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Title: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 15, 2014, 06:09:30 AM
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Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival

The list of exhibitors is coming along nicely, so I wanted to update you all with that info.  We'll continue to round up more, but also are shifting gears into finalizing the seminar lineup.  If you're new to kayak fishing, or just want to brush up on some skills, don't miss the seminars! Stay tuned for more information. Seminar List ADDED!  Open the thread to view schedule.

Date: April 26, 2014.  10AM-5PM.  This is the Saturday of the weekend of the Berryessa Salmon Slam.
Location:  Sites 13-22 at Lupine Shore / Steele Canyon.  Same location as the Berryessa Salmon Slam.
Price: FREE!

Expect to see product and demos from the following manufacturers and retailers.  Those in bold are direct supporters of this event.  More to come, as this list is getting updated daily.

                                                                                                                                                     
* Adventure Sports* Adventure Technology Paddles* Bending Branches
* California Canoe and Kayak* Clavey Paddlesports* Eddyline
* Feelfree* The Headwaters* Hobie
* Jackson Kayak* Kayak Connection* Kokatat
* Native Watercraft* Ocean Kayak* Old Town
* Santa Cruz Kayaks* Scotty* Stealth Performance Products
* Werner Paddles* Wilderness Systems


           
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 08:17:46 AM
This going to cost me lots of WAF points!
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 15, 2014, 09:05:13 AM
Quote from: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 08:17:46 AM
This going to cost me lots of WAF points!

Bring her!

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 09:41:15 AM
Quote from: polepole on March 15, 2014, 09:05:13 AM
Quote from: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 08:17:46 AM
This going to cost me lots of WAF points!

Bring her!

-Allen

Not her first choice of places to go on her birthday!  :smt003
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 15, 2014, 09:43:32 AM
Quote from: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 09:41:15 AM
Quote from: polepole on March 15, 2014, 09:05:13 AM
Quote from: Sailfish on March 15, 2014, 08:17:46 AM
This going to cost me lots of WAF points!

Bring her!

-Allen

Not her first choice of places to go on her birthday!  :smt003

Bring her for the event, then take off early afternoon, head over to Napa, wine and dine her and stay in a nice B&B.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 16, 2014, 10:29:26 AM
Hi guys,

I added a poll to get a sense of participation.  Please vote up.  Also, if you plan on fishing the BSS tournament the next day, please register if you haven't done so already.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 17, 2014, 09:41:30 AM
Bump.  Vote up to let us know if you'll be attending.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bird on March 17, 2014, 09:44:36 AM
Planning to attend, scheduled to help CCK with demoes, plan to fish Sunday.
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: TCAT on March 17, 2014, 10:54:41 AM
I plan on checking things out, but not sure if I'll be around Sunday.  This will be the first time I'll lay eyes on this bunch.  I've been following along on the forum, but have yet to get OTW with anyone from the group.  I'll get there, sooner or later, getting tired of fishing solo.
TCAT-Tony
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on March 17, 2014, 08:12:36 PM
I'm really interested and should be able to make it but it is still not sure. If I do it will be for Saturday only

Do we need to register?

Should I come with my stuff (yak, wetsuit, pdf....) for the sessions?

Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 17, 2014, 08:35:50 PM
Quote from: Frenchy on March 17, 2014, 08:12:36 PM
I'm really interested and should be able to make it but it is still not sure. If I do it will be for Saturday only

Do we need to register?

Should I come with my stuff (yak, wetsuit, pdf....) for the sessions?

No need to pre-register.  But we will ask for registration onsite and you will get a wristband in order to participate.  This will allow us to get a headcount for insurance purposes.  Absolutely bring your own gear for seminars.  No better way to get the experience than on your own gear!

