NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => AOTY => Topic started by: Sin Coast on January 16, 2018, 12:00:29 PM
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We're tentatively planning to host the Awards Ceremony for the 2017 competitions on Feb 10 at Clear Lake state park.
We'll post a confirmation within the next few days.
Hope to get a nice turnout at this new location!
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Working on making sure we have all prizes and trophies ready by then, and hopefully keg and pig as well!!
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Everyone, regardless of if played AOTY/DOTY, is welcome to attend the awards ceremony and to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2017 anglers and divers!!
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For anyone who has not been there, if you take the Hopland (on 101) turnoff to Clear Lake, it is a very windy road. So slow down and take your time.
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Hey everyone,
The committees have met and have decided to host the 2017 AOTY/DOTY awards on February 10 at Clear Lake State Park. We will be reserving one or more of the group campsites for the event, so feel free to pitch a tent and stay Sat night if you want. The sites will be reserved for Saturday night only.
More details to follow. I'm interested in running a friendly AOTD MBF event on the morning of 2/10, if enough people are interested in that we can do it as well. Let me know if you're interested by replying to this thread.
Friendly MBFs mean no pictures "required", scoring is self reported based upon the honor system. We would have to check in before the awards start though.
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CONFIRMATION: we have both group sites at CL State Park on 2/10/18.
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CONFIRMATION: we have both group sites at CL State Park on 2/10/18.
Sites 132 and 133?
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CONFIRMATION: we have both group sites at CL State Park on 2/10/18.
Sites 132 and 133?
Group sites A and B
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Awesome! Never stayed at the state park.
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CONFIRMATION: we have both group sites at CL State Park on 2/10/18.
Sites 132 and 133?
Group sites A and B
OK. Let me rephrase. Are the group sites next to sites 132 and 133. The only group sites I see are there on the map...don't see any group sites labeled as A and B.
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Here is a map with the two group sites that we have reserved boxed in red.
Should be fine for at least 80 of us to celebrate and spend the night if you want.
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Thanks, Jim. Would be nice if the legend was color coded.
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Will try hard to be there!
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can we stay there with a trailer or just tents?
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I’m in.
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can we stay there with a trailer or just tents?
i'll try to call tomorrow and find out.
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The group parking area looks pretty big. And it's right ON the water, across from the launch ramp.
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The group parking area looks pretty big. And it's right ON the water, across from the launch ramp.
It is a little hard to access the water from that side in that area.
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Emma and I will be there. potluck? fishing? :smt006
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I'll be there. :headbang:
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We'll see if we can be there...
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I merged your two threads. :smt006
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Alright folks, here's the rundown from the state park staff. (The woman I spoke to was real nice, so if she happens to work the kiosk someone should invite her over :smt003)
We have Saturday night reserved for both Campsite A and B. We are technically allowed to take the spots at 2PM; however, if no one is occupying the group sites the night before, we can use them as early as we want on the morning of 2/10. If there is someone occupying the group sites, then they are allowed until 12pm. The lady said it is unlikely the group sites would be taken this time of year though.
Within the actual campsites, tents only are allowed. No vehicles. However, self enclosed RVs are allowed to park in the group parking area as long as they are used for sleeping only - meaning no pop-outs, awnings, etc. We are allowed a total of 8 vehicles each group campsite, so that means 16 total group parking spots. Each additional vehicle will cost $8. I'm not going to be in charge of who gets to pay $8 and who is included in our group site, so just be aware of that. Of course if you have a state parks pass then you can get in free anyways, and some of you may have those.
If anyone is interested in staying the night before, 2/9, let me know. If we can get enough people willing to split the cost then we may be able to reserve one of the group sites for 2/9. I'll be arriving that day sometime-ish and staying til Sunday in one of the cabins. The cabins are relatively cheap at $60 a night, but you can't cook in them and they have a max occupancy of 4 per cabin, with each cabin having 1 set of full size bunk beds. IF you're interested in getting your own campsite, feel free to do so. You can reserve at reservecalifornia.com and they're the Kelsey Creek part of the campground - some of them look like they have lakeside access. Just be aware there are raccoons in the area that like to attack minnow buckets.
