FreshKATS Clearlake 2015, October 24

Ooh, I want to hunt that rice!!!    Watch out Scott will have the wiggle tail that no fish can resist

Wiggle tail has been updated just for this event. Plus some other big flies the bass should love. Looking forward to party with you guys. Personally I hope Amy wins.

Sweet, it should be a blast

Just found out that the FreshKATS event is the same day as the duck season opener!!!!!! 

Decision time!!!!

Shit you gotta come, I was hoping to fish with ya, artificial vs. bait

Sat eve or Sunday morning hunt the wild rice at the far side of the lake! 

I don't think the State Park looks to fondly on folks bringing firearms onto the property!

I'll most likely be there.  My Dad flies out the night before and I have to have him at the airport at midnight.  That should give me enough time to drive home, hook up the yak trailer and get to the lake!  I'd be hard pressed to have enough time to get anywhere for a hunt on opening day with that time schedule!!

Kevin, you can bet I'll be tossing artificials though.  I'm not stooping to your level with the live bait!!     

 Nights have been cooler and it looks like the water conditions may be improving.
Still a lot of birds working the state park area and the number of pelicans on the "island" has grown.

Just found out that the FreshKATS event is the same day as the duck season opener!!!!!! 

Decision time!!!!

Shit you gotta come, I was hoping to fish with ya, artificial vs. bait

Better bring your A game. I want this one bad buddy!!!

Im counting on luck! Ive only fished freshwater maybe 2 times this year!!!! And to top it off will be "Simply fishing" No FF or any advantages.

Look forward to being there. Bringing a kayak trailer with the prize boat as well as some demos. Is there anything specific people would like to try? We will have the Eddyline C135 for sure. Anything else? Can't wait!

That's Awesome Dan! I think someone is going to love that kayak, especially for a youth angler. Great video intro!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT4eXU1nL-M&feature=youtu.be

I don't know if you'll have JK big rig or one of those Viking Reload with you. I was drooling over the Reload at Simply.  That  JK big rig looks like an awesome standing/ casting boat but I heard it paddles well. I'd love to test paddle these and I think I'm not alone.

Thanks again for supporting FreshKats. You do so many great things for our club events! This is going to be a great event.
 
Mike

Look forward to being there. Bringing a kayak trailer with the prize boat as well as some demos. Is there anything specific people would like to try? We will have the Eddyline C135 for sure. Anything else? Can't wait!

Any chance you can bring a native propel drive kayak? I tested one a while back at Lodi lake but ended up with a hobie revo 13 because I was looking for something more ocean going. Its great for the ocean, but I can't help but think I should be able to stand and fish for bass. Oh and reverse. I think I am missing reverse. Anyways the upcoming ultimate fx propel has really grabbed my interest and I would like to revisit the propel drive.

NorCal FreshKATS Series for 2015

Lake Berryessa, March 21st - Pleasure Cove. In The Books!
1st Place: John Patz w/621pts for 5 bass - Championship Qualifier
2nd Place: Daniel Chavez w/588.5pts for 5 bass - Championship Qualifier
3rd Place: Pat Kuhl w/384.75pts for 3 bass - Championship Qualifier

Rollins Lake, April 18th - Greenhorn Campground. In The Books!
1st Place: Scott Vaughn 652.5 points - Championship Qualifier
2nd Place: Alex Bernhard 607.5 points - Championship Qualifier
3rd Palce: Ron McGuire 579.3 points - Championship Qualifier

Lake Tahoe, August 29th - Tallac Historic Site. Directors: Mike Lavoie (Wingshooter), Ricci Chavez (Fishworks) and Jim Meier (Rockfish)
1st Place: Ben Yu with 5 Kokanee: 612.5 Points
2nd Place: Thomas Frey with 5 Kokanee: 595 Points
3rd Place: Rob Knoles with 4 Kokanee: 492.5 Points

Clear Lake, October 24th - Clear Lake State Park. Directors: Mike Lavoie (Wingshooter), Ricci Chavez (Fishworks) and Jim Meier (Rockfish)

Only 3 spots left to get into the Tourney of Champions at the Port of Sacramento. Who will it be.... YOU?
FYI - Pre-Registration ends in 2 days! Lake is getting better everyday, come on out and show your support.


 
Entry Fee: $30.00 Per Event
Day of Entry Fee: $35.00 Per Event



FreshKATs Series Rules:
• You MUST be a registered and active member of NCKA.org. If you are not, it's free to join and well worth it.
• This is a tournament series with a "Championship" final event. 
• To participate in the Championship event you must either place in the top 3 at one of the four events or register for all four events (attendance not mandatory). 
• This is a cash prize series and 1/3 of the registration fee money from the first 4 events rolls over to the prize pool at the Championship event. This will give the Championship a large cash pot.
• Once an angler has placed top 3 in one of the qualifying series events, he or she cannot compete in any other FreshKATs Series events. This does not mean you are not allowed to join us. So please come out for the festivities, potluck, camping and to support your fellow anglers. We'll see you top 3's at the Championship.
• The Championship Event is absolutely FREE, a no cost event to participate.
• All AOTY Points Per Inch scoring rules will apply for all fish caught within the FreshKATs Series and Championship Event.

AOTY Scoring Species/Points per Inch List:

Striped Bass = 5.5 pts/in
LandLock Salmon = 9 pts/in
Largemouth Bass = 8 pts/in
Smallmouth Bass & Spotted Bass = 9 pts/in
Trout = 7.75 pts/in
Brown Trout = 7.75 pts/in
Lake Trout (Mackinaw) = 6 pts/in
Kokanee = 10 pts/in
Catfish = 5.5 pts/in
Panfish = 12 pts/in

Nice bass too!

Hey everyone, I am getting rid of all my conventional lures and I will be selling them at Clear Lake. I've got everything from spin baits to rip baits and some salt water stuff. Stop on by and make me an offer on anything you may want. Just look for the white NCKA flag, I'll be camping with CaddyChris.

Here's what the flw guys used this last weekend.
http://flwfishing.com/news/2015-10-19-top-10-baits-from-clear-lake

I'll be there to mostly fish but will help Dan with demoing.  Come by and see the old and new.  I'm not sure if I'd missed it somewhere, but what are the offical starting and ending times? 

Hey everyone, I am getting rid of all my conventional lures and I will be selling them at Clear Lake. I've got everything from spin baits to rip baits and some salt water stuff. Stop on by and make me an offer on anything you may want. Just look for the white NCKA flag, I'll be camping with CaddyChris.

WHOA MAN!!!
DIBS ON EVERYTHING!!!
I'll have Lockeford Brauts for barter too!

I'll have Lockeford Hawaiian. Lockeford meats is my second home. Got a freezer full, freaking love that place.