The Inflatable Navy SARL Homecoming Event and Tournament!…LET THE BATTLE BEGIN!!

[sapdawg11]

Hi Guys,

Words cannot express how truly excited I am to officially announce THE INFLATABLE NAVY FLOAT TUBE HOMECOMING EVENT AND TOURNAMENT, March 19, 2011 at SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES! This will SURELY be an amazing event that both float tubers and non-float tubers alike will remember for a LOOOOOONG TIME! We have an amazing list of sponsors, cash and prizes, the NEW Official Inflatable Navy t-shirts, catered food, Team 57 toy drive and FREE Team 57 t-shirt giveaway, intro to float tubing seminar, LIGHTNING TROUT (!!!), free raffle for a slew of prizes including an OUTCAST PROWLER and a FISH CAT 4 DELUXE, and too much more to list here!!! This is going to be AWESOME.

So without any further adieux, HERE’S THE FLIER!!! Within and then below the flier you will find the basic information that you need to know to get out there, catch a ton of fish and win some stuff in the process at the inaugural Inflatable Navy event. Full details regarding the event including prizes, schedule and rules are up on the fishinglakes.com website and can also be found by clicking HERE (http://www.fishinglakes.com/InflatableNavy.htm). Any new details will also be posted on the fishinglakes.com website and sent out via the “BIG NEWS” email list so log on, sign up and keep tuned in! I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!

This is also listed in the "Rendezvous" section but wanted everyone to see it here as well. Enjoy guys and gals, this really will be a good one!

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[Troutman65]

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It's going to be an Awesome day at SARL . Looking forward to it


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[LightningRod]

this should be fun!

[kirkboat]

Aaron....its going to kill me not to be there....thanks for all you do....kirk

[blakeb]

Will deffinitly be there anyone want to join me and tag upp?

[sapdawg11]

Aaron....its going to kill me not to be there....thanks for all you do....kirk

Kirk, you can always try to talk them into having the party at SARL! "Hey guys, let's move this shindig out to SARL. I heard there is food, a bunch of prizes, some fishing...I mean WISHING! As in blowing out candles! Yeah, that's it!!" I think they'll buy it.

This is going to be a blast guys and thanks to everyone that has sent me pm's telling me how much they are looking forward to it. I can't wait to see this thing go down!!

[Poxy Boggards]

Is there an entry fee for the tournament? Or are you entered with your lake entry?

[NachoFish]

Really looking forward to this! I can finally get my "feet wet" on a tube. Still trying to figure out how I can get one in my car!

Don't forget......a stuffed toy gets you a free Team 57 shirt and makes a little kid in a Red Cross shelter a little more comforted! :Big Smile:

[sapdawg11]

Is there an entry fee for the tournament? Or are you entered with your lake entry?

Hey pox,

There is no additional fee to enter the raffle and other events throughout the day including the float tube race and most rigged float tube contest. The only additional entry fee is for the optional jackpot. That's $25 and you get an inflatable navy t shirt ($15 value), catered mexican lunch ($10 value) and entry for the cash and prizes! Cash and prize info is above in the flier and on the fishinglakes.com website.

[Poxy Boggards]

So to have a chance at the 1500 bucks and raffle prizes, you have to pay an extra 25? Just want to be clear so that I know what to expect on the day. Can't wait!

[socal114]

So to have a chance at the 1500 bucks and raffle prizes, you have to pay an extra 25? Just want to be clear so that I know what to expect on the day. Can't wait!
The chance at raffle prizes is included in your lake entry fee. The extra $25 gets you a t-shirt, lunch and a chance at the cash...

[socal114]

Kirk, you can always try to talk them into having the party at SARL! "Hey guys, let's move this shindig out to SARL. I heard there is food, a bunch of prizes, some fishing...I mean WISHING! As in blowing out candles! Yeah, that's it!!" I think they'll buy it.

This is going to be a blast guys and thanks to everyone that has sent me pm's telling me how much they are looking forward to it. I can't wait to see this thing go down!!
Hey Kirk!! I'm takin the day off work to fish this thing...just sayin! :Envious:

[CatchthatTrout]

I'll be there and CatchThatTroutsBabe.

