduly take up too much vacant space for too much time that others would be considerate.

I'm in Barnegat so I would be happy to run over there early with a couple others and assist with this of it's what we decide to do.

Put my name on the list OldPete. Sounds like a great time. Maybe get everyone on the same VHF channel so we can find each other if it is really crowded. First time I went there was 3 years ago and it looked like a floating town. I know I have had have seen a couple guys before since there are only so many CMakos out there in the area. Always nice to be able to talk to local guys for a little more info on some secret spots.

Nimrod: That's a good idea. -- let's see how many people are firm as we get closer to the date...
cooter: Another good idea. -- we'll assign a ship to ship channel for people that might have trouble finding it...

I will be arriving with my 3 year old twins..Let the good times roll. I definately think we should agree on a VHF channel. It does get thick out there.

Anybody taking the ride from Jones inlet..?

Hey Oldpete I like the little sail boat heading towards the goal, but the Ibero Star on the top really brought back memories. Riviera Maya! Was there in 06. There were 30 of us there. It was one the best vacations ever.

Anybody taking the ride from Jones inlet..?

I haven't tried yet... but it would be cool if we could get Birdman to go. I need a Garmin tutorial! :) :) :)

Hey Oldpete I like the little sail boat heading towards the goal, but the Ibero Star on the top really brought back memories. Riviera Maya! Was there in 06. There were 30 of us there. It was one the best vacations ever.

I was looking for a countdown timer that I could add... I don't know anything about the site, but it looked kind of cool. Seems fair, they get their name on there and I get a free nautical count-down timer.

You can add my name to the list as well. Just a short shot across the bay for me, I'm coming out of Lanoka Harbor.
Steve

You can add my name to the list as well. Just a short shot across the bay for me, I'm coming out of Lanoka Harbor.
Steve

You're added. :)

i am a frequent there. great atmosphere. you can count me in

mnotta, Great!

I will be there also sounds great ...just a short shot down the bay from silver bay

I will be there also sounds great ...just a short shot down the bay from silver bay

What lagoon? I am in the lagoon directly across from Chadwick Island marina!!

Pencil me in, I might trailer up to a friends place in Forked River and join in. May be an excuse to borrow his 42 Fountain. I assume the area is dog friendly.

i am not sure about dogs being allowed in the state park....othes might know but i have seen plenty of boats with dogs anchored and partying there. I have seen them on the shoreline there as well but as far as rummaging throught the park i have no idea. I would guess..yes!!

From IBSP website:



Pets
Dogs are permitted in the park but must be kept on a leash that is a maximum length of six feet. They are not allowed on the swimming beach (the lifeguard area) during the summer season or on the Spizzle Creek Bird Blind Trail at any time. It is a good idea to check your dog for ticks (http://www.islandbeachnj.org/ParkFacts/annoy.html) after you take them on any of the other trails. Also do not leave your dog, or any other pet, unattended in the car during warm weather. If you are planning to spend hours in a part of the park where you cannot bring your dog, both you and your buddy will probably be much better off if you are able to leave your dog at home.

I just caught the Regulator/Sea Hunt fight from earlier in this post.....I got your back hudie! :-)

As Jack posted... dogs are totally fine. Where we'll be it is all dog friendly. Keep them on leashes.

The area that I mentioned above has a "sand bar" that is REALLY great for dogs. It gives them a place to rest if needed.

afish: Great! Hope to see you. A few boats out there today already! :)

Sounds like a good time.

Heck! Just looking at all these cool boats -- it'll be a blast!

(list updated... if you're not on it - chime in)

I sold my boat in the fall. If I swim out, will someone give me a beer? :jk:

I sold my boat in the fall. If I swim out, will someone give me a beer? :jk:

If you make it to fisherman's walkway you welcome to wade over!

This my1st time using this site so I'm not sure how to reply

This my1st time using

this site so I'm not sure how to reply scooter75nj

This my1st time using this site so I'm not sure how to reply

you figured it out just fine!!