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: SuperVato on March 17, 2014, 11:01:19 PM
Allen, is the poll question how many will be in our group; or are you counting only those who will be OTW?-Amos
Title: Re: 2014 NCKA Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 18, 2014, 06:59:35 AM
Quote from: SuperVato on March 17, 2014, 11:01:19 PM
Allen, is the poll question how many will be in our group; or are you counting only those who will be OTW?-Amos

Include all please.  You never know when they'll be strolling along and want to try out something.  We'll be issuing wristbands and asking for waivers to be signed, and also need a headcount for insurance purposes.  Thanks.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: novofish on March 18, 2014, 09:57:12 AM
I'm in, and with all the exhibitors and seminars this will be fun! :smt001

BTW, I will be organizing a Ukulele jam fest sometime Sat. eve. - campfire style, to give a musical component to the weekend. I'll post a separate thread in a bit. :camp  :smt035
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Weimarian on March 18, 2014, 08:08:04 PM
was poling the wife on her interest in attending and got a growl in response :smt003 so.... I will be there and will put 4 coming subject to calender check cancellations :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: rockfish on March 19, 2014, 12:07:21 AM
I'll be there :)  ill take poll later on computer...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Baitman on March 19, 2014, 07:12:58 AM
 Me , Myself, and I ,,,,  that's three of us. :smt002      Plus my wife and a friend,,, or two.

   For those on the fence this is a great opportunity to compare the various products.   Test the feel of which Werner paddle is best.   Which kayak has the comfort, stability,  speed, or storage capacity you want.     

    And what better setting than right there at Lake Berryessa, surrounded by friends!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Weimarian on March 19, 2014, 08:34:30 AM
Are you bringing the SC kayak!?!?!? I'd like to FINALLY try one :smt044 Sit on top. Fish a little... In the market for a new platform... :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 19, 2014, 09:03:09 AM
Quote from: Weimarian on March 19, 2014, 08:34:30 AM
Are you bringing the SC kayak!?!?!? I'd like to FINALLY try one :smt044 Sit on top. Fish a little... In the market for a new platform... :smt006

I'm pretty sure he is.  He is, after all, listed as an event sponsor!  Thanks Jim.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 19, 2014, 08:07:49 PM
Bump.  Please vote to let us know you are coming.  Thanks.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: trianglelaguna on March 19, 2014, 08:34:45 PM
man so cool Phillip asked if I wanted to drive to the salmon slam and I cant do any of the out of area stuff 'this year...nor can I go to your AWESOME show and water demos....next year my vacation time is going to be staggered in advance so I can go to 2 out of my area events....at least 2

someone better take lots of pics of the show and water demo...oh and post em too
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on March 19, 2014, 08:35:42 PM
I'm still available to help out Allen on the Saturday.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 19, 2014, 08:37:03 PM
Quote from: Mr.Matt on March 19, 2014, 08:35:42 PM
I'm still available to help out Allen on the Saturday.

Thanks Matt.  Really appreciate it.  We'll be ramping up efforts to engage volunteers here shortly.  Plenty of opportunities!

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: FishWorks on March 19, 2014, 08:46:16 PM
Quote from: TCAT on March 17, 2014, 10:54:41 AM
I plan on checking things out, but not sure if I'll be around Sunday.  This will be the first time I'll lay eyes on this bunch.  I've been following along on the forum, but have yet to get OTW with anyone from the group.  I'll get there, sooner or later, getting tired of fishing solo.
TCAT-Tony

And your gonna be hooked as soon as you do! You might wanna bring your sleeping bag, camera, and tackle just in case..U never know, you just might wanna stay after Saturdays Extravaganza! Lookinf forward to meeting bro. Ricci

Allen, I guess I would be expecting me+6
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Str8FishiN on March 19, 2014, 09:47:34 PM
Count me in!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Rock Hopper on March 20, 2014, 07:52:49 AM
I'll be there.

