Post by: cohoho on April 18, 2013, 08:31:09 PM
I just volunteered to assist in a recruitment capability, for both - boat guys and OIF and OEF wounded warrior vets...
Cohoho and Robodad have teamed up and are in for four soldiers in my boat, how bout the rest of you guys.... Lets show them some Huntwa support! Make sure you let them know where your from if you sign up...
The Outdoor Line on 710 ESPN Seattle is presenting the 1st Annual "Salmon for Soldiers" fishing event in Everett, Washington on Saturday, August 10th. What better way to say THANK YOU to our young wounded veterans than to spend a great day fishing with them on the Puget Sound.
The forecast calls for a record run of pink salmon to the Puget Sound this summer and August is also a great time to hook into a king salmon or perhaps an early silver salmon. Fish will be caught, these young soldiers will smile, and you'll get to meet some of America's genuine war hero's.
We expect as many as 130 wounded veterans from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to participate in the event and we need boats, boats, and more boats to help the cause. You can be responsible for putting a smile on these young soldiers faces, many of whom have been wounded in combat and are now trying to put their lives back together here at home.
Here's the "Salmon for Soldiers" schedule for August 10th, 2013:
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. - Check in and Boat Assignments
6:30 a.m. - 173rd Airborne Association presents the American Flag, Pledge of Allegiance
7:00 a.m. – FISH ON!
3:00 p.m. – Check in, BBQ, and Raffle
Where - Everett Marina 10th Street Boat Launch and Bayside Marine
In association and cooperation with Project Healing Waters, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and The Outdoor Line on 710 ESPN Seattle
Sponsored by
Griffin Maclean Insurance, Lamiglas Fishing Rods, Daiwa Reels, Sportco/Outdoor Emporium, Prince of Wales Sportfishing, Kvinsland Dentistry, The Outdoor Line, Beau Mac Enterprises, and Bayside Marine
Participating Organizations
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Project Healing Waters, Warrior Transition Battalion, Washington State Veteran’s Centers, Chapter #16 of the 173rd Airborne Association
As many as 130 O.E.F. and O.I.F. wounded veterans and their caretakers will be participating in this event and boats are needed. To volunteer your boat, time and fishing gear to this great cause, or if you know a wounded warrior that would like to go out, please contact Randy Shelton at 425-330-0415 or by email at cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com.
This is going to be a great event
Salmon for Soldiers Contact Info
Coordinator
Randy Shelton
425-330-0415
Post by: Cap.Silver on April 18, 2013, 08:49:37 PM
Post by: robodad on April 18, 2013, 09:58:54 PM
Thank You Cohoho for volunteering your time and boat to a worthy cause and also for inviting me to participate, should be a great day for those who sacrificed everything so we can do the things we do !! :salute:
Do you know if they are looking for more sponsors or prize donations or t-shirts etc...?
**Note** In case you don't know what OEF/OIF stands for in Cohoho's post above !!
An acronym that refers to the conflicts in Afganistan and Iraq. Specifically, OEF/OIF refers to "Operation Enduring Freedom" and "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
Post by: cohoho on April 18, 2013, 10:39:29 PM
One of the pictures I lost on my hard drive was it with 110 salmon (granted they were reds, not silvers) on the floor boards.... (For the internet Police it was in AK - we could legally dip net) :tup: :tup:
Anyhow guys if you have a wounded warrior friend, relative, co-worker, get them to sign up... If you got a boat and want to give something back to the great hero's then volunteer the ride for couple of the guys.. Little things like this go a long ways to their recovery, appreciation and outlook.
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2013, 09:39:14 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2013, 09:47:28 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 19, 2013, 09:52:58 AM
Post by: lokidog on April 19, 2013, 09:56:40 AM
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Post by: Fish4Fun on April 19, 2013, 02:07:15 PM
The wife and I signed up to take 2 soldiers in the sled with us. :tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 19, 2013, 02:10:29 PM
Is this a derby type deal or just get out and catch some humpies?
I don't think this is a derby, just a catch some Pinks and have a good time day.
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2013, 04:06:42 PM
You have to register with Randy at:
Salmon for Soldiers Contact Info
Coordinator
Randy Shelton
425-330-0415
Let him know how many soldiers and what limitations you can deal with. i.e. if you have wheel chair space or not. It isn't a contest of that sort just a time to share, listen and enjoy their company while you get to share yours.. Sometimes they will have their sponsor or caregiver with them - but that person is going to fish too as a part of the program. But it will be a big event for sure..... Randy will have all the spots figured out and be able to assign warriors... It really helps these guys heal both physically and mentality when they are exposed to activities like this. No matter you contribute, it will be a good time!... So please get a hold of Randy and let him know you are from Huntwa and lets bring alittle representative action from here. Maybe a meet and greet that night would be great. :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2013, 04:07:58 PM
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2013, 04:09:04 PM
I'll check the schedule and see if I can contribute a boat.
This will be a fun event, I have already talked to them about mooring FISH 4 FUN and the wife and I already have a room at the Inn At Port Gardner for Friday night. We should have a little meet and greet for the Hunt Wa boats.
The wife and I signed up to take 2 soldiers in the sled with us. :tup:
Excellent, I'll see about getting a room there myself versus driving up at 0300hrs...
Post by: lokidog on April 19, 2013, 04:11:43 PM
I talked to him, 100+ miles round trip by boat is a bit much for me so I might be donating a salmon fishing trip in the islands for their raffle.
Post by: WSU on April 19, 2013, 04:17:50 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 19, 2013, 05:16:45 PM
Excellent, I'll see about getting a room there myself versus driving up at 0300hrs...
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Same as we were thinking, plus we will not be so tired for the all day event out on the boat either. Small price to pay the night before to ensure a full and fun day for who ever our guests may be. This is very near and dear to us, my Nephew was in Army during the early years of the Iraqi fighting. He came home safe, but for the guys and gals that were not so lucky we owe them and this is a great way to give back.
Post by: robodad on April 19, 2013, 05:45:20 PM
Excellent, I'll see about getting a room there myself versus driving up at 0300hrs...
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Same as we were thinking, plus we will not be so tired for the all day event out on the boat either. Small price to pay the night before to ensure a full and fun day for who ever our guests may be. This is very near and dear to us, my Nephew was in Army during the early years of the Iraqi fighting. He came home safe, but for the guys and gals that were not so lucky we owe them and this is a great way to give back.
A side note**
If you have a card to get on the military bases you can book rooms at the Navy Life Gateway Inns and Suites http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/281/NGIS.aspx (http://www.navylifepnw.com/site/281/NGIS.aspx) I booked a suite for Cohoho and I for $60/night but they also have rooms for $45, single queen beds in both (I'm bringing a cot) !! Its the one at Smokey Point !! :tup:
Very nice facility and only 10 or so miles north of the boat launch !!
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2013, 05:55:36 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 19, 2013, 06:16:06 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2013, 06:29:23 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 19, 2013, 06:42:22 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 19, 2013, 07:01:05 PM
For those considering he has joined the forum and will hopefully sign on and give some more information and be able to answer questions.
I'll be happy to share any and all tips for catching humpies 'cause if the run is timed well there will be plenty for all.
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2013, 08:30:14 PM
Randy's email is cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com
I talked to him, 100+ miles round trip by boat is a bit much for me so I might be donating a salmon fishing trip in the islands for their raffle.
That is awesome Brian... Too cool...
Post by: cohoho on April 19, 2013, 08:33:46 PM
How bout the rest of you guys???? Come on let's sign up both boats and participants...
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 20, 2013, 02:44:45 AM
Thank you all so much for showing interest in what I believe will be an awesome event. This event is presented by The Outdoor Line sports radio ESPN talk show in association with Take A Warrior Fishing. The Outdoor Line can be heard every Saturday morning from 0600 to 0800 hours. With that said, I am the sole contact who will receive registrations for both the boats and warriors. I want to send a special shout out to Cohoho for assisting in the recruiting effort. The goal is to have 50 boats. We are half way there. A huge welcome already to h2ohunter, Fish4Fun, robodad and Cohoho for signing up!
My wife and I will be coming up the day before to take care of any last minute stuff.....and fish a bit too! We will be in a 20' Hewes called Salmon Dreams. Our Team name is the AARP Flashers!
We have 1000' of moorage at the Everett Marina on Guest Dock A reserved for $1.00 per foot (I did my best to get the rate reduced) and hope to fill up the dock. We hope to due most of the loading and unloading off of Guest Dock A.
