Turkey Bowl III

[troutdog]

Question: So how do you know that the Team57 guys are getting together?
Answer: It is raining of course! :LOL:

The weather never seems to dampen the good time we all have though, as the 20+ anglers who braved the elements can attest to. I know a few of you couldn't make it out for various reason and you were definitely missed, but there will always be a next time!

The weekend started Friday evening as a handful of us enjoyed a campfire under the stars and we awoke to a slight drizzle that would increase to a downpour and then stop altogether throughout the day....

Bebop helping setup shop with the the cool banner NoHoArt hooked us up with!
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With the weather like it was roads to adjacent parts of the lake were wisely closed and although the Irvine staff shuttled anglers to various parts of the lake, most of us opted to fish up front to enjoy the easy up or shelter of nearby our vehicles during the downpours.

The Beaver bros enjoying the calm before the storm
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Tommy, Candyman, 2Quick and Hitts adjacent to the ramp aka Pintor Point :LOL:
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Dave sporting his rain gear with his matching truck in the background! :Wink: Thanks for coming out, I'm glad you and your brother could make it out!
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Hitts, 2Quick n Bebop chillin in what turned out to be a popular spot "Camp Easy-Up"
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Hitts in full concentration mode about to set the hook
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The result....wrong kind, but it beat the skunk!
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Darryl and The Killa Bite-On Taco took to the tubes and did very well out there....wtg!
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After wringing himself out, Rooster joined us for some laughs....check out the OG tackle box. Rob it was great to see you laughing so hard at our stupid jokes, hope to fish with you again very soon.
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Okay here are a couple of shots when things stared to "open up"

One of our neighbors with a hook up
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Trout Island barely visable in the distance....you can normally see the dam from this spot :EyePop:
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JAWS? :LOL:
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Mav and Don Spencer chuckin and windin for bass in the rain.....DIE HARDS!!!!http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII017.jpg

Although the fishing was tough up front for those of us who shore fished most of the time, the guys who braved the storm by boat trolled up some solid results....Taper"Troller"Steve has been on a tear since VIP day, I predict that he is the next Team57 member to get a DD at the Vine! Nice bows and kicker slab Steve.
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Team Chillax calling it a day and ready for some hot lunch!
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BobberBoy with his 4.0 rainbow and eventual TurkeyBowll III big fish on the troll
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"Thisfool" with his catch for the day
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Chris sharing his secret to catching fish :Secret:
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Daryl, See Chris Fish and Killa with some fish that didn't mind the rain
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Hitts leaving what looked like a war zone once we were finished...
"OK dude, I'm done and I want some turkey, civiche, pulled pork, chips, a hot dog and a beer....NOW!" :LOL:
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After putting on a layer of dry clothes I headed over to the potluck where 2Quick was saying the Team57 prayers over the turkey :LOL:
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Sloooooowly lunch was immersed into the hot oil....
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Meanwhile Chef Killa manned the grill and cooked up some carne asada and sausages while we snacked on the amazing civiche Senor Chillax prepared
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Good stuff!
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So BobberBoy did you have fun today? :LOL: Thank you for the pulled pork sandwiches, they were off the hook dude...you are a heck of cook brotha!
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Turkey is ready!
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Mav on knife duty, thanks for doing the honors!
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Omar doing a turkey leg renaissance style! (Yuuuuummmmmm!)
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The raffle was a total success thanks to everyone that donated. Between the Team57 shirts (thank you Donna!!!), fishing rods/reel(Bebop and Rooster), rod holders(wish you made it out TM65), headlamps and tool sets, trophy, pictures, trolling lures(Hitts you da man), bottles of Bite-On Garlic(Killa,that stuff is Killa), tackle box full of gear(thank you to the person that donated this, please let me know who you are...sorry:Embarrassed:) and bag of fishing goodies(ok my small contribution) I think everyone left with a little something.