I'd be willing to help out, too......IF I was sponsored by someone!  :smt044
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Fish Master1 on March 20, 2014, 08:28:37 AM
Don't know how many from (OUR ) group will be attending but count me in! :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 21, 2014, 07:55:38 AM
BUMP.  Vote up please.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Hojoman on March 21, 2014, 08:56:30 AM
Can't see the votes anymore
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: bmb on March 21, 2014, 09:24:05 AM
Quote from: Hojoman on March 21, 2014, 08:56:30 AM
Can't see the votes anymore
I voted this morning and I broke it. Sorry.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 21, 2014, 10:11:20 AM
You should be able to see it now.  Must have inadvertently clicked the wrong button.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Danglin on March 22, 2014, 12:14:31 AM
voted, got myself and possibly 2 others.. maybe more, I'll post and vote if so...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 24, 2014, 09:02:44 AM
Bump again.  So far only 54 people have voted and 8 of those are not attending.  I know there are more of you hitting BSS than this.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: ppickerell on March 24, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
Quote from: Weimarian on March 18, 2014, 08:08:04 PM
was poling the wife on her interest in attending and got a growl in response :smt003 so.... I will be there and will put 4 coming subject to calender check cancellations :smt006
I think I married your wifes sister
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Weimarian on March 24, 2014, 08:00:30 PM
Quote from: ppickerell on March 24, 2014, 06:40:56 PM
Quote from: Weimarian on March 18, 2014, 08:08:04 PM
was poling the wife on her interest in attending and got a growl in response :smt003 so.... I will be there and will put 4 coming subject to calender check cancellations :smt006
I think I married your wifes sister
Hahhahaha! I have  kids. growling only 1/2 the time
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: poulton on March 25, 2014, 09:07:44 AM
How does someone get into the festival for the day? Isnt there a gate to get in? Are they charging a day use fee? I know folks that might be interested for the day and not the camping for the weekend? Thanks
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 25, 2014, 03:38:06 PM
Quote from: poulton on March 25, 2014, 09:07:44 AM
How does someone get into the festival for the day? Isnt there a gate to get in? Are they charging a day use fee? I know folks that might be interested for the day and not the camping for the weekend? Thanks

Yes, there is a day use fee at the campground.  However, there is no entrance fee for the festival.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 27, 2014, 09:24:30 AM
62 voted, with 52 members coming with their group, total is currently right at 100.

Ricci said there are only like 34 paid up for the tourney, which leads me to believe there are a bunch of you that will be signing up for it.  Please get those entries in.

We have a great lineup of seminars forming right now, and will release details soon.

If you are new to this sport, this will be THE event to attend to be able to demo pretty much any kayak you're likely able to buy in Nor Cal, as well as get on-the-water education.

Not to mention that the tournament will essentially be kicking off the NCKA tournament season.

Let's get it on boys and girls.

-Allen

Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: PAL on March 30, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
I'm in, I'm in!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: ChuckE on March 30, 2014, 01:32:42 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
I'm in, I'm in!
Great news!  Nothing better than having Kayak Fishing's most renowned writer and magazine editor there for Nor Cal's 1st Kayak Fishing Festival.

Paul... Great talking to you today.  Just come on up.  You know we'll take care of you!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 30, 2014, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
I'm in, I'm in!

Great, we'll put you to work!   :smt002

I got a spot for you to set up camp at festival central Paul.   :smt006

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Hojoman on March 30, 2014, 05:11:02 PM
Quote from: polepole on March 30, 2014, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
I'm in, I'm in!

Great, we'll put you to work!   :smt002

I got a spot for you to set up camp at festival central Paul.   :smt006

-Allen
Paul, I'll look for you by your SDSU flag flying at half mast. j/k  Sorry about your Aztecs.  :smt010
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: PAL on March 30, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Quote from: Hojoman on March 30, 2014, 05:11:02 PM
Quote from: polepole on March 30, 2014, 01:37:34 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 01:15:28 PM
I'm in, I'm in!

Great, we'll put you to work!   :smt002

I got a spot for you to set up camp at festival central Paul.   :smt006

-Allen
Paul, I'll look for you by your SDSU flag flying at half mast. j/k  Sorry about your Aztecs.  :smt010

You make me feel so welcome.  :smt001 Please tag me via PM if there's anything I should truck up from down south. Hmm, some Ballast Point?

Chuck E said I should bring just a few (500 maybe!) copies of the summer issue.  :smt002 I can swing a couple-three boxes, at least 100. Get 'em while I've got 'em. 

The Aztecs gave it their best shot. Amazing season. I wish it had continued just one more weekend.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on March 30, 2014, 06:54:41 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Please tag me via PM if there's anything I should truck up from down south. Hmm, some Ballast Point?

Meh ... Ballast Point is kind of like the Aztes, almost, but not quite.   :smt005

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: PAL on March 31, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
Quote from: polepole on March 30, 2014, 06:54:41 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Please tag me via PM if there's anything I should truck up from down south. Hmm, some Ballast Point?

