Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

E.E.B.A.Family Day and B-B-Q

Our First Annual Family Day and B-B-Q!!!!Well,we all met at 5.00 A.M. at Lake Ronkonkoma,L.I.,N.Y.In my opinion we should have just had the BBQ!!!!
Fishing was,to say the least,minimal!!!
You will see what I mean!We had a few visitors that came out and it was nice to meet Ray III(yar) and his dad Ray Jr...Also Paul, and also Tony and Frank from Ronkonkoma Outfitters.Who by the way were very instramental in making the day a sucess as were ScootC and his lovely wife.The Fun,Food and Friends are what it is all about.It seemed like everyone had a good time.And the BBQ was great!!!!There were two good fish cought by our visitors.A special thanks to all the wives and kids that came to cheer us on.
Paul cought a nice 2.72lb SmallMouth
Ray Jr.Cought a nice 2.80lb LargeMouth
Good Work guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Paul's Smallie-2.72lbs.

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Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

Ray Jr's LM

2.80lbs.

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Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

At least I didn't get skunked this week!!!

LOL

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Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

FrankJ,Bailing Out!!!

FrankJ,looks as though he has had enough and is ready to abandon ship!!
Barry is yelling!!!!DON"T JUMP!!!!we will go to Forge next time!

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Posted by Frank J on 2002 PM:

The people and the cooking made it all fun. I heard the chicken wings by Scott C were on fire! Who said it was a dull day?

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Posted by tomloge on 2002 PM:

nice perch! that may be record for ronkonkoma! you should have used it for bait (hint, hint)!

Posted by yar on 2002 PM:

first thing it's ray not jay (LOL). and dad is ray jr and i'm the 3. it was great to meet all of you. must do it again soon, had a great time. sorry i couldn't stay longer but i had family things to do. anyway anytime some one want's to go fishin if i'm free there is always a seat open in my boat! the old man looks dam good holding that fish, as his saying goes "NEVER COUNT THE OLD MAN OUT" i guess it's true. hey nice smallmouth, next time don't forget the net, it's easyer to land with a mouth full of treble hooks(LOL).

Posted by earthworm77 on 2002 AM:

I think Paul caught the smallie. Now you all know why I won't have a tournament on Ronko. I got 4 shorts 2 on a mudbug and 2 on a dropshot rog along with a perch. I couldn't beleive how low the lake was. Normally the lake suffers from lack of cover. That was an understatement, there was zero shoreline cover. The water level was down at least 10 ft. My willow trees were gone, my 40 ft hole was in 25 feet. My chunk rock was sitting out of the water. I hate this place!!!!!

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Posted by theole34 on 2002 AM:

click here for some pics

Yar (Ray III) and Paul caught nice fish. Paul with the smallie, and Yar with the LMB. Ray Jr (DAD) is shown with the LMB. Tons of little perch. no big ones.. hmmmmm. now the walleye and bass can finish them off!! keep it up harvesters!

the bass were few and far between. the dink perch hit any and all cranks. senkos, mudbugs, and cranks were the weapons of choice.

thanks to frank and tony of RONKONKOMA OUTFITTERS!! we were able to reward our fishing friends with a little $$ for more gear.. senkos and hooks most likely.

scott c and keri are the ones to be thanked for the food and drinks. colleen thanks for helping out and lending us scott!! great job guys.

the ever elusive frank j showed and fished. barry, my dad bob, paul and tony, yar and yar jr.. lol, craig and andrew, bernie and scott all fished. jim (Jpsurf) fished off his fully rigged machine. am i missing anyone??

thanks to everyone for making a sucky fishing day a great bbq day!!

robbie

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Posted by BARRY on 2002 AM:

Just want to add my $.02. Thank you all for a great day. Fishing left something to be desired. As my partner of the day kept saying "what a day to be at forge", but we weren't so we make the best with what we have. Thanks Scott for cooking and Kerri playing hostess. Thanks to Ronkonkoma Outfitters for their generosity and help. And thanks to everyone who I have probably now PO'd by not mentioniing all the names you all know who you are. In short it was a great time. I'm looking forward to the next event.
Barry

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Posted by earthworm77 on 2002 AM:

Rob, I think Rays Dad did catch the largemouth. Solid Ronk. Bass. Did I metion to anyone that I hate that place???

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Posted by Scott C on 2002 AM:

Were you guys all drinking russian vodka or what ???

LOL !!!

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Posted by Scott C on 2002 AM:

Craig.........wanna talk some more about RJ's show ?