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What happens if you can't make it?
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What happens if you can't make it?
Per the rules, there will be a prize for each of the top three juniors, and we will have an additional award for the JDOTY and JAOTY.
If you are not there someone from the AOTY/DOTY committee will hold onto the prize for you and get it you at a future date.
Same with anyone who wins a plaque/print/trophy etc...
Besides the trophies and the top three, the prizes will be laid out on a prize table...we will call the names in order of who won for people to come up and get their prizes...if you are not there you don't get to pick a prize...so it's good to be there!!
I just sent a PM to all DOTY players with the following:
The Awards ceremony will be on 2/10 at Clearlake State Park in Group Camp Sites A and B.
Details and discussion here:
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=82416.0
Awards will prolly start around 3ish...
We will have a keg, and are working on getting a pig.
The group sites sleep up to 80 people so feel free to spend the night. More details on camping in the thread above.
I am working with sponsors to make sure all trophies, plaques, prints and prizes will be there.
There will be:
-A Piscean plaque and Kraken 13.5 for Adam
-A custom Amadeo print and Orion 85 for Deke
-A custom Amadeo print and HydroKaddy for Matt
-Big fish awards for Adam, Deke, Matt, DG, Ryan, Derek and me
-An award for our Junior Diver Of The Year, JosiahVentura808
-A prize for the top three juniors per rules.
-Prizes for the prize table donated from Red Triangle Spearfishing, Kayak Connection, Pacific Nalu Spearfishing, ReefReaper Spearfishing, Austin's Diving Center and Austin Derry Photography
-The participation raffle prize from Wilderness Systems of a Tarpon 120...each paid player gets one ticket for paying the reg fee, and then one more ticket for each species caught or shot in AOTY and DOTY...it's time for a diver to win it!! :smt003
This should be a really fun time in a pretty location so hope you can make it. Family and friends are of course welcome also.
If you have any questions, post in the thread above or just PM me.
Thank you!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
Hope that helps!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Wish I could make it this year, but getting married that weekend! I have something to donate for a prize if someone can contact me, I’d appreciate it!
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Wish I could make it this year, but getting married that weekend! I have something to donate for a prize if someone can contact me, I’d appreciate it!
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PM sent!
Congrats dude!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
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I'm in.
Im also thinking about fishing on Friday. Anyone in? MBF?
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I'm in.
Im also thinking about fishing on Friday. Anyone in? MBF?
I want to night fish rodman on Fri evening/night for cats.
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I'm in.
Im also thinking about fishing on Friday. Anyone in? MBF?
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Wish I could make it this year, but getting married that weekend! I have something to donate for a prize if someone can contact me, I’d appreciate it!
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PM sent!
Congrats dude!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
I'm in Riverbank if needed.
Tim
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Wish I could make it this year, but getting married that weekend! I have something to donate for a prize if someone can contact me, I’d appreciate it!
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PM sent!
Congrats dude!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
I'm in Riverbank if needed.
9258959531.
Tim
Thanks Tim, we've got it handled.
Ben
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Hello everyone,
I've reserved Group Campsite A for Friday night, February 9, 2018. Feel free to show up on Friday and pitch a tent in the site. Marv will be coming out Friday to start cooking, and is always happy if people help him out so he can sleep a bit. He will set up his smoker in the group parking lot. Friday night's reservation is not free - so if you do want to stay that night, please pitch in a little bit ($5-$10 or so) to any of the committee members - me primary. Any funds in excess of the cost of the reservation will go to PIF, but otherwise I'll pony up the difference.
Thanks,
Ben
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THANK YOU Ben!!!
I plan on doing my best to get up there to help Marv on Friday.
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Nice! I’ll try to come down Friday
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I'm hoping to swing this. :smt006
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I'm hoping to swing this. :smt006
So am I!
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I'm planning on coming up Thursday evening and fishing Friday half day. Anything I can bring up to help out?
Paul.
