I appreciate this site so much, the friends made here are real people who are some of the nicest people around. I also want to thank John for making it possible. I found this site more than 15 years ago and still check it just about every day, most time more than once a day.
I want to give thanks to a certain friend/fishing partner who stepped up to bat for me recently regarding a large purchase I made. He got me a large savings and I want you all to know how much it is appreciated. Good friends are hard to come by. Thank you! I won't mention any names but thank you again, you are VERY thoughtful.
I sometimes am amazed at the things the members do here for each other. It is a great community we have here and I don't take it for granted. I try to give back when I can also, so thank you to all those who really care.

Well said Slip!


Are you my Pal,can I get you a Fresca?
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Yes siree lots of great caring people. The fishing aspect is a bonus.
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I don't get on the site or contribute much anymore, but I agree with what ProfessorM posted. I've made lots of friends on this site and learned a ton from some really good fishermen. I miss the old days and some of the flame wars, but it's still a nice little online community. Thanks JR!
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And 5/0, give me a call soon. I've got a tank full of eels waiting to be fed to stripers.
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you can check out anytime you want but you can never leave...... :uhuh:
well the true blue S-B ers anyway like paul iemma for example
he's such a great man

Most guys on this site are certainly worthy of anything you can do to help, because if anyone else ever need anything they'd all be in line to help.

Slip U R The Best!
Ps,free Brady. :)
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I agree!! When I got sick this s ite stepecd up with fund rasiers to help me out, and slip came to my new place to widen a space to make my fridge fit!! I hope to get my transplant, amd help someone in return!

Hi I agree :btu:

I have also enjoyed the strictly heterosexual camaraderie of many of my fellow fishermen here on S-B! But seriously......my life has been enriched by S-B in so many ways! So many friends I have come to know and spend great times with and I hope it continues......forevah!!!!!:kewl:

PS- 23,000 posts is within reach!!! LOL!

I'm just here for the free chips & salsa
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I've met a lot of great people through this site as well and from a purely fishing standpoint, this site has some of best fishermen on the east coast IMO.

Most guys on this site are certainly worthy of anything you can do to help, because if anyone else ever need anything they'd all be in line to help.

Correct sir

all of you guys are great :).

My one complaint...

I miss flaptail and Habs :(
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all of you guys are great :).

My one complaint...

I miss flaptail and Habs :(
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Ditto....and thanks to Raven for the kind words.

Awesome, Slip

Thank you all. It has been a long, long road so far that has been made spectacular by all of you.

all of you guys are great :).

My one complaint...

I miss flaptail and Habs :(
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Yes, and few others as well. There will be more as we all grow old together

And 5/0, give me a call soon. I've got a tank full of eels waiting to be fed to stripers.
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Sounds like a plan we are well overdue.
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Awesome, Slip

Thank you all. It has been a long, long road so far that has been made spectacular by all of you.



Yes, and few others as well. There will be more as we all grow old together

Saltheart, 1dozenraw

I too like this site very much. Lots of knowledgeable fisherman out there. ..plus just reading about others experiences is always fun. Thanks to all who have lent me their valuable advise.
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agreed. need to revive some of the get togethers.

This site does so many good things on so many levels. First and foremost, it's a great source of information from the many great fisherman that interact here. Even though I have years in the surf, I'm constantly learning new tips, and tricks, that I can apply to my own style.
Secondly, it's a site full of just good, compassionate people who genuinely care about each other and are always looking to help each other out, during any struggle they may be enduring. I have been dealing with my wife's ongoing battle with breast cancer, and have had dozens of well wishes, and PM's from guys here offering us help. Many I know, or will soon, but some are just wishing us their best, or offering thoughts and prayers. We have been touched deeply by the support of everyone, thank you.
Thanks to John for your hard work here, you truly have something wonderful. I will be a member here for many years to come, and thanks to all who make this site great.
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i find that fishermen are the most caring and sharing group out there. while we don't always agree :) we always come together when one of our own is in need. you guys are the best! and a big thanks to the bossman for running this place.

I appreciate this site so much, the friends made here are real people who are some of the nicest people around. I also want to thank John for making it possible. .

Agree, Slip. Some of the guys have become my best friends, even though I don't see them much. How ever when I speak to or get to see them it seems like we just pick up where we left off, like we've always known each other.

