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Title: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Fish 'n Brew on May 08, 2010, 06:24:39 PM
It was a great NCKA day at Paradise today even though the fishing wasn't very productive.  I believe the total catch was 1 Striper and 1 Halibut.  As usual, the NCKA team did a great job with everything.  Lots of great food and friendship!  Thanks to all who worked to organize another terrific event.  I took a few pictures, but unfortunately none of fish.

Martin
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby
Post by: hightide on May 08, 2010, 07:23:31 PM
awesome day out there.  Met members I only read about. :smt003  Finally got to meet Mooch and ChuckE
after 3 yrs. on the site.
Thanks Adam for setting the hookup it up :smt007
It was wide open out there but only for the potluck. We'll get em' next time :smt001
Title: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 08:13:47 PM
Congrats to James / Storm Scrambler for scoring the winning Halibut  :groupwave

Thanks to Ben / Guitarzan for donating his awsome artwork for the First Place prize  :smt008

Many thanks to Adam and Barbara for hosting another top shelf tourney  :smt023 :headbang:

some pics....


Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 08:17:50 PM
more pics....
Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: otobepelagic on May 08, 2010, 08:23:25 PM
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Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 08:23:46 PM
NCKA potluk was EPIC as usual  :fat
Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: stormscrambler on May 08, 2010, 08:24:01 PM
thank you adam for the great event, and ben for the awesome art work the wife loves it to, nice to see every one, and see you soon james
Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 08:26:42 PM
Ben's painting up close :smt007
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Salty. on May 08, 2010, 08:43:49 PM
Congrats on the well deserved fish & derby win James!  :smt001

Thank you Adam & Barbara for hosting.  :smt008

Good to see everybody today. jim
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: stormscrambler on May 08, 2010, 08:46:51 PM
todays catch  :smt003

andnext time i am keeping an eye on that arron guy  :smt044
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: LoletaEric on May 08, 2010, 09:01:26 PM
NCKA quality people and event - nice work.   :smt001
Title: Re: May 8, 2010 - Fishunter's Paradise Butt Hunt II
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 09:07:36 PM
thank you adam for the great event, and ben for the awesome art work the wife loves it to, nice to see every one, and see you soon james



Hey Champ.....would you care to share your winning strategy? If not, I understand (you selfish bastard..... :smt002)
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: ElDorado on May 08, 2010, 09:15:33 PM
Wow!! what a gorgeous  day .I  had  a blast  meeting  new to  me  bros and  yapping it  up  with old  bros ,too bad  the fish  didnt  cooperate.Thanx for  the  hook up  Adam  and that was so  cool to see skittles on the  bay,Gabe
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 09:35:43 PM
Wow!! what a gorgeous  day .I  had  a blast  meeting  new to  me  bros and  yapping it  up  with old  bros ,too bad  the fish  didnt  cooperate.Thanx for  the  hook up  Adam  and that was so  cool to see skittles on the  bay,Gabe


Not to steal Jame's spot light...but I came across Gabe's photo by the pier  :smt002
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Parrothead on May 08, 2010, 09:42:24 PM
What a great looking event!  I had a conflict in my schedule and was not able to make it out.  Congrats James on the win!  Love the painting, Ben you do some amazing work!  The food sounded like it was AWESOME!  Still looking for more Food Porn Pics  :smt005
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: stormscrambler on May 08, 2010, 09:42:35 PM
like normal do as little as possible and dont pay attention :smt044
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: bigwavedave on May 08, 2010, 09:45:26 PM
 I had a bad feeling I was going to regret not going to this hookup, damn I miss fishing with you guys!!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: mooch on May 08, 2010, 09:57:08 PM
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Still looking for more Food Porn Pics  

Theresa.....you want porn, you got it sweety :smt002 Here's what happens when Eric B. get's hold of some white rubber gloves.....disgusting :smt011

*Special mention also goes to Ashley and Noaoki for doing some naughty adult stuff in the public restroom while some of us were waiting in line  :smt011 Patrick and I had to hold our piss for 20 minutes :smt013.....and that's when those two lovebirds came out of the restroom - TOGETHER - with a certain glow in their faces  :smt011

Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Chadrock on May 08, 2010, 10:05:08 PM
Ben's painting is absolutely awesome! I'd be proud to put that on my wall at home.  Reminds me a lot of Steadman, only better!  I need to have someone show me how the heck to fish for those ugly things. Looks like a great time! Congrats to Stormscrambler!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: stormscrambler on May 08, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
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Still looking for more Food Porn Pics 

Theresa.....you want porn, you got it sweety :smt002 Here's what happens when Eric B. get's hold of some white rubber gloves.....disgusting :smt011

