“SPRING DEEP SEA FISHING TRIP 2008”
RANGERS, ACTIVE DUTY, RETIRED AND THEIR FAMILIES, THE SWAMP RANGERS IN SUPPORT OF THE 6TH RANGER TRAINING BATTALION WILL BE HOSTING AND SPONSORING A SPRING DEEP SEA FISHING TRIP. THE TRIP IS OPEN TO THE FIRST 90 RETIRED OR ACTIVE DUTY RANGERS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS THAT MAKE RESERVATIONS. YOU MUST HAVE A RESERVATION PRIOR TO THE FISHING TRIP. MAKE IT EARLY BECAUSE OF LIMITED SPACE. YOUR CHECK FOR $35.00 WILL SECURE YOUR FISHING SPOT. (Make your check to Swamp Rangers & mail to Tom Moody, 3229 Audrey Dr, Crestview Fl, 32539) CALL OR E-MAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS, 850-682-5399 OR EMAIL:tomandcarolretired@cox.net
1. DATE: SATURDAY, 10 MAY 2008
2. LENGTH OF TRIP: 10 HOURS DEEP SEA (IN THE GULF)
3. TIME: 0700 HOURS TO 1700 HOURS
4. SHOW TIME FOR CHECK IN AND THE SAFETY BRIEFING: 0615 HOURS
5. NAME OF BOAT: “AMERICAN SPIRIT”
6. LOCATION: BEHIND AJ’S RESTAURANT
116 HARBOR BLVD. DESTIN, FL. ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HWY. 98 EAST.
7. COST: $35.00 EACH. RANGERS E-5 AND BELOW FISH FREE. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO TIP YOUR MATE FOR FISH CLEANING AND HELPING YOU. WE RECOMMEND AN $8.00 TIP.
8. FOOD AND DRINKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON BOARD. (BREAKFAST & LUNCH) YOU MAY BRING A COOLER WITH FOOD AND DRINKS
9. WHAT TO BRING: APPROPRIATE CLOTHES FOR THE DAY, HAND TOWEL, SUNGLASSES, SUNTAN
LOCATION, CAMERA AND A HAT. IF YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ROD & REEL, YOU MAY BRING IT. YOU WILL NEED A COOLER FOR YOUR FISH. IF POSSIBLE, GROUP UP WITH FRIENDS.
9. WEATHER: IF THE WEATHER IS BAD, A WEATHER DECISION WILL BE MADE NO LATER THAN 0600 HOURS, 10 MAY AS TO GO OR NO GO. IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD, DO NOT BE LATE FOR THE CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING. IF IN DOUBT, CALL TOM MOODY AT HOME 850-682-5399 OR CELL 850-865-0398.
GENERAL INFORMATION: THERE WILL BE A BIG FISH POT FOR THE LARGEST FISH CAUGHT BY WEIGHT. ($5.00 EACH) IN CASE OF A TIE, THE FIRST FISH WINS. THE POT WILL BE SPLIT 50/50 AS A FUND RAISER FOR THE SWAMP RANGERS.
SEASICK: IF YOU THINK YOU MIGHT GET SEASICK TAKE A BONINE OR DRAMAMINE.
I LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT FISHING TRIP. TOM MOODY