AOTY at Fred Hall

Words can not express how bummed I was to miss this event. It is 11:30 am Tuesday and I am just now getting out of bed. Whatever I have it is not fun. I would suggest never getting a real job, not working seems to help a lot!

Joel and Chuck, I owe you big time. Whatever you want you got.

The trophies are amazing! Great work! I might have to enter this year! 

As far as finances go I am open to any ideas and suggestions. NCKA operates fairly firmly in the red once you account for all the fees and prizes to put on events. Okuma is the only sponsor that has contributed money this year. Generally we do not go out asking for money but for prize support for events. That might have to change but I don't think it will be this year. As soon as someone try's to make a living off of this site, things will get goofy.  My goal all along has just been for the site to pay for itself. It gets fairly close to doing that now, although I just placed an order for a new server that will throw us further back into the red again! Isn't technology great!

We do not want to make this site exclusive to any manufacturer or brand. We have been pretty firm with that, we support the products and companies that support the site.

Bill.... you were greatly missed by all.... and since you couldn't make it... here are a few more show pics....

Thanks Chuck and all of the other NCKA folks who helped out. Congratulations to Joel and sorry I had to leave on Sunday before the presentation. Great show and IMO, the kayak stuff was the highlight. Enjoyed meeting and hearing Jim Samons lecture. I was surprised he dissed our cooking skills, maybe he was joking.

Scott

Made it on Sunday for the awards....Now there is something NEW to SEE at the Next Show!! KAYAK FISHING IS TAKING OVER!!
Thanks to ALL of the pioneers of the sport and to ALL of NCKA'ers and crew.
Some pics of the AOTY presentation.

last pic......My brother Jay and his new yak at the show(cobra extreme)

Hey Adam... nice photos.  I'm glad you captured and posted those shots.
It was nice meeting your bro.  Teach him well!

ChuckE!!!!!  Don't you have a Video of " The Contortionist " ???...Eagerly awaiting... .........Danglin

ChuckE!!!!!  Don't you have a Video of " The Contortionist " ???...Eagerly awaiting... .........Danglin

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/bb/index.php?topic=7232.0

Brent from OEX, Joel NCKA and Sean from Malibu Kayaks.....

jason / jselli and son at the Malibu booth....

Chuck doing his crab seminar.....

the NCKA display picture gallery....

the future "Bendo" at Mendo poster girl .....

Thanks mickfish, JTF, ChuckE, Fishunter and Mooch for documenting the event.  Not the same as being there, but I'll take what I can get.  No illness kept me away (hope you're feeling better, Bill), just work.

Congratulations to the aoty winners and to the crew that helped make the booth a success! 

Ditto - thanks for the pics and recap er'body. 

Thankfully Erik didn't have to use "the Punisher" on any of us this year.

Thanks again for the NCKA gaff Erik.I'm sure I'll put it to good use this year.


Chuck,Your seminar got me thinking seriously about doing some crabbing.One of the reasons I decided to buy a new yak now is for more room in the tankwell to stow nets.I like your setup as it's simple and relatively inexpensive to set up once you make an investment in traps.Those new Promar hoop-traps look like they'll work.

Thanks for your hard work at the show guys.You were all outstanding ambassadors to our sport!