If it's any consolation, California's name change drops the word Game and now only 12 states have it in their agency. 

One of only 13 states still using "Game" in the title of their wildlife agency in 2012, the state legislature changed the Department's name from Fish and Game to Fish and Wildlife, effective January 1, 2013. Eighteen other states use "wildlife," while the others generally use "natural resources" or "conservation", reflecting trends towards expansion of the agencies' missions from sportfishing and hunting alone, to protection of nongame wildlife and whole ecosystems. The legislation followed recommendations of a 51 member "stakeholder advisory group"

I've found it easier to have dedicated equipment for fishing/kayaking.  For example; a flashlight.  I have one just for the kayak.  I other flashlights for the truck, the camper, the house, etc. are for those things so I'm not running round trying to figure out where I last used that flashlight. 
I stow all this gear in the mesh bags.  It makes it easy to see everything and it airs stuff out.  I carry my gear on the kayak in a milk crate.  They are easy to get from Big Lots, Wal-Mart, etc.  The ones behind the grocery stores are way too heavy.  Lighter the better. 
One of the most important things is that I set up for a trip when I unpack from the last trip.  I don't dump off in the garage and walk away, I go through everything first and then replace, recharge, refill and wipe/clean everything within 24 hours of returning home. 

I keep one in my truck with a telescoping pole.  If I pass a stream or other body of water, I can toss a few casts and get my 'fix'.  The only real problem is that they don't hold much line.  Maybe 150' max? 

A small bag of tackle and this reel on a telescoping pole is like emergency fishing gear to me. 

I got my reel on Monday.  Thanks!  I made a slight adjustment to the level wind.  One side was dragging a little, so I took it apart and checked it out.  A little piece didn't seat right I guess because it now works perfectly.  I must say, the reel arrived in perfect shape and in excellent condition; the insides are very clean, no sand or debris and it's lubed GREAT!!  Thanks again and looking forward to receiving the other items. 

I've attended several other past events, just not a GS event.   That means I still need a sponsor, right?

Site 121  Denise and Jerry

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We are arriving on Friday and leaving on Monday.