Here is the event schedule......
0530 Team arrival and setup
0600 Check-in opens
Meet and greet with Guides and Crew
Soldiers assigned to boat
0630 Presentation of Colors / 173rd ABN Association
Moment of silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Loading the boats begins
0700 Check-in closes
Finish loading boats
Fish on!
1500 All boats to be in
Everyone report to Bayside Marine for BBQ / raffle / fun
Hand out fish bags
Weigh station?
Biggest fish?
Present plaque
Group photo
Remarks and comments
1700 Thanks for coming and have a safe journey home!
We will be handing out flags for your boats at registration along with zip ties to attach them with. This will allow us to find you better on the water. This event has two photographers and one videographer who specializes in filming outdoor sporting events. Some Go=Pro cameras will be on selected boats. We have a medical team and some security folks that will blend right in. You may not even notice them. The BBQ afterward is sponsored by Bayside Marine. The weigh station and filet station are still in the works......stay tuned on that one.
We ask that each boat provide all the gear and a bit of lunch for your guest(s). We may have lunch provided but that has not been confirmed yet. Better safe than sorry. I will keep you posted on that front.
Thanks for considering our event. We would love to have you. We appreciate any assistance you may choose to give. We are operating under a 501(c)3 so your contributions are tax deductible.
You can call me at 425.330.0415 or reach me by email at cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com
See you on the water August 10th!
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 20, 2013, 06:00:18 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2013, 08:05:10 AM
Post by: Antlershed on April 20, 2013, 08:20:54 AM
Post by: fishcrazy on April 20, 2013, 10:31:39 AM
Kris
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 20, 2013, 10:36:08 AM
Post by: Ripper on April 20, 2013, 11:56:15 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 20, 2013, 12:27:56 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 20, 2013, 12:38:57 PM
I need a team name now.
Well since fishing is supposed to be fun and that is what this day is all about, the boat is already named FISH 4 FUN...... Team FISH 4 FUN :tup: :chuckle:
You could be .........Team HUNT 4 FISH :chuckle:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 21, 2013, 07:33:31 AM
For those of you staying at the Port Gardner Inn, let them know you are with Salmon for Soldiers and they will give you a corporate rate. I am trying for lower but have not gotten there yet. They only have 33 rooms and are expected to be at capacity on August 9th.
We attended the Wounded Veterans Fishing Program event yesterday at Riffe Lake. Danny Gabriel did a wonderful job putting that on. He will be joining us in Everett for our event. Danny has the Group Fishing Permit. Each warrior will receive a free punch card for the day! Thanks Danny!
Also spoke with Jeff Alexander from the Warrior Transition Unit. He will also be joining us along with 19 other warriors from JBLM! We are filling up.
:tup:
Post by: cohoho on April 21, 2013, 10:39:46 PM
Thanks Carp for making this a sticky thread...... :tup:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 22, 2013, 06:07:27 AM
:tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 22, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
Post by: whack em on April 22, 2013, 08:33:25 PM
HOO-YAH Team "Lucky Duck"!!!!!! :fishin:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 23, 2013, 03:50:24 PM
Email and phone call off to Randy. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to give a little back to those who have given us so much! That being said, Sven and I are looking forward to take 2-3 of these fine Americans out.
HOO-YAH Team "Lucky Duck"!!!!!! :fishin:
Welcome to the group of boats, this is going to be a fun day. Plus, a great time for some of us from the web site here to meet and put a face with the names. As Randy already said the Inn At Port Gardner will give us a pretty good rate for the event if you want to stay close by on Friday night.
Post by: h20hunter on April 23, 2013, 04:02:50 PM
You will have to check out my thread in the fishing section for GoPro downrigger ideas. I've got some ideas and we will have working prototypes completed by the time of the event. If all goes well I'll be happy to provide any footage of the fishing above and below the water to you for use as you see fit. I saw that you will have some boats equipped as well.
I still haven't come up with a team name.
Post by: cohoho on April 23, 2013, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 23, 2013, 08:20:23 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 24, 2013, 08:42:42 AM
Team H20......registration in the mail today. Looking forward to this event.
Post by: brianmtsinc on April 24, 2013, 08:55:46 AM
I will be contacting Randy as soon as I get a chance and will be registering my boat - MIXED EMOTIONS - with room for two.
Thanks to all of you that are taking your time to set up this event! I am looking forward to meeting some of you kind folks! :hello:
Brian
Post by: h20hunter on April 24, 2013, 09:00:12 AM
Troll slow....start higher in the water column in the morning and lower your gear as the sun gets higher.
Use a white dodger...not a flasher....a leader between 14 and 24 inches.....a pink, pink/white, pink/white/glitter hoochie with a barbless hook.
Keep your drag a little lighter...they have soft mouths. Look for boats with nets in the air and swing towards them while keeping a respectful distance....humpies travel in schools.
Smelly jelly....krill scent.....can help. Bleed 'em soon as you get them out.
Also...don't forget crab will be open....
Post by: Buckmark on April 24, 2013, 09:07:57 AM
There will 2 of us on the boat so can take 2 warriors.
Will contact for registration today.
Looking forward to it..
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 24, 2013, 09:27:51 AM
Was thinking for the Hunt Washington members that don't have a boat and are in the area, we can have a meet and greet on the dock Friday night and shoot the breeze a little :tup:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 24, 2013, 10:48:45 AM
:tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 24, 2013, 11:18:38 AM
Post by: WSU on April 24, 2013, 11:18:58 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 24, 2013, 01:08:01 PM
:tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 24, 2013, 01:47:12 PM
We are going to need somebody to have a big 'ol pot of water for crab boiling. As we get closer if this doesn't get arranged I'm sure a few of us can make it happen.
Post by: LadyB on April 24, 2013, 02:21:21 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 24, 2013, 02:25:20 PM
Post by: LadyB on April 24, 2013, 02:43:23 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 24, 2013, 02:45:02 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 25, 2013, 12:36:55 PM
:yeah:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 25, 2013, 02:04:22 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 25, 2013, 03:21:09 PM
:tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 25, 2013, 04:00:57 PM
I was thinking KOMO4 TV does a lot of stuff on special events, do you think we should see if they would give us a little Saturday morning coverage ?
Post by: h20hunter on April 25, 2013, 04:08:05 PM
Post by: robodad on April 25, 2013, 04:46:38 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 25, 2013, 07:15:06 PM
I think if Spokane and Walla Walla come through as thought, this event will be at 100 warriors in no time at all. I still predict a waiting list.
We will see........The boats keep coming in slow and steady. A very good response by all. You are all champions!
Don't forget to visit The Outdoor Line forum at http://theoutdoorline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1652 (http://theoutdoorline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1652)
It is the general fishing and discussion forum regarding Salmon for Soldiers. Please visit that site and show your support! Your comments
are important there and do make a difference as you have seen in the Hunt-Washington Forum here.
Stay tuned for more. If you have an urgent question or thought, please give me a shout at 425.330.0415
All my best to each of you.... :tup:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 25, 2013, 07:25:46 PM
Post by: cohoho on April 26, 2013, 10:46:47 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 27, 2013, 08:01:35 AM
Post by: cohoho on April 27, 2013, 08:20:00 AM
Sent a text into the Outdoor Line and got a little air time this morning by asking them to say something about the event :tup:
Excellent!
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 27, 2013, 08:30:53 AM
:yeah:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 28, 2013, 11:54:14 AM
Just to let you know that on Monday my wife and I will be traveling to Seattle for two very important reasons. First, we will be attending the final swearing in for our grandson in the Army! We are all very proud of him and wish him all the best as yet another defender of our country.
Secondly, we will be moving on to the Seattle Veterans Administration to visit with the OEF/OIF/OND social work and clinical care counselor to get them a bit more involved in the Salmon for Soldiers event.
Take care and chat soon... :tup:
Post by: Stalker on April 29, 2013, 09:49:19 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 30, 2013, 05:32:12 AM
You can hit me up on my email and I will send you the sign up sheet..... cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com or you can call me at 425.330.0415
Thanks for everything
Randy
:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 30, 2013, 09:06:11 AM
Are boats still needed for this event?
Cool another boat :tup: going to be a fun day. We should post some pictures of the Hunt Washington boats so we know each others rides
Post by: brianmtsinc on April 30, 2013, 01:03:51 PM
My plan is to arrive the day before, get a little practice in, drop some crab pots for the guys to pull the next day, and hopefully be able to meet up with you great folks from Hunt Wa! :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2013, 01:07:39 PM
Post by: WSU on April 30, 2013, 01:38:17 PM
Post by: robodad on April 30, 2013, 01:57:22 PM
Are boats still needed for this event?
