Allright Ladies:

Along the same lines as our annual ARFHUNT and ARF(salmon)FISH extravaganzas, for 2014 we are adding a new outing in the form of a
spring fishing trip and campout. We don't want to wait until the fall to have a reason to come together and have a good ole time with good friends.

As always, these fiestas are open to all arfcom members. There were some comments on one of last fall's trip threads about some guys who wanted to
attend but due to (I guess) the banter and ball-busting leading up to the trip, they felt like they would be intruding/unwelcome/etc... Yes, there is a core
group of guys that usually attend but honestly we are friendly bunch (except for Mag162) and we would be more than happy to bust YOUR balls and
make fun of the new guys just the same! Seriously, if you want in just post up here and then reserve your campsite QUICKLY.

Even though it's January, the sites at Hither Hills State Park are filling up steadily - in fact a couple of sites we wanted were snatched up
yesterday. We have 3 sites reserved on the east end of the campground (HO17, HO18 and HO19) so if you are interested in attending try and get a site nearby.
Figure to spend about $100 for a 3 night stay ( That's the minimum # of nights BTW)

We will be fishing the Viking Fleet (Big-Ass Party Boat) on Friday 5/16. Porgy/Cod/Seabass will be the target species. Saturday will be the fall-back plan
if the weather does not cooperate with us the day before. The boat has rental gear/tackle available. Bait is included in your fare. I'll post up more on gear and tackle
later on. Its too early to reserve a spot on the boat but I will be checking the boat's website regularly to see when they will open up for reservations and
I'll let you guys know on this thread. For the fishing, figure $100-$125 for the fare ( usually its a 5AM - 3PM trip )
Rod rental on the boat in the galley. They are usually $5 and come with the first set up of rig

The preliminary schedule is as follows:

Thursday 5/15: Arrive mid-day and set up camp. (check-in is at 3 but if your site is clear they will likely let you go). Opening Ceremonies @ 7PM followed by dining and dancing into the wee hours of the AM.

Friday: Fish all day then back to camp and clean up. Dinner (perhaps a BBQ or go into town for dinner at one of Montauk's restaurants)

Saturday (assuming we fished the Viking Friday): Chill out and/or Fish the surf, fish the freshwater lake, bike ride, hike, shop the many boutiques , fly a kite, meditate, make fun of EdSr, etc, etc......

Saturday Night: Gigantic Colossal Fish Fry Dinner followed by a selection of fruit plates expertly prepared by Ciraxis

Sunday: Break camp, pack up, hugs,  tears, laughter, sing several rounds of kumbaya then GTFO.

Here are the websites for both the campground and the Viking Fleet. If you want to attend, you'll need to reserve a site your self or team up with a bud to split the cost of a site.

Hither Hills SP: http://www.nysparks.com/parks/122/

Viking Fleet: http://www.vikingfleet.com/

So that's it for now - oh and remember, if you need help to pitch your tent or fulfill creepy sexual desires we have a professional staff on site to assist you...





LIST as of 1/10/2014 (to be updated periodically)

GOING:

EdB, & dad and -maybe- son (sharing HO19 with mag162)

EdSr (HO17) had some altercation with Ciraxis and now left all alone on site HO17  

Ciraxis and wife ( HO18 ) Is no longer hosting EdSr due to irreconcilable differences and now willing to split his site with another attendee

Jack_Lawman (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION-in witness protection program-will share site with goodorbit)

KNIGHTENFORCER and crew (IO14) Not going fishing.Will join us on Friday evening

Mag162 and 2 sons (Sharing HO19 with EdB and half of NJ)

Pault (HO14)

Helldog40 (HO15)

Goodorbit & Wife ( sharing secret squirrel campsite with Jack_Lawman's )

COMING BY THE CAMP for a BEER

Zoomer302

bill3rail

Enlightenme556

ON THE SIDELINES

cas (bitcher)

PanicBuyer (not-bitcher)

Wow… you'd never guess that was a NYS website.  Clear as mud.

