"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."He is referring to two different issues.
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
In the next paragraph he explains that he believes that the sizable cash prize attracted folks who were there only to take and not to contribute.
ruben
"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."He is referring to two different issues.
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
Good call Craig - I'm all for getting back to the fish-n-chill, fish hard-have fun spirit at the roots of NCKA gatherings
Good call Craig - I'm all for getting back to the fish-n-chill, fish hard-have fun spirit at the roots of NCKA gatherings
+1 For me the potluck IS the big prize!!!!!! Everyone cooking up their best potluck grub, then my wife and I getting to hang out with some of the best people we now!!!! PRICELESS !!!!
Thanks for putting this together ! Me and the girlfriend are looking forward to Albion again. Im happy with the changes and the way your putting this event on. See you homies there !Will Jaime be bringing the horse? :smt001 :smt044
"The potluck ( it wont be like last year, that is why there are no big dollar prizes for the tourney) Will be at 5 Pm on Saturday and the awards ceremony and raffle will be shortly there after."
Help me out here. What does the potluck have to do with the BIG dollar prizes?
What I believe happened is this and its not two separate issues. It was well known that cash prizes were being given to the top 3. Soma. 1,000.00, 500.00 and 250.00. We had 40 sign up for registration on the day before the event. Mostly by people I had never seen before. Mostly single guys looking for the cash. I saw people load up on food that brought nothing to the potluck. In fact the winner sat by my trailer drinking bottled beer and in the morning they had left a pile of beer bottles for ME to pick up. So I don't really give a crap if those kind of folks stay home. If you would like more than that send me a PM. Thanks Soma hope to see you there. :smt006 :smt003
If no one likes my title of the tourney or the way I put this together, please stay home. I'm begging ya. You probably have better things to do. Thanks. :smt006 :smt003
I totally love it! Priorities are straight - More food and less prizes! :wav: Everybody wins! My son Jack keeps asking when we are going back to Albion and I told him soon. He loved crabbing off the dock catching undersized crabs last year and this year I hope to get him out on the yak to catch some fish in the cove. To me, that's what Albion is all about.
Not this time, Still trying to get him on a kayak :smt003Thanks for putting this together ! Me and the girlfriend are looking forward to Albion again. Im happy with the changes and the way your putting this event on. See you homies there !Will Jaime be bringing the horse? :smt001 :smt044
I am very excited for this event. My family has had a house in the town of Mendocino since before I was born. Ill be staying at the house but of course will bringing plenty of food for the potluck. I'm pretty new to Kayak angling so will looking for anyone to take me under their wing. I do have a dry suit and safety gear. Super excited.
Good call Craig - I'm all for getting back to the fish-n-chill, fish hard-have fun spirit at the roots of NCKA gatheringsAgreed... Looking forward to showing off and sharing our camp grub with everyone at the potluck. The cash thing does things to people, myself not exempted... brings out the "gotta win" side that I'm not all that comfortable with. Gonna play for fun :kick
Last year was a strange one for sure, thanks for going back to the roots.
I was guilty of not bringing food, but I did stay and clean up for a couple hours... Sometimes that's life with a kiddo and at the time a soon to be ex...
Which brings up the question: is G-Whiz going to stage another BBQ judging competition?
Which brings up the question: is G-Whiz going to stage another BBQ judging competition?
I'm all about the "chill"! love the chance to fish and but to me, it's not all about the tourney; I just love to hang with my bros!
I love cooking in the outdoors, seeing friends chilling around the camp and having a good time enjoying the company of good friends. This is why I attend... and that's the reason for the BBQ cook-off (and to take care of those helping with the event)!
So, yes... I will be having another challenge this year, Friday before the event.... this year's cut has not been decided, but will determine as the event draws closer..... GB2, I got my eye on you!!!
This year, the HAC camp is directly across from the event area, trail cams will be watching you at potluck time! :smt044Craig... thanks for all your hard work!!!!
