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Kayak Fishing Zone => Fishing Tournaments and Events => Topic started by: G-Whiz on January 03, 2024, 02:45:03 PM
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Hand Line MBF - Stripers & Butts
Where: Alameda Rockwall
Time: 07:00
Weigh In Deadline: 1pm
Target Species: Halibut or Stripers - Longest fish wins! (Tie Breaker will be determined wieght). All DFG rules applies.
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Event Day Recap:
Congrats to the Winner Kiel "Reelknots" Ramos, who weighed in a 37" halibut to take top honors at this year's Handline MBF (as well as another 27" for good measure)!
1st Place: Reelknots - 37.00" Halibut
2nd Place: Sailfish - 30.25" Halibut
3rd Place: Mark L - 25.5" Halibut
Seas & weather for the event were spectacular; flat @$$ calm seas, sun was shining and only a slight breeze off/on. Couldn't have ask for a better conditions!
Alot of kayaker's and boaters took the ramp early, as well as rockwall'ers dunking lines it. However, it was one of our own, who boat'd the largest butt and did it with a Handline. I was right behind Kiel when he hooked up on his 2nd fish and after he got it in the net, an exhilarating cheer erupted that could be heard for miles; even the rockwall'ers got into the celebration. So guys, get out there and give handling a go!
As for me, I thought it was going to be a productive day, when I multiple short strikes and hook'ed up within the first hour; first and only fish was just shy of the 22", coming in a 21 1/2'. I could have extended the mouth and stretch the tail :smt001, to possibile get it to 22", but thought it would be a better day. but as it turned out, only had one other takedown, that spit the hook and just turned out to be a paddling exercise day for me.
As for the for the chill part, ran into a bit of a snag, when I left the box of buns behind at the house; whole nother story behind that f'up, but let's just say it had to do with a lady of the evening distraction. Big Thanks to Mark L, for making a quick dash to the story to secure more buns! Go to see and chat with long-time OGs i haven't seen in quite a while; thanks for making the trip up here to hang out, it was great to hang out with you guys!!
Thanks to all who came out, helped and hung out; this is what these types of gatherings are all about, brotherhood!!!
Had numerous request to continue this event, I know I missed a few years, but I'll do my best to make in an Annual event!
Thanks again all!!
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This will be a super casz gathering with Handlining friends hunting for halis and stripers...
$10 MBF collection will be 7am or earlier, however, anyone that participates will be included for the 1st Place custom hand-craved Handline reel. If your not planning to arrive be 7am and want to enter the MBF, you can Venmo or Paypal the $10 to Glenarmas@gmail.com
I'll bring a griddle, polish dogs, buns and condiments for the Chill after.
Any questions, give me a shout!
Confirmed:
Chucke
Sailfish
LoletaEric
Reelknots
Baitman
Herb Superb
Alex BullDog
BOB
Tsuri
Mark L (PP10)
Jedmo
Butete (Venmo10)
HerbSuperb (Venmo10)
Tentative:
Papa Al
Scott V
Alien
Vwool
Mr. X
Weirmarian
Structdog
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I miss this tournament. Hope I can attend.
Al
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Always wanted to try one of your tournaments, Glen.
See if we can drag Alien out there. :smt001
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Glen? Where ya been since May of ‘21?
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Done.
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I'm down. :smt001
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April 20th, nice day to choice. I need to fish this.
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Count me in. :smt006
-Kiel
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Never fished hand line.....was likely to be there that day anyways so even if I forget I'll see you all out there. :smt001 :smt006
So who has handline spools for sale or do you just get them from Amazon now?
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Whats the %of people who catch halibut/striper sometimes I struggle with a $400 reel/rod combo and live bait/sex herring troll :smt044
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Glen? Where ya been since May of ‘21?
I've been shooting a lot of pistol and rifle matches; also help out at the shooting range. but its about time for me to get back on the water more this year.
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April 20th, nice day to choice. I need to fish this.
I kinda still remember how to fish.... and hopefully, the best time to spend on the water.
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Never fished hand line.....was likely to be there that day anyways so even if I forget I'll see you all out there. :smt001 :smt006
So who has handline spools for sale or do you just get them from Amazon now?
I still got a few somewhere in the shop; let me go see if I can dig them out....
