Clear Lake: Early Report

Thanks Hojo for the pics, my fam loves em..

Mooch, If you catch that guy have him return my truck and kayaks.....

 

Thanks Eric glad I stuck it out had a good time altogether
P.S. 3 yrs Bass tournaments Non boater and boater (big ugly ranger) I'd kept the fish too they only taste good in cold water 2 bass  isn't hurting the population and I have seen plenty of dead ones the day following a tournament

First and foremost thanks to Eric for organizing this wonderful event and to the sponsors who supported it  . I had a great time hanging out with fellow NCKA dudes and dudettes. It's always a pleasure hanging out with you all. I'm going to say this and I know most of you know what I'm talking about.  I AM ENJOYING LIFE right now and my kayak never left my roof rack either. Rain, wind, and dog kept me from launching but I had a great time. My only regret is I didn't get to taste some of Jed's Sinigang grub.

I can't wait for the next event. 

Nobody on that lake had more fun than my daughter Natalie. Thanks to Mickfish for loaning us your venus kayak. I loved watching my little girl paddle solo for her first time. It was better than when she first started reading. Danglin, thanks for letting us team up with you at camp crumbsnatcher. You and your boys are such a pleasure to be around. How do you get them to behave so well ? I think a guy could learn alot more than just fishing from you. Natalie says thank you for pulling the splinters out of her hand without making it hurt. Guitarzan, Natalie very much enjoyed your campground eco-tours. Thank you. I got out for a few hours on saturday but never caught anything. Much accolades to all those who braved the storm to fish on sunday. The thought of fishing sunday never even entered my mind. Thanks to yakhopper for putting this event on.

Before i tell my report i just wanted to thank Eric and his support for setting up this event, even tho i didnt even fish Sun.!...so me, my gf, and two other buddies of mine show up to State Park around noon and immediately set up camp! We were at site 66 and must say that this camp site and area is pretty kool. Anywayz, just before are Sat. Launch I get met and greeted by Jarhead on his way in, who by the way is a pretty kool dude! we then paddle our way out the forest that aligned our shoreline and immediately see quite a few other yakers getting their prefishing on. Run into Jedmo also who i never met before and we greet each other.Kool dude as well i must say...me and the gf paddled and fished around and into soda bay and back for just barely 3 hours of fishing before heading back in for dinner. Ended sat. evening with just 2 bites and 2 bass.yup, all on minnows! Meet my buddys back at camp and they did pretty well for themselves in the boat for 5 bass up to 5lbs...Wake up Sun. and its a S##$ STORM! wake up early with gary(makinitcount) who camped with us to drop off our waviers but never made it out..thought i just make breakfast and chill for a bit before heading out, but the gf and buddies wake up and say lets get the F out of here! So we did! Congrats on all the winners and yakers who braved it out there! Wished i could've stayed at least for the BBQ and was really looking forward to meeting all the other NCKA'ERS who  showed up! But oh well, I had fun the time i was there. Looking forward to yakhoppers future events.

man... I missed out on hanging out with a bunch of people...
next time, guys!

"Danglin, thanks for letting us team up with you at camp crumbsnatcher. You and your boys are such a pleasure to be around. How do you get them to behave so well ? " Nuthin' to it, all ya gotta do is dropkick em once in a while....... Sorry I couldn't resist  By the sound of multiple bandit attacks, they love it when you guys show up!!! Free and easy meals. I'm thinking maybe the minners should be kept out in the water. By the way. How do you guys highlight the quotes? Never figured that one out. Sounds like the campground was a great place to be as usual, no matter what mother nature dishes out.

I'm thinking maybe the minners should be kept out in the water.

river otters, too. if the bandits didn't get 'em, the otters did. just ask Freddie...

Thanks, Eric - great event to get the season started. The wx just made it that much more memorable.

I'm thinking maybe the minners should be kept out in the water.

river otters, too. if the bandits didn't get 'em, the otters did. just ask Freddie...

Thanks, Eric - great event to get the season started. The wx just made it that much more memorable.

no place to hide!!!

also, the racoons apparently know how to swim 

Looks like i missed another great gathering.    Kudos to Yakhopper for organizing and to the brotherhood for braving the elements to share teh passion.    Great photos and riveting discourse. 

Thanks for all the reports and pics, er'body. Sorry I couldn't make it, but I gotta stay close to home for the next few weeks in case I get that call!

I always look at these threads from the events I've missed and really regret not being able to kick it with the homies! 

Thanks for all the reports and pics, er'body. Sorry I couldn't make it, but I gotta stay close to home for the next few weeks in case I get that call!

I always look at these threads from the events I've missed and really regret not being able to kick it with the homies! 

Dustin, would have loved to have you around the campsite  - especially at nightfall.....our soldiers were under constant attack and needed your sniper skills 

also, the racoons apparently know how to swim 

Thats right, they were swimming all the way out to the tules, way over their heads.
Im going to convert a 5 gal bucket and use that, I doubt they could open or chew thru that before giving up-most people cant open one of those up.
Jack-That Natalie is such a sweetie-pie! Like I said before, all the kids were great, I know some kids that would have made things miserable on a camping trip -parents fault, not the kids...
Danglin- how much $ are those lizards costing now?! You cracked me up with that line!

How about the good ol' hang it from a tree limb trick? May a couple mouse traps below for good measure.....