Right on, Craig. I like your focus. :smt001
The raffle isn't going to be rigged again this year is it? :smt044 :smt003
oh jeesh don't let my kids find out. Maddy and Braden still talk about itThanks for putting this together ! Me and the girlfriend are looking forward to Albion again. Im happy with the changes and the way your putting this event on. See you homies there !Will Jaime be bringing the horse? :smt001 :smt044
No. I was joking with Midwest. His GF brought her horse to the Sonoma Hunt group site.It's not very nice to call Kyle a horse. He's a nice guy...why the long face?
Someone brought a horse to albion?
The raffle isn't going to be rigged again this year is it? :smt044 :smt003
fuck yea it's gonna be rigged :smt006 :smt003
Actually with the amount of people that comes visit our camp for food, I would need two horses. :smt005 :smt005 :smt005 It will just be Jedmo , Mrs. Jedmo, and Jedmo kids this year. Oh and Jedmo chows. I threatened work for some vacation so I'll be able to make it this year.
Jedmo
too bad Kraig lists the dates 365 days before the tourney. :smt009. Us slackers have no chance at reserving a spot. :smt005
too bad Kraig lists the dates 365 days before the tourney. :smt009. Us slackers have no chance at reserving a spot. :smt005
Haha.....glad I'm not the only one :smt005
We should start a slackers series that shows up the week after the hoopla :smt044
too bad Kraig lists the dates 365 days before the tourney. :smt009. Us slackers have no chance at reserving a spot. :smt005
Haha.....glad I'm not the only one :smt005
We should start a slackers series that shows up the week after the hoopla :smt044
Or go back to the Elk style sign-ups.
Those were INTENSE!! Probably 150-200 guys sitting around hitting refresh on their computers every three seconds.
too bad Kraig lists the dates 365 days before the tourney. :smt009. Us slackers have no chance at reserving a spot. :smt005
Haha.....glad I'm not the only one :smt005
We should start a slackers series that shows up the week after the hoopla :smt044
My rule is everyone fits in. We will cram people in everywhere. Jedmo , that is great news. What would Albion be without Fishmaster???? :smt003 :smt006 :smt044Great to hear! Add me to Andy's list :smt044
Is it too late to change mine from L to XL. Somehow the L keeps getting smaller :-)Send him a PM.
GOing to be rough, but I believe I am in. The wife said I can go if I take her with me.Don't think there are. The last ones were nabbed back in November 2014!
Need to call in and see if there are any campsites still open.
GOing to be rough, but I believe I am in. The wife said I can go if I take her with me.
Need to call in and see if there are any campsites still open.
i remember calling them on the day they opened sites and they wouldn't allow me to get on the waitlist. they only let me get in on the overflow camping.GOing to be rough, but I believe I am in. The wife said I can go if I take her with me.
Need to call in and see if there are any campsites still open.
call the CG and get on the waitlist. thats how I got mine in January...
If the overflow area is full, it will come down to people willing to share space in their campsites.
No Brandi, no Gyotaku for the kids. :smt010
Try Schooners campground?
One more suggestion to help with the Potluck issue, DON'T provide plates & utensils. I understood that this is how the potluck was run, so we brought our own AND a big plate of fried chicken (BTW - I didn't get any). If freeloaders aren't going to bring food, they likely won't think to bring plates & utensils either.
As a first-timer last year, I was impressed with the event. The T-Shirt design, the raffle, and the camaraderie of the anglers. The potluck was a bummer, because of the freeloaders. I know you're always going to have some, but I think you're moving in a positive direction with downplaying the competition factor.
We're looking forward to fishing hard for "Braggin' Rights!"