2Quick"Turkey"Works with a new rod holder
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"Troller"Steve with a new tackle box filled with gear
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Candyman(DO NOT SAY THAT 3 TIMES!!!!! :Shocked:) with his new Penn rod and Pflueger reel!
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Rooster with his new custon Phenix trout rod wrapped with Bebop....Mav actually won the rod but passed it on to Rooster for just being a great guy, that was VERY cool imo.
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The man of the hour John aka BobberBoy with his Turkey Bowl III trophy....wtg dude!
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I asked "BobberBoy" to share how he got his screen name, everyone seemed to enjoy the story and shared a good laugh....you're a good sport John!
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Although I wore the big stripe down my back, I had a great time on Saturday and can't wait to get together with all the cool people that enjoy FNN and the Team57 spirit. Thanks again to all of you who made it out, brought food to share, made the raffle a success and the Irvine staff for putting up with us :LOL:

Thanks for reading and I'll see you on the water!


TD

[trollmiester]

great report and pictures.I worked that day.Sea you at the next one. happy turkey day.

[Trout Doctor]

That looks like an absolute blast. I'm gonna have to make sure I'm not working next year. And buy a rain poncho...

[TaperSteve]

:Singing In Rain:

TS

[Señor.Chilax]

Thanks for the report, I was out in the middle of the lake all day, nice to see some action over by the ramp. My first Turkey Bowl event and I'm ready for the next one. Thank you guys.

[MAVERICK27]

Report of the month for sure dude!!! I forgot how much I missed hanging with my 57 family since last season and migrating to badd more and more. Just proves, its the company and not so much the fishing. Thanks for all of your effort TD, my hat's off to you my Brother!! Ya gotta love the smile on Rob's face with that new custom rod!!! Priceless!

[Thisfool]

nice report TD it seemed like every time steve's and i spirits got low and to the point we were about to call it and head in the fish god's would bless us with a hook up and give us the strength to push through the blinding rain, gale force winds and arctic cold for a little while longer.

the lunch was awesome and not just the food. conversation, jokes and laughs were had by all it was the best way to cap off a day that would test any anglers commitment to the cause.

o i brought the lil tackle box of goodies. i dint make it a point to announce i brought it i thought that would kinda defeat the purpose of giving if i was to look for praise for doing so. so dont say sorry for not knowing who gave that.

[candyman]

Great report TD!!! Tommy and I had a blast out there even though we totally forgot our rain gear because we were so excited to get to camp! This teaches me a lesson to not wear tennis shoes and jeans to a WET fishing event! Thank you once again to all that made this happen! Oh and Big thanks to Donna and Wingnut, I now have another new team 57 shirt!!! I can't wait to break in my new rod courtesy of Rooster!!

[NachoFish]

Awesome account of the day TD! Wish I could have joined you guys but had family in town. Glad to see everyone had a great time.

D

[Rooster]

It doesn't get any better in my eyes, I have not had such a great time in years. Thanks so much Hitts & TD for making this event happen rain or shine. The rod is the nicest rod i have ever owned and will be tresured for many many years. Thanks Mav for everything from the funtimes in the rain to the unforgetable gift. Bebop that rod is simply sick. I love it. Thanks for donating such a sweet rod. It was great meeting some new to me members.

Team 57 Rocks

[troutdog]

great report and pictures.I worked that day.Sea you at the next one. happy turkey day.

Team Trolltoon was certainly missed, we all figured that duty called for you guys to miss out this time around....we will make up for it soon enough for sure. Have a great holiday Chris.


That looks like an absolute blast. I'm gonna have to make sure I'm not working next year. And buy a rain poncho...

Good call on the poncho Doctor :LOL: We'll look forward to seeing you at the next event, keep an eye on the rendevouz section for upcoming gatherings. Hopefully the next one fits your work schedule!


:Singing In Rain:

TS

EXACTLY! :LOL:


Thanks for the report, I was out in the middle of the lake all day, nice to see some action over by the ramp. My first Turkey Bowl event and I'm ready for the next one. Thank you guys.

Glad the Chilax Crew could make it out, rain or shine we have a good time! Dude I cannot tell you enough how good that civiche was, you are going to have to show this gringo how it's done!


Report of the month for sure dude!!! I forgot how much I missed hanging with my 57 family since last season and migrating to badd more and more. Just proves, its the company and not so much the fishing. Thanks for all of your effort TD, my hat's off to you my Brother!! Ya gotta love the smile on Rob's face with that new custom rod!!! Priceless!