Cool another boat :tup: going to be a fun day. We should post some pictures of the Hunt Washington boats so we know each others rides
I offered to bring my boat for a camera or medical crew since I'll be fishing with Cohoho, not sure if it's needed yet or not but here is a pic !!
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi173.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw55%2Fbb021099%2F2013-04-30_13-36-20_HDR_zps8a5cff42.jpg&hash=36f7f8689bb0aaea59ac2eddb76dcc7b1aa652a1) (http://s173.photobucket.com/user/bb021099/media/2013-04-30_13-36-20_HDR_zps8a5cff42.jpg.html)
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 30, 2013, 01:58:12 PM
There are some folks talking about soaking some pots for crab and maybe boiling some up for the BBQ that afternoon. With the registration of brianmtsinc, we are now at 30 boats that I have registrations in hand for. We are still looking for 20 more with 2 of those being used for video and medic response boats.
My best to all of you....
:hello:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on April 30, 2013, 02:00:30 PM
I do have you on the radar for your boat! I will keep you posted and let you know if we will need it. You are so very generous! :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2013, 02:11:46 PM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 30, 2013, 02:19:35 PM
I have a 20 foot sled. I just have no local knowledge of that area. :dunno:
I dont want to get a couple vets in my boat and not know were to take them? I want them to have lights out fishing if possible.
Post by: robodad on April 30, 2013, 02:36:44 PM
Hey Robodad!
I do have you on the radar for your boat! I will keep you posted and let you know if we will need it. You are so very generous! :tup:
Copy That !! Just posting a pic since someone suggested it !! :tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 30, 2013, 02:37:59 PM
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Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 30, 2013, 02:43:57 PM
Will post a picture of FISH 4 FUN later, WILDMAN... I have a 21' inboard sled and fish the salt all the time with it. You will be fine up there, plus will be lots of boats to follow to the fishing hole :chuckle:
Oh salt is no problem! Ive towed it to Winter Harbor and fished the ocean. Took a 20 foot Wooldridge to Rivers inlet many, many times.
I re-read and it looks like a rigger show for Stinks mainly.
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 30, 2013, 02:48:28 PM
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Post by: LadyB on April 30, 2013, 02:59:58 PM
Post by: h20hunter on April 30, 2013, 03:02:39 PM
I had a few other terms that are considered friendly when on the deck of the boat but maybe not forum friendly. I see how Crab Gal could be misunderstood.....
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 30, 2013, 03:16:49 PM
http://www.alssports.com/Product.aspx?pf_id=10212347&gclid=CKzR7Lu187YCFS9dQgodqmYADA (http://www.alssports.com/Product.aspx?pf_id=10212347&gclid=CKzR7Lu187YCFS9dQgodqmYADA)
Post by: Stalker on April 30, 2013, 03:29:30 PM
Good Morning Stalker......Yes, we are still in need of boats for the event. Presently there are 29 confirmed registrations in hand with a few on the way in. We project that we will need 50 to pull this off. That includes one support boat for medical response and one boat for the video/camera crew......
You can hit me up on my email and I will send you the sign up sheet..... cabincreekadventures@yahoo.com or you can call me at 425.330.0415
Thanks for everything
Randy
:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:
Email sent and thanks for taking lead on such a worthwhile event.
Post by: Fish4Fun on April 30, 2013, 03:39:41 PM
Here are the weight releases...
http://www.alssports.com/Product.aspx?pf_id=10212347&gclid=CKzR7Lu187YCFS9dQgodqmYADA (http://www.alssports.com/Product.aspx?pf_id=10212347&gclid=CKzR7Lu187YCFS9dQgodqmYADA)
That is the set up for dropping the weights. Just cut some steel bars, drill a thru hole, tie on some cord, and let it drop off when the fish hits. Can get away with lighter action rods since that isn't swinging around with the fish.
Post by: jackelope on April 30, 2013, 07:20:47 PM
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Post by: robodad on April 30, 2013, 07:29:15 PM
Myself and a buddy are in in his 22' Hewescraft OceanPro. I'll get registered ASAP. Later on tonight.
Friggin Sweet !!! :tup:
Post by: bearpaw on April 30, 2013, 07:37:47 PM
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2013, 09:51:20 AM
Myself and a buddy are in in his 22' Hewescraft OceanPro. I'll get registered ASAP. Later on tonight.
Friggin Sweet !!! :tup:
My neighbor and his buddy are in in his boat also.T-Jet Luxor.
:tup:
Post by: robodad on May 01, 2013, 10:04:32 AM
Myself and a buddy are in in his 22' Hewescraft OceanPro. I'll get registered ASAP. Later on tonight.
Friggin Sweet !!! :tup:
My neighbor and his buddy are in in his boat also.T-Jet Luxor.
:tup:
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Post by: Ripper on May 01, 2013, 11:01:28 AM
Post by: LadyB on May 01, 2013, 11:05:14 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2013, 11:09:05 AM
Another cooker for crab would be great, I think we're going to need it!
You mean cooker person or cooker equipment? I've got a turkey fryer/crab cooker that I could bring. It's only ever cooked crabs.
:dunno:
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 01, 2013, 11:09:14 AM
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What is the name ripper?
Xanguinator
Post by: LadyB on May 01, 2013, 11:14:14 AM
Post by: robodad on May 01, 2013, 11:16:38 AM
I believe I've been nominated to man a few pots to steam up some crab. We have one turkey fryer that I'll be using, so could use a few more. I'm sure when we get closer to the date, I can wrangle a person or two to help me.
I'll bring one if needed, I have a couple of them !!
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2013, 11:57:27 AM
I believe I've been nominated to man a few pots to steam up some crab. We have one turkey fryer that I'll be using, so could use a few more. I'm sure when we get closer to the date, I can wrangle a person or two to help me.
I'll bring mine for you.
Post by: h20hunter on May 01, 2013, 12:00:12 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 01, 2013, 12:02:34 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 01, 2013, 06:44:47 PM
Just to update.....we are presently at 31 registered boats for the event. There are a couple out there who are sending in registrations. We are still reaching for the target of 50 boats for the event. Thank you one and all!!!!!!! :hello: :yeah: :tup: 8) :) ;)
Post by: jackelope on May 01, 2013, 07:21:29 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 01, 2013, 08:04:29 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 02, 2013, 06:32:05 AM
Hey All
Just to update.....we are presently at 31 registered boats for the event. There are a couple out there who are sending in registrations. We are still reaching for the target of 50 boats for the event. Thank you one and all!!!!!!! :hello: :yeah: :tup: 8) :) ;)
Randy, with 2 more months to go I bet we get all 50 boats you are needing for the event. For the boats that have not done any thing like this before I assure you it will be a day to remember. My wife and I have brought our sled out and participated in C.A.S.T. For Kids events before with the disabled children. The fun and memories made onboard the boats will be something you will talk about and tell others about for a long time afterwards. Events like this will make a lasting memory and the new friendships will last even longer. :tup:
Post by: Ripper on May 02, 2013, 06:36:34 AM
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Nice boat!! Must be nice to work at Boeing
Thanks, working at Boeing has it's perks. It also helps that my fiancee is a nurse. We are blessed to be in our position and are very grateful. That's why we like to do these type of events, it's nice to give back.
Post by: Ripper on May 02, 2013, 06:38:50 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on May 02, 2013, 06:54:43 AM
Post by: Ripper on May 02, 2013, 08:00:19 AM
Post by: jackelope on May 02, 2013, 12:49:16 PM
Got another boat lined up...I will email you the info for both boats by end of day tomorrow--Friday 5/3
-Josh
Post by: brianmtsinc on May 03, 2013, 10:36:54 AM
I just (finally) emailed you my registration form. Sorry for the delay.
Now.... off to see if I can catch my first ling cod! My boat is moored at the Foss Marina - anyone have any good ides for me to try? Although a long time fisherman - and am still rarely a "catcherman" :chuckle: :bash:
Looking forward to meeting some of you on the dock Friday night!
God bless,
Brian
Post by: h20hunter on May 03, 2013, 10:38:16 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 03, 2013, 12:17:27 PM
Looking forward to meeting some of you on the dock Friday night!