[NachoFish]

So I was standing around at the Fred Hall show today, more than ready to go home after 5 days on my feet, when a very familiar face came walking down the aisle.
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That's right.......Mr. L.A. Laker - BRIAN SHAW!! I closed my dropped jaw long enough to reach behind me and grab a Team 57 shirt, explain to him a little about the SARL event next weekend and asked if he would please sign a shirt to be raffled off at The Inflatable Navy event. Mr. Shaw was very gracious to sign the shirt and wish us luck with the event. So......This coming up Saturday, Team 57 will be donating an autographed Team 57 shirt to be raffled off.

DONATION UPDATE - After speaking with Eva, my Red Cross contact, she asked if we can please change the "toy drive" to a food /toy drive since they are in desperate need of food. The same request applies as our Eli event this last December. For every 5 items of food or 1 new stuffed toy, Team 57 will donate a Team 57 T-shirt (ONE SHIRT PER PERSON)

See you all this Saturday!!

[sapdawg11]

So I was standing around at the Fred Hall show today, more than ready to go home after 5 days on my feet, when a very familiar face came walking down the aisle.
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That's right.......Mr. L.A. Laker - BRIAN SHAW!! I closed my dropped jaw long enough to reach behind me and grab a Team 57 shirt, explain to him a little about the SARL event next weekend and asked if he would please sign a shirt to be raffled off at The Inflatable Navy event. Mr. Shaw was very gracious to sign the shirt and wish us luck with the event. So......This coming up Saturday, Team 57 will be donating an autographed Team 57 shirt to be raffled off.

DONATION UPDATE - After speaking with Eva, my Red Cross contact, she asked if we can please change the "toy drive" to a food /toy drive since they are in desperate need of food. The same request applies as our Eli event this last December. For every 5 items of food or 1 new stuffed toy, Team 57 will donate a Team 57 T-shirt (ONE SHIRT PER PERSON)

See you all this Saturday!!

DONNA IS A BALLER!!!

That is too cool Donna. Someone is going to be so stoked on that!! I'm not even a Lakers/basketball fan and I wish that I was eligible to win it!!!!!

Bring in those canned goods guys and gals! The extent of the tragedy in Japan is beyond comprehension and the Red Cross will be at the forefront of the efforts to minimize live's lost, provide aid to families in need, and begin to rebuild the region after the dust has settled. 5 cans of food for a free t-shirt is a crazy good deal (yet another thanks to DONNA!) and you get to feel good about it at the same time. Awesome stuff that Donna has put together 100% on her own for the benefit of the red cross, families in need, and you!

[snslarison]

Awesome stuff you guys. I hope my float tube equipment gets here in time so I can make it out for the event.

[sapdawg11]

Awesome stuff you guys. I hope my float tube equipment gets here in time so I can make it out for the event.

I'll tell ya what buddy...if it doesn't, I will make it my personal mission to find you a tube so that you can get out there and pull on some fish. Excited to hear you got some new gear! Always stoked on new tubers!!!

[snslarison]

Thanks man. Im looking forward to getting out there. Would love to get in on some Lightning Trout action!

[sapdawg11]

Thanks man. Im looking forward to getting out there. Would love to get in on some Lightning Trout action!

No problem man! Looking forward to seeing you out there!! And I'm really serious, if you have a tracking number for your gear and it looks like it will not arrive in time for the event, send me a pm right away and I'll make it a top priority to get you some stuff.

***EVENT UPDATE***

I was recently sent the images from the t-shirt manufacturer for the Inflatable Navy t-shirts that we are giving away with the Optional Jackpot entry and I have to say that they look FRIGGIN' AWESOME!!! I'm going to post pics of them as soon as I have them in possession but I can tell you right now, the "proof image" looks insane!

Also, just as yet another reminder as I just got off of the phone with Donna...This canned food drive stuff is really important. The Red Cross really stressed how much help they need with this kind of stuff especially in light of the tsunami in Japan. Those people are facing damage from an insanely large earthquake, a tsunami, and are under threat of exposure to nuclear radiation. It's just unreal and I couldn't imagine being in that position. Team 57 has always done an amazing job with charity stuff and it would be really great if we could do everything we can to support them. So dig in the cupboards, visit the local grocer, and ask your mom/dad/grandma/grandpa/etc. to do the same. The stuff you bring really can and does make a difference. A HUGE thanks to Team 57 for donating all of the t-shirts to benefit a great cause. Remember guys and gals: 5 cans equals a free t-shirt...and an opportunity to make a real difference!!