Meh ... Ballast Point is kind of like the Aztes, almost, but not quite.   :smt005

-Allen

Oh, burn...  :smt010   More for me.  :smt003
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Hojoman on March 31, 2014, 10:38:39 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 31, 2014, 10:09:47 PM
Quote from: polepole on March 30, 2014, 06:54:41 PM
Quote from: PAL on March 30, 2014, 06:44:58 PM
Please tag me via PM if there's anything I should truck up from down south. Hmm, some Ballast Point?

Meh ... Ballast Point is kind of like the Aztes, almost, but not quite.   :smt005

-Allen

Oh, burn...  :smt010   More for me.  :smt003
Hey, Paul. What is so-so for some people can be outstanding for others.  :smt002  Hint: I don't have to drive for a couple of days there.  :smt007
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bowmen on April 05, 2014, 06:40:59 PM
Looking forward to Berryessa  have camping reservation need help on best areas to fish and technics  never been there, never fished for Kokanee, first event with NCKA excited to meet and make some new friends.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: SuperVato on April 05, 2014, 07:28:09 PM
I'm sure glad my little family shares a little bit of my interest in kayaking and NCKA. If there is a demo tandem my daughter will finally get the ride I have been promising her for the last year and a half. -Amos  :smt001
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 05, 2014, 08:41:44 PM
I will be attending this..i will respond via my home computer. I can't via tapatalk for some reason
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: FishWorks on April 08, 2014, 07:37:54 PM
Quote from: Cbbowmen on April 05, 2014, 06:40:59 PM
Looking forward to Berryessa  have camping reservation need help on best areas to fish and technics  never been there, never fished for Kokanee, first event with NCKA excited to meet and make some new friends.
Welcome to the board brotha. You will learn a lot about fishing, kayaking, and tips on rigging your kayak. Theres plenty of old threads on here that can help you learn more about kokanee fishing and bass. just use the search tool on top. Btw, if you plan on fishing the tourney, best send in your registration now. Hope to see ya there. Ricci
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bowmen on April 11, 2014, 07:48:33 AM
Looking forward will you be posting  time line for seminars  befor the event or waite until the day of the event. I would like to attend some but not all, demo a yak and get some fishing in
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bushy on April 11, 2014, 08:38:45 AM
I will get  the seminar schedule up before the event.  Still formulating, but almost done.

Bushy
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Ring King on April 11, 2014, 09:41:35 AM
I sure hope there are a couple of Native Slayer Propels there!!!  I'm a die hard Hobie guy personally but have a bunch of Native Pro Staff friends and with all the hype I've heard on that boat I definitely want to at least get in one to see what it's all about.  I could always purchase one for "my son"!!!!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: bmb on April 11, 2014, 09:56:00 AM
There will be.  The West Coast Native Rep, Ted Keyes will be in a booth next to Headwaters.  Headwaters will be bringing at least a couple of demos, and I'll have my new one as well in case anyone wants to ride it.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: eelkram on April 11, 2014, 10:41:30 AM
Looking forward to the seminars!  It was a major selling point with the wife:
Wife: "Oh, there're demos and shopping?"
Me: "Kinda... except there's no buying anything... it'll be like window shopping..."
Wife:  "Oh, okay that works.  You can watch the baby while I look around."
Me:  "Suuuuuure, no problem"
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Weimarian on April 11, 2014, 03:12:21 PM
HAhahah !!! Awesome  :smt006  "Suuuuuure, no problem" Was the correct answer sir :worship
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bushy on April 11, 2014, 03:59:04 PM
"Well of COURSE" works well also.

Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: JWR on April 15, 2014, 02:53:16 PM
Won't make it.  Camping with the Boy Scouts that weekend.  Just like in NCKA, it's never to late to have a happy childhood.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: wormguy on April 19, 2014, 06:01:51 PM
Will be there!
Tom
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Pua83Yang on April 19, 2014, 07:27:43 PM
Can't wait to try sum demos!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: momo fish on April 19, 2014, 10:24:31 PM
Perfect timing. Will be up that way camping in big sur and then driving to San Fran that weekend. Will plan to come see how you nor cal guys do things.     Any chance a dealer will be selling demo hobies? Just want to prepare in case.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: YaknFish on April 22, 2014, 08:39:07 PM
I'll be there Saturday but I can't make it Sunday.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Paddleboy84 on April 22, 2014, 08:58:56 PM
Looking forward to it. Headwaters is bringing the store to test out. Eddyline, Jackson, native propel, Feelfree lures and mokens, and the full line of Stealths. We will also our pro staff on site to help answer questions and educate people. 
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 22, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
We don't need a yak to attend seminars correct?
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: RacinRob on April 22, 2014, 09:13:17 PM
Quote from: jmdc on April 22, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
We don't need a yak to attend seminars correct?


No.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 22, 2014, 09:33:22 PM
Quote from: RacinRob on April 22, 2014, 09:13:17 PM
Quote from: jmdc on April 22, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
We don't need a yak to attend seminars correct?


No.



no I am wrong or no we don't need a yak?
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: RacinRob on April 22, 2014, 09:34:06 PM
Sorry, no yak needed. There will be plenty to try out.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 22, 2014, 09:56:16 PM
Thanks!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on April 22, 2014, 11:56:33 PM
Gonna be a blast!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on April 23, 2014, 08:52:13 AM
It might be a dumb question but I'm never been to Lake Berrryessa and I want to sure sure I know where to do.  Is the attached map correct? Do we have an address to plug in a GPS?
Thanks in advance and looking forward to meeting some of you there...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: bmb on April 23, 2014, 08:54:44 AM
That looks right Frenchie. I'm sure once you're in the resort you'll figure out where everyone is. See you Sat.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Weimarian on April 23, 2014, 09:16:49 AM
Anyone staying threw Sunday night and fishing Monday???? Considering it... :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Sin Coast on April 23, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yep Frenchie, that's the place. More info here: http://goberryessa.com/maps/
""From San Francisco: Take Interstate 80 East to Vacaville. Get onto 505 North to Winters and take Exit 128. Turn left at the light, and continue 16.9 miles to Wragg Canyon Rd. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the entrance gate.""
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: fishkraft on April 23, 2014, 10:57:11 AM
Hey Poloepole, are you planing on doing name tags like at Mooch's memorial? Maybe at the reg table so we can put screen names with real names. I'd offer but I'm gonna have my hands full.

ruben
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Sin Coast on April 23, 2014, 11:00:06 AM
I have about 2000 blank nametag stickers. I'll bring them, along with a sharpie.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: fisheducator on April 23, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
Quote from: Cen Coast on April 23, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yep Frenchie, that's the place. More info here: http://goberryessa.com/maps/
""From San Francisco: Take Interstate 80 East to Vacaville. Get onto 505 North to Winters and take Exit 128. Turn left at the light, and continue 16.9 miles to Wragg Canyon Rd. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the entrance gate.""

A shorter route is Suisun Valley road out of Cordelia, turns into Wooden Valley Rd., turn right at Monticello Rd.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: bmb on April 23, 2014, 12:10:50 PM
Quote from: fisheducator on April 23, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
Quote from: Cen Coast on April 23, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yep Frenchie, that's the place. More info here: http://goberryessa.com/maps/
""From San Francisco: Take Interstate 80 East to Vacaville. Get onto 505 North to Winters and take Exit 128. Turn left at the light, and continue 16.9 miles to Wragg Canyon Rd. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the entrance gate.""

A shorter route is Suisun Valley road out of Cordelia, turns into Wooden Valley Rd., turn right at Monticello Rd.
Oh yeah absolutely.  I wouldn't go 505 to 128 if I was coming from SF. Maybe from Sac...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on April 23, 2014, 01:44:27 PM
Quote from: bmb 2.0 on April 23, 2014, 12:10:50 PM
Quote from: fisheducator on April 23, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
Quote from: Cen Coast on April 23, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yep Frenchie, that's the place. More info here: http://goberryessa.com/maps/
""From San Francisco: Take Interstate 80 East to Vacaville. Get onto 505 North to Winters and take Exit 128. Turn left at the light, and continue 16.9 miles to Wragg Canyon Rd. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the entrance gate.""

