Del Valle - 02.28.08 / Thursday (Pat R's Birthday)

Stay tuned for the next "fish & chill at lake del Valle II" 

The water is high enough to where we can simply get 3 campsites that are right next to the stream that flows into lake Del Valle. We can launch the kayaks from the stream and head to the lake, fish and then paddle back to the campgrounds. I'll be posting the get together when the water finally clears up. Just keep an eye on the hook-up section!

If there is enough interest, perhaps we can even get another group campsite - also right next to the stream - which is called Wild Turkey  Group Campsite. It's a big area with a nice fire ring and some benches around it. There will be enough space to hold at least  20 to 30 tents. The bathrooms are clean (just like the one's by the launch ramp) and there is a swimming area for kids close by.

Nice outing and sure looked like fun. I guess I missed out on the mandawgs!

Oh, and Mooch. Where is the apron?

Looks like a really fun day.

Stay tuned for the next "fish & chill at lake del Valle II" 

The water is high enough to where we can simply get 3 campsites that are right next to the stream that flows into lake Del Valle. We can launch the kayaks from the stream and head to the lake, fish and then paddle back to the campgrounds. I'll be posting the get together when the water finally clears up. Just keep an eye on the hook-up section!

Sounds like this might be sooner rather than later and not in late fall like last year.  Maybe in the next month or two?  Definitely interested, if I don't have any conflicts, count me in!!  A campsite next to the stream would be awesome.  Unfortunately, the stream is only seasonal right?    Sounds like a blast.

Michael

I would suggest the Biggining to the middle of April. The creek will still be flowing, the lake will still be full, and everything will be biting! Bass, trout, cats, stripers, and the water will be warm enough for some swimming and self-recovery practice!

Count me IN!

This time the Chillin' part will be hanging around the fire...without the cold rain!

I'd like to do one up at Sonoma also.

To whom it may concern all under size fish where released unharmed and happy to fight another day...... just a photo opportunity .

Frank thanks for sticking up for me I do thank of myself to be an honest person.

Isda skills ………… I think lucky sometimes .

In my last post I failed to mention that Mooch baked me a  thanks again.

Thanks all for a great birthday .

Pat R

Hey Pat - the truth is there was only one person that questioned you. We all know you're a responsible and respectable fisherman / friend!  There was no need to debate on that fact

Sounds like a good time had by all.  Sorry I couldn't make it.

Isda skills ………… I think lucky sometimes .

All I know is that Del Valle has been good to Birthday Boys this year.    Hope it continues for others as well as with the ladies.

Hope your day was special Pat.

Michael

a campsite named " wild turkey"  i now know what to bring for a potluck!

Why the name change, Chris?

Finally, finished resizing the pics!  I've been very busy not catching anything again...
Happy B-day, Pat & congrats for your B-day fish!
Thanks, Mooch for organizing & getting the man-dogs going! Thanks, Friddie's six houred Carne (That was super awesome )!  Thanks for the sushi, Hojo!  & nice to meet you Ken & Doug!
My first time DV was pretty awesome w/ the gang!  Ken & Frank gave me tips right away, but I wasn't holding my lips right or something...  I couldn't keep the fish on the hook.  I got double & lost both.  One time, I kept getting hit, so call up Frank & showed it to him, and I lost the fish in front of him...
I end up with three under sized stripers (released!) & one 13 inch trout (released too).  & thanks Friddie, I used your big net for the 14 inch stripers & 13 inch trout (I was very desperate)...
here is some pics...

Hey Pat - the truth is there was only one person that questioned you. We all know you're a responsible and respectable fisherman / friend!  There was no need to debate on that fact

That is why ken fisnfool is also known as the "other" Ken....get it?

Great report and pics fellas! mandogs,tacos, sushi, fish!
 that water is way high and now it should be even harder for me to hook a fish of quality now!..... count me in on that trip!
Thanks for the report and H-B-D PAT!

great report guys, way to get after 'em. 

ken kickfish, your a true asshole.     Way to go on ruining another nice report.  The only overlimit I see in this report is your abuse of alcohol and that keyboard of yours.  I can only hope that you receive the same fate as skygreen.  Banned for life from posting here.  John

One of the best days on the water. The date tells it all for stripers at Del Valle. The post afterwards were pretty interesting too. Almost 5 years ago.