God bless,
Brian
The wife and I will be going up around the late afternoon before traffic is too bad that Friday. We will be there on Friday for the meet and greet on the dock. Great time for the guys bringing their spouses for them to meet each other too. :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on May 06, 2013, 01:39:46 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 06, 2013, 01:56:22 PM
Just to update that I have in my hand the registrations for 36 boats! We officially have room for 82 warriors. Getting there!
Thanks to all who have joined in..... :tup:
Post by: cohoho on May 09, 2013, 08:08:02 PM
Post by: 7GillOutfitters on May 09, 2013, 08:41:56 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 10, 2013, 08:44:52 AM
Thanks for being one of the boats, this will be a great day :tup:
Post by: 7GillOutfitters on May 10, 2013, 10:02:51 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 10, 2013, 10:06:48 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 10, 2013, 04:47:12 PM
:tup:
Post by: Robbo on May 12, 2013, 06:20:35 PM
Post by: robodad on May 12, 2013, 08:10:07 PM
Rob Endsley here from the Outdoor Line on 710 ESPN Seattle. I just wanted to drop by and thank everyone for all the awesome support you've shown for the Salmon for Soldiers event. I gave this forum a shout out on the radio show yesterday and I can't tell you how much we appreciate all of you stepping up and donating your boats and time for this. I hope I can meet some of you folks someday...ya'all make me proud to be an American. Thank you again everyone. You guys are awesome!
Welcome to the forum !! Looking forward to participating in this awesome event !!! :tup:
Post by: jackelope on May 12, 2013, 08:17:56 PM
Rob Endsley here from the Outdoor Line on 710 ESPN Seattle. I just wanted to drop by and thank everyone for all the awesome support you've shown for the Salmon for Soldiers event. I gave this forum a shout out on the radio show yesterday and I can't tell you how much we appreciate all of you stepping up and donating your boats and time for this. I hope I can meet some of you folks someday...ya'all make me proud to be an American. Thank you again everyone. You guys are awesome!
Welcome aboard Rob. There's a ton of incredibly good people on here. Thanks for the props on the radio. We appreciate it.
Post by: Robbo on May 12, 2013, 09:08:33 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 14, 2013, 09:20:04 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 14, 2013, 10:43:35 AM
I believe we have met before, didn't you come down to the last Seahawks Fish & Feast event a couple years ago ?
I was there with the inboard FISH 4 FUN sled too.
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 15, 2013, 02:25:20 PM
Just a note to say that there is room for one more boat that could guide around a medic and photographer. You would still be able to get some fishing in if you wanted to.
I have 42 confirmed registrations for boats in hand with 7 more on the way.........If we receive one more willing to escort around a medic and a photographer, then all others wanting to participate may have to be placed on a waiting list in the event someone had to drop out.
Thanks so much for all the support! :tup:
Post by: robodad on May 15, 2013, 02:37:59 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on May 15, 2013, 03:34:53 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 15, 2013, 05:49:46 PM
We have 77 veterans so far. That number will certainly grow to 100 plus. I expect that will happen late June or early July. There is so much flux in their schedules for a number of reasons. I just signed up 1 more with a caregiver today out of JBLM Warrior Transition Battalion.
We also have several Sponsor Reps that will be out with us. Lamiglas and Daiwa for sure. Some others to follow I expect.
Take care
Randy
Post by: cohoho on May 15, 2013, 06:07:52 PM
Post by: Robbo on May 15, 2013, 06:17:51 PM
Post by: Ripper on May 16, 2013, 10:25:42 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 16, 2013, 11:26:07 AM
:tup:
Post by: whack em on May 20, 2013, 01:52:54 PM
We are officially at 50 boats! If there are others who wish to participate, I can put them on a waiting list........Thanks so much for your participation! See you on the water...
:tup:
That's great news! We're looking forward to this for sure!
Post by: Ripper on May 23, 2013, 05:53:44 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on May 23, 2013, 08:04:31 AM
that works for him.
Randy
:tup:
Post by: Ripper on May 23, 2013, 08:32:12 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on June 02, 2013, 10:44:37 AM
How are we doing on the number of soldiers compared to the number of boats?
I have a Wounded Warrior that works for me in Florida, and was thinking about flying him up here for this event. He served our country with honor and I would love to do this for him. But if you don't have enough boats yet I don't want to bring this up to him yet.
Let me know and if it can work, I will work on getting him tickets for a flight up to the great northwest!
Thanks!
Brian
Post by: robodad on June 02, 2013, 11:53:47 AM
Hi Randy,
How are doing on the number of soldiers compared to the number of boats?
I have a Wounded Warrior that works for me in Florida, and was thinking about flying him up here for this event. He served our country with honor and I would love to do this for him. But if you don't have enough boats yet I don't want to bring this up to him yet.
Let me know and if it can work, I will work on getting him tickets for a flight up to the great northwest!
Thanks!
Brian
Unreal !! :salute:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on June 05, 2013, 05:03:09 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 06, 2013, 11:31:47 AM
Hi Randy,
How are we doing on the number of soldiers compared to the number of boats?
I have a Wounded Warrior that works for me in Florida, and was thinking about flying him up here for this event. He served our country with honor and I would love to do this for him. But if you don't have enough boats yet I don't want to bring this up to him yet.
Let me know and if it can work, I will work on getting him tickets for a flight up to the great northwest!
Thanks!
Brian
Now this will make some soldier day, flying out to the Great Northwest for a fishing trip. I am guessing he will be getting the long distance award :tup:
Post by: brianmtsinc on June 11, 2013, 06:42:52 AM
I am very happy to report that I have worked out the details and will be flying in this great American Soldier from Florida for this event! I hope to get him in early on the 9th and maybe give him some extra time on the water fishing and crabbing!!! :tup:
When I told him about this, it was an emotional moment and he could hardly talk. Just enough to say thanks and that he would love to come up. It made me feel blessed to be able to do this for him.
We are still trying to work out if his wife will be attending with him. If she does not, I will still have room for 1 more.
Thanks again for putting this together!
Brian
Post by: Taco280AI on June 11, 2013, 07:01:46 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 13, 2013, 04:51:37 PM
All
We have decided to have our dry-run walk-through of the event on July 19th at 1500 hours. We will meet in the
grassy picnic area next to the boat launch.
Bring your best ideas as this will be our only time to get together prior to August 10th.
Please pass along if you think I left someone out!
Donna, sorry that this date conflicts with your vacation time....could you please pass this along to your maintenance person
and possibly have him attend as well? We will need to discuss the moorage and parking issues. Thanks much.
All the Best
Randy Shelton
Salmon For Soldiers
425.330.0415
Post by: Salmon Dreams on June 14, 2013, 11:27:55 AM
I would like to thank two of our newest sponsors......Cabelas and HSIO Technologies for coming on board with us!
The latest from Eastern Washington is that 29 warriors will be making the trip to join us.......fantastic news!
Brian...what you are doing is one of the most generous things I have seen in years! Good on you and thanks from the bottom of my heart! Please keep us
posted on if his wife will be joining us....
See you on the water! :tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 14, 2013, 11:31:42 AM
I was planning to be up there on the 19th for the walk through and to get an idea of what everything looks like.
Jim
Post by: cohoho on June 15, 2013, 11:42:23 AM
My hat is off to Randy, you are truly a big hearted guy and look forward to the event. Your vision has been spot on and things are aligning as per our first conversation back a couple months ago.. :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: Salmon Dreams on June 16, 2013, 01:21:58 AM
Post by: Ripper on June 18, 2013, 01:17:59 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on June 23, 2013, 11:54:25 AM
Johns Sporting Goods is sponsoring a boat and I think giving us a few of his Saltwater Sports Journals to hand out. Would you be in a position to talk to John and see if you can get those books from him? I think that he signs them if you ask. That would be awesome!
A very special hats off to Robodad for submitting a successful grant application through the Walmart foundation that will allow us to help bring over our Eastern Washington Veterans!
Thank you Robodad and Walmart! :tup:
Post by: robodad on June 25, 2013, 07:56:54 AM
Thank you for providing me the opportunity to step up and give back if only in such a small way !!!
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A very special hats off to Robodad for submitting a successful grant application through the Walmart foundation that will allow us to help bring over our Eastern Washington Veterans! Thank you Robodad and Walmart!
Post by: h20hunter on June 25, 2013, 08:05:49 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on July 02, 2013, 06:04:34 PM
Just to let you know that Rob Endsley spoke with John Martinis about the books. I have not spoken to John about it so whatever he and Rob put together, John would be able to speak to you about that......Maybe you could also see if you can sneak out with 6 or so of his new pink salmon shirts in size large for some of the women who are attending Salmon for Soldiers!
