NorCal Kayak Anglers

General => Introductions => Topic started by: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 01:34:59 PM

Title: Now I am home.
Post by: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 01:34:59 PM: Tote was right. He said that I would be back.
Sold my house at the lake and purged most of my worldly possessions except for art, books, and gear.
Everything was set for my exciting move North.
I got a call from the president of the company with good news and bad news.
The "bad news" was that he was moving the Oregon base south to a location that I was not interested in. Needless to say I was disappointed. Then, the good news. The company was acquiring a small program in the Eastern Sierra, based right next to the lower Owens river and 90 minutes from Bridgeport.
My disappointment was now a non factor and I headed East with permagrin.

Now, I am settled, 5 minutes from the Owens, and ready to start boating, fishing, and documenting the 395 region. My primary reason for getting a membership with the NCKA is to see if there is anyone who is a member or lurker that is local and running the Owens and the countless other 395 creeks. Obviously shuttle is a big factor in this kind of kayak fishing and having a partner(s) with throw rope skills will come in handy too.

After spending 25 years with Team Bridgeport, paddling, fishing, and exploring this area, I had always wondered what it would be like to live here. Now that I am here, I realize that I am right where I am supposed to be. Home.

Took this behind my place on the edge of town.
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Post by: Rock Hopper on January 20, 2018, 01:39:19 PM: Welcome back, brother.
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Post by: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 01:50:37 PM: Thanks old friend.

I thought I would add a few shots of the new back yard.
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Post by: CptSloppywood on January 20, 2018, 02:04:37 PM: Looks like you landed in an amazing place. I remember reading about the Owens River in an old fly fishing magazine years ago.
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Post by: NowhereMan on January 20, 2018, 03:05:31 PM: Awesome place and looking forward to your reports.
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Post by: Azkikr on January 20, 2018, 04:47:27 PM: Nice place
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Post by: Hojoman on January 20, 2018, 04:47:59 PM: Welcome back, Terry, although you're a bit farther away than the last time you were in Cali. :) I used to fish the Owens River many years ago, maybe before you were born. :smt005 Beautiful country there.
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Post by: Tote on January 20, 2018, 04:55:50 PM: Nailed it!!!!!!! :smt044
Glad to have ya back on board bro!
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Post by: HOLY TOLEDO on January 20, 2018, 05:37:33 PM: Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way. Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.
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Post by: I Zod Out on January 20, 2018, 05:52:39 PM: Quote from: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 01:34:59 PM
Took this behind my place on the edge of town.

That view is Bee-U-Tee-Us!

cheers,

I Zod Out
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Post by: KPD on January 20, 2018, 06:40:38 PM: Congratulations! I love the Eastern Sierra.
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Post by: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 07:05:56 PM: Quote from: HOLY TOLEDO on January 20, 2018, 05:37:33 PM
Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way. Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.

Thanks Patrick, and I hope so. As it stands now, I'll be leaving my bike at the take out.
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Post by: Papa Al on January 20, 2018, 08:42:56 PM: Welcome back Terry. The wife and I have talked many times about doing a 395 trip. IÂ’’ll contact you when we do it.

Al
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Post by: Scurvy on January 21, 2018, 08:35:51 AM: Quote from: Hydrospider on January 20, 2018, 07:05:56 PM
Quote from: HOLY TOLEDO on January 20, 2018, 05:37:33 PM
Stoked for you Terry! I love the East side, can't wait to see what you pioneer out that way. Someone is about to find them self a great fishing partner.

Thanks Patrick, and I hope so. As it stands now, I'll be leaving my bike at the take out.

Nice landing after a scary patch. Yep, the Owens is quite a river, as is the Walker(s). I've done that ditch the mountain bike at the put-in/takeout thing before, and it's not bad...depending on the details :evil5:
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Post by: LoletaEric on January 21, 2018, 08:48:59 AM: Glad to see you land on a spot that makes you happy, Terry. Looking forward to following your trips down there. :smt001
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Post by: Bushy on January 21, 2018, 10:39:07 AM: Welcome back, Terry! That is a place I've always wanted to try. Maybe this year it will happen.

Bushy
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Post by: vwool on January 21, 2018, 11:32:55 AM: Welcome back, looking forward to your reports.
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Post by: Sailfish on January 21, 2018, 11:45:18 AM: Welcome back Terry :smt006
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Post by: ReelKnots on January 22, 2018, 06:14:22 AM: Welcome back Bro! :smt006

-Kiel
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Post by: Danglin on January 22, 2018, 08:05:58 AM: you left?

Glad your back,,,

I'm still wandering,

But could see a trip to a place I've never been before, especially to see an old , cool friend,,,

I'm also very resourceful and good with ropes,,

Ciao for now ,,, :smt006
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Post by: bmb on January 22, 2018, 10:02:14 AM: Welcome back Terry and happy that you found a new place up near where it all started.
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Post by: BigJim on January 22, 2018, 10:51:18 AM: Welcome back Terry!!

:smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
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Post by: jlalmbert on January 22, 2018, 11:46:25 AM: Damn that looks like paradise! Awesome area!
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Post by: Hydrospider on January 22, 2018, 12:46:04 PM: Quote from: Alfredo on January 20, 2018, 08:42:56 PM
Welcome back Terry. The wife and I have talked many times about doing a 395 trip. IÂ’’ll contact you when we do it.

Al

Yes, please do.

Quote from: Bushy on January 21, 2018, 10:39:07 AM
Welcome back, Terry! That is a place I've always wanted to try. Maybe this year it will happen.

Bushy

Polepole and I will be having a conversation regarding Crowley when the season opens. You should be involved in that discussion.

Quote from: Danglin on January 22, 2018, 08:05:58 AM
you left?

Glad your back,,,

I'm still wandering,

But could see a trip to a place I've never been before, especially to see an old , cool friend,,,

I'm also very resourceful and good with ropes,,

Ciao for now ,,, :smt006

It was just for a year (this time) but it was a long and sometimes rough transitional year.
Ive got an extra river boat for you, but you are going to have to paddle :smt002
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Post by: Danglin on January 22, 2018, 07:22:48 PM: Quote
Ive got an extra river boat for you, but you are going to have to paddle :smt002

Oh,,

I gave up the pedaling way of things,,, :smt002
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Post by: Tinker on January 23, 2018, 06:08:47 AM: Wow! What a spot to hang your hat. You landed very nicely...
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Post by: Sin Coast on January 23, 2018, 10:06:31 AM: I've got a few Sierra trips planned for this summer, and would love to hangout on the river (Owens, or up by Bridgeport like Robinson or Green creek or the Walker!). But I really want to try for a big brownie in upper Twin. So many fun places to explore around there.
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Post by: Hydrospider on January 24, 2018, 12:34:40 PM: All of the above works for me PK. Im also targeting Walker, below the b-port res, and Lee Vining creek. Prime Coosa waters.