Guess I'll Start: GS5 Report

im sure i missed out on alot i hate work!

Oh you should have seen the "other local" that showed up...I named him "Sponge Off, Your Camp" (think Sponge Bob)....Someone HAD to snap a pic!

I just walked in the door. I am bushed. We killed it today. Darius caught a 30 lb pac hali today. OMG KILLER. I caught and released over 20 lingcod today. Rain ,snow, wind. AWESOME. This was a true Nor-cal; event. Not to be confused with some pussy So cal event with warm water and sunny days. This event that Eric put together tested the true mettle and perserverance of the kayak angler. Thanks so much Eric for giving us an opportunity to shine in the kayak fishing world. Baddest event to date. I will post more tommorrow. Heres our hosts and Totally cool kayak guru and OK rep Greg. Thanks again. PS a 40 lb pac hali was caught on game day.

Got back a couple of hours ago and just got done clean fish; {mental note for GS6: don't freaking wait till you get home to clean fish}.

What a weekend! first major gathering with NCKA for the wife and I; and what a way to introduce her to the club. we both had a great time! dispite the one blast of wind that almost took off the RV's canopy (thanks for the midnite help HobieDave) weather was only a minor issue; it just brought members closer together....

Fishing... unbelievable! first time in the ocean with a kayak, and what a blast it was... first few moments were kinda tense, but once I worked out the balance thing.... we were off an peddling....

I'll post pictures tomorrow, I'm too dang tired; but I loved hanging out with the club, I convinced the wife to cancel a family trip just to go to Albion.... wahooo!

Got back a couple of hours ago and just got done clean fish; {mental note for GS6: don't freaking wait till you get home to clean fish}.

What a weekend! first major gathering with NCKA for the wife and I; and what a way to introduce her to the club. we both had a great time! dispite the one blast of wind that almost took off the RV's canopy (thanks for the midnite help HobieDave) weather was only a minor issue; it just brought members closer together....

Fishing... unbelievable! first time in the ocean with a kayak, and what a blast it was... first few moments were kinda tense, but once I worked out the balance thing.... we were off an peddling....

I'll post pictures tomorrow, I'm too dang tired; but I loved hanging out with the club, I convinced the wife to cancel a family trip just to go to Albion.... wahooo!

Yeah...Always clean there. You only need to package the fish up...Glad to see you there. The big events are sure to convert. Wait till the wife sees albion. Fishing isn't as great but the family vibe is awesome!

The partying was off the hook and Zilla rocked the BBQ station once again. I bailed early after bailing my leaky as tent out. The rain started Saturday night and I woke up feezing my ass off in wet sleeping bags and puddles of water in the tent. It had a bath tub floor and it worked great for keeping the damn water in. Also my EZ UP collapsed from the rain puddling on it . I made the call to pack my soaking frozen wet ass home and not even fish on Sunday. Thanks to BigFoot for the helping me drain my tent out to pack up. No dry clothes or sleeping bags ended my trip. 630 miles and didn't wet a line but it was great to see the buddies and get a quick dive in with EWB. On another positive note, the new girlfriend was a total trooper about the trip. She was soaked and cold too but offered to sit in the truck if I still wanted to fish.

-Brian -rain defeated - G

Just got home and put the gears away.   Got to be at work at 5am so I can't write a report tonight.  Here are the pictures of the 2 lucky guys with BIG BUTTs 

Eric, thank you so much bro. I had a great time. Here's a nice pic I took at the potluck. jim

Great job everyone.
Can't wait to see more porn.
Is that the sme guy who won Red Barn??

another EPIC MOMENT in NCKA History!!!   Congratulations to all of you!!  Pacific 'Buts?? WOW!

.................standing by for more pics and stories.

Some pics from launch on game day

First time ever and im sure glad I went.  Fishing and crabbing was the best. Got my liimits on both.  Met a lot of nice people. At airport now thinking about gs6. Thanks u eric.

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Thank you Eric.  Especially with the help during the ab hunt.  A great time despite the crappy wx.  The Cove and the event both lived up to their reputations.  Great times with everyone.  Caught fish and abs.  Sore and very behind at work today but so worth it. 

The partying was off the hook and Zilla rocked the BBQ station once again. I bailed early after bailing my leaky as tent out. The rain started Saturday night and I woke up feezing my ass off in wet sleeping bags and puddles of water in the tent. It had a bath tub floor and it worked great for keeping the damn water in. Also my EZ UP collapsed from the rain puddling on it . I made the call to pack my soaking frozen wet ass home and not even fish on Sunday. Thanks to BigFoot for the helping me drain my tent out to pack up. No dry clothes or sleeping bags ended my trip. 630 miles and didn't wet a line but it was great to see the buddies and get a quick dive in with EWB. On another positive note, the new girlfriend was a total trooper about the trip. She was soaked and cold too but offered to sit in the truck if I still wanted to fish.

-Brian -rain defeated - G

Brian,

Thanks for the company, grub and help with diving. Sorry about the super taj mahal tent. I knew when I left in the AM you'd be gone. I am glad (Stephanie, right) had a OK time despite the wx, etc.

Another job well done Eric. Thanks again bro for all the many hours you have put
in to making GSV a great success. Congrats to all the winners and thanks also to
the sponsors that donated the prizes. The fishing was awesome. I only wished that I didn't get so seasick that forced me to come in too early in the game. Despite the weather, a lot of people still came out to fish and came back with some fish.

Special thanks to G-Whiz and Mrs. G-Whiz for offering me to stay with them in their RV. Like I said Glen, you should change your name to Gizmo. BTW,
congrats on placing in the top ten being that it was your first Major Tourney. I can't wait to do this again next year.

Jedmo

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