Things are getting very busy on this end with last minute details and planning. All is well and we are right on target! I doubt I will be posting much any more as my attention needs to be directed to other areas. I would like to very much thank each and every one of you for helping to make this event the success that I know it will be! Without you, nothing happens! You have no idea how much fun this will really be! See you on the water! :tup:
Post by: Fish4Fun on July 02, 2013, 06:14:34 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on July 03, 2013, 12:38:06 PM
the process will go. 300 folks to get through registration is a large job, at least in my way of thinking. .......... :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on July 03, 2013, 12:38:38 PM
Post by: Ripper on July 12, 2013, 06:29:24 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on July 13, 2013, 07:43:55 AM
Post by: Ripper on July 15, 2013, 06:08:16 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 16, 2013, 07:31:44 AM
Looks like the reports of pinks in the straits and even closer in are looking up. Could be awesome for the timing of this event. Really looking forward to this.
Post by: jackelope on July 16, 2013, 07:34:23 AM
Gonna be a ton of fun, and should be hot fishing too.
Post by: brianmtsinc on July 16, 2013, 02:30:53 PM
As I mentioned in my first post, I have not been all that successful at salmon fishing and want to do my best to help these soldiers catch some fish. With that, I am going to be spending next week at Discovery Bay and hope to get out and get some good practice in :)
Any advice on where to go or what to try? I have family flying in from NM and would love to show them what a real fish looks like! :chuckle:
We will be heading to the San Juans for a day or two of this trip and might even drop some crab pots :dunno:
Any advice is greatly appreciated. :tup:
Thanks!!
Brian
Post by: Stalker on July 19, 2013, 05:05:24 PM
Hi all,
As I mentioned in my first post, I have not been all that successful at salmon fishing and want to do my best to help these soldiers catch some fish. With that, I am going to be spending next week at Discovery Bay and hope to get out and get some good practice in :)
Any advice on where to go or what to try? I have family flying in from NM and would love to show them what a real fish looks like! :chuckle:
We will be heading to the San Juans for a day or two of this trip and might even drop some crab pots :dunno:
Any advice is greatly appreciated. :tup:
Thanks!!
Brian
Post by: Ripper on July 21, 2013, 01:33:37 PM
Post by: h20hunter on July 22, 2013, 07:47:31 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on July 22, 2013, 12:04:18 PM
For all of you that fish the south sound (sigh....) we were out on a scouting mission yesterday. Released a small silver and small pink. With that said, I think that it will be absolutely Hammer Time (Rob Endsleys words) during our Salmon for Soldiers event in the North Sound!
The crabbing was so-so north of Browns Point in 130 feet of water.
Post by: Ripper on July 23, 2013, 11:05:18 AM
Post by: LndShrk on July 25, 2013, 12:44:58 PM
Gonna be a great event and the pinks are showing up.. :tup:
Post by: cohoho on July 26, 2013, 07:27:55 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on July 26, 2013, 07:57:33 AM
Going to head up Sat to Everett and do some scouting fishing - anyone in the area heading that wants to show my boat around a bit? Want to make sure I got a few places picked out where I want to head that morning. This will be the first time fishing any of these northern areas in this part of the water. Will be at the dock around 0500hrs...
gonna be fishing up in the san juans or else i would do it. find a map--humpy hollow, shipwreck and posession. dont think humpy hollow is open yet. south of the shipwreck i believe is open
Post by: Ripper on July 26, 2013, 12:24:21 PM
Post by: cohoho on July 26, 2013, 02:33:51 PM
Post by: cohoho on July 30, 2013, 06:55:34 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on July 30, 2013, 07:21:33 PM
Going to head this Sat to run around Everett area and south, so all of the boat owners that are doing the Salmon for Soldiers join on in if your in the area, maybe a little pre-event trip..
I might go out later. Gonna be crazy crowded for humpy opener.
Post by: Fish4Fun on July 30, 2013, 09:28:31 PM
Post by: lokidog on July 30, 2013, 10:35:07 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on July 31, 2013, 07:11:13 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 07:21:59 AM
Can't wait for the event.
Post by: Fish4Fun on July 31, 2013, 11:50:56 AM
Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 12:04:54 PM
Post by: lostbackpacker on July 31, 2013, 12:06:06 PM
Reports havent been too good out of humpy hollow or Possession. Rumor has it that they are stacked up at Lagoon Point waiting for some precipitation. That all might change with some rain in the next few days.
Fish4Fun,
What time you leaving the dock?
Post by: lostbackpacker on July 31, 2013, 12:07:14 PM
Not real tough......drag your gear above 50 in the morning and don't be afraid to follow them down when the sun comes up. Slow is the name of the game...stick with your basic humpy gear....white dodger and pink hoochie. I like to keep a rod rigged ready to go with a jig or buzz bomb. I've leared a need little trick....don't horse them up to fast and you may get some followers...they will hit a jig right next to the boat. Look for nets in the air......should be plenty of fish come the 10th.
I usually run a stacked unit. One down low for some king/silver aciton. the other one 50ft or shallower for some pinks.
Post by: h20hunter on July 31, 2013, 12:11:13 PM
Post by: lokidog on July 31, 2013, 08:53:42 PM
Not real tough......drag your gear above 50 in the morning and don't be afraid to follow them down when the sun comes up. Slow is the name of the game...stick with your basic humpy gear....white dodger and pink hoochie. I like to keep a rod rigged ready to go with a jig or buzz bomb. I've leared a need little trick....don't horse them up to fast and you may get some followers...they will hit a jig right next to the boat. Look for nets in the air......should be plenty of fish come the 10th.
I often drag a dive plane off the middle of the stern. One of the medium sized ones out 66' sure did the trick yesterday with a small white dodger and a pink hoochie.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 01, 2013, 07:47:18 AM
White inboard Weldcraft, Grey top, and FISH 4 FUN across the back fish cooler on the jet guard. Will have channel 68 on too
Post by: h20hunter on August 01, 2013, 07:50:16 AM
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. - Check in and Boat Assignments
6:30 a.m. - 173rd Airborne Association presents the American Flag, Pledge of Allegiance
7:00 a.m. – FISH ON!
3:00 p.m. – Check in, BBQ, and Raffle
I'm not planning until making a run for the boat until the flag is presented.......
Post by: Salmon Dreams on August 01, 2013, 08:50:48 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 02, 2013, 07:40:38 AM
For the morning of the event I plan on being down on the boat about 5:00 a.m. to get all of the final prep done and also get some heat in the Small Block Chevy. If the water is smooth that morning I am sure it is going to be a sight with all of the boats heading out to where ever they go. I am sure there are going to be a few that have the HP to pull out and lead the pack though.
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2013, 07:44:15 AM
I agree on all counts. I'd like to get the boat launched tied up, prepped, warmed up and ready to go. They are going to need somebody on the dock to get a pic of the fleet with our flags flying as we go by.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 02, 2013, 07:57:24 AM
Lostbackpacker, I have the boat moored in the South Marina there in Everett to avoid the boat ramp. Was thinking about pulling out of there about 6:00 on Saturday morning if all goes as planned. Will look at the tides are doing too.
White inboard Weldcraft, Grey top, and FISH 4 FUN across the back fish cooler on the jet guard. Will have channel 68 on too
I have to wait until sunday now. Wife has some other plans for us tomorrow. let me know if you're going out sunday. Maybe we can hook up then.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 02, 2013, 02:01:47 PM
Fish....got it.....
I agree on all counts. I'd like to get the boat launched tied up, prepped, warmed up and ready to go. They are going to need somebody on the dock to get a pic of the fleet with our flags flying as we go by.
I will be getting some pics of both Friday and Saturday of all of the boats.
I actually ordered a flag and it will be here today. I think it was a 2'X3' nylon so it won't pull too hard on the antenna and still have good size. All I have to do is move the boat from the South Marina over to the North on Friday, I have moorage for F4F until September, then will bring it home for our clubs annual Coho Derby.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 02, 2013, 02:05:05 PM
Lostbackpacker, I have the boat moored in the South Marina there in Everett to avoid the boat ramp. Was thinking about pulling out of there about 6:00 on Saturday morning if all goes as planned. Will look at the tides are doing too.
White inboard Weldcraft, Grey top, and FISH 4 FUN across the back fish cooler on the jet guard. Will have channel 68 on too
I have to wait until sunday now. Wife has some other plans for us tomorrow. let me know if you're going out sunday. Maybe we can hook up then.