[snslarison]

Wow thanks! I will let you know asap.

[sapdawg11]

snslarison...I replied to your PM. Don't worry my man, we've got you covered! Check your inbox and give me a ring.

***PRIZE UPDATE!!!***

So I just got everything from event sponsor Big Fish Tackle and to quote the stocking videos..."Holy Heck, HOLY HECK!"

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AND THAT'S JUST FROM ONE SPONSOR!!! Just an insane pile of goodies that includes a bunch of different rods, duffle bags, fishing bags, surf fishing videos, etc. etc. etc.. Too cool. A huge thanks to the guys at Big Fish Tackle for coming through in a Big way!!!

More prize pictures to come this evening. And in the meanwhile we received an added bonus today....A NEW SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT WAS JUST ADDED!...Hot Rods Custom Fishing Rods!!!! These guys heard about the event, sat down at the wrapper and immediately went to work without us knowing! Then they contacted one of our partners and go, "Do you want us to put 'Inflatable Navy' somewhere on a custom rod we are giving you guys for the event?" YES!!!!! Just awesome to see people so willing to support this stuff and excited to do so. A big thanks to Hot Rods and WELCOME ABOARD!

So keep checking in and I'll upload a few more pictures tonight....





















Oh what the heck, ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD!!! THANK YOU HOT SPOT FINS!!! BEST FINS IN THE BUSINESS!!!!!!!!!

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[snslarison]

Thanks, Im in. Hopefully I'll be able to win a pair of those HotSpot fins!

[sapdawg11]

Thanks, Im in. Hopefully I'll be able to win a pair of those HotSpot fins!

No Problem Scott. Glad I could help. Really glad that you'll be able to make it out and even better that you'll be doin' it from a tube!!! I'm rootin' for ya on the hot spots!

The rods are in transport but I was able to obtain some cell phone pics to show you guys. I personally own (and paid full price for) these exact same models of Phenix rods and I really REALLY love them. Really exciting to have top quality gear to give to you guys! Enjoy!!

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And Mark Kaihara from Hot Rods nailed it! I can't wait to see the full rod shots of this one. Stoked to have a custom "Inflatable Navy Event" rod!!!! It'll be a tough one to give away!
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[HBAR]

Oh man this is all too cool!!!

[sapdawg11]

***ROD DETAILS!!!! WOOO WOOO!!!***

Alright guys, I got my hands on some great pics of the rods that we are giving away. Besides showing how shaweeet these rigs are, the pics will also give you the specs on these things. Again, a HUGE thanks to our sponsors for making this happen. And I want to be sure to also give a HUGE thanks to Doug Beard for the insane amount of running around he's been doing for the event. For those that don't know Doug, YOU WILL! He'll be the guy out there on the red Fish Cat 4 deluxe hootin' and hollerin', puttin' the wood to every fish in his vicinity. Doug, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!! We are incredibly lucky to have your help with all of this. Couldn't have done any of it without ya!

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***AND ANOTHER SPONSOR UPDATE!!!***

Fishing Legends, the guys who make those killer hook removers you see many of us using, have donated a bunch of their hook removers, t-shirts and stickers to the event!! These hook removers are killer and are one of the "secrets of the trade" that many of us have kept tucked away for a long time. If you've never seen these things, they are made of smooth delrin and have a really small diameter so that they fit really easily into a fish's mouth. You simply slide it down your line, give it a *pop*, and out comes the hook! Fast and super easy. They also include a clip so that you can clip it to your pocket, waders, etc.. I don't know of many guys that I see out there all of the time that do not have one of these in their arsenal. Here's their website...http://www.fishinglegend.net/...where you'll find a video of how the product works. Really cool stuff! A BIG thanks to Kerry at Fishing Legends!!!! The guy is a Legend in his own right!!!

