Had  excellent  results in the toy drive for the kids who lost their home in the north bay fires.   After reaching $2045 in cash donations($496 from NCKA)  THANK YOU!!!
We have 300 toys to give away(ended up getting a 35% discount at Toys r us
to stretch the dollar!)!
So we reached our goal and then some for the 9 organizations we promised toys to  PLUS we can give 150 toys to Coffee Park on the Give day on 12/17
 at Jack London School!!!
I never thought that was gonna  happen, but with the generosity of those who helped
we crushed our original goal of 100!

Thanks again!
Scotty

Scotty here,
I found myself in a position to spearhead a Toy Drive for a little church We go to in SR.
Knox Presbyterian. We partnered with Segals ATA Martial Arts also in Santa Rosa.
The idea is to get toys to kids who lost their houses in the Oct fires
 that ravaged this area.
So I've been in  contact with several places that we  can distribute toys. Kenwood school will be receiving gifts and possibly Dunbar.
The Santa Rosa Fire Dept has a program called "Toys for Kids"
Different than the marine based 'Toys for Tots" which is also a great program.
"Toys for Kids" will  be focusing their efforts on kids who lost homes as well,
 so a big percentage of our Toys will go there. Plus a couple other leads.

Not just one or two, , but SO many neighborhoods in and around Santa Rosa just disappeared that Windy night in Oct. I get a queasy feeling in my stomach when I go thru the burnt out area's of town.  It's just so bizarre and sad!!!

I'll just say it... I'm looking for some NCKA peeps who might have a spot in their heart  for donating a toy for these kids. Some people want to help but not sure how?
This is easy and convenient.  I mean $10-$20 isn't too much of a burden is it?
 Paypay me at  ss309@comcast.net is the best way.
 We will be going on a Toy shopping spree around Dec 10th, it will be fun!

I made a post2 weeks ago but the old "Sorry, no content available" made viewing of the original post impossible on my phone, but it had 242 views, 8 replys, 3 donations for $120,(thank you!) so I suspect most people couldn't see it either  if their using their phone?     and alot of people use their phone!   I do...

 I got alot of feelers out and have rec about 25 toys and almost $500 toward the toy shopping spree!  So hopefully I can hit my 100 toy Goal.
The drive runs thru the 1st week in Dec.
I know everybody wants ur $$$ but if you can help out I Thank You !
Best Wishes
Scotty
 

Gonna head up to Lake Mendocino next weekend with my wife and two dogs next weekend for some much needed R&R.
Anyone know if there is anything fishy going on up there this time of year?
Havn't been there in years  and will want to bring the right tackle.
Thanks in advance for any info!
Scotty


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Havn't fished OC  this year...
So I wanna see if my old Honey Holes are still producing.
WX looks fantastic!
I'll be launching early,
company welcome, ch 69!

Scotty


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 Was needing to spend time with our daughter, so figured some kayaking would be fun. Since she lives in Oakland,  I ' wondering if someone has some intel on Lakes in that area that would be an easy paddle and a good place to chill for an afternoon ?
Does anyone  know if  Layfette Res. Is a good place?
Thanks,
Scotty


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It was great to see the Warriors hand the Cavs their ass....
 Go Warriors
Hell Yea!!!!


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Had a few days of vacay left so we we went to Blue Lakes for 3 days.
Being from SR it's less than 1 1/2 hrs
so worked out well.
Man, the mornings were beautiful OTW!
The lake still has it's charm.

The fishing is a little tough though,
there's still a few trout plants around ,
It's been 3 months since the last planting!
I saw some locals pull in 3 10 inchers trolling with castmasters



There are bass in there too,  the normal things work but Art from The Narrows  Said ur best bet is drop shoting 
nite crawlers. So I did!
 I was working the south side of the narrow and my wife pulled up with the pooch ,
so the dog jumped into my boat and  my wife leaned over for a kiss,
and within 1 second  I felt the tug tug tug
I was so longing for!!
Here Honey take the dog and I gotta go!!!
Nothing huge but about 13 in of spunky
largemouth. I let him live another day and that was the only [emoji226] in 2 days

All in all, it was a great little getaway for some much needed R&R[emoji39]

Scotty

With the coast blown out this weekend I was planning to hit Lake Sonoma sat when my buddy says " wanna go with me and troll for steelhead"? 
Hell yea ! Was my answer[emoji39][emoji39]
Glad I did since it was a bit windy for a yak and we got our limits! Great morning and we we're off the lake by 11:15, when the launch was getting crazy!

Got another almost this size, forgot to get a measurement on my biggest one.
One did the classic steelie dance when it jumped 3 times!!!
Downriggers, 40 ft, needlefish, main body.

On the smoker and tastes great!
This is the best time of the year for them,

Get Some!!


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