The officail Albion report

Thank you so so so much, Craig & Linelle!!!  The event went completely to the next level & we totally appreciate all your hard work (& I love my clothing )!!!  Ash & I had a great time hanging out with everyone!

I got super sick on Saturday  (haven’t got sea-sick like that in 7 yrs)... I got a huge lingcod next to my yak but missed it with the gaff & went back into the deep.  Stuck it out until 11am but couldn’t stop chumming , so I had to pull the plug........ but the potluck & party was just off the hook!!!  After party at Jedmo nation was something else (a whole pig & super tasty BBQed pork on a stick that just kept coming).  Non-stop great food & drinks (keg & Tote’s bar) all night!  

Next day, I took medicine & went out for salmon first.  Got on the water around 8am.  Trolled to the whistle & picked up a nice black.  Put new bait on & while releasing the line, I got a nibble.  Reeled up quick & got a salmon in the net right away!  When he went into the net, he went ballistic.  Put him on the clip & radioed everyone!  Finally, my very 1st kayak ocean salmon!!!  People who know me, know that I’ve been chasing ocean salmon since 2006.  It was a great feeling to finally catch one!   I donated the salmon to Jedmo nation and then fished rockfish all day.  Saw a bunch of nice fish caught in front of me but I couldn’t catch one until the very last drop (~5pm).  Nice, 33incher ended my day!!!

Oh yeah Moochie, thanks for letting us crash your site.  I think one of the best part of weekend was we could hang out with you for a long time!    Also, thanks for the YT, Hojo!

Thanks for an awesome weekend, everyone!!! Absolutely Love Albion Open!!!

Naoaki

My first event with NCKA, had a great time and thank you to all NCKA members that were present for the great time and food! Great fishing!
Thank you
Thomas AKA Copperopolis

(Very) short video of the potluck. Will post photos after (late) dinner

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Good times Great tastes! Uni, abalone, pig, pork intestine, eyeball sockets, fish head soup, piaya, vhole dip...all in one day, really?!

Thank you to my NCKA community for yet another memorable event and party. Each time we get together I am amazed there are more and more wonderful, kind, respectful people to meet! Truly a unique crowd...

Jedmo Nation...you guys blow my mind! What a blast! A pig roast, tent city, casino, music central, fire pits, and a great family that NEVER stopped prepping more food! You guys do it right! Can't wait to see what's in store for next year. Could it get bigger?

Ok thanks to Craig and Linelle of course for taking the time to prep for this truly remarkable event!  Enjoy your gifts certs n food   

See you all soon!

sctrace

Body worn out after 7 days on my feet on a fishing boat and 3 more at Albion. Sure did feel like the weekend passed quickly. Thanks for your super efforts, Linelle and Craig. I'm already stressing over whether my annual fishing trip will overlap the Albion party.

Harry's fire dance apparently worked.