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Kayak Fishing Zone => Hookups and Fishing Reports (Viewable by Public) => Topic started by: Freddie on February 21, 2010, 01:50:31 PM
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Well... the wind was blowing but the sun was out. A nice group of guys and gals to hang out with making an otherwise slow fishing day more bearable. Plus, good eats... yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Melissa and I slept in a bit and got out there at about 10am on Sat. There were a couple of guys out on the water and a few milling around in camp. The wind was marginal so I decided to head out along with most of the others. A few hung back which was a good thing. Melissa didn't want to paddle in the wind so she hung with Hojoman and enjoyed his company. Plus, she scored a great butt pad from him. Most of the guys fished the area out in front of the group camp. I decided to paddle out to the islands. After over an hour of paddling, I finally get there and start to fish. The wind was picking up a bit. I got a nice take down but came up empty. I circled around again and got another take down. This one stuck and I landed a nice little keeper. The wind really turned up a few notches and I decided to head for camp. The wind waves were peaking at about 2 1/2 - 3' and the gusts were fierce. I got caught in a shit storm out there but, I knew at worse I'd just get blown to the rock wall. Fighting the wind the whole way, it seemed like it took me forever to get back.
Back on land, we started to cook up the grub. We ate hard... to much goodness and not enough stomach. I was stuffed. There was chicken, pork loin, tri tip, asparagus, fried rice, fried fish, big brauts of some kind and of course... beer. After eating and eating and eating... the wind died down enough to where Melissa wanted to work off her meal. She paddled out and I followed. On our way back to the launch, I got a take down that didn't stick. About 250 yards of shore... I got a taker that actually gave me a little ride. I had 6lb test so I didn't want to horse him it but he tired out and onto the game clip he went.
The fishing was really slow for everybody out there. I was lucky enough to catch 2 good size eating fish. I think there were 2 other nonkeepers caught that day. It's all good though.
Big thanks to Howard for hooking Melissa up with a sweet butt pad and for hooking me up with a butt pad as well. Looks like I won't be needing to use my pfd as my butt pad anymore. Also, thanks for the rod keepers.
Thanks to Andy for disc-frying everything in sight. It was allllllll good. Also, we need to get a new name for this guy. Fish Master1 doesn't suit him. He needs a vicious name like the first blood kid or have beer will hit or something :smt044 More on that later....
Also, it was great to meet Sara, Frank and Pete out there. Never met them before. Pete came a long ways to hang out... too bad the WX and fishing wasn't better. Maybe next time.
And as always, it's always good to see JDYak, Sin Coast, EWB, JedMo, AlsHobieOutback and of course Moochie again. BTW... Mooch... How's that split lip doing???
Freddie
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Sounds like you guys had a great FnC :smt004
Pics anyone?
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fish score from the 19 to the 21st....
Friday - Jdyak scores one schoolie striper (released) and looses one by the yak
Saturday - Fred kept 2 keepers, Sarah released one schoolie, Jdyak released one schoolie
Sunday - Joel released one schoolie and Tui Chub / Pete (from Reno) released one schoolie and one keeper
Weather report: It NEVER rained on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, we got a drizzle...
in other news.....
"Fishmaster Gone Wild"
* Andy and John / jdyak try to wrestle "Sexy 240 / Mooch" to the ground....jdyak gets tossed to the ground and almost cracks his skull on the cement post while Andy nearly gets his nuts crunched...Mooch dominates using MMA / street fighting skillzzzz
* 20 minutes later, Andy sits right next to mooch and throws his elbow to unsuspecting mooch.....mooch's chin and lower lip bleeds.....Andy later explained his rash and bold behavior: "your ugly and I just don't like you"
* Later that evening, Andy attempts to set Hojoman on fire by dumping a big ball of tumble weed right on the bon fire...just a couple of feet away from Hojoman....(Hojo barely escapes 3rd degree burns on his entire body)
some pics to follow...
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some pics....
Pic1 - Al and Sarah practicing their casting skillzz
Pic2 - Sarah sporting her new combat fishing boots....
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The two sides of Freddie...
pic1 - Savage
pic2 - not so Savage
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random pics....
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Looks like a good time. WTG Freddie you got a good average goin' now. Sorry I missed the outing. Good to all you that made it happen. :smt006
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pic1 - jdyak scores his first schoolie of the weekend (released)
pic2 - mooch's schoolie (released)
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camp ground pics....
Thanks again to Bill for paying for the site. Group Camp Site B was an A+ (best I've seen so far). One of the covered benches had nightlights, an electrical socket, a rotating man-grill and a water fountain nearby. The bathrooms had flush toilets and a coin operated shower. There was also a dish washing / fish cleaning station next to the bathrooms. Lot's of flat grassy area to pitch tents on and best of all, we had our own water front launch area. And we also had the option of locking the parking lot to keep the day users at bay.
