Albion Open 2011 results and thread

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Thanks for all of the kind words, pictures and videos. Always a humbling experience to fish with so many talented anglers. Man, if I knew my acceptance speech was going to end up on you tube I would have prepared something more profound.  Thanks also for the moment of silence for my friend Aaron.

I forgot to mention how good the food was. I ate a cheese burger and fries around 2 PM and really wasn't that hungry when the potluck started. I did try the fried fish and whoever made the English style fish should challenge Chuck to a throwdown. It was really good. Sat next to Sonny at the first table and tried the micro brews and watched the line of people get longer and longer. I don't know how many people were there but well over 200. Then the Jedmo Nation dropped the full spread of Asian delights right in front of Sonny and I. You know what they say, location, location, location.  Had to eat some more. 

You know what they say, location, location, location.  Had to eat some more. 

You sound like a "real estate agent" Scott 

I can't add more to what has already been said except +1 to everything! Theresa and I had an amazing time reconnecting with our NCKA brothers. We miss you all! 

We've decided that although we probably can't make this an annual pilgrimage, we will definitely be making it down at least every couple years. But that doesn't mean you can't come see us!  Consider this an open invite to any NCKA member to spend a little time visiting north Idaho.

Special thanks to Craig and Linnelle for putting on the event and to Craig especially for calling me up last winter and putting the suggestion in my head that we should drive down for Albion. Also, thank you to the Jedmo Nation for their hospitality. You guys rock! And finally, thanks to all my old NCKA friends that made the trip so much fun. I can't possibly name you all but you know who you are. Kayak fishing is fun, but it's the people of NCKA that make these events so special to me.

I know I'm a lagger, but I have tried numerous times to post with pictures and each time it has failed; so I go them up on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2059682185592.110269.1650795047

Just wanted to echo the sentiments expressed towards Craig and Linelle, you two did a fabulous job! Both the wife and I had a great time over the weekend; from the journey to Albion with Rey, Patty and Mooch, all the way to the Sunday night potluck at Jedmo Nation (except that 'fear-factor' balut eating thang, yuk).  The potluck spread was off the hook, with a wide assortment of dishes. Congrats to all the tourny and raffles winners; so I miss the awards, somebody forgot to wake me up...

I look forward to next years event; where I'm pretty sure I will be well versed of the DFG size limit regs...

See you all soon!

Ohhhh Boy!!! .... Damn A week and A half out?????

This looks like such an awesome event, I am excited!

Lotta old familiar, smilin' faces in those photos.  Looks like you guys had a great time.