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Topic: Congratulations to the AOTY of 2007 = Chuck Espiritu!!!  (Read 4303 times)

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Kayote

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Congratulations Chuck.
So I'm packing my bags for the Misty Mountains, where the spirits go...........


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Chuck and Freddie -

WTG. Very well deserved.  :smt003

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Tote

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Props to ya Chuck.
I feel so sorry for all those fish that succumb to the AOTY '08. I predict a slugfest for top honors.
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Thank You Brothers!

It's a big honor and I'm sincerely humbled to share the podium with Freddie and Shimmy.  Many of the top contenders are not only some of the best fishermen I know, but my good friends too.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2008, 05:18:45 PM by ChuckE »
Winner - 2023 ARW Halibut Derby "King of the Wall"
Winner - 2018 ARW Halibut Handline Derby
Winner - 2013 Doran Beach Crabfest
2nd Place - 2012 Alameda Rockwall Halibut Derby
Winner (Biggest Rock Crab) - 2010 Half Moon Bay Crabfest
Winner - 2009 Alameda Rockwall Halibut Derby
Winner - 2009 Paradise Halibut Hunt
Winner - 2007 NCKA Angler of the Year
Winner "Grand Slam" - 2007 Bendo @ Mendo III
2nd Place - 2007 Monterey Bay Kayak Fishing Derby
Winner - 2004 Santa Cruz Kayak Fishing Derby


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 Congrats Chuck! I wish I could have gone out and scared you more these last few months. :smt003 :smt005 Your Good Karma has come back to you buddy.
 Good job getting back in the fray Freddie! You made up some lost time.:smt045 
 I hope we can all hook up soon.                   
                                   
                   Happy New Year! Lets go fishin'
                                    Mark


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way to go chuck you are one of NCKA best for sure  :smt004
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Hellyeah, Chuck!  Congratulations!  Also to Freddie and Shims!  Way to go, guys...


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Congrats, Chuck and podium pals Freddie and Mark! What an incredibly fishy year you guys had. However, in 2008, beware...

...Looks like there will be many " New Guns " out there this year so time to get your game on now :cowboy_smoke:

...'cuz I'm one of them! :smt044

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Wow!  Stellar line-up on the awards stage!  A well-deserved win, Chuck, you are the best.  The competition will be fierce this year for sure.  Freddy I am pulling for you, man.

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Big Ups to ChuckE! You da man!
Has there ever been a repeat champion?! And would that qualify as a AOTY Dynasty? Because I wouldn't be surprised if he was near the top again in 2008!
Congrats buddy!
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Job well done.  Way to represent team Hobie! :smt003   I know you own other yaks, but when I think of ChuckE, I think peddle power. :smt002

A big  :thumbsup:  and :hello2: to Freddie and Fishshim too because this is one time when 2nd and 3rd aren't bad.

Michael





« Last Edit: January 04, 2008, 06:57:27 AM by dilbeck »


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Congratulation, ChuckE & of couse Freddie the savage, & Shimizu sensei!!! :salut:
& all people that made to top 10!!! :smt041
I tried & tried, but couldn't make it..; however, it was super fun to playing with you all!!! :smt039


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I tried & tried, but couldn't make it..; however, it was super fun to playing with you all!!!

That's the spirit baby  :smt002 Never give up.....and remember, it aint over till the rice cooks :smt003

Peace out my fellow asian brother  :kungfu


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I tried & tried, but couldn't make it..; however, it was super fun to playing with you all!!!

That's the spirit baby  :smt002 Never give up.....and remember, it aint over till the rice cooks :smt003

Peace out my fellow asian brother  :kungfu
......and THAT right there, is WHY I "PLAY"    :smt057  and eveyone else should be "PLAYING TOO!"
   :smt075  thenWEcanFIGHT@theEND! :smt044   
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and this is how he GOT IT DONE!!    THE CHAMPION hard at work!....CLASSIC!
Be Safe, Not Sorry = B'ropeUpFool!

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