Fish Monkey
Oooo! Craig doing Rod Stewart!?!?!? This I gotta see!!!! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 Fri night! Craig, CrAiG, CRAIG!!!! :light :light :light
You bet!!!! I'll bring some as I usually just let um Swing!!!! :redmoon :tard: :tool:Oooo! Craig doing Rod Stewart!?!?!? This I gotta see!!!! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 Fri night! Craig, CrAiG, CRAIG!!!! :light :light :light
You gonna throw your panties at em too? :smt005
TMI ... TMI ... Rewind >>> TMIYou bet!!!! I'll bring some as I usually just let um Swing!!!! :redmoon :tard: :tool:Oooo! Craig doing Rod Stewart!?!?!? This I gotta see!!!! :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 Fri night! Craig, CrAiG, CRAIG!!!! :light :light :light
You gonna throw your panties at em too? :smt005
I'm having trouble signing up is it to late
Man I would love to come. I have field work the weekend before, and then off to Portland the week after. Maybe I'll show my face :smt003
... good thing I'm just a few miles up the road...
I haven't yet turned my envelope over to my unkempt postman.
Mr. Groot, reminder that I have your radio in the glove compartment. Forgot to return it to you last month.I haven't yet turned my envelope over to my unkempt postman.
Damn! I should have waiting until you mailed it... :smt012
To all: if you live in the Bay Area, it's overnight service to 949; so you can most likely mail your reg on Thursday and Craig will have it in his hand on Friday.
If you live outside the Bay Area, it's 2 day service and you should mail it by Wednesday...
{Disclaimer: I would get it in tomorrow, just in case there is a problem...}
Please leave all negativity and discourse of interpretation of what others say here alone. Post it on your bitch site.
I've got that site at Albion.Please leave all negativity and discourse of interpretation of what others say here alone. Post it on your bitch site.
We have a Bitch site?? :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
I've got that site at Albion.Please leave all negativity and discourse of interpretation of what others say here alone. Post it on your bitch site.
We have a Bitch site?? :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
I love the Mooch charcoal drawing ....gee I wonder who did it... :smt002
Shit I might enter this one. :smt002
I love the Mooch charcoal drawing ....gee I wonder who did it... :smt002
Me too, I've got that on my screen saver.
I've got that site at Albion.Please leave all negativity and discourse of interpretation of what others say here alone. Post it on your bitch site.
We have a Bitch site?? :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
LMAO. Nice.
It will make ie Eric. Thanks.
It will make ie Eric. Thanks.
Not if I wanna eliminate the competition!
Maybe I should put in a "change of address" so all you mail will go to Timbuktu...
You do have mine already, right? :smt003
The best I can do is get mine and Adrienne's in today. Will there be space in overflow for a small trailer (RPod) that we could get electricity too? In the past it always seemed like there would be plenty of room and electricity hookup. We have an extension cord.
Adrienne has been busy and doesn't want to go if we couldn't bring the trailer.
Input fellow NCKAers?
The best I can do is get mine and Adrienne's in today. Will there be space in overflow for a small trailer (RPod) that we could get electricity too? In the past it always seemed like there would be plenty of room and electricity hookup. We have an extension cord.
Adrienne has been busy and doesn't want to go if we couldn't bring the trailer.
Input fellow NCKAers?
Dude, I made my reservations on Aug 5 2014. if you want a good site you have to book it early. I think that even the overflow may have been booked. call the campgrounds tomorrow.
Well you can always post up your willing to split costs on a site... I did and through a members kindness and generosity I was offered a place . Thanks again Rockfish ... Anyway you never know till you try
Well mine got mailed off this morning. Sorry about the last minute thing. C.O.D. Right?! Jk :smt044 No clue where I'll be sleeping. Anyone got room for a small tent? I'll help pay for the site, bring beer, and clean ur fish! Cmon! :smt006
Well mine got mailed off this morning. Sorry about the last minute thing. C.O.D. Right?! Jk :smt044 No clue where I'll be sleeping. Anyone got room for a small tent? I'll help pay for the site, bring beer, and clean ur fish! Cmon! :smt006
You will be fine in overflow camping. I have used it 3 times.
Delivered, In/At Mailbox
PETALUMA, CA 94952
Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 10:52
Post Office comes through AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :smt038
No free shirts included with registration
registration 25.00
short sleeve 20.00
long sleeve 25.00
hoodie 40.00
those were the options with registrations.