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Posted by theole34 on 2002 AM:

easy launch
good live bait lake.

you are used to the river system, and some obscure lakes.
this is a real easy lake to get kids, and family out on. as for the bass population.. it is difficult to work. the perch and walleye keep my kids happy here.

robbie

pictures from ronkofest 2002

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Posted by theole34 on 2002 AM:

tons of 4-5" perch in there. maybe dec should allow cast netting of these buggers. i had 5-7 at a time chasing my cranks in. the bigger ones are fun to catch, but i would goto connetequot river by bayard cutting arboredum (spelling) for the biggest. or nissequoge (once again spelling) river for the strongest.

get some live shiners for niss.

2lbrs will spool you fast, and fight like a smallie.

robbie

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Posted by Frank J on 2002 AM:

quote:

Originally posted by Scott C
Craig.........wanna talk some more about RJ's show ?

Wise guy, lol.

Posted by earthworm77 on 2002 PM:

There was so much discussion about the Forge pond tv show that I thought RJ payed you guys for the day to promote it. I couldn't enter a conversation without someone bringing it up. I have to get Mike D out with his camera to show you guys a thing or two.

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Posted by Scott C on 2002 PM:

quote:

I have to get Mike D out with his camera to show you guys a thing or two.

not us................

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Posted by Frank J on 2002 PM:

LOL....The love!

Posted by jpfsurf on 2002 PM:

I only wish,I caught it, Lastcast

I had all shorts, wish the limit was 12"

Thanxs again guys,It was great meeting you all,lets do it again reel soon.

Did I mention I HATE this place also.But 3 fish is my personal best here,guess I can't complain.

Posted by Scott C on 2002 PM:

I am sure this place will make you a better fisherman......it may take time....but if you can be consistant here.......you can catch fish anywhere.

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Posted by mikeD in NYC on 2002 PM:

sorry i missed the festivities... i hope everyone had a good time...

craig, don't jinx it!...you know what happens when you talk like that!...look what happened to me and vic at cross river!...shhhhhh...i want to keep the editing to a minimum....i have some good footage from wampus if we need it tho...i can edit in and nobody would know... i'll just get a few hooksets with you and edit them with jeff's fish

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Posted by lastcastme on 2002 PM:

Consistant????????

I think you could fish Ronk.24/7 and never be consistant!!!Lucky Maybe!!!!! Consistant NEVER!!!!!!!!!!Skunked Definitely!!!!!!!!

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Posted by Bass Rat on 2002 PM:

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Posted by Northbass on 2002 PM:

Nick we missed you buddy!!!!

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Posted by Bass Rat on 2002 PM:

Sorry Bra, Wish I coulda been there.

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Posted by Northbass on 2002 PM:

Bra???? You trying to say something Nick????LOL

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Posted by Bass Rat on 2002 PM:

How the rasta man say it.

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Posted by yar on 2002 PM:

worms right dad caught the bass . only thing i caught was a 13in smallie and a bad backlash on my jig pole that i'm still trying to get out(LOL). used dads winnings at ronk outfitters no senkos just tubes for cayuga wbfl tx on aug. 3, think i was talking to frank(told you i was bad with names(lol)) great guy. thanks again for a geat day.

Posted by Broadbill on 2002 PM:

Just wanted to say Thanks for the opportunity to help out. Tony had a blast fishing for his first time under semi-tournament conditions, even if he came up empty. I had a great time stuffing my face and meeting and talking to you all. I got some tips and learned alot from you. Also I want to thank all who are worked to get our links and pics up here and on EEBA. I couldn't be prouder.
Now because of last weekend not only do I have new customers, I feel that I also have new friends and that is ultimately more important and satisfying.
Thanks again,
Broadbill

Posted by theole34 on 2002 PM:

broadbill = frank? right?

i think i got it. glad to have you down for BBQ! and tony too!!

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

robbie
eeba

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Posted by Bass Rat on 2002 PM:

Broadbill, Real class way to present yourself. Other guys with buisness ventures should follow your method of promotion. and that is just be genuine. The time for the sale will come. Establishing freindship & trust are key.

I will go out of my way to visit your store. Keep up the good work.
nick

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Posted by Scott C on 2002 AM:

Broadbill.....

that got me all teary eyed......you jerk !

Nick said it well.......

SC

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Posted by Frank J on 2002 PM:

Yes my feelings as well. If you treat people right they have no reason to not want to be around you.

Posted by mikeD in NYC on 2002 PM:

right on broadbill and welcome!...sorry we didn't get a chance to meet.