LARRC 58th Annual Kids Trip @ Pierpoint!

[CAPT'N]

Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club
58TH ANNUAL KIDS' TRIP

Is now in the books! Thanks to the efforts of the club and over 50 hard working volunteers, 250 at risk kids got to spend a day on the ocean deep sea fishing!

After almost a year of planning 20+ met at Pierpoint Landing Sunday July 13th, our task was to assemble 300 rods and reels, rig with terminal tackle, and ready 5 charted boats that included So Cal, Tradition, Tornado, City of Long Beach, and the Enterprise.
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Sunday night we set up at the landing next to the shop, we assembled all the gear, and were treated to an incredible dinner that included Salad, Fruit, Tri Tip, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, and Tuna, Buffalo Wings, BBQ Chicken Cakes and MORE!
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Later we snagged a bunk on the Tornado, and the evening Fish Off Began.! It was FNN’s own FishyBoy against all comers for the biggest fish caught from 11PM till 12 AM.
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Many tried to beat the champ but none succeeded. In fact the first fish (a Tommy croaker) was caught at 12:10 AM! As the evening wore on, most went to sleep, as the wake up call was at 5AM! But FishyBoy would not give up, he continued to fish plastics till almost 4:30AM.

Fish count –FishyBoy lots of Queen Croaker and mackerel on the plastic.

Sunday AM----
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Lots to do, 250 kids from 9-16 will be here by 7am. We set up breakfast for all, loaded the boats with burgers, dogs, chips, cakes, candy, candy, candy and soda—Healthy and happy kids !
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Yours truly was club captain (that’s right john!) of the Tradition and picked a crew of 10 and a cook. Included in that crew was FishyBoy and our very own FeelTheSteelGary for his Maiden Saltwater Trip, and Cow Patty.
We had a great crew on the boat with only 20 kids, unlike some boats that had 50+ on board! I want to thank Cow Patty, and FeelThePeelGary for all their help, you guys were great! Gary, I can not tell you how good I felt when you ate that Cheeseburger!
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We hit the docks for some quality size anchovies, where Gary quickly caught a fish-and the boat made our way to IZOR”s Reef a short ride away.
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The sea was glass flat with no current or wind. The bite was only fair, but once the kids found out that the galley was open and Free-it just didn’t matter.
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Our FishyBoy hooked the first fish of the day and quickly handed off to one of the kids.
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I cant tell you how proud I was, watching my 14 year old teach, help and hook and hand to kids that were his age and older. His care, generosity, and commitment to making sure these kids had fun just made my day ! Soon after Gary had his kids on fish, with Cow Patty Tony to follow. The bite was far from wide open, but the day was a blast-with no one getting sick.
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I just roamed the boat, baiting, untangling, and doing what I could to make the kids happy. We moved a few times, but the bite was tough. Just before we moved, I hooked a nice anchovie, put some Calico Cocktail down its side, and had 6oz of weight take her right to the bottom. Hit, Tap Tap, Swing for the sky! Fish On, as soon as I knew it was not going anywhere, I handed it to a youth that had not caught a fish all day! He wrestled it up from the depths, only to see a Black Sea Bass on the end on the line!
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The kids had a great day, most caught fish, and all ate like pigs. They came from neighborhoods, and circumstances that would break your heart, yet they were polite, grateful and thankful for the experience we provided.
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By afternoon the kids were back at Pierpoint, eating, getting trophies, and watching and touching at the Cabrillo Beach displays that were awaiting them. Soon the volunteers that were still ready, returned to the Tornado for an afternoon trip, hopefully for an afternoon bite.

We all had a blast, but with 20-25 mph wind, and a ripping current, not to mention the water temp had dropped 5 degrees in 30 hours, the bite was slow. In fact only FishyBoy, Cow Patty, and Gary caught a thing !Two Sculpins and a Calico for Cow Patty.
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After saying out goodbyes, FishyBoy and I headed home, exhausted, happy, and content.

Sorry there were not many pictures, I was not the Camera Man this year.
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To all that participated; donated time, tackle, and money—I Thank You-The Club thanks you and The KIDS thank you
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Capt’n
Vice president
Los Angeles Rod & Reel Club
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[Fisherman57]

Very nice! Kudo's to all those involved as well as a BIG thumbs up to the LARRC! This was OBVIOUSLY a very rewarding day for every person that participated! The Tri Tip, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, Tuna, Buffalo Wings, and BBQ Chicken Cake dinner looks like it was AWESOME as well!


Great job out there Scott.