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T-shirt examples...
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Thanks again guys and keep an eye out for MORE prize pics, TROPHY PICS (yup, we got trophies!!!!), and a WEATHER UPDATE!!!! Things are looking great for Santa Ana this weekend!!! Can you tell I'm excited??? I think the print is wore off of the 1/! key on my keyboard. Oh well, I know where it is...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the killa fish taco]

Aaron,

We will be dropping off bottles of Bite On Garlic tomorrow (Thursday) at the lake for some raffle prizes. See you on Saturday.

[sapdawg11]

Right on Aaron. Thanks man. People will be stoked on that!



Doesn't the little prize pile below look delicious???? If the Outcast Prowler turns up missing, I blame Kirkboat. The kicker with this is that this is NOT your standard Prowler!! This is the first one that I've seen in this "format". But that's a surprise that will have to wait for the event...Turns out my little yellow super fat cat may not be the only uniquely colored inflatable vessel on the water :Wink: Oh, and there is a beautiful Fish Cat 4 deluxe, a great set of breathable waders and rugged wader boots sitting there in the picture too...minor details! Bass Pro Shops supplied the waders and boots so a BIG thanks to those guys. Santa Ana River Lakes supplied the float tubes so an ENORMOUS thanks to them. The people that end up with these things are going to be stoked!!!

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"More" you ask?






OK!!!!





Maybe you're not a tuber...maybe you're more like these guys...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iUjx4_X1qA

Well, the lake's STILL got ya covered!
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That's $600 worth of boat rentals that the lakes are giving away in the free raffle that comes with your standard gate entry! In fact, EVERYTHING in this particular post is being given away in the FREE RAFFLE!

***FOR THOSE WONDERING HOW THE RAFFLE WILL WORK***

I've had a lot of questions about the raffle and thought I'd do my best to: a) let you know that entry into the raffle really is included in your standard gate pass (no extra fee)!!! b) let you know exactly how that will work.

When you show up at the lake you receive a gate sticker that shows that you have paid to get in. On each and every sticker there is a unique serial number. That serial number is indeed your raffle ticket number!!! SEE, EASY AS PIE! Show up that day, pay your entry, *BAM* you're in the raffle!!!


Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to get to 'em!!

[sapdawg11]

AND THEY JUST KEEP COMING!!!

These just came in the mail from the amazing crew over there at Davey's Locker.

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I couldn't even begin to count the number of amazing days I've had on the Freelance. Tossing iron at boiling yellowtail at the island. Sliding up on big barracuda boils. I even remember one time, we were moving on a steady clip on our way out to the 'shoe...middle of summer and a really warm one to boot. Engines shut down, Captain gets on the horn..."BAIT BAIT BAIT, CHUM LINE!" Huh? A few seconds later everyone has a bait in the water and the captain gets back on the horn, "Guys, call me crazy but I'm almost positive I just saw 2 dorado go under the boat!" He finishes that sentence and 2 guys (that were not me) go BENDO!!! Both fish landed, Captain was elated...said it was the first time he'd EVER seen that happen in that area. Since then DoDos have been caught in that neck of the woods but to be there for a first really is something I'll never forget. Really cool stuff!!! A BIG THANKS TO DAVEY'S LOCKER FOR COMING ON BOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe we can talk them into letting us bring our tubes out to the island! Ok, I doubt that but seriously, could you imagine having a WSB to you through the kelp on a float tube?! Yeehaw!!!

[socal114]

Aaron,

GOOD STUFF!! Just to confirm...The raffle/prize part is included with your lake entry fee, but the cash payout portion is only available to those who pay the extra $25...Correct?

[sapdawg11]

Hi Jeff,

Yup, you got it! EVERYONE is entered into the raffle and can participate in the other events (e.g. the float tube race, the intro to float tubing seminar, etc.) just by paying their gate fee. Entry into the optional jackpot is $25 and that includes a) the inflatable navy t-shirt ($15 value), b) a catered taco lunch ($10 value), and c) entry into the jackpot where we are going to be giving away the big cash and prizes through 3rd place in BOTH the float tuber and non-float tuber divisions! Additionally, we picked up some special trophies for the optional jackpot tournament for ultimate bragging rights for the 2 first place winners in the optional jackpot tournament!!