:) was there this past Friday -- still nice and quiet this time of year. I'll post the exact coordinates this weekend for the general area. :)

:) was there this past Friday -- still nice and quiet this time of year. I'll post the exact coordinates this weekend for the general area. :)

Pete, about what time were you out there last Friday? We came back in through Barnegat Inlet. Didn't stop at Tices cause we had a big bass in the fishbox but we probably passed ya on the trip back to the dock. Saw a lot of Sea Hunts out there. Very nice looking boats :thumbsup:

Will try to make it. Haven't been there yet, but have heard a lot of good things. Need to break in my new Magma grill. Will have wife and 10 year old daughter with me. Thanks Pete. Do we need to bring anything? Pot luck meal? Maybe too complicated,;? just show up and play.:grin:

Boatless: We were out there from around 10:00am to 1:00 (swim, beach, lunch, clean boat...) then we motored to oyster creek for some clams - left there around 3:30 -- you may have driving right past us. :)

jerseyplumber: Same here! Just grabbed a cheap Magma "Cabo" grill from WM to use up the gift card I had -- never mind the cost of the rod-holder mount (doh!) - anyway...

It's really just a come-and-play sort of thing, I'll be there with my very pregnant wife and my 2 year old -- I'm not sure about the dog yet...

I'll add you and Scooter75nj to the list now...

Rain date added: 7/17 (the following Saturday). Ironically, that date *might* not work for me... but it was the date that the most number of people responded to for a "second" date...

This is totally a "no pressure" come-for-fun type of thing... come when you want, leave when you want -- if you like games, bring them... if you eat, bring food... if you drink, bring drink... you get the idea. :)

Pete,
Put C-WITCH on your list. May just be me and the fiance. My mako doesn't have enough shade for 2 yr old to be out all day.

Just an FYI for the country music fans. Thunder 98.5 and sea tow are having thunder on the bay on July 24 at Tices shoal.

[quote=newlyn;2890082]I sold my boat in the fall. If I swim out, will someone give me a beer? :jk:[/quote

I'll float you one out on a life ring. Just be sure that you're downwind. ;cool;

c-witch... you're on the list! If you end up making provisions for your two year old... ours will be there!

We were there this weekend and stayed most of the day (rare for us)... it was a great day. The ocean was cold, so spent most of the time in the bay... lots of horseshoe crabs... I went fishing the next day, wish I had brought a throw-bait net, lots of killies...

Was out at Tices on Sunday and it was very fun as usual. Although there were alot of boats I actually expected more for memorial day weekend, guess alot of people dont have their boats in the water.

Stopped by tices today with the better half. Was about a dozen boats and the water temp was 76. Very nice and pretty clear water today.

7/10/2010 is the Aquapalooza and the New Jersey Performance Power Boat Association raft up at tices also. If the weather is good it will be a huge gathering.

Yeah... this has been confirmed. The Aquapalooza will be the same date... We'll just have to be there in full force, then! :)

No sweat... just keep it NORTH of the walk-way, and try and get there early. After we "make" our mark, it should be fine. If nothing else, it'll add to the excitement!

Look for a PM in your box to confirm if you'll be there. I'll be adding a "*" if you confirm or not.

I'm surprised at all the PMs I've gotten asking if I'm still "on" for this. Really cool.

Pete

Hey,
Im new here but I might make it out if Im welcome. I presume its near the tip of IBSP. Im trailering from Pa anybody have a ramp suggestion for a 22?

Dave

Anything in forked river near will give you the best shot across the bay.

Hey,
Im new here but I might make it out if Im welcome. I presume its near the tip of IBSP. Im trailering from Pa anybody have a ramp suggestion for a 22?

Dave

You're certainly welcome. The very nearest ramp is the one @ Island Beach State Marina... HOWEVER it can be a bit of a pain. The newest and nicest is the Seaside Park Municipal Boat Ramp. VERY sweet and easy to use. If you prefer one that is more "protected" there is an older on located just South of the A&P in Seaside Heights. It is good if the weather is crappy because there's a barrier island that keep the water calm. You'll want to go down the center of the ramp as the sides tend to have a drop off.

If you're experienced at the ramp, the Seaside Park one is the best one. IMHO.

If you want to stay on the main-land, then aim for something on the East end of the Forked River.

Pete

P.S. if you want me to add you to the list, just let me know.

Not for nothing, but I wouldn't tow a boat to Seaside just to launch on that side of the bay. Besides trailing over to the island, the route to Tices is much easier from Forked River. You will not have any shallow water till you hit Tices.