*Special mention also goes to Ashley and Noaoki for doing some naughty adult stuff in the public restroom while some of us were waiting in line  :smt011 Patrick and I had to hold our piss for 20 minutes :smt013.....and that's when those two lovebirds came out of the restroom - TOGETHER - with a certain glow in their faces  :smt011


 i though st smelled funny in there  :smt044
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: JWR on May 08, 2010, 10:53:54 PM
Some great shots of the plastic navy on shore and at sea.  Looks like the wind held off for you.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Sailfish on May 08, 2010, 11:03:33 PM
Looks like another great NCKA's hookup.  Sorry I can't make it but I'll see you guys next week in Shelter Cove!  Thanks for the reports and pictures guys.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 08, 2010, 11:23:43 PM
I rolled into the parking lot around 10 am. Dropped off some food at the tables and then walked down to the ramp to snap some shots.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 08, 2010, 11:33:50 PM
Scarcity of fish, some wind, maybe some nutty PBers, or maybe hunger had some returning to the ramp.

Pic 2, 3 - Brandon (Jedmo, Brandon needs a NCKA handle)
Pic 4, 5 - Eric (Eric B)
Pic 5, 6 - Gary (Sandman)
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 08, 2010, 11:36:57 PM
More pics
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: bwodun on May 08, 2010, 11:40:20 PM
looked like a great time, congrats james on the halibut and win, wish i could have been there, cameron
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 08, 2010, 11:47:03 PM
Pic 1, 2 - Scott (Great Bass 2)
Pic 3, 4, 5 - Allan (Hightide...I think)
Pic 6 - 2010 version of Lawrence of Arabia ... Jed (Jedmo)
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 08, 2010, 11:59:02 PM
Pic 1 - Allen (Otobepelagic)
Pic 2 - Sorry...drew a blank (any help welcome)
Pic 3 - Ditto
Pic 4, 5, 6 - Martin (Bennettdanville)
Pic 7 - Guppyreneer ???
Pic 8 - Uminchu Naoaki
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 12:07:42 AM
Pic 1 - "Lawrence" washing down his "camel"
Pic 2 - That was Patrick's hawg trough that Allen had broken by his C&R striper
Pic 3, 4 - The trail of tears
Pic 5 - Start of the food fest
Pic 6 - Scott prepping the mandogs
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 12:13:06 AM
Please...I want more!!!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 12:19:43 AM
And more pics
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 12:25:06 AM
A few more pics, including Jim (Saltydog) showing how big the one that got away REALLY was.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 12:27:42 AM
Notice how tightly she is gripping the steering wheel!?!  :smt005
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: mooch on May 09, 2010, 12:34:26 AM
Notice how tightly she is gripping the steering wheel!?!  :smt005


...gotta love a woman in uniform :smt007 If she was packing some heat, I would have asked her to marry me right there and then :smt008

...although the white gloves that she had on kinda made me feel a little uneasy :smt105
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: BigJim on May 09, 2010, 06:31:46 AM
Looks like a great time!!!!!

Congrats on that beautiful winning Halibut!!   :smt007

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: guitarzan on May 09, 2010, 08:52:18 AM
I had a great time once again, I had a few blown baits and one take down, got to see Bigfoot with a Littlebut, released...
very glad the artwork was well received, Im so new at this, thanx folks....great food, what a spread!
Mooch, we're expecting a report from you on Monday evening, get your ass in there Bro! :smt011....
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: DrHabanero on May 09, 2010, 09:12:14 AM
Thanks for the Hook up Adam! Too bad the fish weren't biting but it was a nice day out there. I still need to get some blood on my new kayak so now it will have to wait till Shelter Cove and couldn't think of a better place to kick it off. See all next week( i mean later this week).  :smt006
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FisHunter on May 09, 2010, 09:40:59 AM
Foyst' & Formost, I wanna congradulate Scramblin'James for not doing anything, and letting the fish do the work. =the only way to hook the things, i think.
I wanna thank BenZan that PaintingMan* for making such a sweet piece of artwork to match the theme of the day!