On the fishinglakes.com website under the tournament announcement, there is a schedule for the day, tourny rules, etc.. It would be a good idea to go through that as there are rules about tie breakers, special event times, weigh-in times, etc., that you'll want to know!!

Great question! Hope I answered it! Thanks!!!

[crashdavis13]

Wow Aaron,

This event just gets better and better each day! This is going to be one hell of an event.
With all the sponsors you are getting, it seems like you will almost have as many prizes as participants. I don't think i've ever seen a raffle as big as this one is going to be.

[sapdawg11]

Thanks brent! Its awesome...AND JUST KEEPS GROWING!!!

***NEW SPONSOR ADDED TODAY!!!*** TURNERS OUTDOORSMAN is on board!!! Details coming as soon as i can get to a real computer!

[Poxy Boggards]

Sweet! can't wait for Saturday....Work is killing me this week...

[snslarison]

Sweet! can't wait for Saturday....Work is killing me this week...

Amen to that brother.

[*FishMonster*]

Mannnn wish I could be there. But I'll be in BISHOP for the BLAKE JONES DERBY..
Good luck everybody!

[sapdawg11]

It would be really difficult to overstate how excited I am about ALL of this. Hearing you guys talk about how excited you are, watching new sponsors jump on board every day, and looking at this amazing pile of prizes in my living room has me jonesing! And then we add to that what happened today in terms of the fishing and HOLY MACKEREL...

The stocking video is currently being put together and I'll be sure to eventually include it in this thread, but for now and for those that don't know, the lightning trout went in today and the fishing at Santa Ana River Lakes WENT OFF!! Just WIDE OPEN! My phone was blowing up all day with..."Dude, I was done at SARL this morning before 10!" Then I talk to good ol' Doug and his phone had been blowing up too, same story. Then I get home and log onto the fishinglakes.com website and see this...

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and the pics just kept going!!! Click HERE (http://www.fishinglakes.com/sarl_photos.htm) if you find yourself wanting more!!! And alas, I wasn't there to see it...I was busy watching the same thing happen over at Corona!

Absolutely fantastic. It's always fishing and you never have a clue of what the fish will want to do from one day to the next, but good grief, the fishing forecast couldn't be much brighter! And the WEATHER FORECAST is looking great too! Rain has been pushed back to Sunday with PARTLY CLOUDY skies and light wind on Saturday!!!! WOOOOOHOOOO!!!!

And again, just when you thought things couldn't get better, IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!

How could it get better? Well, how about we just let everyone win?? OK!!!!

Turner's Outdoorsman knocked it out of the park and is supplying EACH AND EVERY PERSON THAT COMES THROUGH THE GATE ON SATURDAY with a FREE FILL-UP OF UP TO 300 YARDS OF 2-20 POUND TEST MONOFILAMENT!!!!! Have you seen how much a 300 yard filler spool of good 2 pound test is lately?? I have! The stuff is friggin' expensive!!! And everybody coming through the gate on Saturday will receive the coupon below...

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Turner's found these in the archives and thought that they would be perfect for our event. Despite being old school Turner's coupons, bring these to ANY Turner's location that you can get to and they will fill you up! What an awesome deal and a HUGE thanks is owed to those guys for making this happen.


More to come!!! STAY TUNED!!!

[Bob The Big Boy]

tube race.....yes.... ill be there friday night anyone else gonna be there

[sapdawg11]

Woohooo!!!!!! ***ANOTHER NEW SPONSOR ADDED JUST THIS MORNING!!!***

Bob, many of you may know him as Bebop, makes some insane rods. His company, BB CUSTOM RODS AND TACKLE, has become so well known for amazing quality, great prices, and prompt service that his rods have become a staple at the Lakes. I know several of the Lake's staff are equipment with some of the amazing sticks Bob puts together. And he fixes other people's mistakes by doing rod repair too! You hear it time and time again, "I sent my rods in to Bob for repair, had them back to me in no time and my wallet didn't feel a thing!" And Bob is proving himself again, all for the benefit of you guys!!! YUP, Bob is adding another CUSTOM FISHING ROD INTO THE MIX! I have yet to see it but it is at the Lakes and as soon as I can get pictures, I will post them. But if you want to get completely hyped up about another great prize, check out Bob's website here...www.bbcustomrodsandtackl.com (http://www.bbcustomrodsandtackle.com). And he didn't stop at a fishing rod, Bob is also donating a bunch of swag for the event as well. A really big, gigantic, HUGE thanks to Bob for setting this up!!!