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Whats the %of people who catch halibut/striper sometimes I struggle with a $400 reel/rod combo and live bait/sex herring troll :smt044
Handlining any species is a blast!! and yes, we've caught strippers and butts in the bay with them too... Handlining for Lings is f'ng wild; which we used to due the day before Albion Tournys...
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This sounds fun! I've been considering getting a handline reel for sabiki work anyway - always looking for a better solution for catching live bait. Seems like this would really well for that.
Do you use a round spool type or the longer, stick type? Hopefully that description makes sense, haha.
Whats the %of people who catch halibut/striper sometimes I struggle with a $400 reel/rod combo and live bait/sex herring troll :smt044
Handlining any species is a blast!! and yes, we've caught strippers and butts in the bay with them too... Handlining for Lings is f'ng wild; which we used to due the day before Albion Tournys...
I imagine the lost fish ratio is pretty high with handlining, without a rod to keep tension and a reel to ease out line. Especially with fish like halibut that get a little thrashy/floppy at boatside. Netting/gaffing would be interesting too.
Probably quite a rush, fishing one of those deep for something big and toothy like a ling!
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I haven’t been on my kayak I don’t know how long but I’ll see if I could get it out of my friends storage and join in! 😁
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Be nice to see some familiar faces. :smt003
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We definitely need to put together an O.G. fish/chill in 2024 !!! :smt004 Pretty sure this event will bring some out.
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This sounds fun! I've been considering getting a handline reel for sabiki work anyway - always looking for a better solution for catching live bait. Seems like this would really well for that.
Do you use a round spool type or the longer, stick type? Hopefully that description makes sense, haha.
Whats the %of people who catch halibut/striper sometimes I struggle with a $400 reel/rod combo and live bait/sex herring troll :smt044
Handlining any species is a blast!! and yes, we've caught strippers and butts in the bay with them too... Handlining for Lings is f'ng wild; which we used to due the day before Albion Tournys...
Probably quite a rush, fishing one of those deep for something big and toothy like a ling!
Yup! Ask Yakhopper; he heard me scream'n and laughing, and we were on opposite side of the Albion cove!
And yes, loss ratio is a lot high on larger species...
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Wahoo ! Shit,, I didn't fish once all last year. Time to start unpacking my gear... See y'all there.
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Never fished hand line....So who has handline spools for sale?
Just found spool authentic handline spools: $25 for the 8", $23 for the 7".
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Never fished hand line....So who has handline spools for sale?
Just found spool authentic handline spools: $25 for the 8", $23 for the 7".
Nice, I'd like one of the high speed retrieve 8" models. Let me know how I can get payment too you Glen.
Thanks!
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Sounds like a great time! Going to try and make this.
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I haven’t been on my kayak I don’t know how long but I’ll see if I could get it out of my friends storage and join in! 😁
I have a fish and dive available that needs to be dusted off too. Hear it has some good mojo going back to early Joel days. :smt007
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Interested in a authentic handline spool , if any left?
Can PayPal now and pick up at get together.
Al
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Interested in a authentic handline spool , if any left?
Can PayPal now and pick up at get together.
Al
I'll bring a few there... are you planning to use it that same day?
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Interested in a authentic handline spool , if any left?
Can PayPal now and pick up at get together.
Al
I'll bring a few there... are you planning to use it that same day?
Thought about it. Preparations??
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Still got the one you gave me. Will be there
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Hand Line Tournament - Strippers & Butts
Where: Alameda Rockwall
Time: 07:00
Target Species: Halibut or Stripers - Longest fish wins!
More Info to follow....
Hand line? Means no pole no reel, only line and hook? Wow, feel really fun, closer to nature world, i will join definitely if i am available that day. Will you remind here before that day?
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Does this qualify? Haha
https://chillnreel.com/collections/frontpage
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I'm going to try and make this one. Even if I'm not hand line fishing. Need to get out to play more. Thanks for organizing this Glen
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I’m gonna try and make this one as well. My calendar is starting to fill up. :smt001
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Sorry guys for the lack of responses, just got back from a 4 week vacay abroad.
This will be a super casz gathering with Handlining friends hunting halls and strippers...
$10 MBF collection will be 7am or earlier, however, anyone that participates will be included for the 1st Place custom hand-craved Handline reel.
Any questions, give me a shout!
Glen
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I bought this reel for hand fishing, us it qualified?
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I bought this reel for hand fishing, us it qualified?
