Boatless Fishing Forum, Reports, Info

Hey guys!

Things are finally starting to come together and we had our first group of disabled veterans out for some fishing on Jan 22nd. Most of these guys and gal hadn't been fishing in years due to different levels of disabilities! Needless to say they had a blast. They have another group tentatively scheduled for April 16th. The plan is to have groups come out once or twice a month on a regular basis. These trips are on a 40ft Corinthian Cat but we would also like to include a couple of pier trips per month, this way they can learn and get out fishing even if they don't have a boat.

Here's what we need:

1. Volunteers(1-3 each trip), to assist in baiting hooks, landing fish, general regulations advice, etc.
2. Fishing gear, all types. If you know of anyone or even have old usable gear lying around that you're willing to part with, i.e. poles, reels, terminal tackle, etc. please contact me asap.
3. Lecturers for workshops and education. Teach general fishing knowledge, basic skills, knot tying, bait preparation, baiting hooks, weather considerations, etc.

The organization is a 25 year established 501(c)(3) Nonprofit located in Miami. All donations are tax deductible and documentable.

Shake-A-Leg Miami: http://www.shakealegmiami.org/site/c.kk ... 3/Home.htm

I will definitely volunteer for a pier trip if you have it during the weekend. Thank you for your work

Juan I am in let me know a date and I will try and bring friends.

I don't have much knowledge, but I'd sure be willing to help out. Let me know. See pm.

I'm in just let me know what I can do.

Thanks guys! I'll will have a solid date by Wed-Thurs this week.

I would love to help out, I will see if any of my brothers would like to help as well

Im up for helping out.

If you do this on a Sunday (I work Saturdays) I'll help where I can. My salt water fishing knowledge is still pretty limited but I know how to be a go-fer

It would be an honor to help those that gave so much for the freedoms I enjoy.

Marine from 2001-2005 and have buddies getting out every day with service-connected disabilities.

I AM 100% interested in helping in any capacity.

(954) 348-0103

My name's John.

Thanks for the great response guys!

Have a trip scheduled for this Friday April 16th. We need 2 volunteers and still a bit short on gear. If any of you can make it please let me know. I'll call those of you whose numbers I have.

Thanks

Im definitely in. itll be great if you could post the dates

BRunner346 wrote:Im definitely in. itll be great if you could post the dates

He just posted the next date.

i saw that date but im refering to the dates after that. I cant do this friday because of school and work

4wheelangler wrote:Thanks for the great response guys!

Have a trip scheduled for this Friday April 16th. We need 2 volunteers and still a bit short on gear. If any of you can make it please let me know. I'll call those of you whose numbers I have.

Thanks

Where are you doing this trip ? I have a rod and reel that CRAHSMISTER and I want to donate.

Bbrunner, future dates are tentative right now but will be regularly scheduled soon.

FF73: The trip is out of Coconut Grove. I might be up in your area on Thursday, I'll call you to see if you're around.

man I work friday, next time im def in!

4wheelangler wrote:Bbrunner, future dates are tentative right now but will be regularly scheduled soon.

FF73: The trip is out of Coconut Grove. I might be up in your area on Thursday, I'll call you to see if you're around.

Where in Coconut Grove? And what time and for how long?

rare wrote:

Boruchlen wrote:

4wheelangler wrote:Bbrunner, future dates are tentative right now but will be regularly scheduled soon.

FF73: The trip is out of Coconut Grove. I might be up in your area on Thursday, I'll call you to see if you're around.

Where in Coconut Grove? And what time and for how long?

I might be mistake, but since he posted shake-A- leg:
Shake-A-Leg Miami
2620 South Bayshore Drive
Coconut Grove, Fl 33133

I will be more then happy to get some new terminal tackle. Just let me know what you need & I will pick it up. I need a way to drop it off on Wed/thurday as I work on firday. Let me know!

That is correct on the location and the time is 9:30 am until 2pm.

Rare: Mostly mid-sized swivels, 1/0 2/0 sinkers, hooks. An assortment would be great. Last trip I went through most of my 1/0 & 2/0 hooks and 1-3 oz sinkers. This time I got a couple packs of snelled hooks to see if it works out better.. Since most of these folks don't know how to fish they easily hang up on the bottom and tend to loose tackle like crazy.

You can drop off at the office, just leave it with John or Jenny and tell them it's for the veterans fishing. They can provide you with a donation-in-kind letter for your taxes. I'll probably be out there both days(Wed & Thurs) so give me a heads up on the time and maybe we can meet.

Thanks Rare.
4wheel, can't promise, but I'll do my best to be there, even if it's for part of the time. If I come, I'll also bring some extra tackle with me. I have a conventional rod to donate, but unfortunately don't have a reel. It's an 8' rod, and needs a smaller reel 20-40lb?

rare wrote:John,

It was a pleasure to have met you! (Jenny too) Hope this fishing trip brings a smile to our past heroes! And a few

It was great meeting you as well. It's funny how things worked out, I wasn't planning on being there so early today. Many thanks for the gear, it will be put to good use. I'll make sure to snap some pictures.

I'd like to thank a few people for their generous donations of gear and or time:

Rare - donated gear
Rob762 - donated gear
Fishinfool - donated gear
Swordfish - donated his time helping the veterans

Also want to thank all of those that have offered but have not had the opportunity yet.

Thanks guys!

PM me a daytime shipping address.

You said you went through sinkers like crazy.

In that same PM, let me know the most common sinkers you use/need and I'll get with one of those bulk lead sinker makers on Ebay and have several pounds of sinkers sent to you.