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The weather should be really fantastic for the awards ceremony/ BBQ/ camp out, fishing could be good too. Post up your pictures so I can plan a day up there when I am not working.Congratulations to the Humboldt Nation on your sweep of the top three. So much for a regional disadvantage;) lol
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WAXER AND THE KID AND I WILL BE THERE!!! Looking forward to having a Blast
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We will be there. Hoping to break in the new ride. :smt003
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I'll be there, no fishing...just to honor the winners...
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Btw the cabins are really close to the group sites and only $60/night. I don't wanna sleep in a tent haha!
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I'm getting a cabin! Rollin in Friday night. Want to slay some kitties
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Get cabin 2 and be our neighbor haha!
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Got cabin 8 just for Friday night. Was thinking it's close to the water to catfish.
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See you guys Friday !
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So when I show up do I just tell the people at the gate that I am staying at the group camp? need to bring something for a potluck?
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Anyone coming through the peninsula along 101 or 280 have room to transport a tent to Clearlake for me?
PM me, thanks.
Nate
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So when I show up do I just tell the people at the gate that I am staying at the group camp? need to bring something for a potluck?
yes to both questions. glad to hear you got out of #yurtlife for the weekend.
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Glad you're gonna make it Kevin!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
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I'll be there on Friday night. I hope there's room in the group spot for me?
I'll make deviled eggs for the potluck.
Has anyone ever tried for crawfish at Clear Lake?
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I'll be there on Friday night. I hope there's room in the group spot for me?
I'll make deviled eggs for the potluck.
Has anyone ever tried for crawfish at Clear Lake?
There will be room!
Deviled eggs sound great!!
No clue about crawdads.
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Sincerely,
Jim
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I can’t attend due to another obligation. I would like to congratulate the winners. Your efforts are impressive and the rewards are well deserved. Congrats!
Al
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bugs out of clear (rotten bottom) lake!?!? There's gotta be an advisory against consumption :smt005 Brother, if they exist, they gotta look like the silver surfer with all the Mercury in them... :smt078
but, to each his own.... :smt106
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bugs out of clear (rotten bottom) lake!?!? There's gotta be an advisory against consumption :smt005 Brother, if they exist, they gotta look like the silver surfer with all the Mercury in them... :smt078
but, to each his own.... :smt106
Thanks for the info. I'll leave the traps at home
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Could probably just buy 2 dozen crawdads at the bait shop and boil those...
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I'll have Free Jelloshots :smt007 and championship bragging stickers :smt001 for all the winners! congratulation!
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I'll have Free Jelloshots :smt007 and championship bragging stickers :smt001 for all the winners! congratulation!
NICE!!!
Wanna coordinate with agoodhi and bring up a keg too?? I can pay you up there for it...
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Could probably just buy 2 dozen crawdads at the bait shop and boil those...
Lmao😂🤣😊
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I'll have Free Jelloshots :smt007 and championship bragging stickers :smt001 for all the winners! congratulation!
Sweet!!!!! A round of Jello shots.
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I'll have Free Jelloshots :smt007 and championship bragging stickers :smt001 for all the winners! congratulation!
Sorry I'm not really set up for keg transport 😪
NICE!!!
Wanna coordinate with agoodhi and bring up a keg too?? I can pay you up there for it...
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As I recall, craw tails are generally good to eat even from bad water. They have very little fat in their tails, and lots of toxins end up in fatty tissue. Then again... crawdads are relatively long lived, which is a determinant for heavy metal accumulation.
I wonder if the crows are safe to eat at CL.
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Oh yeah!
We need a kayak driven from Citrus Heights to the event. If you can help us with that, lemme know.
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I wonder how the Raccoons Taste!! :smt067 :smt071 :smt068 :smt044 :smt044
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Does anyone live in East Bay Area? I can’t make it but want my DOTY plaque to make it for Jim. Was curious if I could drop it off and pick it up from you later. Thank you 9495251159
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I will get it and arrange to get to you on my way home or some other time. Will call you.
Howard
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Thank you Rob and Hojo!!!
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Group sites are huge. Plenty of parking too. Where is everyone? 😃 Not sure which site will host the event.
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Group sites A and B
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Group sites A and B
Very nice!!! Who's there Hojo!?
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Group sites are huge. Plenty of parking too. Where is everyone? 😃 Not sure which site will host the event.
