First Annual NCKA "fishin' and chillin' at Lake Del Valle" Oct 12,13

Here is a better map:
http://www.ebparks.org/parks/maps

 
[/quote]Hey Sumo.  John Walton is the man to talk to regarding Del Valle.  I'm fortunate to live close to his shop.  If he says striper bite is hot we should believe it. 

Since I have lived in the bay area (little over 6 yrs.), I have been going to Walton's Pond and talking to Jon.  He always gives good, honest advice about tackle, bait, and hot spots.  I always go there to buy tackle.  I don't know if it is cheaper elsewhere, and I don't care.  The advice you get from him pays for it.  Plus he has a whole wall covered with just about every Gary Yamamoto plastic created in just about every color.  I highly recommend it if anyone lives in the east bay.
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there is a map on the link that I put on the first page

http://www.rockymountainrec.com/lakes/lake-delvalle-map.htm

Thanks. I printed several copies (oversize) for anyone who wants to refer to it while paddling around.

OK, I will bring 32 dogs and buns. If people have special eating preferences with regard to hot dogs, let me know. If someone could bring 8 dogs and buns as backup that would be great.

...you mean if some people won't eat them?       maybe Mooch can show you how to turn it into an ATTRACTIVE "MANDOG"   ....don't ten dogs come in a pack?  

OK, I am out of the loop. Is a man dog a large hot dog, a specific brand of hot dog or what's under Joels apron. If its the latter, I don't they sell them at Costco. 

Ben - Joel and I had talked about making this a noncompetitive event so newbies would be less intimidated and we could talk and hang out on the water. Kind of like BH without surf and sharks. However if you and Chuck and others want to have a MFF "on the low" I personally don't care

scott

I also like the idea of it being a noncompetitive event.  After BAM, I just wanna chill, eat, drink, socialize, and sleep-in.  I'm so sleep deprived.  It all good though if others wanna have their own MBF on the side.

Chuck

You could announce your retirement this weekend and go out a winner like John Elway.

You could announce your retirement this weekend and go out a winner like John Elway.

I wish.
Bill, can I retire now and lock the top spot as the 2007 AOTY?   
The competition is closing in fast.

I have a huge platter of veggies and a 2 foot salami to share for lunch appetizers,(not to be confused with the "Man dog") My BBQ caught fire yesterday so that is out I will have go bogart someone's fire.. cant wait see you there... JeffE

Hey Joel, it's been awhile. What a time to come back, I'm sorry I have to miss it. I have to finish moving tihs weekend. I hope to cach up to you all in the future.


Carlos.

Hey Sumo.  John Walton is the man to talk to regarding Del Valle.  I'm fortunate to live close to his shop.  If he says striper bite is hot we should believe it. 

Since I have lived in the bay area (little over 6 yrs.), I have been going to Walton's Pond and talking to Jon.  He always gives good, honest advice about tackle, bait, and hot spots.  I always go there to buy tackle.  I don't know if it is cheaper elsewhere, and I don't care.  The advice you get from him pays for it.  Plus he has a whole wall covered with just about every Gary Yamamoto plastic created in just about every color.  I highly recommend it if anyone lives in the east bay.
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Amen Brother ,

 I met Jon when we both worked for a small pro bass shop in Oakland..

  Oh my God.... That was 25yrs ago!!!!!

Anyway, he was stellar then and I don't know anybody else on the planet who knows more than him about any aspect

of fishing.  He has always been my " Go to person " when ever I have a question or need Intel..

  Good Man and recommend him Highly .........

 But take a Number, he has quite a following, so have your questions figured in advance ......... Danglin

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  Good Man and recommend him Highly .........

 But take a Number, he has quite a following, so have your questions figured in advance ......... Danglin


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I know that for sure.  When I go there, I make sure I am never in a hurry.  Between the customers asking questions and the "regulars" sitting at the counter, it is hard to get the questions in.  Somehow he keeps his patience, though.  I will go there on Friday to get some intel on Del Valle and drool over the Yamamoto stuff.

No MBFs is fine by me- Im ready to check out the clinic and learn more.

Unfortunately, I will no be able to bring some lumpia BUT I will have boneless chicken thighs marinated with "Soy Vay" (da best ).

I will bring an charcoal grill with me as well.


Carlos - nice hearing from you again!

Is anybody bringing frying pan?....if so, Hey Joel, I'll take care the Lumpia Bro.. and marinated pork for BBQ.



Kiel

 I have 10lbs of skirt steak marinating, I'll BBQ it all tonight, get it on ice and heat up as needed Friday night.

Troy

Unfortunately, I will no be able to bring some lumpia BUT I will have chicken thighs marinated with "Soy Vay" (da best ).

I will bring an charcoal grill with me as well.


Carlos - nice hearing from you again!

I'll try to remember to bring you some egg rolls tomorrow for lunch. Very good tasting, although never as good as home cooking.

Also a reminder that I'll be bringing BBQ pork and BBQ chicken (on which days is still up in the air) for dinner) and they're supposedly spicy. My cooking is anything but consistent in that regard.