Pay it Forward Paddle – for Mooch

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Martin (bennettdanville)

If I may, I'd also like to remind everyone about one of our own, Steve "Chef" Blackwell who passed form Cancer a few years back. He was (and still is) a big inspiration to us all during the early days of NCKA. Please honor him. I posted a few links for those of you who did not get the pleasure of knowing this admirable man.

I've also learned recently (via PM) that we also have another cancer fighter in our NCKA family. Though he wants to remain anonymous, please send him all the positive NCKA vibe.

And also to Rich's dad: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,20692.0.html

Once again, thank you all!!

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,8458.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,142.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,5264.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,6272.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,6761.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,5750.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,7697.0.html

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,8575.0.html

Joel,
It is always a pleasure to be in your company and I concider it an honor to help in anyway I can.

Porky,
I am working on getting the time off to join you.
If I can make it I'll be there - if not, I will be glad to lend my yaks to those who may need a yak to participate.

See ya soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

Yeah, didn't get the honor of meeting "chef", thanks for sharing. I did remeber reading about richs dad, sorry to hear thers another cancer fighter.  

Thee paddle is a great way to honor everyone and every family that has battled cancer. Thanks for being so open dude, that's inspiring in itself. I'll be honoring my dad too, can't wait.

Strange as it is, I just got word today, that my dog and best friend Sally has cancer thats been giving her seizures. She an old girl, but a happy camper still, gonna paddle for her too.

Thanks Yakhopper, hope to meet ya.

good job on the buttons, I got mine.  thanks

Nice!

Got the buttons from Al today,
Great job - thanks

Great! And thanks.

Buttons are cool got mine today also.

I will be building a custom kayak fishing rod and donating it for the raffle. It will be a Batson Rainshadow SWS 696. I usually only build Calstar or Seeker rods but I chose it based on recommendations by KZ:

"I also really like the Rainshadow SWS696 as an all purpose Norcal saltwater rod... cut back from the butt to 7'4" or 7'6".  The more I use it, the more I like it.  The Leepins used them on YT on the Islander and gave them big thumbs up for that as well."

As you know, KZ is THE rod expert of NCKA and legendary dino slayer. It will be cut back to 7' 4" (from 7' 10") and is rated 20-40#, 1-4 oz lures. It is a X4 graphite/glass composite blank. It has a nice moderate fast action which is perfect for fishing spectra. It should work well for live bait, yo-yo iron and light jig tossing. It is pretty light in the hand but has amazing lifting power. I am building it for yellow tail, dorado and white sea bass and will be using the following components:

American Tackle - Gimble and aluminum reel seat
AA large arbor cork grips
Stainless steel leash attachment/hook keeper
Fuji BHBNG Silicon Nitride II boat guides
Fuji MNST Silicon Carbide Tip

I will post pictures of the rod as construction progresses. When completed, it will be a one-of-a-kind rod valued at over $300. Whatever rods you are fishing with now, you are going to want this for your arsenal. See you on 7/17.  

Scott

wow dude, AMAZING!!!!

THank you Scott 

They flyer has been updated with the Santa Cruz beach party info..

Page #1 if ya need it...

This is a little off topic, but not too far. I am new to this ocean stuff.Kayak wise.  What type of minimum equip should I have other than a kayak. I just bought a radio, been wanting one anyway. I know, pfd of course.  Don' t plan on hitting ocean very often, so a min would be good. Wetsuit? Not really wanting to be buying one for myself, or wife. We've both outgrown ours since we haven't been diving or surfing in years. I'm thinking just some splashproof pants for us to stay a little dry. A litlle help would be good so I can plan ahead. I'll talk fishing gear later.

  Thanks guys, Rob

This is a little off topic, but not too far. I am new to this ocean stuff.Kayak wise.  What type of minimum equip should I have other than a kayak. I just bought a radio, been wanting one anyway. I know, pfd of course.  Don' t plan on hitting ocean very often, so a min would be good. Wetsuit? Not really wanting to be buying one for myself, or wife. We've both outgrown ours since we haven't been diving or surfing in years. I'm thinking just some splashproof pants for us to stay a little dry. A litlle help would be good so I can plan ahead. I'll talk fishing gear later.

  Thanks guys, Rob

Rob

I have an extra farmer john, dry top and booties if you are an average sized guy. PM me if you want to borrow. Find some experienced guys to buddy up and make sure you know how to climb back in your boat. For fishing gear, 12-30# tackle should be fine. Ironically, according to Mooch, Santa Cruz has no fish so I wouldn't get worried about gear. 

Scott