Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2008, 09:12:06 PM
the day started off with a bang when what seemed like about 10 minutes after we got the lines in the water...boneaddict hooked up. i think we all thought we were in for a great day of fishing. this fish ended up being the biggest of the day at 42". we got 6 fish all together, all sublegal. wd-40 or not, we couldn't put a legal fish in the boat...nonetheless it was a great day on the water meeting some new friends. our guides huntnphool and wf70gonehuntin know their stuff on that water and showed us how it was done.
here's bone's fish....
putting the horses to him:
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getting a little advice from wade:
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netman:
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and what ended up being a pisscutter sturgeon.
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Post by: billythekidrock on June 08, 2008, 09:18:40 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2008, 10:06:11 PM
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and FANATIC hooked up a couple times too.
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39"...headed back to the river.
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Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2008, 10:07:19 PM
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Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2008, 10:59:51 PM
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Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 12:07:01 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 09, 2008, 06:08:48 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on June 09, 2008, 06:13:55 AM
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 06:17:41 AM
MRay in shorts :yike: Hope it wasn't like the dude next to us in a tanktop that we couldn't decide was a man or a woman. :chuckle:
HELLUVA day guys.
I tried to get Jack on film with his, but they went and quick released on me byt he time I found his camera. I guess we'll just have to catch another one.
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 06:49:43 AM
You will see what the weather was like when I can post up some photos, it was a glorious day to say the least.
I'll post up some pics when I figure out how to process them, Right now I have to take the kids to the bus, I'll be back shortly !!!
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 12:32:37 PM
Hey Jack, how'd the kiss pic turn out. I wasn't ready for her to put the lips on me. My expression should have been priceless.
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 02:22:29 PM
First I want to send a huge Thank You very much out to our guides, they did an outstanding job in showing myself and the two boys (Chris_D and Josh's brother Jamie) a fantastic fishing adventure. Thank You Rob and Waid for your hospitality and generosity in this event, You treated us like family and it was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with you guys, we truly appreciate everything you have done and are doing for our nephew and brother and son and grandson and friend.
If anyone of you are ever invited to go and do something with these two guys, drop whatever you are doing and go, I assure you you will not regret it !!!
The only regret I have about this entire weekend is that I didn't take more time to spend with the guys that fished on Saturday, There was so much I would have liked to talk about with you all and personally thank everyone for their donation to my nephews care fund, after you all arrived at the launch I have to admit I was a bit intimidated by the giants that got out of that boat, you guys are something else, Maybe I will run into some of you again, it was a real pleasure for me just to be there and shake your hands.
Now for the painfull part !!
I am told by the two boys that were keeping score that we boated 12 Sturgeon and two of them were keepers one was Huntnphool's 45 1/2" the other was M_ray's at 47 1/2". Jamie caught 2 and one was 42" and the other was 39" and Chris_D's two sturgeon were sub-legal but we took some pictures anyway.
The weather was glorious all day as you will see from the pics, foul weather gear was not necessary, the water was so calm at times the only ripple was from the sturgeon splashing on the surface while playing tag with each other and working on their tan 8)
Here is the crew loading the weapons.
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and Jamie with his first sturgeon on.
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Turns out this one was a bit unruly for Jamie to handle so the captain renders some assistance.
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and the battle is won !!
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Do I see a look of aprehension ??
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Next is Chris with his first dinosaur ever !!
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Not too sure if he is having a good time or not :dunno:
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OH yep !! now I am convinced !!
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Next is M_ray's turn but it will require its own post so I'll BRB !!!
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 02:26:42 PM
What....you guys let MRay catch the biggest fish. We won't ever live that one down.
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 02:33:16 PM
M_ray has the first keeper of the day and it is an acrobat, what a rush !!
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On the stringer Nice Work !! :chuckle:
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Post by: tmike on June 09, 2008, 03:15:37 PM
Post by: popeshawnpaul on June 09, 2008, 03:32:05 PM
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 03:48:15 PM
Here is Jamie with #2
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Almost got him completely out of the water !!
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I am having a little trouble with this one, I cannot determine who is having more fun. What do you think ??
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Waid says "I know it's not a bluegill, just grab it right here"
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Here is Chris with his second !!
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I think the aprehension is gone now !!
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Rob and Waid also enjoyed some action. Nice Job !!!
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I too was able to catch a couple but everyone called them "Minnows" so no pics, everyone knows what a minnow is anyway !!
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A couple extra shots for fun !!
Check out the sky reflection in those shades !! Nice !! 8)
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It was a very nice trip and would recomend that if anyone has the chance to hang out with any of these folks to grab it up, I guarentee you will have a great time !!!
Thanks guys !! :tup:
Post by: jackelope on June 09, 2008, 04:04:34 PM
those pics are priceless.
Post by: Chris_D. on June 09, 2008, 04:15:25 PM
Post by: cohoho on June 09, 2008, 04:31:39 PM
Maybe weather will be good this coming weekend???????
