Topic: I SURVIVED THE DEL VALLE FISH AND CHILL!!! (Read 17007 times)

March 22, 2009, 03:48:36 PM

and now i'm going to bed...

Pictures in a few hours IF I wake up again!

March 22, 2009, 05:00:58 PM #1

Been thinking of you guys all weekend

March 22, 2009, 05:11:17 PM #2

I sure was thinking of all of you last night when it was pouring and hailing. I saw a bunch of yaks down by first street, I'm guessing you guys were getting a hot meal somewhere. Can't wait for the pics!!

March 22, 2009, 05:37:03 PM #3

Nice avatar. good fishin with you again bro. cant wait to see your picks. great time out there with the crew. props on the chicken bro. it was the bomb. i think i am gonna put in a request for those chicken kabobs on the next outing we have.

March 22, 2009, 07:08:49 PM #4

Just got home and unpacked... last man out...

Too tired to post pics, but in case anyone was wondering if conditions cleared up after the group left... nope. It got worse, in fact... My trailer yak flipped from the wind on the way back, twice.... the wreck of the Drifter Fitzgerald....

Trolled around the shallow end past the launch 4-5, nothing more. Only one fish for me all weekend, a 16.5" lmb.

A great time was had despite the rough weather! And the food... I think the food put out by everyone- especially Andy, Troy, Al- raised the bar yet again.

My stomach aches from laughing and paddling.

March 22, 2009, 07:21:58 PM #5

had a great time and the weather wasn't that bad

and eric b told you the weather wasn't going to get better. great food, good people, fun times, and ok fishing.

March 22, 2009, 08:01:24 PM #6

Fishing was slow Chilling was off the hook!!!! Great time with great people!!! Had A wonderfull time despite the furiouse wind and rain. That was the best hookup I have had so far. The food was fantastic the beer was extra cold.

... Abking you better watch out Guitarzan is A producer in the making...

... I cant wait for the vid!!!!

..... I did not take many pics had A cheap camera... The tourney was awsome... Cant wait to do it again. Next time I will arrange the time and place!!! ( Mooch ).. It was great seeing all my freinds again and meeting new ones.. Have I ever said this before??// NCKA ROCKS!!!!!!..Start loading up pics boys and girls.....Andy..P.S Pat I really do think your fish was A salmon it had some wonderful pink meat...A special thanks to Frankfishing...You are the man!

March 22, 2009, 09:00:59 PM #7

Right on - way to stick it out in the rough weather, Folks! Sounds like another epic event. Can't wait for the full round of pics.

Oh, and that GuitABzan video!

March 22, 2009, 09:21:06 PM #8

After the pleasant shore lunch on Saturday with da boyz, I decided to try to beat the skunk and trolled down to the inlet stream on the south end. Pulled everything I had with me and at 215 PM decided to call it quits. Only problem is that we were almost a mile south of the ramp when the monsoon hit. Molly and I slogged it out paddling for 30 minutes against the 25 knot wind and blinding rain. Finally made it back to the ramp soaking wet but we had a great time. Hey if you are going to get skunked, go out in style.

Thanks to Joel, Frank and all of the great NCKA folks which made it happen. Really had a great time inspite of the crappy weather and fishing. Next time I will make a bigger pot of chili.

scott

March 22, 2009, 09:51:53 PM #9

Got to Del Valle boat ramp around noon time. Paddle against the wind to the camp ground to meet the group. Below is my picture story:

Arrived at the camp ground

NCKA's fleet

Putting up the group tent against strong wind required teamwork

Mooch pretended to help

March 22, 2009, 10:00:56 PM #10

Adam holding-up the pole

Mooch caught 2 cats the night before

How to skin a cat

All the caught fish are cleaned and ready to be deep fried

March 22, 2009, 10:04:11 PM #11

Yummy fried fish

And tasty fried meat

Wonderful BBQ

Can you smell the BBQ?

March 22, 2009, 10:06:54 PM #12

Wow... I've finally gotten some sleep!

This was an EPIC event, in that IT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!

Those that stuck it out through Saturday night are now christened as STORM TROOPERS!

In all seriousness it was an incredible weekend filled with good times, good food, and great company! Thanks so much to Mooch and Frank for pulling it all together and making yet another, UNFORGETTABLE and raging good time!

Finally.... The pics!