A shorter route is Suisun Valley road out of Cordelia, turns into Wooden Valley Rd., turn right at Monticello Rd.
Oh yeah absolutely.  I wouldn't go 505 to 128 if I was coming from SF. Maybe from Sac...


Here is what Google tells me from San Jose

Get on I-280 S from Meridian Ave
4.6 mi / 10 min

Follow I-680 N to Pittman Rd/Suisun Valley Rd in Fairfield. Take the Suisun Valley Rd/Pittman Rd exit from I-80 E
74.9 mi / 1 h 9 min

Continue on Suisun Valley Rd. Take Wooden Valley Rd and CA-121 S to Steele Canyon Rd in Napa County
24.6 mi / 47 min
 
Turn left onto Pittman Rd/Suisun Valley Rd
 Continue to follow Suisun Valley Rd
7.3 mi

Continue onto Wooden Valley Rd
6.6 mi

Turn right onto CA-121 S
5.5 mi

Turn left onto CA-128 W
443 ft

Take the 1st right onto Steele Canyon Rd
 Destination will be on the left
5.1 mi
   
Lupine Shores
1605 Steele Canyon Rd, Fort Jones, CA 94558
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Sin Coast on April 23, 2014, 02:18:12 PM
Agreed... Susuin Valley Rd to Wooden Valley Rd is the most direct route (albeit windy). I was just copy&pasting the directions from the Berryessa website.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on April 23, 2014, 02:21:28 PM
Thank you all and see you Saturday!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Hojoman on April 23, 2014, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: bmb 2.0 on April 23, 2014, 12:10:50 PM
Quote from: fisheducator on April 23, 2014, 12:00:30 PM
Quote from: Cen Coast on April 23, 2014, 10:32:46 AM
Yep Frenchie, that's the place. More info here: http://goberryessa.com/maps/
""From San Francisco: Take Interstate 80 East to Vacaville. Get onto 505 North to Winters and take Exit 128. Turn left at the light, and continue 16.9 miles to Wragg Canyon Rd. Turn right and travel 3 miles to the entrance gate.""

A shorter route is Suisun Valley road out of Cordelia, turns into Wooden Valley Rd., turn right at Monticello Rd.
Oh yeah absolutely.  I wouldn't go 505 to 128 if I was coming from SF. Maybe from Sac...
Pat is just trying to reduce the competition by having Frenchie run out of gas.  :smt044 :smt044 :smt005
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on April 23, 2014, 04:41:33 PM
Be careful of bicyclists on that road.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bushy on April 24, 2014, 04:54:38 PM
Pole pole nd I are pa cking up today and leaving 1st thing in the morning.

I've got tents, tools, coolers, swag rods reels, etc etc etc.  Allen muchthe same if not more.

What we do not have is firewood.....???

Hoping someone might have a stash they can bring in the back of the pickup, especially anyone arriving on Friday?   also need additional power strips multi plugs, and remember to bring any accessories you might want to mount on your Yak.  WE'll be prepared to cut and drill and all that.  And even fix and repair dings, holes and gouges, so bring the "Brother in Law" kayak that leaks.  WE'll fix it, or YOU can fix it with the stuff we'll have there!

Bushy
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: FishingForTheCure on April 24, 2014, 04:57:21 PM
If you need firewood & have room, you are welcome to come by my place & get some!  Anyone heading up, drop me a message & we can get you some dried, split firewood for free!

Bill :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: polepole on April 24, 2014, 05:01:23 PM
My car is half full with hotdogs, chips, and water for lunch at the festival ... on us.  Quantity limited to the first 150.  Hah!

And don't forget to bring a chair down to the festival area for the Saturday evening potluck.  Bring a table too if you have one.

-Allen
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Hojoman on April 24, 2014, 05:03:46 PM
Quote from: Bushy on April 24, 2014, 04:54:38 PM
Pole pole nd I are pa cking up today and leaving 1st thing in the morning.

I've got tents, tools, coolers, swag rods reels, etc etc etc.  Allen muchthe same if not more.

What we do not have is firewood.....???