Thanks I'll pass this time then. I don't really dont have the money now and by tournament time I will have the funds to go to San Diego and load up on yellowtail and whatever I can get to within 10 miles out or less.
The last three days I have received over or close to 50 registrations. What is so hard about doing this not at the last moment? :smt013 :smt006 :smt008
Just FYI. #90 Won Jung is SmokeonthewaterTwins? :smt044
sorry i missed what is the last day for registration thanks james
I screwed up and missed the deadline too.. :smt012, but I'm still gonna try to be there.Bummer me too. Well Im still planning on going as well.
I screwed up and missed the deadline too.. :smt012, but I'm still gonna try to be there.Bummer me too. Well Im still planning on going as well.
I'm encouraged. I 'thought' I had a reservation as I called and made one at the earliest possible date. Then I checked on that a few weeks ago; no record of it with them! They told me no worries; we won't turn away anyone for the overflow. Then the report that overflow is filled and, you guessed it; I'm not on that list either!!
So if folks are just gonna show up, then I will too!! I'm not registered for the tourney because of the inability to get a reservation of any sort, but then it's not about that with me. I love to fish with the guys at these sorts of events. I also will have more moola for the raffles or other ways to support the good cause that is the real reason for a tourney anyways. It's not like I have a chance to win or anything anyways. Ha! So, I'll show up and perhaps a day or so earlier to be sure to secure a spot someplace.
Oh, and the potluck! Gotta come just for that. Last year I made cheese stuffed, bacon wrapped BBQ'd jalapeno peppers. Not sure what I'll make this year though, but it will be tasty.
See ya'll there!
Is there anyway for the tournament directors to update page 1 only? There are soooooo many pages in these threads with often no useful information, only people replying that they are coming, etc. It's painful at times! :smt010
Is there anyway for the tournament directors to update page 1 only? There are soooooo many pages in these threads with often no useful information, only people replying that they are coming, etc. It's painful at times! :smt010
THIS^^^^
for all those that missed it... Lost out... Otherwise flubbed the registration :smt044 We are going to have one hell of a side bet going!!! Who's going to set it up? $20.00 buy in? largest ling? Black? Something others WON'T be targeting.... $ cash money pay out? Input? new thread? let's get this going... Pay there, play there... :smt005 :smt005 :smt005
should have put the end date for registration on the title.
too many lazy readers including myself :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
I screwed up and missed the deadline too.. :smt012, but I'm still gonna try to be there.
So I'm thinking about renting the $40 "everything you need to ab dive" kit from fort Bragg for Sunday after the tourney. Since it would be our first time going for abs I was thinking Albion with all my fellow ncka-ers would be the perfect environment to learn in. I was wondering if someone could take us under their wing and show us the ropes! We have practiced getting in and out of our kayaks and snorkeling around so we at least have that going for us ;) Thanks! :smt006Albion will be the perfect place. Lots of good divers here, and you guys will be in good company there. If you kayak out, there are bunch of abs in pretty protected coves. I am planning to bring my ab-gear, but I am not good swimmer/diver (I can only dive down to 5-6ft)... Kayak buddy system helps when you ab-dive too.
Where in Fort Bragg do they have the 40 all you need dive kits? I want to try and get my lady out on the water. Thank you.
That's it. I heard they're pretty nice.Where in Fort Bragg do they have the 40 all you need dive kits? I want to try and get my lady out on the water. Thank you.
Here's the link
http://www.subsurfaceprogression.com/AbalonePackage.htm
Coolio!!! can you save me this one? :smt003Hey! That's the one I was hoping to get. :smt003
FYI I don't think abalone opens until Monday?Abalone opens August 1, which is a saturday. Our tournament is the week after :smt003
YEEEEEEEEEE!How do you really feel about that Andy? Gonna be epic all week! Thurs-mon for us...