Lost... I am planning on fishing Sunday if I can, the wife's Dad was just told his cancer is spreading so Sunday is up in the air right now. She knows how important it is for us to have our game plan for next weekend, so I will more than likely be there Sunday morning. Will let you know on here Saturday evening and also a report for how we did.
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2013, 02:09:10 PM
Also.....just in case folks didn't know....they are providing bag lunches for capt and crew as well as our guests. I'll be adding some venison summer sausage, cheese, cracker, cookies...that kind of thing to the mix but there will be some provisions provided.
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 02, 2013, 02:18:17 PM
I know that they are handing out flags at the event but I'll be grabbing a few of my own as well. Nothing to fancy....just Old Glory on a stick ziptied to my bow rails.
Also.....just in case folks didn't know....they are providing bag lunches for capt and crew as well as our guests. I'll be adding some venison summer sausage, cheese, cracker, cookies...that kind of thing to the mix but there will be some provisions provided.
Good point, I forgot all about saying they are giving lunches out to the boat Skippers and crews. Same here with the venison goodies in our boat too. Summer Sausage, Pepperoni, Jerky and maybe some landjaeger that my buddy had done up.
With all of the deer snack's have to watch out for boat raiders at the dock, now which boat was yours :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: h20hunter on August 02, 2013, 02:20:17 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 02, 2013, 02:33:05 PM
Big Hewescraft Ocean Pro hard top. Can't remember if it's 22' or 24'.... white cabin.
Post by: cohoho on August 02, 2013, 02:42:37 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on August 03, 2013, 09:06:30 AM
We will do our best to get everyone out on the water as soon as possible after registration and the pledge. We have several in wheelchairs to load and also keep in mind several of the boats are larger and can only do 8 knots or so. Their travel times to the fishing grounds are much greater than others. We need to get them going as soon as we can!
Looks like the weather will hold out for us as well. Saturday is reported right now to be mostly cloudy, high of 73 and winds less than 5. :tup:
Post by: h20hunter on August 05, 2013, 07:27:40 AM
NOW ALL WE NEED ARE SOME HUMPIES!
Post by: cohoho on August 05, 2013, 06:20:30 PM
Side note- Randy (Salmon Dreams) is the man, never seen someone so committed to ensuring the event is such a success. My hat's off to him 100%. And big old "retired veteran" salute goes out to him :tup:
Post by: jackelope on August 05, 2013, 08:47:04 PM
Post by: cohoho on August 05, 2013, 09:50:58 PM
We'll be over Friday night probably around 6 or 7 to dump the Hewes in the water. We're going to leave it overnight. We'll give you a shout. Definitely will partake in a cold pop.
Excellent! We should be well on our way by then.... :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 05, 2013, 10:27:16 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 07:47:54 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 06, 2013, 08:00:34 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 08:10:58 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 08:11:13 AM
I am already running the mental check sheet to be sure I have everything I need for the day. I am so pumped for Saturday to get here. Feels like the week before opening day of Deer Season, all you can think about is Saturday morning. :tup:
don't sweat it if you forget something. I'm sure there will be plenty of people(me included) that will have extra stuff if you forget something. :)
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 06, 2013, 09:27:35 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 09:31:37 AM
Just want to make sure I am going to have everything for the guest. Not so much the fishing stuff I worry about, it is the fun a enjoyment factor I think about.
Yep.....that is what I obsess about.
Post by: Buckmark on August 06, 2013, 09:50:12 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 06, 2013, 09:53:52 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 10:14:23 AM
Post by: tmike on August 06, 2013, 10:27:28 AM
Post by: Ripper on August 06, 2013, 11:00:41 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 11:04:23 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 11:06:13 AM
Does anyone know if they will have extra life jackets available? I'm going to need 1 more. I agree with all of you, this is going to be a fun time. I can't wait. I will be coming down Friday afternoon with the books and shirts from John's for Randy. I got the message that mooring will be available. Does anyone know if it's secure enough to leave your stuff in the boat overnight?
My neighbor lndshrk leaves his boat there at times. Not sure if he leaves stuff in his boat. I sent him a message asking him. He'll either let me know or chime in here. Stay tuned.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 11:20:25 AM
Does anyone know if they will have extra life jackets available? I'm going to need 1 more. I agree with all of you, this is going to be a fun time. I can't wait. I will be coming down Friday afternoon with the books and shirts from John's for Randy. I got the message that mooring will be available. Does anyone know if it's secure enough to leave your stuff in the boat overnight?
I wouldnt leave stuff loose in the boat overnight there. I believe guest dock "A" is open to public access 24/7.
I have an extra life jacket if ya need. It is not the horse collar style that H2O has :)
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 06, 2013, 01:59:26 PM
Post by: robodad on August 06, 2013, 02:34:44 PM
Ripper...I've got an extra or two of the old school orange ones...the type that if you had to use them you would probably prefer to simply drown.....
I'm just curious if these "horse collar" type life vests are so bad then why are the inflatable ones so popular ?? I have all three kinds and prefer the vest type but I see lots of folks with the inflatable ones !!
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 02:42:18 PM
Post by: robodad on August 06, 2013, 03:11:18 PM
Probably because nobody wants to wear a horse collar unless they are trying to prevent drowing. The inflatable can be worn all the time comfortably.
But after your in the water then doesn't it become a "horse collar" which would keep you afloat but not be very comfortable ? I suppose after your in the water none of them would be comfortable really !!
Post by: h20hunter on August 06, 2013, 03:13:26 PM
I've decided that I won't be putting in Friday...not worth worring about my stuff. I'll just get up a touch early, get launched, tie up, hang out, that kind of stuff.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 03:13:53 PM
Probably because nobody wants to wear a horse collar unless they are trying to prevent drowing. The inflatable can be worn all the time comfortably.
But after your in the water then doesn't it become a "horse collar" which would keep you afloat but not be very comfortable ? I suppose after your in the water none of them would be comfortable really !!
yes it becomes a horse collar. but youre right, at that point you wouldnt care. the inflatables are very comfortable. you almost forget you have them on.
I have 4 of the inflatables. 3 of them you have to pull the cord. the other one(that I wear) is automatic if I fall in the water. Alot of times I fish by myself, thats why I wear the automatic one
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 04:03:32 PM
www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html (http://www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html)
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 06, 2013, 04:14:59 PM
Drew just got this made for the boat. Job was from Issaquah and was friends with Drew. He was a SEAL with Chris Kyle. He was wounded in Iraq causing him to lose his eyesight. He died of complications from a surgery afterwards.
www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html (http://www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html)
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Post by: LndShrk on August 06, 2013, 04:28:34 PM
Does anyone know if they will have extra life jackets available? I'm going to need 1 more. I agree with all of you, this is going to be a fun time. I can't wait. I will be coming down Friday afternoon with the books and shirts from John's for Randy. I got the message that mooring will be available. Does anyone know if it's secure enough to leave your stuff in the boat overnight?
My neighbor lndshrk leaves his boat there at times. Not sure if he leaves stuff in his boat. I sent him a message asking him. He'll either let me know or chime in here. Stay tuned.
Things without locks get removed. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 05:12:35 PM
Not sure why. The picture is the elk pic I posted above.Drew just got this made for the boat. Job was from Issaquah and was friends with Drew. He was a SEAL with Chris Kyle. He was wounded in Iraq causing him to lose his eyesight. He died of complications from a surgery afterwards.
www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html (http://www.camppatriot.org/ryan_job.html)
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Retired Navy SEAL
Camp Patriot's National Spokesman
Heaven Bound September 24, 2009
We are saddened to announce that Ryan Job succumbed to complications from recent surgery. He lived a significant 28 1/2 years from March 11, 1981 - September 24, 2009
Please pray for Ryan's wife Kelly, mother Debi, father Eric, sister Kelsie, brother Aaron, Ryan's grandmother and other relatives who are grieving. Also pray for those who had the privilege to know and work with Ryan on the SEAL TEAMS and in his life after retiring.
You may read testimonies about Ryan following this picture:
Ryan was a Born Again Christian who loved Jesus Christ and wanted to serve Him for the rest of his life. Ryan now is with his Lord and Master, he has regained his sight and awaits his wife and family who love Jesus to join him for eternity.
Ryan was Camp Patriot's National Spokesman. He was filled with enthusiasm about life even though he had given his sight during the fight against terrorism in Iraq.