Hoping someone might have a stash they can bring in the back of the pickup, especially anyone arriving on Friday?   also need additional power strips multi plugs, and remember to bring any accessories you might want to mount on your Yak.  WE'll be prepared to cut and drill and all that.  And even fix and repair dings, holes and gouges, so bring the "Brother in Law" kayak that leaks.  WE'll fix it, or YOU can fix it with the stuff we'll have there!

Bushy
Where are you getting power? Bringing a table for you to use.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on April 24, 2014, 05:13:17 PM
Daisy chain all the car batteries like a Burning Man festival!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: bmb on April 24, 2014, 11:49:17 PM
When i called the campground they said there was no power there...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Bowmen on April 25, 2014, 07:55:04 AM
Thanks for the posting I been waiting for that. We're loading the truck be up this afternoon  after a four hr drive in the rain pulling a trailer

Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: vwool on April 25, 2014, 09:04:48 AM
I saw some yaks on their way this morning as I headed to work.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: fishkraft on April 25, 2014, 04:04:25 PM
Anybody bringing their kids tomorrow? I'm bringing my 7yo daughter and she's gonna be bored outta her tree if she's the only kid.

ruben
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 25, 2014, 05:08:26 PM
I am but my kid is 21 😉
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: fishkraft on April 25, 2014, 05:09:26 PM

Quote from: jmdc on April 25, 2014, 05:08:26 PM
I am but my kid is 21 😉

Lol
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 25, 2014, 05:31:23 PM
This is where its located correct?


(https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgoberryessa.com%2Ffilemanager_v4%2Fforeverresorts_v4%2F1%2F119%2Fitems%2F4734731A-947E-F3B2-9774A75FA090C6A5.pdf&docid=82440e442e8def70df44d03c91404bc4&a=bi&pagenumber=1&w=523)

-Justin
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Pua83Yang on April 25, 2014, 06:06:03 PM
Question for the featival at Berryessa this weekend...are we allowed to take the demos out to fish with for the day? Thx guys!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on April 25, 2014, 06:19:05 PM

I think I'm ready to go. Just need to load the car and the yak in the morning and I will be on my way. First NCKA event, pretty exciting...

Somebody mentioned potluck, so I will bring hot dog (w/ bun), a few sausages, marinated chicken, a rice salad, a quiche, a 12 pack and coffee

 
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Salty. on April 25, 2014, 07:12:18 PM
just got here and enjoying the lake view drinking some beer.  saw lots of demo kayaks all lined up on the lake shore
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: jmdc on April 25, 2014, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: Salty. on April 25, 2014, 07:12:18 PM
just got here and enjoying the lake view drinking some beer.  saw lots of demo kayaks all lined up on the lake shore

How about a teaser pic


-Justin
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Salty. on April 25, 2014, 07:35:46 PM
From inside the rv cause its raining now.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Paddleboy84 on April 25, 2014, 08:14:23 PM
Loaded up ready to rock. 25 kayaks in all including the full Stealth lineup. We are also bringing the entire Bending Branches fishing line, Werner line, Aquabound line, and some odds and ends Swift paddles. We also packed up our brand new size run of Kokatat Angler drysuits for people to demo out tomorrow. Cant wait! See you there! Look for the Big Headwaters Logo.  :smt006 :smt006 :smt006 :smt006
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on April 25, 2014, 10:08:22 PM
Couldn't make it tonight.
Ash is sick again...
We will try to be there tomorrow but might be day trip...
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on April 25, 2014, 10:09:57 PM
Hope she gets better! Hope to see u guys!
Going to bed then on the road early. It's raining here still. Hope it's clear there tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Salty. on April 26, 2014, 02:48:15 PM
Here is Hobie Pro ChuckE giving the sailing seminar.

I took a Hobie PA12 out for a demo & it.was fun.
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Mr.Matt on April 26, 2014, 07:00:11 PM
Chuck that was me that said you were making a wake!
That sailboat looked badass!
Some really beautiful new boats out there! And the folks showing the stuff were very helpful and nice.

Great job on the festival!
Title: Re: 2014 Nor Cal Kayak Fishing Festival
Post by: Frenchy on April 27, 2014, 08:18:36 AM
Great event yesterday. Good job!!! The sessions were great too