...and then there's the fresh air fee, the sunrise fee, the sun set fee and the fee fee. (that's the processing fee for collecting the money from the other fees)

I'm in

site H018 booked.    

So that means we have H017 - H019, up to 6 people per site and two tents max.    So if anyone wants to split the site with me let me know, since Edsr bailed on me and got his own site

This will be awesome!

I have to look at a calendar, I may be up chasing birdies.

Maybe, Got to see what the wife unit says.

How's the drive there coming from Rochester NY?  I've never been in the city less through it. I've always avoided it like the plague...mainly because it is the epicenter of the plague.

bring your wife

LONG...and don't stress they only throw sticks and stones at the cars coming from Rochester - you 'll be fine tough guy! Also, Montauk is like another world compared to the 5 boros.

I wont be camping with you savages but I will be there. You're in my neck
Of the woods now too Ciraxis. On a good/bad note my buddy creamed a
Deer this am so its tenderloins for dinner - and a big repair bill on an Avalanche

Too bad stripers wont be in - they're the only fish that comes close to the fight
Of a chinook

You could drive to CT and take a ferry. I know a few people who do that rather than go through NYC.

sweet!

If your offer stands, I can split the site with you.
Tho, I prob would show up Friday eve and stay til checkout (sun).
Are any of you guys bringing your kids? My son is 11, I plan on taking him along
if that's ok.

If you are definitely in then sure.   I just wanted to offer it up to members here.  No point in us all spending $100 to book a separate site

If I can convince my wife to pull him out of school for 2 days, my son is coming - he's 12.
In any event, of course your boy is welcome to come.

This is him a few years ago at the same place we are going...posing with the world's ugliest fish



It actually tasted pretty goot!



Surf Fishing at Hither Hills SP

Cool, it will be good to have somebody his age :)



Thanks, Just let me know. (I could send paypal or just bring cash when we meet up)

No need to send money,  just bring it with you

Will try to stop by, because I have limited days to take off from work.

Not into trailer or tent camping, we do cabin camping every June.  Maybe I'll pick up a tow behind trailer by then...doubt it though!
Bill

In. Have campsite.

Jack

Before anyone else buys a campsite you guys should see if anyone already with one wants to share it with you.  


I believe the limit per site is max 6 people and up to two tents

Does Cumhole open your tent at night to count how many people?
Sorry, your site can accommodate 6 person, but NY only allows 4 per site.  

Fellons, I am not going to hang out with Fellons!  Oh wait...

Bill

Good man Jackson! Glad you're coming bro

is it too early to start looking for a new speedo?

we no speak no mexican this here be 'merica

Yep - that's about right. Jack is a cool customer - the rest of youse guys I'll just tolerate. AND thanks for the spanish lesson COMEMIERDA! See, I'm a fast learner - Conyo Pinga Carajo!
As to your previous question, that ugly fish is call Ocean Pout. Looks more like a eel than a fish. It was quite good eating though. I read up on it a bit afterwards and learned that it has
anti freeze proteins that allow it to live in sub-freezing temps. There is your daily dose of useless information.

ETA: Looks like you are about to shit all over the list of attendees in the OP...

its going to be a long 4 months

anyone have something we can burn fires in?

I use these for campfires there - they only last 2-3 trips before they disintegrate though

are there designated places on the beach where people go to make out

Any of you hear banjo music, watch yer cornhole!

Ed we will most likely leave the syracuse area by around 8-9am.  

We have to drop the kid off at daycare or parents house before we leave, but we can meet up on the road or in syracuse, thats if you still want to follow each other down.   I know its retarded to plan for these things so far out but what the hell, its friday and all I can think about is going fishing

Orbit, you were right.... it only hurt the first time . The beatings, however, were quite unecessary .

Well Maybe. Trying to talk the wife into it now.
I'm in, but:
Will there be ASSistance with the tent setup?

Oh I'm sure there will be something camera worthy

Shhhh!
Trying to get the wife to come!