troutdog
11-24-2010, 02:07 AM
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII003.jpg
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
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII004.jpg
Tommy, Candyman, 2Quick and Hitts adjacent to the ramp aka Pintor Point :LOL:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII005.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII010.jpg
Hitts, 2Quick n Bebop chillin in what turned out to be a popular spot "Camp Easy-Up"
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII006.jpg
Hitts in full concentration mode about to set the hook
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII008.jpg
The result....wrong kind, but it beat the skunk!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII012.jpg
Darryl and The Killa Bite-On Taco took to the tubes and did very well out there....wtg!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII013.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII014.jpg
Okay here are a couple of shots when things stared to "open up"
One of our neighbors with a hook up
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII015.jpg
Trout Island barely visable in the distance....you can normally see the dam from this spot :EyePop:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII016.jpg
JAWS? :LOL:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII019.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII021.jpg
Team Chillax calling it a day and ready for some hot lunch!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII025.jpg
BobberBoy with his 4.0 rainbow and eventual TurkeyBowll III big fish on the troll
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII026.jpg
"Thisfool" with his catch for the day
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII059.jpg
Chris sharing his secret to catching fish :Secret:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII058.jpg
Daryl, See Chris Fish and Killa with some fish that didn't mind the rain
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII029.jpg
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:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII030.jpg
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:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII033.jpg
Sloooooowly lunch was immersed into the hot oil....
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII035.jpg
Meanwhile Chef Killa manned the grill and cooked up some carne asada and sausages while we snacked on the amazing civiche Senor Chillax prepared
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII036.jpg
Good stuff!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII042.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII043.jpg
Turkey is ready!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII038.jpg
Mav on knife duty, thanks for doing the honors!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII044.jpg
Omar doing a turkey leg renaissance style! (Yuuuuummmmmm!)
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII046.jpg
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
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII047.jpg
"Troller"Steve with a new tackle box filled with gear
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII048.jpg
Candyman(DO NOT SAY THAT 3 TIMES!!!!! :Shocked:) with his new Penn rod and Pflueger reel!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII049.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII055.jpg
The man of the hour John aka BobberBoy with his Turkey Bowl III trophy....wtg dude!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII053.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII052.jpg
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
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII003.jpg
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
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII004.jpg
Tommy, Candyman, 2Quick and Hitts adjacent to the ramp aka Pintor Point :LOL:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII005.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII010.jpg
Hitts, 2Quick n Bebop chillin in what turned out to be a popular spot "Camp Easy-Up"
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII006.jpg
Hitts in full concentration mode about to set the hook
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII008.jpg
The result....wrong kind, but it beat the skunk!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII012.jpg
Darryl and The Killa Bite-On Taco took to the tubes and did very well out there....wtg!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII013.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII014.jpg
Okay here are a couple of shots when things stared to "open up"
One of our neighbors with a hook up
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII015.jpg
Trout Island barely visable in the distance....you can normally see the dam from this spot :EyePop:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII016.jpg
JAWS? :LOL:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII019.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII021.jpg
Team Chillax calling it a day and ready for some hot lunch!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII025.jpg
BobberBoy with his 4.0 rainbow and eventual TurkeyBowll III big fish on the troll
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII026.jpg
"Thisfool" with his catch for the day
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII059.jpg
Chris sharing his secret to catching fish :Secret:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII058.jpg
Daryl, See Chris Fish and Killa with some fish that didn't mind the rain
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII029.jpg
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:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII030.jpg
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:
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII033.jpg
Sloooooowly lunch was immersed into the hot oil....
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII035.jpg
Meanwhile Chef Killa manned the grill and cooked up some carne asada and sausages while we snacked on the amazing civiche Senor Chillax prepared
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII036.jpg
Good stuff!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII042.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII043.jpg
Turkey is ready!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII038.jpg
Mav on knife duty, thanks for doing the honors!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII044.jpg
Omar doing a turkey leg renaissance style! (Yuuuuummmmmm!)
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII046.jpg
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
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII047.jpg
"Troller"Steve with a new tackle box filled with gear
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII048.jpg
Candyman(DO NOT SAY THAT 3 TIMES!!!!! :Shocked:) with his new Penn rod and Pflueger reel!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII049.jpg
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.
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII055.jpg
The man of the hour John aka BobberBoy with his Turkey Bowl III trophy....wtg dude!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII053.jpg
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!
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/troutdog_photobucket/TurkeyBowlIII052.jpg
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