Giving Back is that theme, so please stop the all the ThankYous, because I do it for US!! The NCKA Family!!  and you are very welcome.
Now i cant find my usb plug,(@work),so i'll put up the few shots i got on mon.
Howard~ Thanks for clickin away(except for that shot of Barb&I w/full mouths&contorted faces  :smt005) for these get-togethers might never really have happened, it it were not for PICTURES!, right boyz?
The food was just enough, so that none was wasted and the weather was like.......well.....Paradise.
Good to see all of you guys out there enjoying yourselves, on & off the water. I did not fish, I would have felt bad leaving the guys who took me under their paddles from DAY1(and my wife :smt003) on the shore.
So, WE do it all again next year, and REMEMBER THESE WORDS ONCE SPOKEN FROM A WISEMAN.
~~It's not about the FISH, it's about the FISHING that makes a day.
I love you all and see you next week or sooner. :smt008
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Fish Master1 on May 09, 2010, 10:09:32 AM
Looks like it was A great time! Too bad the fish werent bitting but thats only A bonus! Whish I could have made it!!! See you all later in the week!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Hojoman on May 09, 2010, 10:20:02 AM
Thanks for clickin away(except for that shot of Barb&I w/full mouths&contorted faces  :smt005)

Now...why did I think that Barbara would NEVER notice?  :smt005
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: otobepelagic on May 09, 2010, 10:50:02 AM
Adam and Barbara our thanks are sincere. Good times on and off the water with the launchings and landings performed like a well choreographed dance. Another Great NCKA Adventure!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Jedmo on May 09, 2010, 11:40:11 AM
Congrats James on the winning fish and taking home that super cool art work done by our very own guitarzan(Ben).

Lots of great food once again. Special thanks to Adam and Barbara for hosting
another great hookup. And for Mr. Hojo for sharing some lovely pictures of everybody.

See you all soon.

Jedmo
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Bigfoot on May 09, 2010, 07:52:46 PM
I was so looking forward to this event and it proved all that I hoped for. Soo good to see old friends and make some new ones. Beautful weather, better food and tons of laughter and smiles. Many thanks to Tailwalk (Lino) and Chuck for hooken a brother up with a ride to & from Paradise. can't wait til the next time.
   Randall
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: piski on May 09, 2010, 08:18:31 PM
Great to see the gang out there yesterday.  :smt004
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Zinful1 on May 09, 2010, 09:11:29 PM
  Damn do I feel like I missed something that would be have been incredible to be a part of.  You can see by the smiles in the pics that you didn't have to hook a fish to have fun at this outing.  I love all othe pictures, and Ben, that is an incredible piece of art, I love your stuff!  An epic report of an epic day on the water.  Imagine has it been a day where a school or two swam through! 
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Rock Hopper on May 09, 2010, 10:41:08 PM
That's how it's done.

Sorry I missed out!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Steelerhead on May 09, 2010, 11:54:27 PM
I see why they call it "Paradise"... Great pics, food and fun! Sorry I missed it - Was busy with our daughter's 'Sweet 16'.

Best,
Jeff (a.k.a. Steelerhead)
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: jonesz on May 10, 2010, 01:47:31 AM
Twas a good time for sure. Perfect weather, perfect tide, great group, great grub, wheres' da fish?? :smt102 4 outa 5 ain't bad. Adam, thanks for your efforts, love the casual demenor of the whole event. Next time plant a few more halibut eh?   :smt002  :smt005 My favorite story of the day was the smelt in the glass story  :smt005 Always love checking out the creative yak riggings in these events too. Good times.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Bird on May 10, 2010, 06:29:12 AM
It was good seeing everyone. Thanks Adam and Barbara. See you all next time.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Raydog on May 10, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
It looks like another great job setting that up Adam. Wished I could have been there for this one, too much work at home to get done and Friday was my only day to get out. Congrats to Stormscrambler for the nice halibut and what a great painting Guitarzan. I bet the fish got a glance at the ominous looking fishing weapons on the grass and swam away. Those pictures of all the kayaks ready to fish are awesome. Thanks for sharing the moments!!

Ray
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: guppyreneer on May 10, 2010, 08:39:09 AM
 :smt006 Here is James in action winning the halibut derby.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: PISCEAN on May 10, 2010, 08:57:34 AM
I spent the day working :smt012

Adam, congrats on putting together another event that stoked everyone out. Good job dude!

Ben, love the painting. Stormscrambler James is stoked!

Even if I missed it it is sure nice to see all the ncka homies having such a good time.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FisHunter on May 10, 2010, 10:47:40 AM
Nice Shark!!

Sean~ you were missed greatly. :smt010

and some pics i clicked:

pic1~ a couple thousand dollars worth of wheels.   :smt007

pic2~ gotta be a cheap engineer and it was locked?  :smt003

pic3~ IslandBoy
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: EWB on May 10, 2010, 10:54:57 AM
right ear means you are 'spoken for' or does the right ear mean you are desperate!
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: ChuckE on May 10, 2010, 12:03:15 PM
THANKS to Adam and Barb for setting up this 2nd annual hook-up.  We'll all be looking forward to ity again next year.  As always, thanks to Hojoman for capturing the fun with his camera.

The fishing was slow, but that was no big deal considering that weather was perfect and good food and great company was waiting on shore.