And I know it's already been posted, but I just HAD to post the stocking video here as well. Best stocking video that I've seen yet! Just too much fun!!! The lakes really came through and PLUGGED the tanks with fish for the Event as is obvious from this week's video. I personally want to send a gigantic THANK YOU to the lakes for coming through on making this the biggest lightning trout stocking EVER as a special bonus for the event. To see the Lakes really prepare for things by making sure that there are TONS of fish in the water is yet another reason as to why I have called these lakes home for a loooooong time!! THANK YOU TO THE SARL/CORONA LAKE MANAGEMENT, YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!!! Enjoy!!!


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AND MORE STILL TO COME!! I'm really not joking, there really is MORE!! Especially for a slew of people that are first to sign up for the Optional Jackpot at the event...KEEP TUNED IN!!!!

[snslarison]

Im at work right now and my wife just called and said UPS just dropped off my ODC 420 at home! Looking forward to tomorrow!

BTW I will need to borrow one of your guys' pump because my order from Bass Pro Shops hasnt arrived. :(

See you there...

[sapdawg11]

Im at work right now and my wife just called and said UPS just dropped off my ODC 420 at home! Looking forward to tomorrow!

BTW I will need to borrow one of your guys' pump because my order from Bass Pro Shops hasnt arrived. :(

See you there...

Awesome buddy! And no worries, we got ya covered!!

***BIG UPDATES VIA CELL PHONE!!!***

Hey guys,

This is coming via cell phone so forgive my bad typing!

WE ARE HERE AND THE FUN HAS BEGUN!!! Ahhhhh, the smell of bbq, the sounds of guys cracking each other up with stories of the one that got away and THE PRIZE PILE JUST GOT EVEN BIGGER!!!

***NEW SPONSOR JUST ADDED!!!*** JIMMY'S OUTDOORS IS ON BOARD!!! As a near neighbor to the Santa Ana River Lakes, it's fantastic to have these guys helping out. Yet ANOTHER huge thanks is owed to yet ANOTHER great sponsor. THANKS GUYS!!!

We've started signing the early birds in and for the die hards we're giving away some really cool stuff! So if you're sitting at home watching seinfeld reruns anxious to go fishing tomorrow, get off the coach, gather up your gear and COME JOIN THE FUN because WE ARE HAVING A BLAST!!!

I've gotta run back to help sign people in so enjoy these pics and see you in the morning!! ITS GOING TO BE ONE HECK OF A FUN DAY!!!! THANKS GUYS!!!!

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And believe it or not EVEN MORE WAITING FOR YOU WHEN YOU GET HERE!!!!!! WOOOOOOO!!!! WOOOOOOOO!!!

[phishin phool]

I just wanted to wish the navy "tight lines" for the tourney!!!! i wish i could make it, but for every 2 weekends of fishing i get, i have to do a weekend of honey doo's and thats this weekend and i think its a fair trade. Hopefully when You have one at corona I'll be able to fish that one. Amazing job Aaron, thanks for all your hard work. Good luck to all!!!!

[Bebop]

Aaron Thanks for the compliment and great post as your are doing a great job. I hope that things will continue with more contest and I will donate more in the future. Be seeing you on the Lake again buddy.

[NachoFish]

Missed you yesterday Mr. Bob. You weren't there to witness my first lightning trout ever. Then I caught 3 more.....poached your spot at Chris's pond!

[Bebop]

Missed you yesterday Mr. Bob. You weren't there to witness my first lightning trout ever. Then I caught 3 more.....poached your spot at Chris's pond!
Well I did miss a great event and that isn"t my only spot. Now if you want to fish at Corona on a boat just let me know and I will take you to some more hot spots.

[NachoFish]

Well I did miss a great event and that isn"t my only spot. Now if you want to fish at Corona on a boat just let me know and I will take you to some more hot spots.

Anytime! Lets plan something.

D