I did lake powell about 5 years ago with my (now) wife.  We kayak camped and fished and had a blast.  Sucks about those winds - that would really make it tough out there.  Even though we had great conditions, we didn't do as good on the fish as you . . but, like I said, we were not yet married.  If I went back I'd probably do a lot better fishing . .and there's no way in hell she'd be willing to go with me   

Thanks for the report and pics.  I hope to get another crack at Lake Powell someday. 

A lot of guys, including Eric, stayed down there to fish today.  I think ppl are just waiting for the GS5 "master thread" to show up . . probably will by tonight or tomorrow.

It was good - lots of fish caught.  Some good pics are coming.

I'm in!  I talked to the big man and will get my money to him this weekend.

BTW - I didn't read all the posts but I read some about Jack being upset about ppl staying for free in the campground.  Well, the thing is he actually spoke to my brother and I while we were looking for our friends and sort of accused us of sneaking in for free.  We didn't stay at the campground and we told him that . . . .I am not sure he believed us.

It was a chaotic seen with lots of people milling around.  It's possible that at least some of the people he thinks snuck in actually did not.  Just sayin'.

BTW - I definitely want to crash in somebody's site this year.  I will, of course, chip in for the site as well as bringing a large amount of party supplies

Let me know who's got a spot . .A-Hulls?  I'm rowdy . .but in an almost 40, NCKA kind of way.  Think "Permanent Vacation" Aerosmith vs "Toys in the Attic" Aerosmith, lol.

It's looking good for me - most likely will be able to go. 

Think I'm in the clear to fish at least Thursday am.  If the window opens, I'm paddling through it.

That was probably the most pronounced mixed swell I've ever been in.  The waves were small . .something like 4-5ft from the NW and 1-2 from the W but it was, as Eric said, like riding a mechanical bull.  I'm usually pretty stable on the ocean but I felt like my chances of getting knocked off the yak were 50/50.  All it would've taken is a 2-3 footer from the W since I could only point my bow into 1 set.

I was bummed to call it quits but happy to land dry and with all my gear.  I have never had much success fishing in water like that, anyway.  Definitely enjoyed the next spot a lot more.  A few fish would've been nice but at least I could take my eyes off the water long enough to open a beer.  Anyday spent fishing on the lost coast is a good one.  But, yeah, enough of this rough weather/no bite stuff.  Let's get with the summer fishing!

Eric - Another nice video but I like the ones with fish in them better 

hey guppyreneer - what's up with the patterns on that lingcod?  Is that a photo artifact? 
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Starting the gear prep.  The swell is looking to be great and the wind could be a factor but shouldn't keep us off the water.  See you guys there on Friday night. 

Woo-freaking-hoo.