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more random pics...
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Nice hooking up with everybody again. I only wished the fishing was a bit more
friendly. Well, catching fish would have been just an icing on a cake. I love the
campsite. The place has everything you could possibly ask for. Nice and clean
with just a few steps to the water. This particular campsite would be perfect for
another camping\fishing get together. Thanks again to all who brought some
awesome grubs. I ate and drank so much I kept falling asleep behind the wheel on
my way home. BTW, nice keeper striper Freddie. Next time you know who I will
be following around right? :smt003 Here's some pictures to share.
Jedmo
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More pictures
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Looks like a great time was had by all,
Almost sorry I didn't make it, But I had some work to do on the San Jaquin today.
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It was A great hookup and cool to see someone come from Reno to fish n chill! :smt006..Great meeting you Tuichub. The food was good the company was OK and the weather was fair.Had A friigin blast until th MOOCh ran into my friggin elbow and hit my funny bone! :smt003.. Cant wait to do it again.. Oh I was probably on the water for around thirty minutes alll weekend. :smt009...The chilling was great. Until next time......Andy :smt009
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It was A great hookup and cool to see someone come from Reno to fish n chill! :smt006..Great meeting you Tuichub. The food was good the company was OK and the weather was fair.Had A friigin blast until th MOOCh ran into my friggin elbow and hit my funny bone! :smt003.. Cant wait to do it again.. Oh I was probably on the water for around thirty minutes alll weekend. :smt009...The chilling was great. Until next time......Andy :smt009
...rumor has it that our beloved fry chef will be denouncing NCKA and will now be a part of the Monterey Bay Tridents......
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It was A great hookup and cool to see someone come from Reno to fish n chill! :smt006..Great meeting you Tuichub. The food was good the company was OK and the weather was fair.Had A friigin blast until th MOOCh ran into my friggin elbow and hit my funny bone! :smt003.. Cant wait to do it again.. Oh I was probably on the water for around thirty minutes alll weekend. :smt009...The chilling was great. Until next time......Andy :smt009
...rumor has it that our beloved fry chef will be denouncing NCKA and will now be a part of the Monterey Bay Tridents......
what a tool!!!!! You should be seeing all his rod/reel gear in the classified section soon! :smt044
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Looks like a great time for everyone there! Sorry I didn't make it but it's Jed's fault :smt003 Thanks for all the reports and pictures guys.
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Thanks everyone for the posts. It's been awhile since I've been out but I always enjoy reading about those who are able to. Great hookup this weekend with a bunch of yeahoos :smt003 that I enjoy fishing and spending time with. Both Jacob and Joel made it to the Central Coast Section (CCS) Wrestling Championships which we attended this weekend. Now that wrestling is over it's time to tune up the yak and get in some paddle time :smt002
Andy, hope your elbow is going to be OK. I should have warned you that "Mooch" is one bad ass :smt044. But, he's loved in our family :smt003
Ben
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It was cool hanging out with the Forebay Crew. Some highlights of my weekend in addition to the great company, food, etc....
- Nasty Wind
- FishMaster1 vs. Mooch MMA style sparring
- I broke Andy's Chair - I owe you a chair Andy. Will give you a new one on the next outing
Here's some pics.
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Notice Mooch's Round House Lightning Fast Right Hook that barely missed Andy.. :smt001
More pics.
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who the Faulk said there are NO TREES there?!!!!! I see big ones!
that is a sweet site.....i like the fact you guys can still have a goodtime in my absence....i knew i'd feel left out(after seeing the pics), even though i could not make it.
didANYONEsaveMEsomeDUMPCAKE? :smt010
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I had a great time out there. Thanks for hooking up the group site Bill. We missed you :smt010 OK, Mooch missed you the most. He kept wandering around the camp, looking for his little spoon, but Andy filled in admirably.
Too bad it was so dang windy on Sat. It was blowing 20-30kts and the warning beacon was flashing red all day. Thankfully it didn't rain though. And the accommodations were incredibly nice! The group site had 4-5 permanent structures w/tables & BBQ & firepit and the lawn was perfectly manicured all the way to the water's edge. Mooch I shoulda brought a soccer ball to teach you how to play futbol! Because that grass was plush! And flush toilets, quarter showers, paved walkways, an amphitheater/rotunda...we should definitely consider this spot for future functions.
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Andy, hope your elbow is going to be OK. I should have warned you that "Mooch" is one bad ass :smt044. But, he's loved in our family :smt003
Ben
Ben- That's not as nearly as bad as what Andy did to Mooch at the campfire. Andy drew first blood. Hehehe. It was quite funny after the fact.
Here are a few more pictures...