FYI I don't think abalone opens until Monday?Abalone opens August 1, which is a saturday. Our tournament is the week after :smt003
next year though, the tourney is July 30, so abs won't open til the monday after.
YEEEEEEEEEE!you gotta cut down your cerveza 7 in the morning... j/k Thank you for looking out for us, Brother!
Three awesome Sean/ Piscean plaques. 1st,2nd,3rd.
Dang, that new Prowler is SIICK! That's damn near Oakland A's colors!Yeah it has "Me" written all over it. :smt003
So... This sounds like a great time! I know it is too late to register for this event :smt009 Anyway, I recently joined NCKA, and just read that this could be the last Albion Open! I grew up in Albion, and would like to be a part of the event in some way! Is there by any chance help needed for judging or boundries? If there is a ceviche chef in demand, I could help with that too :smt003 Curious about just fishing there that day, just for the energy and excitement!?
Let me know, I'd love to help...plus I can bring tons of fresh tomatoes!
July 30 from DFW site :(well then I'm wrong. But they will be closed by the time we're up there.
July 30 from DFW site :(well then I'm wrong. But they will be closed by the time we're up there.
awards are almost finished, they just need a ride.....
awards are almost finished, they just need a ride.....
These awards are sick!!! WOW! I want one :smt006
Gonna do my beer batter fish fry for the potluck along with some deep fried potatoes and corn on the cob.
If anyone would like to donate some fish that would be totally awesome.
Super pumped Craig!! Let me know if Ya want me to haul anything up for Ya
thanks for the heads up Allen. I've PM him a couple of times, I know he's real busy. I'll try again this weekend or just stop by his house.Super pumped Craig!! Let me know if Ya want me to haul anything up for Ya
9erfan, contact Craig directly via PM. We are planing to assemble quite a few things at my warehouse in Cotati for a few others that are helping to haul some items up. Let Craig know how much spare room you have. Thanks, Allen
That would be cool. Allen are you ready? Oh man do I have a pile of stuff.
If anyone needs a campsite shoot me a pm.
I have spot D01 from Aug7-9.
Daviator
Please pm me with your clothing requests so I can put together an order when I get back. thanks, C
LOL it is called a fishing tournament. Not diving tournamentThere is a prize category for longest abalone.
LOL it is called a fishing tournament. Not diving tournamentThere is a prize category for longest abalone.
It's true, Andy...fourth paragraph.LOL it is called a fishing tournament. Not diving tournamentThere is a prize category for longest abalone.
:smt044 :smt044 :smt044
how is fishing?
Any dead guys in my site this year?
Still here. We miss him.
(http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=64909.0;attach=286340;image)
how is fishing?
Amadeo just dropped off some KILLER art for the raffle!!What????????????? :smt010 At least the local fish population will be happy.
:smt007
Joe bloodbath will be picking it up from me to bring up cuz I can't make it. :smt010
Hope you all have a GREAT time!!!
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
So its official, the wifey and I will be there arriving friday afternoon, looking forward to meeting everyone and getting some killer eats!
Shit disturber!
So its official, the wifey and I will be there arriving friday afternoon, looking forward to meeting everyone and getting some killer eats!
Welcome Kevdoggie. Look forward to meeting you!
Don't forget to bring some killer eats for the potluck also.
Nice!
Due to the upcoming ocean forecast we held the tournament today. The winners are...Why aren't you holding up the massive fish you caught today :smt002
So the Coast Gaurd Auxillary will be at the launch ramp on Saturday morning (5am) performing voluntary vessel safety inspection, handing out free whistles, & vessel identification stickers. This is a totally voluntary but I feel well worth the 2-4 minutes to complete. They love kayakers because we usually have more safety gear than boats.
I hope any people are able to take advantage of this and at a minimum get the vessel ID sticker.
So the Coast Gaurd Auxillary will be at the launch ramp on Saturday morning (5am) performing voluntary vessel safety inspection, handing out free whistles, & vessel identification stickers. This is a totally voluntary but I feel well worth the 2-4 minutes to complete. They love kayakers because we usually have more safety gear than boats.