Interesting handline. I don’t see any battery compartment for it. Must be legit… :smt006
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I’m gonna try and make this one as well. My calendar is starting to fill up. :smt001
We're going , Cabron! :smt004
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I bought this reel for hand fishing, us it qualified?
I was just thinking about a similar design - pretty cool!
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count me in!
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I'm still in as well, got my hand line spooled with 80# hoping to get some time in learning to use this set up before 4/20!
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Thanks Glen for putting this together,
I'll be there to defend the title!
Longest reigning handline title holder, 5 years now :smt044 :smt044
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I may just go out there to kick it with you old folks! Lol. I’ll catch one with dental floss!! Haha :smt044 great to see you doing this again glen.
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I received this hand reel and feel very good, but I Will be in business trip at 4/20 that time, sadly unable to join this event even I really want to join……
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I’m in, dusted off the handline I setup for the one that got canceled.
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I’m in, dusted off the handline I setup for the one that got canceled.
Received you PP; see you there Mark!!!
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I haven’t seen you all for so long so I can’t wait for this Saturday to catch up and say hello. This action shooting has taken me to the deep end. :smt044 Sign me up Glen!
Jedmo
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Mr. X..... Great minds think alike. I've been looking at those interesting kite reels for some time now to try for handlining fish and especially for catching bait and managing those damn sabiki rigs. Anyways, I just now ordered one on Amazon and it'll be here tomorrow. I hope it can handle a big fish. If not, I'll be returning it for sure. I'll definitely be bringing my trusty old school handlines as back-up.
I'm looking forward to coming back and defending my title :smt047... but mostly looking forward to the fun and company which is all that really matters!!!
Thanks Glen for reviving the event. It'll be a blast .... and the more the merrier!!
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I'll be there even if I don't bring my kayak to see some some of my NCKA family.
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I'll be there even if I don't bring my kayak to see some some of my NCKA family.
Brah, bring the yak, and the grill; lets do dogs on the water!
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I'll be there even if I don't bring my kayak to see some some of my NCKA family.
I have a Tarpon 160 you can borrow/test drive here in the East Bay if you don't want to transport your kayak so far. :smt001 :smt006
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I’ve been studying up, and hope to be ready.
https://youtu.be/dNkcU78su84?si=myrSCqalhL1GuyL5
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See you there.
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I'll be there even if I don't bring my kayak to see some some of my NCKA family.
I have a Tarpon 160 you can borrow/test drive here in the East Bay if you don't want to transport your kayak so far. :smt001 :smt006
Thanks Tsuri, I appreciate the kind offer. I probably can't stay upright in the 160 at the moment, regained too much weight. I am working hard to loose it again this year though.
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Shucks we'll see you there!
So I have I a question, I know this is a casual event but Glen is it acceptable to catch bait from the kayak with a conventional rod and reel and then transfer it to the hand line or do we need to fish exclusively with a hand line in order to be eligible to win all the glory?
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/*-*+!!! I'm not going to make it. will miss seeing y'all
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Reliable sources reported a big improvement in the halibut and striper action ARW. At least two 30 plus inch butts were caught from shore the other day. I'm predicting that the winning handline fish will be over 34" which will be way bigger the 1st place fish I caught for TLA's 2023 ARW King of the Wall tournament. :smt003
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Shucks we'll see you there!
So I have I a question, I know this is a casual event but Glen is it acceptable to catch bait from the kayak with a conventional rod and reel and then transfer it to the hand line or do we need to fish exclusively with a hand line in order to be eligible to win all the glory?
Sorry; can not have a rod and/or Reel (spinning or conventional) on board the kayak.
I'm using a handline reel to catch bait, if needed.
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Reliable sources reported a big improvement in the halibut and striper action ARW. At least two 30 plus inch butts were caught from shore the other day. I'm predicting that the winning handline fish will be over 34" which will be way bigger the 1st place fish I caught for TLA's 2023 ARW King of the Wall tournament. :smt003
awesome news!
Gears all loaded, cant wait to get on the water again!!
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Wish I could join y'all for this, but I gotta work tomorrow. Good luck everyone, be safe, and have fun!
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Sorry I couldn’t make it out this morning bros. I got my very first gout attacked yesterday and I couldn’t walk. I am still struggling to get around the house. I hope you all catch some monster halibut and I can’t wait for your fishing report. Please share a bunch of pictures.