Personally I would launch from Townsends Marina on Lacey Road.

Luna Sea, Tices is actually about the center of the park.

If you come out of FR, just look across the bay and look for all the boats, it's really hard to miss.

ok, your right about using the mainland.

If you want to stay on the main-land, then aim for something on the East end of the Forked River.

:)

(Luna Sea, can I add you to the list?!) :)

Ok! PMs went out to everyone on the list except Scooter75nj (I can't send him PMs)... let me know. I'm THINKING about getting there a little earlier since it was busy this past Sunday. Let me know if anyone else wants to show earlier.

Pete

anxious to see all my brothas and sistas ;cool;

I'm going to post a picture of my boat... It'll have a boat pole in the rod holder at the top of the T-Top. Boat color combo isn't that popular (Flag Blue Hull, white top), so it should be easy. :)

I'll be updating the list soon after more PM confirmations come in.

If anyone has any ideas on how to "spot" fellow THTers, I'm all ears... Assuming we all have VHF - we could use some kind of "code" or something? I don't know...

Updated the name list with first batch of confirmations...

OldPete any idea on water depth at those coordinates? Need four feet to be safe. Maybe I can bring my 31B if it is ready.

OldPete any idea on water depth at those coordinates? Need four feet to be safe. Maybe I can bring my 31B if it is ready.

Hi,

At those coordinates, you will not see four feet. If you go out about 200-400 feet (West) you will be in water that is 6+' (depending on tide). It is VERY common for people to float over from their larger boats and sail boats.

Be great to see you there! (and the boat!)

Pete

The 31B needs 3 feet plus. Guess all I can do is come by and throw a wake for you all. Have fun.

The 31B needs 3 feet plus. Guess all I can do is come by and throw a wake for you all. Have fun.

Just anchor out with the bigger boats and wade/swim over... or I'm sure somebody can come grab you... it's not a big deal at all. :)

The 31B needs 3 feet plus. Guess all I can do is come by and throw a wake for you all. Have fun.

You can actually get pretty close to the bar and still have decent water.

That being said, I draw 2.5'. I usually stay out in at least 4' of water.

The closer and shallower it gets, the tighter the fit between boats and the harder it is to leave.

That being said, I'll most likely anchor out a little and come in on a float with my swim fins towing a bobber cooler.:grin:

I'm going to tie a red float cushion to the tip of my telescopic boat pole, extend the pole all the way out, and put it in the rod holder on my T-Top. I'll be monitoring 68. Boat name is "Stefani Ann" (it is NOT on the boat).

Once again, it's a Blue Hull, White Top 24' Center Console Sea Hunt Gamefish. I'll be on board with my pregnant wife and 2 year old. If you can't find me, there is something wrong with you. :D

I'll also (likely) be there this weekend... probably Friday or Monday (doubtful Sat or Sun, but maybe) -- Just shout for me on 16 or 68.

Pete

Have fun be safe. I can't do the 10th - going to MD canyons. I will make the next time - thanks though.

I'm still planning on attending - will be out there sometime between 10 and 10:30 Saturday.
Steve - hlights2

Right now the weather is 50% chance of precipitation. I'm keepin' my fingers crossed. :)

I just spoke to my father and he informed me that he just a big job and may not be around on Sat. He'll know for sure tomorrow. If that be the case and he can't take the boat, I will be driving my truck to IBSP to get to Tices. If anyone can't get there by boat, let me know and I'll drive you out there since I have a beach buggy pass and don't have to pay to get into the park

I'm hoping the weather holds. The seas just jumped on the forcast. :(

I just spoke to my father and he informed me that he just a big job and may not be around on Sat. He'll know for sure tomorrow. If that be the case and he can't take the boat, I will be driving my truck to IBSP to get to Tices. If anyone can't get there by boat, let me know and I'll drive you out there since I have a beach buggy pass and don't have to pay to get into the park

No sweat... keep your fingers crossed for the weather.

Weather quickly turning more and more to crap... Could end up being a thing where all the crap weather is over-night (Fri. night) and the day turns out nice, but seeing how the weather seems to be turning crappy -- I don't know.