Post by: Head-shot on June 09, 2008, 05:11:45 PM
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 06:27:38 PM
Post by: BC CHASER on June 09, 2008, 07:11:52 PM
Post by: M_ray on June 09, 2008, 07:41:28 PM
I too wish we had more time to spend visiting with the guys as they got off the boat Saturday but it was just an honor to be there and shake their hands and put a face to the names Even if I did have to look way up to see them!!!! Jeesh Bone, Jackelope and 50 cal are Giants! Sorry Fanatic your're just average like me! But what ever you guy's ate growing up I can tell you This? ... I didn't get any of it!!!!
This all wouldn't have happened without Huntnphool generosity and I know you guys haven't known him as long as I have but this kind of behavior doesn't surprise me in the least! he has allways been like this to everyone since he was 7 years old! Thanks for the great day Rob :)
I'll look at my camera after dinner and see if I have anything worth posting ... And Rob if it's the pic I'm thinking of :nono: ...don't forget I can still take you! :boxin:
Post by: jackelope on June 09, 2008, 07:44:55 PM
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They did see a bear feeding in an opening by deep river though.thats funny....we were looking at the nice green grass on the beach there at deeep river thinking how it looked like s.e. alaska bear country.
fanatic said it reminded him of home.
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 08:23:39 PM
Friday was a nightmare trying to tie up loose ends and get packed and out of here. I ended up calling the bait boy/anchor hauler and telling him to get his crap together and head to my house, we wouldn't be leaving until 3:00am and he could crash on the couch until I was ready. Went to bed at 10:00 and got up at 2:00, threw all kinds of stuff at WF70, turned on the tv with the volume up, turned on the lights, hit him in the face with a couple rolled up towels, nothing made him budge. Finally put the Vulcan death grip on his calf and he popped up. We loaded the car and boat and headed out, stopping at the FlyingJ for fuel. $199.50 later in the Excursion :bash: we were on our way, thank God I already had fuel in the boat. The only good thing about leaving this early is it puts us in prime time for viewing animals at first light, this trip was no exception. We spotted at least 100 elk on the way and almost squashed a yote running across the road. Here are a few we saw once we got down to Willipa.
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 08:32:09 PM
This feels like Dans epic adventure. I LOVE stuff like this.
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 08:46:22 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 09, 2008, 08:56:13 PM
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Met two of the guys at the Chinook Country Store and drooled over the 200" buck on the wall
you could say that again. they have some truly impressive heads on the wall in that place....good grief.
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 08:56:30 PM
and yes folks that is God in the clouds smiling upon our day.
Cool pics Rob. I'm very sorry you guys had to wait on me, eventhough I was 15 minutes early, these guys were good to go. Thats my kind of folk there. They didn't ahve to prod their woman folk out of bed to get them to the launch. Rob thinks Wade is bad. My partner threw the towels back at me with shoes and other things in them. :) j/k
Cool pictures Rob. I was still hoping one of you got the damn fish giving me a kiss. Not bad for a gal that can suck the ......better stop while I am ahead.
I was very thankful he mentioned to watch the spines on the side of those. Not like your little steelhead. These things have a bite to them.
Post by: Wea300mag on June 09, 2008, 09:02:50 PM
Thanks for offering your boat, time, fuel, brother, and friend (Mray) for a great cause huntnphool, I missed out this year but hopefully will get to bid on another next.
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 09:06:51 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 09:25:08 PM
Post by: boneaddict on June 09, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 09:41:29 PM
This *censored* is priceless !!! ;) :tup:
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Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 09:42:04 PM
Sunday, like I posted earlier, was one of those very rare days you get down there, the wind was non existant all day while fishing but made up for it on the way back down river. We ended up fishing the same spots, almost the exact same time as the day before but the fish were more cooperative. We ended up boating 12 fish, which is still a slow day compared to every year prior, but missed well over 40 good bites. There was a stretch where I must have missed 10 in a row, and was not at all happy about it either >:( Here are a few of Robo gettin busy.
Post by: jackelope on June 09, 2008, 09:45:04 PM
:tung:
Post by: Jackjr on June 09, 2008, 09:47:30 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 09:50:46 PM
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 09:52:37 PM
robodad could have squashed you like a bug too...you little folks weren't entirely safe sunday either.
:tung:
Nah, another gentle giant just like you guys.
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 09:54:50 PM
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 09:58:04 PM
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Here are a few of Robo gettin busy.
We kind of cheated on that minnow, It looks much bigger by looking at the bent rod then it really was, see I caught a greedy fish cause it had gobbled up M_ray's gear also but at the time we didn't know it so I was pulling in his gear as well as mine and that iddy biddy minnow sturgeon, so don't be fooled by what you see.
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robodad could have squashed you like a bug too...you little folks weren't entirely safe sunday either.
I could tell that when I was up and about huntnphool usually kept his distance, he just didn't want me to trip and fall on him !! :yike:
Post by: huntnphool on June 09, 2008, 10:15:01 PM
I've been warned about the other pic I got so thats pretty much it from my camera. I want to thank each and every one of you for a wonderfully memorable weekend and hope we can all get together and try it again some time. I enjoyed meeting everyone and hope in spite of the bad weather Saturday, and lack of fish cooperation, you all could find something you enjoyed too.