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g137/melissalinh/IMGP1513.jpg)
They were starting breakfast when we got there at 10:30 am!
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g137/melissalinh/IMGP1514.jpg)
Just chillin...
(http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g137/melissalinh/IMGP1515.jpg)
It looks really nice out there, but what you cant see is that it was so windy!
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I showed up Friday and was introduced to the gang. Thanks, guys you really made me feel welcomed. Andy gave me a ton of tips and locations to try. Saturday turned out to be a little breezy, I headed north and wasn't able to get a bite. On Sunday, I headed south and was able to land two stripers and had another two hits.
Sunday sunrise.
(http://tccycling.com/photos/fishing/onielforebay/forebay_sunrise.jpg)
Small but my first striper.
(http://tccycling.com/photos/fishing/onielforebay/forebay_1striper.jpg)
A little larger one.
(http://tccycling.com/photos/fishing/onielforebay/forebay_2striper.jpg)
Again thanks, I'm looking forward to fishing with everyone again. If anyone is out my way (Reno) look me up and I'll be happy to show you some of the lakes in my area. I'll be fishing both Tahoe and Pyramid for the next few months.
Pete
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who the Faulk said there are NO TREES there?!!!!! I see big ones!
The Medieros camp site has no trees - that was the site we were originally gonna use. Pat / Sin Coast did some scouting and found the better one. I personally never knew it even existed.
Great find Pat :smt045
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I see beepstik!
Did Mooch get a haircut???
A busted shin at Sonoma, and a fat lip at the Forebay... what's next???
Nice pics, Joel.
Thanks for sharing with those of us who were otherwise occupied.
I would have loved to try some of that fried striper.
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I was thinking of you guys on the drive back from Tahoe.
Excellent coverage of the weekend haps!
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Dear Alaska,
Be afraid...be very afraid...
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Forebay/Photo0030.jpg)
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WTG on the beautiful striper Pete. Almost rare now you see perfect stripes like that one you caught.
Jedmo
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Looks like a great time, I had to work otherwise Id be there....reading it kicks ass too. :smt006
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I never made it out on the water. If I were to do so, I missed my chance on Friday. It was flat calm out there. On Saturday, I decided to practice an abundance of caution when I saw how much the wind was roiling the water. On Sunday, a lingering heel problem kept me on terra firma too.
I very much enjoyed the company, even if Andy (Fish Master1) managed to burn off any lint off my jacket when he put the tumbleweed on the fire.
Some pictures on the first day:
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It was VERY calm and warm on Friday.
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Friday evening by the fire. When Sara has fork in hand, be afraid...be very afraid. But, do make a beeline for her cooking.
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The evenings spent by the fire was very relaxing...until Andy introduced the tumbleweed to the pot.
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No rain on Saturday but very windy. The food fest went on for most of the day., with the group briefly challenging the wind in between.
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Despite his modesty, Andy is a very good cook. He and Sara came up with some great concoctions, with Pat (Sin Coast) and Melissa contributing dishes. Freddie contributed his first catch to the kitchen (held up by Mooch).
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Deep fried chicken, BBQ tri-tips, fried pork loin, crispy asparagus...the night-time critters didn't go hungry either after Jedmo, Sin Coast, and CaptainKayak had their fill.
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And the dishes were topped off by Melissa's stir fried rice dish.
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Damn it.... I knew I was missing out on a good time, especially after seeing those pics. On the brightside, I avoided another food coma. :smt003
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Lovin all the pics you guys posted, and lovin to chill with you all even more! It was great to meet some new peeps and missed the peeps who couldn't make it.
I am SOOOOOO looking forward to the next fish n chill, and for when it gets warmer so I can bring my little man along :smt001
Love ya!
-Sara
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Very first fish n chill with the Mooch.. Miss you like hell bro!
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Good find Andy.
Re-reading this post damn near brought a tear to my eye!! I think the original idea for this FnC was a going-away party for Mooch.
Dear Alaska,
Be afraid...be very afraid...
(http://i449.photobucket.com/albums/qq217/Sin_Coast/Forebay/Photo0030.jpg)
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Really makes me sad that I got into the game a little too late to meet the Mooch. Here's his recap from that year :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
fish score from the 19 to the 21st....
Friday - Jdyak scores one schoolie striper (released) and looses one by the yak
Saturday - Fred kept 2 keepers, Sarah released one schoolie, Jdyak released one schoolie
Sunday - Joel released one schoolie and Tui Chub / Pete (from Reno) released one schoolie and one keeper
Weather report: It NEVER rained on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, we got a drizzle...
in other news.....