"badd" or bass? :LOL: Mav hands down FNN is a better site because of good people like you and I am lucky to be able to call you my friend. Thank you for joining in on the fun!


nice report TD it seemed like every time steve's and i spirits got low and to the point we were about to call it and head in the fish god's would bless us with a hook up and give us the strength to push through the blinding rain, gale force winds and arctic cold for a little while longer.

the lunch was awesome and not just the food. conversation, jokes and laughs were had by all it was the best way to cap off a day that would test any anglers commitment to the cause.

o i brought the lil tackle box of goodies. i dint make it a point to announce i brought it i thought that would kinda defeat the purpose of giving if i was to look for praise for doing so. so dont say sorry for not knowing who gave that.

I got a kick everytime I heard someone say, "yeah well me and Thisfool..." or "Thisfool and I used such and such". CLASSIC screen name! :LOL: I'm glad you said something about the tackle box though. I understand you are not looking for praise or recognition, but it gives us a chance to simply say thank you for helping make the raffle that much better. Great having you at the events and I look forward to fishing with you in the future!


Great report TD!!! Tommy and I had a blast out there even though we totally forgot our rain gear because we were so excited to get to camp! This teaches me a lesson to not wear tennis shoes and jeans to a WET fishing event! Thank you once again to all that made this happen! Oh and Big thanks to Donna and Wingnut, I now have another new team 57 shirt!!! I can't wait to break in my new rod courtesy of Rooster!!

Glad you and Tommy could make it out, we were worried you were not going to be able to join us for a minute there. Had a blast camping and fishing in the rain, lets do it again soon buddy! :Thumbs Up:


Awesome account of the day TD! Wish I could have joined you guys but had family in town. Glad to see everyone had a great time.

D

We had a blast thank you Donna! Looking forward to seeing you on the 5th, once again thank you for the Team57 shirts....the guys loved them!


It doesn't get any better in my eyes, I have not had such a great time in years. Thanks so much Hitts & TD for making this event happen rain or shine. The rod is the nicest rod i have ever owned and will be tresured for many many years. Thanks Mav for everything from the funtimes in the rain to the unforgetable gift. Bebop that rod is simply sick. I love it. Thanks for donating such a sweet rod. It was great meeting some new to me members.

Team 57 Rocks

Rob reading that is what it's all about and what Team57 means to me, I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. Always fun talkin trash with you, oh and thanks for the breakfast burrito and coffee...I realized early today I forgot to include the infamous burrito in my report(DANG IT!) :Embarrassed: Seriously though thank you for breakfast, I got the next round! See you on the water in your newest boat of the week! :LOL:


TD

[Hometown]

Sorry I didnt make it looks likee everyone had a good time Im having car trouble and the rain scared my ride off.Hope to see everyone on the 5th

[troutdog]

Sorry I didnt make it looks likee everyone had a good time Im having car trouble and the rain scared my ride off.Hope to see everyone on the 5th

Next time just let me know and I'll pick you up brotha...we missed you out there HT, see you on the 5th!


TD

[Hitts0n]

Great report and read ! Great pics !! Im glad everyone had fun ! " I just wanted everyone to have a good time bro" TM65....lol

[Wingnut]

Hats off to all the brave souls that came out for the event. DIEHARDS! :Big Grin:
Nice job putting it together TD & Hitts :Cool:. We'll see you guys on the 5th. :Wink:
Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

[BRING IT]

dam i should of draged my sick buttox out of bed. if no bmx on the 5th see ya there:Thumbs Up: l8r for now SCOTT / BRING IT:Guns:

[Troutman65]

Another great report TD . I always enjoy reading them. :Cool:

[Native Gal]

xlnt get together and organization TD! Thanks for sharing the fun get together.

NG

[Señor.Chilax]

Glad the Chilax Crew could make it out, rain or shine we have a good time! Dude I cannot tell you enough how good that civiche was, you are going to have to show this gringo how it's done!

Any time my Anglo friend. It's very simple and soo bomb!