If anyone has anything to say, chime in.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.80062349201905&lon=-74.0972900390625&site=phi&smap=1&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text

- I think we'll make it through the day with the weather. May be a bit overcast and cloudy here and there, but overall it'll be fine.

hlights2

From your link for Sat:

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Being an ever optimist, I'm going to keep my fingers crossed - still. For now.

I too am an optimist, but the weather folks are not..........

To make matters worse, I would be borrowing one of my old Carolina Skiffs with a Mercury none the less :o The thought of getting beat to death, then breaking down with a thunderstorm going on dance in my head :rofl: Seriously, it's only about a mile from my buds house in Forked River, so we'll see.. SOB wouldn't let me take his 42 Fountain.
Just remember; Life is all about how you handle plan B

Yeah. I really don't know. I don't want to rain-date it... but... what is anyone here thinking?

Yeah. I really don't know. I don't want to rain-date it... but... what is anyone here thinking?

Well they're calling for rain overnite and then starting again at noon. My plan was to arrive about 10:30 am. I'm pretty close so it's not a big deal if I have to pack up and leave, but I'd rather have a day I know is gonna be good.

Figures the Wx would go south on this day - been looking forward to it since I first learned of it. First chance, at least for me, to put faces with the internet handles. That, and tomorrow being my birthday and all I was going to pack family, beer, dogs (2 labs), beer and beach stuff in the 23' Contender and put FOR SALE signs all over it. The dogs don;t get to ride int he new Hydra-Sports.

If it doesn't work out for tomorrow there will always be next weekend.

Yeah, I can be there in 20 minutes. Thing is I have a 2 year old son and a 8 month pregnant wife... so it isn't only myself I have to worry about.

I'll be the bad guy. Let's use the rain date. :(

July 17, 2010.

Yeah, I can be there in 20 minutes. Thing is I have a 2 year old son and a 8 month pregnant wife... so it isn't only myself I have to worry about.

I'll be the bad guy. Let's use the rain date. :(

July 17, 2010.

Good call Pete. I think it's the right one. See you next week!

Yeah - there's no fun in it if the the whole time we're wondering about the weather turning crappy.

I'm looking forward to meeting folks.

Pete, it's Jack. It's 7:30am and I'm already there. Wanted save our spot. Should I go home??

Pete, it's Jack. It's 7:30am and I'm already there. Wanted save our spot. Should I go home??

Very funny. If you're really there, I'll run out there just for you. :trout:

Ok! Well it is pouring here - so it looks like the right call was made. Hope all the same folks can make it for next week.

Pete, I'm still out here!! Where's everybody at? I can't hold our spot forever.

But seriously folks...I did go out fishing at 8am up around the BI, OCC/DCC and The Dike. About 10 short fluke and one 19" keeper. Headed back around 11:30 and got killed with a heavy storm on the way in...had to slow to just above idle and couldn't see shit. Heavy rain but, thankfully, no lightning.

Good call on the rain date 'cause, according to current radar, there's is a lot more comin'. :thumbsup:

Yup. It's still raining. My understanding is that they didn't postpone the Sea Hunt Aquapaloza - that must have been a mess.

As long as the weather is nice next weekend, I'm happy. :)

I was packing up to shoot over when it started teaming. It saved me a fight with the wife. I thought of Old Pete being out there with the 2 yo and the pregnant wife on a center console and just cringed, I know my wife would not be any where near understanding. I would have gotten served with divorce papers.

:) My wife is all about an adventure. :)

Next week it is!

I cant make it next week but if its a nice turnout, can we entertain the possibility of another meet-up in early August?

Absolutely!

My wife kept asking where are all these people from that THT thingy. Actually she used the word wimps..:grin:

Well let me tell you, it was actually a GREAT day out at Tices. Yes it rained, but it never poured, more of a gentle rain/drizzle. No lightning or thunder. The worst of it only lasted about 10 minutes. People never even got out of the water.

It was calm and empty. It was actually a nice break from the oppressive heat we've been having. We had about 5 boats from my marina out there. We we all swimming around visiting, drinking, eating.

After the storm rolled out it got even better. The bay was like a lake with a gentle breeze. We took inventory and decided to stay the night.

Nothing like waking up and looking out the porthole to see the sun starting to rise over IBSP. I would have missed it if it wasn't for the 2 :mad: jetskis
blowing past between me and the shore.

