I'd be a liar though if I didn't say that I thought we were gonna beat last years 9K mark....
I thought this years PIF was the best so far in MANY respects (weather, fishing, comraderie, variety of killer prizes, grand prize donated by an NCKA member, given by the winner to HOW etc) , but between now and next year I will be thinking of ways we can make it even COOLER....and, most importantly IMO, how we can generate even more $$ for the cause.
Love you Joel and am proud that I am able to help the A-Hulls out with this event.
:smt006
Sincerely,
Jim
Great Bass 2:
The A hulls did an awesome job. I think the economy had something to do with the slightly lower revenues. This year was the best event ever and not just because of the fishing. It was the smoothest run event and Sarah did a great job as always. Kind of missed Porky and hope he can make it next year. The flotilla was great and the only time when we just hang out together on the water and party. My favorite day of the year and it exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for what NCKA is about, come to PIF and feel the love.
Scott
Joe Montana:
--- Quote from: Great Bass 2 on July 30, 2012, 05:58:51 PM ---Kind of missed Porky and hope he can make it next year.
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Scott, Pork and his family were there. He had to bail early while everyone was still landing b/c his daughter wasn't feeling it. Totally wish he had hung around to bs some more, too. It was a great event. Had such a good time, and revitalized in me a yakfishing urge that had been somewhat dormant over this summer.
Wish I hadn't started my swim so late. next year i'll def make it to the OTW party on time lol. Its great to see families coming out in a friendly environment and everyone having a great time, and to promote the cause
Sin Coast:
--- Quote from: Saint of Circumstance on July 30, 2012, 10:59:06 AM --- $1080 from paypal and $6,827 from the event = $7,907 raised for our brother Mooch![/size][/color]
--- End quote --- That's great! Good job everybody! Makes me proud to be part of such a cool group. I think this year was the best so far: the fishing was rediculous, the potluck was scrumptious, and the raffle was awesome. When Scott's name was announced, I was so fired up! After putting a bunch of guys on salmon, it seemed like karma or something. Then, to donate the yak to HOW is 1 of the coolest gestures I've ever witnessed. So cool! And it's the perfect fishing platform for HOW due to it's unrivaled stability. Hella karma.
porky:
Scott,
I was looking for you as the yaks were coming in, I knew you would have some salmon! Unfortunately I did not see you before we left. I got to the beach early and did a dive with Jim and Nathan. I had my family meet me waaaaaay to early and my daughter was ready for a nap before the feast even started. If your out fishing this way soon, I coulduse some salmon lessons :)