Ryan was a decorated and revered Navy SEAL. He was wounded while deployed in Iraq with his SEAL Team in 2006. Ryan suffered total sight loss when a sniper's round hit the butt of his machine gun, sending shrapnel through his right eye severing his olfactory nerve and left optic nerve. Ryan underwent what was to be his final major surgery this past week. Complications that we are not totally aware of took his life after the surgery in Phoenix AZ.
After retiring, Ryan summited Mt Rainier in 2008, bagged a magnificent elk in 2008 and returned to help other injured veterans to climb Mt Rainier in 2009. Ryan gave of himself selflessly both in military service and in private life. He is one of those few individuals you meet in life that is irreplaceable.
God bless you Ryan and thank you for your service to America and Freedom around the world. You will be missed and this world is a lesser place since you went home to be with the Lord. However, we rejoice in your life and your being in the presence of God the Creator forever more. We that remain are anxious for the coming of Jesus Christ that we may again hold you as our brother in Christ.
Camp Patriot
Board of Directors
Micah Clark, Pat Kenny, Mike Flood, Jeff Lembke, Dave Courson, Bill Clark
Post by: Salmon Dreams on August 06, 2013, 07:32:42 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 06, 2013, 08:16:16 PM
I would be more than honored to fly that on my boat in his honor! We honor his service and know that he is guarding the gates of Heaven! :yeah:Hell yeah Randy. I think you knew him too, right? I think Drew's only got the 1 for his boat.
Post by: Buckmark on August 07, 2013, 09:03:13 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 07, 2013, 09:08:15 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 07, 2013, 04:11:45 PM
I am hoping to have some crab pots dropped and ready for him when he arrives. Any suggestions on where to drop some pots?
Back to my first post - I'm not a great fisherman, and have never fished this area before. I'm hoping you fellow huntwa member can offer up some solid advice so the 2 warriors going out with me will have a better chance at some action :chuckle:
Thanks everyone!
Brian C
Post by: h20hunter on August 07, 2013, 04:13:48 PM
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 07, 2013, 04:17:50 PM
When I go out fishing normally, I don't expect a whole lot except a good relaxing time on the water. That way, at the end of the day, I'm not disappointed. :chuckle:
Now when it comes to hunting elk... thats a whole other story :tup:
But for this trip, I want to yell ' FISH ON!!" :chuckle:
Thanks again!
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 07, 2013, 04:22:51 PM
I can't wait. I am really excited about this! One of my soldiers fishing with me will be flying in from Florida Friday afternoon, and we will be staying overnight on my boat at the dock. Hope to meet some of you fine folks!
I am hoping to have some crab pots dropped and ready for him when he arrives. Any suggestions on where to drop some pots?
Back to my first post - I'm not a great fisherman, and have never fished this area before. I'm hoping you fellow huntwa member can offer up some solid advice so the 2 warriors going out with me will have a better chance at some action :chuckle:
Thanks everyone!
Brian C
The tide is gonna be running going out when we fish on saturday. i would start at humpy hollow and troll towards the shipwreck. I would double stack lines on each downrigger (if you have enough licenses). Put one at 60ft, then clip in the second and run it to 30ft. So you'll have one at 90ft and one 30ft.
Troll slow for humpies
Plenty of places south of Mukilteo to drop the pots. Like H2O said.
Post by: Ripper on August 08, 2013, 06:45:14 AM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on August 08, 2013, 12:12:01 PM
Event Schedule
August 10, 2013
0600 Check-in / Registration opens
Check out the sponsor tables
Meet and greet with Guides and Crew
Soldiers assigned to boats
Hand out hats / t-shirts
0645 Presentation of Colors / 173rd ABN Association
Moment of silence
Pledge of Allegiance
Loading the boats begins
0700 Check-in closes
Finish loading boats
Fish on!
1300 Weigh station opens up in grassy area by Guest Dock A
Don’t forget your Kettle Korn on the way to Bayside
1500 All boats to be in
Everyone report to Bayside Marine for BBQ
1600 Introduce Tom Nelson - present plaque
Offshore Northwest - heaviest combined fish weight prize
Raffle prizes
Group photo
Remarks and comments
1700 Thanks for coming and have a safe journey home!
Can't wait to see you all there. This should be an absolute blast!!!!!!!
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 08, 2013, 02:14:21 PM
I think all of the boat skippers and mates are just as excited as the Soldiers to be there on Saturday.
For the boats that are traveling in on Friday be safe and plan on a fun Friday afternoon and evening, looking forward to a meet and greet on the dock :tup:
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 08, 2013, 02:37:26 PM
Thanks Randy,
I think all of the boat skippers and mates are just as excited as the Soldiers to be there on Saturday.
For the boats that are traveling in on Friday be safe and plan on a fun Friday afternoon and evening, looking forward to a meet and greet on the dock :tup:
I would agree that most of us captains are also excited to give back a little bit to the soldiers.
I gotta finish getting boat stocked tonight.
Post by: Ripper on August 08, 2013, 06:55:20 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 07:54:59 AM
Fri Night: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less in the afternoon.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 08:01:27 AM
Just a quick post from the NOAA website...
Fri Night: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less.
Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less in the afternoon.
should be just fine.. maybe little bumpy in the afternoon coming back, but not too bad at all
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 09, 2013, 08:16:55 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 08:31:03 AM
Thats what I'm thinking.....woke up this morning thinking about what I needed to throw in the boat....charge up the VHF.....get a fresh cooler......extra zip ties.....sharpen the filet knife..........ask wife to make cookies...........
you gonna set some crab pots tonight?
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 08:32:34 AM
Post by: Ripper on August 09, 2013, 08:37:16 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 08:42:33 AM
Isn't there a meeting this afternoon around 3?
there is an impromptu get together on the "A" guest dock this afternoon. I know that Randy will be there
Post by: lokidog on August 09, 2013, 08:44:44 AM
Fished for about 3 hours this afternoon in the Ship wreck area. Had 2 good hit's but no fish to the boat. Fish checker said they saw 40 or so pinks today. Slow but they are around.
A side note, on the first several trips out this season, we had about half as many lost/missed fish as landed ones, but then I tied up some new hooks and instead of using 4/0 I used 3/0 and tied them a little closer, like an inch apart. The next time out, every hit was a hook up (5 for 5). Take it or leave it, just an observation.
Good luck and have fun tomorrow.
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 08:45:54 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 08:52:44 AM
Which is the A dock?
Its right below the grassy area. so as you are coming into ramp it is on the south side of ramp.
http://www.portofeverett.com/docs/poe-marina-map-9.pdf (http://www.portofeverett.com/docs/poe-marina-map-9.pdf)
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 09:00:05 AM
Isn't there a meeting this afternoon around 3?
there is an impromptu get together on the "A" guest dock this afternoon. I know that Randy will be there
Hopefully the impromptu meeting lasts till 6 or 7pm. We're bringing the boat down later on after work.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 09:03:17 AM
Isn't there a meeting this afternoon around 3?
there is an impromptu get together on the "A" guest dock this afternoon. I know that Randy will be there
Hopefully the impromptu meeting lasts till 6 or 7pm. We're bringing the boat down later on after work.
from what I have seen/heard. it will be an impromptu meeting/beer meeting. some of the boats are mooring down there. i'm sure it will be there till you guys get there :)
Post by: Ripper on August 09, 2013, 09:03:24 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 09:04:09 AM
Which is the A dock?
Its right below the grassy area. so as you are coming into ramp it is on the south side of ramp.
http://www.portofeverett.com/docs/poe-marina-map-9.pdf (http://www.portofeverett.com/docs/poe-marina-map-9.pdf)
thanks
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 09:06:33 AM
Isn't there a meeting this afternoon around 3?
there is an impromptu get together on the "A" guest dock this afternoon. I know that Randy will be there
Hopefully the impromptu meeting lasts till 6 or 7pm. We're bringing the boat down later on after work.
from what I have seen/heard. it will be an impromptu meeting/beer meeting. some of the boats are mooring down there. i'm sure it will be there till you guys get there :)
I was looking more forward to the beer part than the meeting part. We'll be leaving my buddy's boat for the evening too. Might sleep on it.
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 09, 2013, 09:07:21 AM
Which dock are we mooring at?
I should be there NLT 2 pm (I HOPE)
Thanks,
Brian
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 09:11:05 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 09:14:57 AM
I have never been to this marina and will be launching by myself this afternoon. Is it a pretty nice launch, or anything I should be prepared for?
Which dock are we mooring at?