Solid people who I have been blessed to know. I could never forget what the people who have done things for me, and Thank John for making it possible.

aMEN TO THAT dAVE ><><Even if ya live in NJ :jump1:

Hey Dave. Always a pleasure to see you post anything. I am off this week and was at your favorite spot the other day. Still looks the same.
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Without a doubt my favorite site! As far as the members here they are also great! A few years ago the warden gave me a 2 day pass to take a ride up and fish the Cape ( 20 years since my last trip). I sent a pm to a member that I was on they way. Upon arrival Chris (BT) met me and off we went for a great day, finally got to meet and fish with a great crew: Chris,Moose,Andy,Soups,Paul M. and even Skippy:uhuh:, got to finally meet Slip and Larry for a few minutes on another trip. Don't remember how many fish I caught but will always remember the great time I had!

I know with all our lives, craziness, and whatever else we deal with, things go by the wayside but, it'd be nice to have a cookout/ meet and greet again, in the summer with a little fishing in there. I've been to cutty, made some great friends on this site, but I think it'd be a great idea to do this again.

I've met and fished with some great guys and gals here, but miss some of the get together s we had in the past. Some of the cookouts and fishing get together's were a hoot and speaking of hoot(ers), miss the beer, wings and scenery meets. Sitting between Clammer and Habs bookends was always good for a laugh.

a big thanks to the bossman for running this place.

he won't admit it ..........but a bigfoot made him do it.... :uhuh:

If I'm not mistaken, I was member 59. I had a real, visceral fear of bassmaster when I joined...mostly because I livelined herring.

The first member trip I went on was with Chris L and the specialist. Billy's car broke down at Bass Hole and we ended up fishing the jetty at West Dennis beach.

I spent two great trips to Cuttty, thanks to Ross. They were good times. I was standing on Clammers boat right before he crushed his lower unit...I think he threw me off on purpose.

I've met some great people, like Bruce M. (and Danny), Kevin J, Ross, TDF, Big Fish, Raven, 5/0. redlite, Krispy, Casey and Kacie, Clamma, striper ted (the Enforcer) and if I missed you I'm sorry.

I would have never bought the $1000 of ice fishing gear that is in my cellar if it wasn't for the Fabbit's.

The TFCTFN's are the best. I don't know if they make any money for John, but they really make me feel like I do something good.

In short, this site got me through a two month off period that I had after knee surgery in 2000. Nobody takes things too seriously. Like Skip, I check the site every day.

OK, that's it for me. I'm watching the Replacements documentary on Amazon TV.

Love,
Rick

Rick how do you figure the number for member ship .......... We don,t get S B .cOM carry ID cards :eyes:

Rick how do you figure the number for member ship .......... We don,t get S B .cOM carry ID cards :eyes:

Hey! Cut the man some slack would ja.... ;) He's flat on his back recovering
Wait a week and then really give it to him! 😎😎

I know with all our lives, craziness, and whatever else we deal with, things go by the wayside but, it'd be nice to have a cookout/ meet and greet again, in the summer with a little fishing in there. I've been to cutty, made some great friends on this site, but I think it'd be a great idea to do this again.


I agree 100% and I will do anything necessary to help out to make it/this happen because
these kinda things are good for the sole.

With that said there are waaay to many great replys to this thread they are all heart felt and true.


I myself I needed some guidance this past spring with my Dads passing,and as a junky of S-B I visit this site on a daily basis, for updates of who what and where things are happing.
Knowing a lot of you personally and some not yet I imposed on you all and asked for some help as I was just about at the end of my rope and turned to you for guiedance, direction and some spin to my troubling matters.
What I received was replys,PM's & phone calls with support and sincerity to the point I showed my loved ones who I was being a rock for,but little did they know I also needed a cruch.
The multiple PM's, support kind words from friends and some amazining support from complete strangers which gave me support and prayers were from the hart, I had shown these pms to my mom which brought her to tears but assurance, solitude and comfort knowing that there are many good people still left in this world. but most of all I know most of you.and my mom was happy to know that these guys(you)are the people I surround myself with.

That ment the world to me and your thoughts brought me strength I didn't know I had within and I deeply
thank you all for that!

Bruce you as a true Craftsmen hit the nail on the head Buddy,great thread!

With out this site you and I wouldn't have met,along with Paul M,Niko,Boss man,Fishbones,jonererfisher,Redcrabber,Nightfighte r,Bronko,Keepreaper,Throwingtimber,Krispy,Tlap,Nig htrider and of course Ricky (And I even returned your Gold braclet) good people, good friends I can trust and count on when in need.

There are a bunch I still haven't met yet and can't wait to meet.
1st off Massbassman and Bluecrabber hopefully that day will soon come,you guys have been inspirational and a true stone in my Foundation during the past rough months the day will come soon that we will hook up and share a beer or wet a line .

John you da man,thank you for all of your hard work I myself appreciate it.

Thanks again all of you!

As always Bobby AKA 5/0
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