Post by: robodad on June 09, 2008, 10:29:49 PM
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I want to thank each and every one of you for a wonderfully memorable weekend and hope we can all get together and try it again some time.
And to you for making it possible, I know for a fact that if the boys and I are invited back another time there will be no "I have to think about it" going on. consider it a "No Brainer !!" It was absolutely awesome !! :tup:
Post by: boneaddict on June 10, 2008, 06:21:17 AM
I resent (j/k) that Big fish smallest fish comment. :) Just because my last one should have been sprayed with WD-40 and thrown back for bait for that 10 footer that jumped out of the water.
One last time: Thanks for the great day!!!!!! Weather was just fine. Made for a great boat ride. I hate cooking out there anyway.
Post by: boneaddict on June 10, 2008, 06:23:39 AM
Post by: robodad on June 10, 2008, 07:36:07 AM
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I hope Robodad that you can share this with Josh and his Dad. I hope the little guy has stories for his big brother about all the giants he met, some prehistoric, some in size and stature and some by the size of their hearts.
You know it Bone !!
Jamie has been faunching at the bit to get ahold of Josh to tell him about the trip, They are scheduled to arrive home today from this round of chemo and we are planning on getting them together via web cam over the internet so they can talk face to face.
Jamie has been going 700 mph since we got off the boat and is telling anyone that will listen to him about the fish he caught and one of the highlights for him was the contests he lost then redeemed himself and won his money back from wf70gonehunting by taking a nap.
Thanks again you guys for showing real patience with Jamie, he can really be a hand full for sure !!!
Post by: tlbradford on June 10, 2008, 09:24:09 AM
Huntnphool probably cost me about $60,000 in regards to a nice boat.
No kidding. That polish job is something else. I am going to have to detail my rig before he'll ride around in it. Otherwise, he might prefer to walk everywhere.
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It goes along way to the amount of smiles Rob gae EVERYONE on both days. If there is any such thing as Karma, for hunting, he is going to be anchoring a monster buck or bull this fall. Nicely done......Nicely done!
...and a big pile of coyotes.
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 09:37:12 AM
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What....you guys let MRay catch the biggest fish. We won't ever live that one down.
Bone ... Comeon M_ray allways gets the big one you ought to know that! ... there was supposedly a contest for the biggest fish and well you know me and contests??? if there is a contest involved I'll be in the running! ;)
Oh and BTW thanks!
Post by: tmike on June 10, 2008, 09:49:41 AM
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 09:53:18 AM
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MRay in shorts
And another thing on that note ... It's not M_ray in shorts that was so scary ... it was the changing into them that no one wants to see! :bdid: I'm not as sexy in my whitey tightey's as I used to be! :o
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 09:55:10 AM
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 10:09:23 AM
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Thanks again you guys for showing real patience with Jamie, he can really be a hand full for sure !!!
Robo it's fine he is just your typical kid! But I was most impressed with them lasting the whole day, Rob and I were talking about it in the morning and wondering how long they would last! but they were little troopers for sure and I think Jamie and Chris watched those tips as much as anyone out there waiting for a bite!!!! It was so cool to see them do that and see the start of a passion that will last them thier lifetime! That's why we take kids out right guy's?
Post by: boneaddict on June 10, 2008, 10:13:03 AM
We had our own little one on the boat. He took it in good sport though, especially when we kidded him about being able to reach teh bucket. :)
Post by: robodad on June 10, 2008, 10:14:49 AM
QuoteWhat....you guys let MRay catch the biggest fish. We won't ever live that one down.
Bone ... Comeon M_ray allways gets the big one you ought to know that! ... there was supposedly a contest for the biggest fish and well you know me and contests??? if there is a contest involved I'll be in the running! ;)
Oh and BTW thanks!
On that note M_ray, you need to send me your address to send the $50 Cabelas gift card, you are the winner fair and square !! I can't even add mine together to measure up to your's :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 10:18:34 AM
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 10:21:36 AM
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I can't even add mine together to measure up to your's
I've heard that before! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: boneaddict on June 10, 2008, 10:23:21 AM
Post by: robodad on June 10, 2008, 11:00:31 AM
Ahh give it to Josh! He'll need to buy some gear this fall to go Hunting with you! I want to see him behind the horns of one of those Monster Wisconsin Whitetails! :whoo:
That is going to make him a happy camper !!!
Thanks you guys !!
Post by: M_ray on June 10, 2008, 03:14:04 PM
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Don't think that good Karma stuff is going to help you get a bigger bull than I am this fall though. I have a hat to win.
Bone, That is another contest ... and havent you learned about me and contests yet? I'll be giving someone a run for thier money!!!
Post by: boneaddict on June 10, 2008, 08:35:09 PM
Post by: FANATIC on June 11, 2008, 10:58:19 AM
Post by: wf70gonehunting on June 11, 2008, 11:47:37 AM
Post by: Wea300mag on June 13, 2008, 10:27:11 PM