Del Valle - Father's Day, 6/20

My father-in-law approached me a few months back and said he wanted to kayak fish on Father's Day and told me to make it happen.  Wanting to go big, I decided to make a weekend of it at Lake Mendocino however after finding out that 3 kayaks for 2 days would cost more than $500, we decided to keep it simple.

So instead we'll be at Del Valle this Sunday, 6/20.  I'll be with a fairly good sized flotilla, including my father, father-in-law, father-in-law's brother, brother-in-law, boss, and buddy.  Sadly, my father and buddy will be in a skiff but the other 5 of us will be on yaks.

Come join us if you like; we'll either be targeting trout or stripers.   I'll be waiting in line when the gates open at 6 a.m. and a couple of us will have radios tuned to ch. 69.

Dilbeck I will also be out there but in a skiff doing family time . Will make sure to say hello , have fun out there.

Pat R

after finding out that 3 kayaks for 2 days would cost more than $500, we decided to keep it simple.

Dude...  I would have rented you three yaks + gear for half that.

Or a case of Sierra Nevada.

Michael, I can't believe you planned on renting kayaks? All you had to do was ask your bros from NCKA   You should have known better  .....bad man

Michael, I can't believe you planned on renting kayaks? All you had to do was ask your bros from NCKA  You should have known better  .....bad man

Yeah Michael!  I got 2 un-used yaks most weekends!  If you want to take another outback (or two depending on where I fish Sat) just let me know!

yeah same here. Have a T13 and a sit in tandem

mods....ban this bad man   

Much thanks gentlemen!  Just as I was getting ready to take several of you up on your terrific offers, I find out that most of the guys now want to rent a pontoon boat.  It'll basically be my father-in-law and myself on my two yaks and everybody else on a pb.    That's ok, we'll show 'em how it's done.

Maybe next year I'll take advantage of the fantastic offers and actually do Mendo for the weekend.

Look forward to seeing you out there Pat.  Will you have a VHF?  I'll be on ch. 69.

yes sir CH69 I will be in a 18' white / teal spectrum, I may be anchored up fishing for stripers by Valentines cove .

Pat R

yes sir CH69 I will be in a 18' white / teal spectrum, I may be anchored up fishing for stripers by Valentines cove .

Pat R

Frank wouldn't tell me where it's at, and rightfully so, so I'll be looking for you.   What time do you think you'll arrive?

Not sure, I got the family with me they don't see the point of getting up early like me I am hoping around 9ish. Will be happy to share where the secret spot is with you .

Pat R   

I may see if I can play the fathers day card with the wife. AND I need to bag 3-4 more AOTY species. So I need to follow you to the cove.....I will raise you on 69 if I make it.

If not, good luck!

Hope to see you out there Eric.  If you get out, your wife is one heck of a woman

I have a couple things up my sleeve but we'll see if everything goes according to plan.