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Title: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: mooch on August 27, 2011, 10:08:55 PM
I'll start with the pics....
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: mooch on August 27, 2011, 10:13:49 PM
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Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: mooch on August 27, 2011, 10:16:35 PM
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Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: mooch on August 27, 2011, 10:23:11 PM
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Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: The X Inn Keeper on August 27, 2011, 11:07:13 PM
Sorry to have missed this gathering,
I'm sure Aaron was out there with you having a great time
Rest in peace brother

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Great Bass 2 on August 28, 2011, 09:12:36 AM
What a great day OTW. Fishing could have better unless your last name is Tsuji.  :smt044 Will post up a report and pics tomorrow. Left my ice chest there so if anyone picked it up, let me know.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: mooch on August 28, 2011, 09:37:38 AM

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P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?


Whatcha talkin bout Willis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k#)
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: dpshim on August 28, 2011, 10:39:54 AM
Sorry to have missed this gathering,
I'm sure Aaron was out there with you having a great time
Rest in peace brother

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?

Eric, you took the exact words outta my mouth lol!!  :smt044 :smt044

Brothers, I'm sorry that I too couldn't make it out as I was stuck working all day. It looks like y'all had a very special gathering/remembrance. Much love and respect to Aaron and to the entire Big Sur crew.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: e2g on August 28, 2011, 11:26:55 AM
around 11:30 I was fishing near the yellow can.  In the distance Phil was performing a burnt sage ritual.  Watching the smoke float off, feeling the swell rock my kayak was amazingly peaceful.  There are questions that can never be answered but peace to all touched by this.

on the beach a passerby walked up and asked if this was the same guy that worked at the shop.  We told him it was, and he was shocked and saddened.  He said he had recently purchased a yak from Aaron and was talking to him about rigging it for fishing.  Andy sent him to NCKA.

Fishing was tough but I brought in a 30 and 25 inch ling, Nathan brought in a 24 incher.  Hopes for the future are good, released 6 lings, most the size of a standard issue mackerel.  I lost my yellow squeeze wenoka dive knife, but hey the sea gives and takes.

As to the redhead in the background of the pics, I don't know what you are talking about  :smt003
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Jedmo on August 28, 2011, 03:37:57 PM
I wanted to be there as well but the date slipped my mind. Rest in peace brother
Aaron.

Jedmo
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Sin Coast on August 28, 2011, 07:27:11 PM
Thanks for doing that, guys! Very cool. This is a great group to be a part of. Sorry I couldn't make it. But I was thinking of you guys & Aaron.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: G-Whiz on August 28, 2011, 08:08:54 PM
My bad! How could I have missed this?

Thank you guys for doing this, I'm sure Aaron's smiling down on all of you; i feel so bad for missing this...

glen



Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Fish Master1 on August 29, 2011, 07:34:14 AM
It kinda felt good to rod and reel fish again, it really makes you appreciate spearfishing! :smt003.... Had A good time out there with the boys!.. I paddled to the yellow can by the hotel for some small gophers than decided to high tail it across the bay to the red can in front of the aquarium... It felt special out there this day glad I was A part of it!........ Rest in peace brother!!!!!
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Fish Master1 on August 29, 2011, 07:35:42 AM
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Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: Rock Hopper on August 29, 2011, 10:07:13 AM
Right on, er'body.

Wish I coulda been there, but I had to stay closer to home. You are all top notch.

Rest in Peace, Aaron.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: FisHunter on August 29, 2011, 12:36:13 PM
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Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: PISCEAN on August 29, 2011, 01:06:43 PM
I launched late, but I was stoked to paddle out with Al & Sara, and Mdoka Matt.
Matt & I fished around the red can. I started picking up some sand dabs but only one at a time. In 140 FOW that is a lot of reeling to bring such small fish. Al & Fishmaster paddle over and we do a few drifts across a reef out there but no real love on the swimbaits.
The beach hang was lots of fun & good food. I'm sure Aaron would have been happy to see his peeps having a good time in the sunshine.

I just now had to run an errand, and when I closed the truck hatch a shower of sand spilled off it-indicator of good times being had. :smt002.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: ravensblack on August 29, 2011, 08:37:01 PM
A great triumph to all of you. Smiling faces bouy a saddened heart. Brotherhood and sisterhood is the way.
Title: Re: Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11
Post by: bloodbath on September 04, 2011, 09:59:00 PM
The first time I met Aaron he offered me some some fresh batter fried halibut, and made sure I had the tartar sauce to go along with it. It was the bomb! May Aaron's soul rest in peace. You guys are great for doing this.