I should be there NLT 2 pm (I HOPE)
Thanks,
Brian
it's the best launch that I have seen. look at the link I posted to the everett marina. it shows where guest dock "a" is in relation to the launch.
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 09:15:34 AM
Nice launch...one of the best...it is going to be a zoo....
I concur, it's an awesome launch but I also concur it's sure to be a zoo.
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 09:16:31 AM
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 09:17:40 AM
Humpies bring out everyone that hasn't launched their boat since last year...or maybe the year before.....my plan is to get there EARLY.......stake out some dock space......hang out.
me too. Im leaving the house bout 0400. should put me at launch bout 4:20ish.
Two years ago, the line was all the way out to marine drive by 0530.
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 09:18:33 AM
Post by: brianmtsinc on August 09, 2013, 09:21:53 AM
Nice launch...one of the best...it is going to be a zoo....
I concur, it's an awesome launch but I also concur it's sure to be a zoo.
Nice! Think it will be bad around 2 this afternoon? :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 09:25:24 AM
Nice launch...one of the best...it is going to be a zoo....
I concur, it's an awesome launch but I also concur it's sure to be a zoo.
Nice! Think it will be bad around 2 this afternoon? :dunno:
Tough to say. There's 70something boats going in the water by early tomorrow morning, plus all the other folks not involved in this event going in too. My guess is yes, it will be crowded. It's a big launch with a bunch of lanes so hopefully it won't be too bad.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 09:42:52 AM
Nice launch...one of the best...it is going to be a zoo....
I concur, it's an awesome launch but I also concur it's sure to be a zoo.
Nice! Think it will be bad around 2 this afternoon? :dunno:
Tough to say. There's 70something boats going in the water by early tomorrow morning, plus all the other folks not involved in this event going in too. My guess is yes, it will be crowded. It's a big launch with a bunch of lanes so hopefully it won't be too bad.
something to remember about the everett launch. they actually encourage using the pullout docks early in the morning to help expedite launching boats.
Post by: LndShrk on August 09, 2013, 01:52:23 PM
I think I am glad I kept my weather subscription on the boat so we can run from the lightning. :)
Quote from: NOAA Weather
Tonight: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. Chance of tstms.
Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Chance of tstms in the morning. A chance of showers.
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 09, 2013, 01:55:59 PM
:o hmmm tin boats and thunderstorms on the water...
I think I am glad I kept my weather subscription on the boat so we can run from the lightning. :)Quote from: NOAA WeatherTonight: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. Chance of tstms.
Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Chance of tstms in the morning. A chance of showers.
they say the t storms might reach seattle...hopefully not our area....open bow boat!!
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 02:00:14 PM
Post by: LndShrk on August 09, 2013, 02:01:55 PM
:o hmmm tin boats and thunderstorms on the water...
I think I am glad I kept my weather subscription on the boat so we can run from the lightning. :)Quote from: NOAA WeatherTonight: N wind to 10 kt. Wind waves 1 ft or less. Chance of tstms.
Sat: Light wind...becoming SW 5 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Wind waves 2 ft or less. Chance of tstms in the morning. A chance of showers.
they say the t storms might reach seattle...hopefully not our area....open bow boat!!
Yea.. I hope not but I will have the alarm set for 2 miles. Sirius will warn me and tell which direction it is moving. So if you hear a crack and see a white TJ pick up and run like h*ll... :yike:
Post by: h20hunter on August 09, 2013, 04:22:50 PM
H20 out.
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 07:56:29 PM
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Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2013, 07:57:45 PM
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Post by: Ripper on August 10, 2013, 04:48:46 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 10, 2013, 05:07:27 AM
Post by: bknilvr00 on August 10, 2013, 05:15:47 AM
Sent from my space modulator.
Post by: marinesniper8541 on August 10, 2013, 05:28:30 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 08:19:35 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on August 10, 2013, 08:39:45 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 10, 2013, 09:10:03 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 10:33:03 AM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 01:06:01 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 01:21:58 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 04:54:04 PM
Excellent event for all involved. Thanks to Randy for putting it together.
Based on radio chatter, the Fish4Fun was filling the fish box pretty good.
Post by: Fishstiq on August 10, 2013, 05:05:58 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 10, 2013, 06:13:34 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 10, 2013, 06:35:28 PM
We got on the water and dropped a few pots and then got to fishing around shipwreck. I had one soldier and two guests. We had a full boat but I lucked out...my crew wanted to fish. They were clearing lines, winching up 'riggers, handing off rods and nets, and really just working as a team to keep the lines fishing. We had set out two rods on the riggers and I was making sure to explain what a strike looked like, how the rods were set up, that kind of step. As I was pontificating the subtle take of the elusive humpy the port rod took off like a demon. It didn't even have time to come up and it was buried......we got on the rod and worked the fish for a few minutes only to have it come unpinned. Oh well, we can't keep kings but it would have been nice to see a little color. We worked on and off and picked up two fish in the general humpy hollow area. We had are best luck out in deeper water....around 500 ft. We lost as many as we landed. The best fish came at the end. It was announced that we would clear the gear around 1, pull pots, head in and have some bbq. As K was clearing the rod and reeling it in....boom, fish on. She hollered out fish! I was a bit unsure at first until I saw the rod throb...yep, that's a fish. We scrambled to get the net back out and the deck ready. She yarded it in like a champ and number three was in the boat.
This was a great event and I'm very happy that I was allowed to be a part of it.
Oh...and in case somebody mentions it.....yes I lost to Ripper..."smallest humpy"...$5...I paid it.
Post by: Buckmark on August 10, 2013, 07:33:50 PM
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 10, 2013, 08:01:12 PM
Will get some pics posted later.
Post by: Ripper on August 10, 2013, 08:27:25 PM
Post by: jackelope on August 10, 2013, 09:18:01 PM
Post by: Salmon Dreams on August 11, 2013, 06:38:40 AM
Don't forget to post some photos on The Outdoor Line if you get a chance! Tom Nelson and Rob Endsley would really appreciate that.
Thanks again so very much.......see you on the water! :tup: :hello:
Post by: robodad on August 11, 2013, 08:10:41 AM
I'd also like to say a big thank you out to the Patriot Guard for your service and also for attending this event, I get goose bumps when I watch you folks do what you do for our finest hero's !!!
Randy, Penny and the rest of the staff that brought this incredible event from concept to fruition will have a special place in all our hearts and I want to thank you folks for allowing me the opportunity to participate in this event, I am humbled at the level of dedication you all have shown to our finest.
To those that participated that are not veterans are not left out, it is unbelievable how many of you showed up and poured your hearts into this event and want to be sure you ALL know that I'd smash humpies in the head anyday with you guys, Hope to see you all on the sequel !!!
We had the opportunity to take a couple sponsors out fishing friday and I will tell you that though the fishing was unbelievable, the catching not so much but want to be sure they know they are very appreciated and hope we see you again at the next S4S event !!
Some pics...
Ready to launch..
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We had to release a nice 10-12# king so he became the king for the day !!
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Cohoho with his favorite rod !!
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Tied up Friday evening
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Cohoho barking orders as usual !! :tung:
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Sadly we couldn't bring a fish into the boat saturday but had several come unbuttoned at the boat so no fish porn nevertheless it was an awesome day fishing with our vets and despite the conditions Captain Cohoho did a great job trying like mad to get these guys some fish but it just wouldn't materialize for what ever reason, Still a great day to be a part of !!!
Post by: HTCS on August 11, 2013, 08:33:27 AM
Chief
Post by: Ripper on August 12, 2013, 07:48:05 AM
Post by: h20hunter on August 12, 2013, 08:53:01 AM
Post by: LndShrk on August 12, 2013, 12:51:45 PM
It was an interesting day fishing for sure.. Could see the pinks swimming right alongside the boat but could not get them to bite with any real consistency.
All in all we had a few failed opportunities and one successful.
robdad that pic makes my boat look small... Time to upgrade I guess. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on August 12, 2013, 12:54:18 PM
robdad that pic makes my boat look small... Time to upgrade I guess. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Your neighbor would take it if you just can't live with it. That's what he said anyway...
:dunno:
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 12, 2013, 01:19:44 PM
Was very honored to have the on the "Cassino" . fishing was tough, but we managed to scratch out a couple.
I got to see Jay catch is first ever salmon!!! He was pretty excited.
Already looking forward to next years event.
Special thanks to Randy and all the other volunteers who helped put this event on
Thanks
Mike--lostbackpacker--