We took the Gambler for a ride today to check everything out and get some fishing in. Looked down the beach a-ways and tried 3 drifts for stripers but had no bites. Headed East and decided to try some rough bottom in 110 ft. Plenty of dogs to start but Anthony tossed a jig and caught a keeper cod pretty quick. So we started jigging up some nice keeper cod between 6 and 8lbs --only one throw back. Tried another wreck not too far away and had a good sign of blackfish too --which we released-- on clams. For just over 2 hours fishing, 6 of us caught a dozen keeper cod --most were on jigs. In Other News ... We are supposed to start 7AM till 2:30PM daily, starting Friday but Friday's weather looks bad. Saturday's weather looks like a good shot. We'll be targeting cod, ling and taug. Working on getting crabs for Saturday but if not, taug will hit clams too, especially this time of year. We also had to nix our tilefish trip for Sunday due to high winds. The Gambler will be running a special trip to help raise money for the RFA on April 30th. Here is the information, listed below. The RFA helps to keep all of us fishing. Please support them. This is the official Trip Sign Up Post: You can sign up at www.rfanj.org via paypal or send a check via details provided in link below.Link to trip and details: http://www.dneconsulting.com/RFA-NJ_..._Trip_2016.pdf Capt Bobby has again extended his services and commitment to RFA-NJ to run this trip. We all know he can "Get Em" on the Gambler. Best offshore platform for the 20 to 40 mile wrecks! We had a great time last year and some quality Pollack and Cod hit the decks. Look forward to sailing with all of you again and hopefully some newcomers. Proceeds from this trip will go to fighting the National Marine Sanctuary proposal, SSFFF and / or whatever else we need to do to help RFA-NJ help us for our Recreational fishing future. Need 30 to Sail / Max 40 to 45 Trip Date Sat April 30 Boat: Gambler Point Pleasant Time: 5AM to 5PM 12 hr Cost: $150 PP Rod / Reel Rentals will be available including first rig and weight for no charge for anyone who needs a setup. Extra Rigs and weights will be available at boat prices Galley will be open in the AM for Breakfast Sandwiches and Burgers etc during the day RFA-NJ is still providing Lunch and soft drinks included in your fare.