Albion 2015-My First NCKA Fishing Tournament Reflections

bruddah,

great write up on your albion experience.  didn't see you otw, but glad we got to hang out on shore, meet the family, and have dinner with us.

looking forward to fishing with you soon!

--ryan

p.s.
lets see who catches the biggest fish with our lure swap

Michael - It was great to meet you at Albion.  Thank you for sharing your experience.  I'm glad that you had a great trip.   

Great write up!  Makes me want to get out there even more.  Nice fish!

Great report , I was once where you where myself .

Dear NCKA Bruddahs,
I wanted to thank all of you who commented and posted on my thread. I was very touched by all of  the great support and inspiring words.
When I first decided to buy my kayak in 2013, I did not imagine that it would lead to meeting and being part of this great Brother/Sisterhood of incredible kayak anglers. Not only was this a great healthy decision, but I never imagined how moved I have always been every time I paddle out!!
Life is tough sometimes and we all need others to share/give and be supported. I have found that NCKA is way more than just a bunch of guys interested in kayak fishing. It's not about who catches the biggest fish (I have to say when that happens, it's pretty great!!) but having a place to come together and share this incredible experience of being out in the water (lake or ocean) and experiencing this sense of peace and well being.
I now appreciate the added safety value of going out with other brothers and knowing that if something happens, I will not be alone.
Again, Mahalo nui loa for your support and kind words.
Da Bruddah (Michael S. Yamagata)
Oakland, CA