CONGRATS to James for landing the biggest butt and earning that super-cool Guitarzan painting.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: & on May 10, 2010, 01:21:22 PM
great job adam.  looked like a great time. 
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 10, 2010, 01:33:10 PM
Wow, tough day, but ended well! Congrads on the first prize James!!!  Wish I could have made it  :smt010  Was a hard call to make, but I'll be there next time for sure!

Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Eric B on May 10, 2010, 01:46:19 PM
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Wish I could have made it

It's almost like you were there.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Great Bass 2 on May 10, 2010, 01:52:52 PM
Yes, congrats indeed to my Del Valle fishing buddy James who is having a break-out year. First yak butt is always something to remember. Really had a great time dragging little smelt around on a beautiful day on the bay. Almost fell asleep on a couple of the drifts. Many thanks to Adam and Barbara for organizing. Didn't feel too bad about the skunk since the weather, company and food were great and the "luminaries" got skunked also. :smt005

scott
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FisHunter on May 10, 2010, 02:26:36 PM
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Wish I could have made it

It's almost like you were there.
i thought you did make it.....that wasn't you I yelled out to? .....looked just like ya'! .....WTH?
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on May 10, 2010, 03:22:21 PM
Guess I was there in spirit  :smt003
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: ChuckE on May 10, 2010, 04:42:18 PM
Guess I was there in spirit  :smt003
I also that you out there.  I was wondering why you were dissing me. :smt002

On another note, did anyone find the orange bucket with a gray lid that I left at the launch ramp?  Not a real big deal, but the new 5 gallon bucket belonged to Fuzz.  I guess I owe him one.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: stormscrambler on May 10, 2010, 06:19:41 PM
just had some butt and chips and man was that tasty  :smt118
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FISHADOW on May 10, 2010, 06:22:52 PM
CongraTS on the Hali JAMES! only one of the day. A nice one at that, and the Derby Winner. It was great to see all of you out there. Any Day I get to hang out With The NCKA Fam is like hookin' a limit! Seen alota Legends, And met alotta new friends. :smt006. Thanx Adam n Barb, A great Time as usual, Can't wait to soak up some sun and fun at the next one :sunny: mmmmmmmmmmmm butt chips...
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: ravensblack on May 10, 2010, 08:45:26 PM
Duh! A litle late here. Thanks Adam and Barb! The timing was great the tide was good the fish sucked the big one but all was good. It was a great way to start the halibut season for me. Good to see all the folks on the water. Can you believe that damn A Leepin? That guys got a nose for the fish. James I watched you since Jan 09 and it just thrilled the living shit out of me to see you hook up with your first kayak hali AND win the show. Bens art work is the best yet and I really mean that Ben. Now you all know that Ben made 2 pieces along the same lines for 1st and 2nd for Albion. Heres the only photo I took that day. Must have been inspiration. I dont think James had any idea what was in store.
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Salty. on May 10, 2010, 09:00:30 PM
Chuck, the bucket was still down at the launch when I helped Relentless pull his yak out. Maybe the ranger kept it for lost & found. jim
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: WickedFisher on May 11, 2010, 08:04:27 AM
didnt get to make it out there with you guys this year fo to a ankle injury :smt011 but i am glad everyone had fun. I just want to say thanks to adam for puttin it together (even though i wasnt there) because it takes alot work for the guys to make these trips possible so thanks guys. and ben couldnt of painted a better pic for the trip thats awesome. see you guys soon  :smt001
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Ross on May 11, 2010, 08:42:32 PM
Hey Guys;

Glad I blew off a fever and a sore throat and went anyway. Goods times. Even if I didn't do my health any favors.

Off to find the Nyquil.....
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on May 12, 2010, 09:57:28 PM
Thanks again, Adam & Barbara!!!
& Congrats to James!
sorry for the late post...  each time try to load pics, my computer had problems...
Ash & I had great time again!
another great NCKA get together & so grateful becoming annual event!
fishing was slow but I managed get a fish...
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on May 12, 2010, 09:59:08 PM
EricB & everybody...
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Uminchu Naoaki on May 12, 2010, 10:00:05 PM
Son & Dad...
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: Bigfoot on May 12, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
Finally a pic of the striper. I guess it really did happen!
 Randall
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FisHunter on May 13, 2010, 11:56:26 AM
Finally a pic of the striper. I guess it really did happen!
 Randall
AOTY Secrecy's  :smt011
Title: Re: Paradise Halibut Derby - May 8, 2010
Post by: FISHADOW on May 14, 2010, 07:47:56 PM
Nice stipe allen. I heard tales of it around the BBQ  :secret