Dana

[troutdog]

Major props to all the volunteers who helped make a difference for the kids, wtg guys!:Thumbs Up:


TD

[Wingnut]

Great event Scott, Kudos to all the volunteers. :D Thanks for the invite, sorry that I wasn't able to make it this time. There will be others. ;) :cool:

[CAPT'N]

Arthur,

met Kichigai as he got off the boat Sunday night. Really nice guy !

Would love to fish with you two sometime.

Scott

[supasportkid]

very cool!! those kids will remember that forever, good job

[Cow Patty]

Scott,
I want to thank you and your LARRC members for making such a eventful day for those young kids. When kids ask questions like, Is that the Titanic?, no thats the Queen Mary, Why is water so salty?, and the best one,Were going to use that for bait and I am going to put it on the hook "too". That's when you know they will remember the day for a forever. Once again, If you ask me if I would do this again, In a heartbeat.

Cow Patty

[Basstaic]

First of all ... FishyBoy rocks! Nicely done out there. I am going to sell my kidney stone on ebay and donate the proceeds to next year's event.

Great job everyone who helped out. I am in for next year ... unless the kidney says otherwise.

[calico killer kevin]

You guys did an amazing job. Seeing those children's faces glow is a better feeling than any drag pulling fish will ever give you.

[TroutOnly]

great job guys ,i would have made it but i have way more than i can handle right now,,,t/o

[sansou]

Kudos for all you guys that volunteered for the kids. Looks like it was a great outing the kids won't soon forget!

[Shock]

Nice job and thanks for thaking the time to help out the kids...

I like the pic of the the fish eyes on your hand... The girl in the background has the look of "this guy is crazy" across her face!!

[one_leg]

You guys are fantastic. I wish I could have made it out there to help out.

No wonder no one got sick, look at how calm it is out there!!! Perfect conditions.

That was a nice cuda the girl caught. She looked so happy.

Scott, thanks for posting up the report/pics.

O_L

[JapanRon]

Hi CAPT 'N,

As promised I'll put a blurb in my 07/16 fishing report's (yes one trip late) asides section on the club and the event.

WTG on getting the kids out! Turning one kid to the ideals which which the highest standard of sportsman should 'own' would be worth the while effort of the whole deal !!

JapanRon

[olfishergal]

Very cool, you guys are the best helping out the kids.......

[gletemfeelsteelgary]

What a wonderful day, nice weather, wonderful kids, good company..

I’ll have to say that I’m sure the kids will remember it for a long time and their smiles will remain in my memory forever.

Some of the kids asked me how they may go out again on a boat like that and where were other places to fish from pier or shore so I’m sure we instilled some longstanding fishing inspirations.

I too want to thank each and everyone that participated to lend a hand and heart to these kids, I felt honored to be amongst such great fisherman and to be asked to be a part of this great event.

I again encourage anyone thinking about helping with these events to please do so, the benefits to both parties is immeasurable.

Those kids were great, well behaved and all of them made a point at the end of the day to say a big thank you to all.

I had fun coaxing those seagulls to eat directly from my hand, I think the kids really were entertained by that to be followed by the airshow they put on for them while catching the flying chovies in mid flight !

Cow Paddy and I were the only ones to go in on a jackpot for the day, fortunately for Cow Paddy, he won the jackpot with his fine sculpin catch.

During the transit time from spot to spot, I got involved with a Texas hold’em poker match…I told the guys that I’ve never really played that game but I was up for the challenge….fishyboy stoodby with a gander as I racked in them dolla chips…he was a bit shocked to see the win..

Wingnut…this ones for you buddy, I thought about you when I won….
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Ha Ha ha….needless to say, I flagrantly betted away my winnings as the trip was coming to an end, I was hoping to “up the anny” but there were no takers…it was good clean fun.

Here’s a pic of Cow Paddy’s Calico
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Again I didn’t take too many shots though I should have..

Thanks for having me along on this awesome day.

P.S.
It was my 1st time EVER having been out on the open ocean and not gotten seasick, I think I’m on to something by taking Bonnine and 2 PSI acupressure seasick bands…woo hoo ! here I come tuna, WSB,dorado,wahoo, marlin,sailfish…and just about anything else you can think of….Uh oh…I’d hate ta be an ocean fish now !

Heh heh..
Gary

[4g63power]

very nice! looks like everyone had a blast..would like to help out next time too!

[SanDimasLMB]

Looks like the event went smoothly. Good job :Thumbs Up:

[steve092]

No pic of Gary holding a bird?!?!

Nice job out there guys!

[Wingnut]

Wingnut…this ones for you buddy, I thought about you when I won….
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Bleeding them on the poker table too huh Gary? That's brutal! :Twisted: :Envious:

[murrieta angler]

I would be honered if you would let me know when you have these types of special events. Just inform me of the day and what is needed to make it an eventful day and I will be there with bells on....TY