Made a pot of coffee and hung out till the crowd started rolling in.

My wife kept asking where are all these people from that THT thingy. Actually she used the word wimps..:grin:

Well let me tell you, it was actually a GREAT day out at Tices. Yes it rained, but it never poured, more of a gentle rain/drizzle. No lightning or thunder. The worst of it only lasted about 10 minutes. People never even got out of the water.

It was calm and empty. It was actually a nice break from the oppressive heat we've been having. We had about 5 boats from my marina out there. We we all swimming around visiting, drinking, eating.

After the storm rolled out it got even better. The bay was like a lake with a gentle breeze. We took inventory and decided to stay the night.

Nothing like waking up and looking out the porthole to see the sun starting to rise over IBSP. I would have missed it if it wasn't for the 2 :mad: jetskis
blowing past between me and the shore.

Made a pot of coffee and hung out till the crowd started rolling in.

I know what you mean -- the problem was that you're coming from across the bay @ Forked River. There are people that are coming from the other side of the bridge in LBI -- it wouldn't have been a great idea for them to run up for it... especially a bunch had young kids, etc.

Hopefully we'll see you there Sat. :)

Rain was sort of a blessing... we blew the port engine on the ol Regulator 4th of July weekend. She ran like a dream the weekend before the 4th... all the way to the wilmington and back. Took the kids for a tube ride on the 4th and blammo.:banghead: Unfortunately, we will miss the rain date also.

Not sure if I can make it this weekend - The wife is in Pa. with the kids and not expected to return until Sat. - if I have some time, I might take a quick ride out to say hello.
Steve - hlights2

I should be out there sometime tomorrow.

By the way, when I was there last week I put in the coordinates you listed and they put by about 2.5nm away in Forked River.

I just did on online conversion of you original Decimal Coordinates:
N 39.83376
W 074.09250
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N39 50.026
W 074 09250

and got these # which mapped to somewhere closer to IBSP>

N39.50.026
W74.05.550

Pete, what time will you be there? I have shit to do in the AM but fugure I can be up there around 12:30. Can't hang around long 'cause we have a party back at my house. Just want to come up and see who has the nicest SH 24?? Think it might be mine....;cool;. Obviously, I'm kidding.

Anxious to check out your boat and finally meet you. Let me know. Jack

Hi Jack -- Yup... we'll be there... it's gonna be a hot one. :)

If I screwed up the coords... I'm sorry. Just look for the fisherman's walkway (it's a wooden dock with about 100 boats all around it.) :) I'll be the blue hulled Sea Hunt with a 8+ month pregger girl and a 2 year old boy... say Hello! :)

Pete

P.S. I fished from 7:30-12:00 today, and now it's rough as hell -- My boat isn't very clean... so you win. :)

Not a huge turn-out, but still lots of fun to meet those that were there!
Thanks to Steve and Mark, now I can say I did the "tie-up"! :)
Nick, with the nicest looking hull I've ever seen!

Pete, I was there around 12:20 and cruised up and down until about 12:45. Didn't see your boat. Called you on 09 and 68..no response. Stoxbonds was out at the tires and heard me hail you and called me up. Said he tried to call you earlier and also got no response. Sorry I missed you.

Jack, we were there, had the red throwable on the tip of the boat pole, all the way up on the T-Top. Was there until around 3:00 and then when we were leave spotted reelnauti (who by then had been found by hlights2... who had stopped by earlier. We rafted up and had a great swim and BS session. Before that I met up with nickmo and his wife -- great folks - everyone was really cool.

I called Dave (stoxbonds) back I had been out earlier yesterday and didn't go outside today.

We scored great on Friday AM - a total of 12... was back at the dock before noon. :)

I tried to keep the radio on, but between the baby crying, all the swimming and the people around... it was tough. I figured nobody could miss the red throwable up there!

Any time you want to get together, just let me know!

Pete

Pete,
We had a great time meeting you and your family. I hadn't been at Tice's for quite a while and had a blast. Thanks for all your work putting it together. Love your boat, especially those fuel burn numbers.
Nick

Thanks, Nick! (and to your wife!) We went in the ocean that day -- after you got past the breakers it was nice!