"Fishmaster Gone Wild"
* Andy and John / jdyak try to wrestle "Sexy 240 / Mooch" to the ground....jdyak gets tossed to the ground and almost cracks his skull on the cement post while Andy nearly gets his nuts crunched...Mooch dominates using MMA / street fighting skillzzzz
* 20 minutes later, Andy sits right next to mooch and throws his elbow to unsuspecting mooch.....mooch's chin and lower lip bleeds.....Andy later explained his rash and bold behavior: "your ugly and I just don't like you"
* Later that evening, Andy attempts to set Hojoman on fire by dumping a big ball of tumble weed right on the bon fire...just a couple of feet away from Hojoman....(Hojo barely escapes 3rd degree burns on his entire body)
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Really makes me sad that I got into the game a little too late to meet the Mooch. Here's his recap from that year :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
fish score from the 19 to the 21st....
Friday - Jdyak scores one schoolie striper (released) and looses one by the yak
Saturday - Fred kept 2 keepers, Sarah released one schoolie, Jdyak released one schoolie
Sunday - Joel released one schoolie and Tui Chub / Pete (from Reno) released one schoolie and one keeper
Weather report: It NEVER rained on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, we got a drizzle...
in other news.....
"Fishmaster Gone Wild"
* Andy and John / jdyak try to wrestle "Sexy 240 / Mooch" to the ground....jdyak gets tossed to the ground and almost cracks his skull on the cement post while Andy nearly gets his nuts crunched...Mooch dominates using MMA / street fighting skillzzzz
* 20 minutes later, Andy sits right next to mooch and throws his elbow to unsuspecting mooch.....mooch's chin and lower lip bleeds.....Andy later explained his rash and bold behavior: "your ugly and I just don't like you"
* Later that evening, Andy attempts to set Hojoman on fire by dumping a big ball of tumble weed right on the bon fire...just a couple of feet away from Hojoman....(Hojo barely escapes 3rd degree burns on his entire body)
You were there? My memory is definitely fading.
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Really makes me sad that I got into the game a little too late to meet the Mooch. Here's his recap from that year :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
fish score from the 19 to the 21st....
Friday - Jdyak scores one schoolie striper (released) and looses one by the yak
Saturday - Fred kept 2 keepers, Sarah released one schoolie, Jdyak released one schoolie
Sunday - Joel released one schoolie and Tui Chub / Pete (from Reno) released one schoolie and one keeper
Weather report: It NEVER rained on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, we got a drizzle...
in other news.....
"Fishmaster Gone Wild"
* Andy and John / jdyak try to wrestle "Sexy 240 / Mooch" to the ground....jdyak gets tossed to the ground and almost cracks his skull on the cement post while Andy nearly gets his nuts crunched...Mooch dominates using MMA / street fighting skillzzzz
* 20 minutes later, Andy sits right next to mooch and throws his elbow to unsuspecting mooch.....mooch's chin and lower lip bleeds.....Andy later explained his rash and bold behavior: "your ugly and I just don't like you"
* Later that evening, Andy attempts to set Hojoman on fire by dumping a big ball of tumble weed right on the bon fire...just a couple of feet away from Hojoman....(Hojo barely escapes 3rd degree burns on his entire body)
You were there? My memory is definitely fading.
nope I definitely wasn't there Howard, was just doing some history of NCKA 101 research. Sounds like you almost got scorched beyond recognition!
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Really makes me sad that I got into the game a little too late to meet the Mooch. Here's his recap from that year :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
fish score from the 19 to the 21st....
Friday - Jdyak scores one schoolie striper (released) and looses one by the yak
Saturday - Fred kept 2 keepers, Sarah released one schoolie, Jdyak released one schoolie
Sunday - Joel released one schoolie and Tui Chub / Pete (from Reno) released one schoolie and one keeper
Weather report: It NEVER rained on Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, we got a drizzle...
in other news.....
"Fishmaster Gone Wild"
* Andy and John / jdyak try to wrestle "Sexy 240 / Mooch" to the ground....jdyak gets tossed to the ground and almost cracks his skull on the cement post while Andy nearly gets his nuts crunched...Mooch dominates using MMA / street fighting skillzzzz
* 20 minutes later, Andy sits right next to mooch and throws his elbow to unsuspecting mooch.....mooch's chin and lower lip bleeds.....Andy later explained his rash and bold behavior: "your ugly and I just don't like you"
* Later that evening, Andy attempts to set Hojoman on fire by dumping a big ball of tumble weed right on the bon fire...just a couple of feet away from Hojoman....(Hojo barely escapes 3rd degree burns on his entire body)
You were there? My memory is definitely fading.
nope I definitely wasn't there Howard, was just doing some history of NCKA 101 research. Sounds like you almost got scorched beyond recognition!
It WAS a bit...hot. Now my reflex is back away from the fire more when Andy is nearby. :smt002
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This thread could've very easily been found in the event archives sticky...
Use the archives, people. :smt002