I hope any people are able to take advantage of this and at a minimum get the vessel ID sticker.
So are they going to cite people for going out without every piece of safety gear required by law? Or will they be a permanent fixture at my event from now on? Should everyone make a mad dash to get flares now?
was packed and ready to go! Till the transmission went out on the ManVan :smt013 I guess I'm out of the tournament but may still able to come up and hang out...Hope to be there this weekend.If it wasn't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all? Sorry to see/hear that!
Alex, where do you live? Maybe we can NCKA EXPRESS you...San Jose near the 280 Saratoga exit
We are leaving my house at around six. Should be room if you want to hop in with us.I'm getting ready now. But won't able to leave until tomorrow AM. The kayak and gear has to stay home for now! Just a few fishing stuff and car camping essentials . Hope to be there Friday Noon :smt001
Pick that perch slayin scumbag up Andy :smt003Thats going to be the only fishing i'll be doing this time around!
ALBION.is ON!
IT'S A THREE RING CIRCUS ALREADY
FUN. ...FOOD. .and FRIENDSHIP
No reports......?
What A Great Time we ALL had......standing by for the "official report" thread.....Victor?...Eric?..or ....??
The winner is....
The winner is....
I have no time for a full report right now but want to clarify that despite us all being winners, I took the day. It was good fishing with yall.
Only one salmon was caught and a few others hooked.
All hail the Albion Salmon Guru: Steve Takagi. :smt001
It was good meeting you and Nick in real life, Annie. Congrats on absolutely crushing it! You did a great job of cleaning house even if you have no sole :smt005
It was good meeting you and Nick in real life, Annie. Congrats on absolutely crushing it! You did a great job of cleaning house even if you have no sole :smt005
:smt044 it was good meeting you too Pablito! You're a funny dude. See ya at the next event!
Quote.....Mendocino Blow Hole..Ariel knows what's up with the blow hole :smt044
I was expecting to see a pic of TOTE.. :smt044 :smt044 :smt044 :smt044
You better step up your game Rich. Before you know it you won't be the only white trash comedian from Montana on NCKA :smt003It was good meeting you and Nick in real life, Annie. Congrats on absolutely crushing it! You did a great job of cleaning house even if you have no sole :smt005
:smt044 it was good meeting you too Pablito! You're a funny dude. See ya at the next event!
BUt not "HAHA" funny..... :smt008
as usual I missed it all, but I want to say THANK YOU to Snapperhead for conveying the awards up to Albion in my absence.Beautiful work, as usual, Sean.
You better step up your game Rich. Before you know it you won't be the only white trash comedian from Montana on NCKA :smt003It was good meeting you and Nick in real life, Annie. Congrats on absolutely crushing it! You did a great job of cleaning house even if you have no sole :smt005
:smt044 it was good meeting you too Pablito! You're a funny dude. See ya at the next event!
BUt not "HAHA" funny..... :smt008
First and foremost- Big Thx to everyone involved in Albion success! We missed Davis family!
Wow...what an amazing trip this year! great to see old friends and meeting new ones!
On behalf of Shulander, I would like to thank everyone for stopping by our camp to share a few good laughs/ drinks/ food and great times! as you know Shulander's we love great food and delish libations...looking forward to the next Albion trip!
Special Shout out to all the SHULANDERS involved for making AWESOME/ BEST Albion experience ever!
Like we say at Shuland " bring ur appetite/ best food or drink to share/ lets get this party started!!!
mahalo,
Shulanders!
Dennis- aka Old#
It's funny, I have my 14yrold niece here from NH visiting for the summer as a treat for doing well in school. We are doing our best to show her all the different things that our area can bring, events, food, cultural experiences, ect. Her living situation back east is less than ideal with minimal opportunities for real growth. After the event she could not stop talking about how nice everyone was, the food, the open friendship and of course Shuland. She loved it!