Jedmo
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Sorry I couldn’t make it out this morning bros. I got my very first gout attacked yesterday and I couldn’t walk. I am still struggling to get around the house. I hope you all catch some monster halibut and I can’t wait for your fishing report. Please share a bunch of pictures.
Jedmo
Jedmo, I'm sorry to hear about your gout attack. Hope you get rid of it soon.
I'm looking forward to reports and photos too! Hope everyone had a great time.
Al
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I’m sorry you have been afflicted w gout, Jedmo. I hope for a successful and quick recovery!
Looking forward to pics and reports from the event - big Hali?
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I got a rockfish and got to meet some of the original kayak fishing OGs!
Thanks Glen for putting this on and hooking me up with the hand line! It felt very intuitive to fish with even though I only had the one bite.
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Well my fears of catching a fish on a handline have been calmed. Trolled anchovies the whole morning and at one point I was pretty sure I had a bite so I stopped paddling, and let out some line and waited, then waited a little more. I yanked the line and the started pulling in line.
I only felt the weight at first then more weight. I worked it up to where I could see it was a keeper halibut. Got the gaff ready, and lifted it up but my arm isn’t as long as a pole so I had to pull up line well into the leader before I could get a shot. Perfect gaff and onto the clip. 1 Bite 1 fish for me today. Thank you Glen for putting this on, and serving lunch today.
I don’t know if it is official but I believe the final results were:
1. Keil 37” 19lbs
2. Sonny 30.25
3. Keil 27”
4. MarkL 25 1/4”
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Sorry to bump you to 4th place Mark :smt003
1. Keil 37” 19lbs
2. Sonny 30.25"
3. Keil 27”
4. MarkL 25 1/4”
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Happy to see old and new faces today. The weather was nice and the "dogs" were delicious 😋
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Hell yeah, Kiel!
You too, Sonny!
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Only one time per year? How about having second time at may?
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Awesome fish! Congrats Kiel, Sonny and Mark!
The dogs look good too :smt044
Good job Glen for putting together another great hand line tournament.
Al
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Dang, wish I i was there - looks like it was a fun day! Congrats to the winners!
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Met the OGs otw...
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Good to see the OGS and everybody else doing well.
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What a great day out there. Love seeing all the OGs out there together. It's a blessing to
see everyone, especially how long we have all known each other!! Couldn't have asked for a better day.
Thanks GLEN for taking the time to make this happen. Fishing is just an excuse to for us to get back together.
haha that FISHMASTER1 Guy throwing Fbombs and you CHINKS taking all our fish in the middle of an asian family walking through with their toddler. hahah I'm gonna say i really miss that. :smt044 :smt044 --TLA
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Event Recap on original post...
Post Pics if you got them; didnt take that many phone die
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Andy and I went for the day and arrived around 9:00am to what looked like a lake instead of the windy bay. We hung out in the awesome weather and walked down the rockwall and talked to a bunch of people fishing, tossing net's for some smelt, cooking out there on the rocks tacos, it was a real good time out there on the wall, but didn't see any fish aside from bait being caught.
From the rockwall you can see the U.S.S Hornet and the path from the parking lot leads right to it, so we went. We paid and did the self tours of the flight deck and checked out the view from the top, it was very very nice out there to say the least. Andy got a kick out of all the old planes and helicopters. We headed back and caught up with everyone just as people were getting off the water and got to hang out with some cool mf og's of NCKA and eat some grub, tell some stories, see some fish caught, and hear the bragging rights of those that placed. Just awesome every time the gang can get together and hang out.
Few pics
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there was also this cool looking electric "flying" boat that pulled up and put in
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Glad you were there to hangout with us Al. Thanks for the great pictures and we pray for the safe return of Bacon.
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Thanks to Glen for putting together another great hand line tournament. Good to see some OG's out there. :smt006
I have fun! :smt003
-Kiel
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That's awesome folks. Wish I was there.
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Nicely done Kiel!!!
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Congrats Keil, you're the Butt king.
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Seriously Kiel is a fish magnet. WTG bro on taking first place. Congrats to all who caught some fish too. Glad to hear you all had a great time and thanks for sharing some pictures.
Jedmo
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Hell yea Kiel wtg and nice butts..looked like a great time and Event
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Congrats Kiel! Helluv a slab on a handline!!Good to see all you guys and looked like a lot of fun. I’ll have make sure too join you guys next time.