The one that closer to the launch :smt003
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Group sites A and B
Very nice!!! Who's there Hojo!?
Insearchoffish, Racinrob, Archie Marx. Was told aweimarian is here but gave not seen him.
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Group sites A and B
Very nice!!! Who's there Hojo!?
Insearchoffish, Racinrob, Archie Marx. Was told aweimarian is here but gave not seen him.
And the La Cage China and pig
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Group sites A and B
Very nice!!! Who's there Hojo!?
Insearchoffish, Racinrob, Archie Marx. Was told aweimarian is here but gave not seen him.
Nice!
Can you ask Adam, if he find someone to bring the kayak plz.
Thanks Hojo!
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Group sites A and B
Very nice!!! Who's there Hojo!?
Insearchoffish, Racinrob, Archie Marx. Was told aweimarian is here but gave not seen him.
Nice!
Can you ask Adam, if he find someone to bring the kayak plz.
Thanks Hojo!
Naoaki
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OK. He.is on the water. Crappie are hungry today.
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I know the awards were supposed to be at 3. What time is the piggy being served up. Bringing my 2 year old grandson and need to preplan nap time with the drive.
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I know the awards were supposed to be at 3. What time is the piggy being served up. Bringing my 2 year old grandson and need to preplan nap time with the drive.
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Piggie around noon. Awards at 2.
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Thanks for the update. Going to bring some homemade salsa and some chips. See you there.
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Need more tables
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Need more tables
I don’t have any tables available or I would have tossed them in. Hopefully someone else can help out.
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Fabulous event! Thanks to everyone.
I am convinced that Clear lake has the biggest crappie anywhere wow! :smt007
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Does anyone live in East Bay Area? I can’t make it but want my DOTY plaque to make it for Jim. Was curious if I could drop it off and pick it up from you later. Thank you 9495251159
Rob, I did not get your plaque from Jim before he went to the afterparty. Sorry.
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Does anyone live in East Bay Area? I can’t make it but want my DOTY plaque to make it for Jim. Was curious if I could drop it off and pick it up from you later. Thank you 9495251159
Rob, I did not get your plaque from Jim before he went to the afterparty. Sorry.
I saw DG carving his name into it in the parking lot :smt002
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Great weekend and event. Food was great, fishing was OK.
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Good times!!!
Thank you so much for organizing & all your hard work, AOTY, DOTY, JAOTY committee!!!
Congrats to all the participants & winners!!!
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I have a paddle that was left in Racinrob's campsite. At the shop in auburn https://www.facebook.com/QLService/
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It was fun!
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I don’t know why they are posting sideways.
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Past AOTY winners and runners-up
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Past AOTY winners and runners-up
Racinrob decides to participate
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Past AOTY winners and runners-up
BigJim remembers to participate
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Racinrob decides to participate
He just wanted to see what a first place trophy looks like :smt003
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Howard, you rock!! Thank you for all the photos. I don't even know why I bring a camera to these event anymore, because you always seem to capture it all so perfectly. And I also didn't realize I was wearing a Coors light shirt the whole time...maybe I can get a sponsorship haha!
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Great pics HoJo!!!
My favorite AOTY/DOTY event so far...amazing food, great turnout of old and new friends, awesome prizes, beautiful venue, perfect weather for the ceremony, ton of fun all around.
Thanks again to everyone who came up and helped make it so special.
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Sincerely,
Jim
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Thanks for the pics Howard. I get to live vicariously through your lens. 2018 is shaping up to have not a lot of fishing time in it for me, which makes it all the more special. 2019 should be much better.
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daaaayyyummm!
the food pics made me hungry, the beer pics made me thirsty, and the last few made me realize how many years this competition has been a part of my life (and I never even entered the dang thing).
Looks like everyone had fun!
with all those previous year's designs all laid out there, WTF am I going to do in 2019?!
huge thanks to the organizers and crew, it's a ton of work to put on something like this and have it work out, year after year!
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So, I ended up with a shoreline marine paddle that was left behind..... My advice... Upgrade :smt044 or come up to Auburn 'cause it is here in my shop :smt005 Don't know whose it is, but I have too many already :smt006